Tenchi Muyô! In Love 2: Haruka naru omoi

This was by far the most beautiful of the Tenchi movies, but for some reason it got a lot of bad reviews over here. This makes me sad since this movie affected me emotionally more than any other Tenchi episode or movie ever has. I think this has to do with the fact that I'm a Ryoko fan though. If you're more on Ayeka's side and like seeing her a lot, then you'll probably be disappointed by this movie. But, if you're like me, then you will appreciate this movie very much. You get to watch Tenchi as he grows and matures. You see Yosho (always one of my favorite characters) and much more of his backstory. You see the true depths of Ryoko's love for Tenchi. You get to see Mihoshi and Kiyone actually doing more than fighting with each other in the background. And you get to see more of Ryoko's midriff than she usually shows. And of course, there's the ending. Like I said, if you're really rooting for Ayeka here, you may not like it. But for everyone else, it's perfect. Much more based on Tenchi Universe than the other two.

An achingly beautiful work, the perfect end to the Tenchi series. It got mixed reviews in the US it looks like, and it is in fact a lot different than the series, but it's still an incredible work. If you watched Tenchi more for the humor and the action, you might want to pass on it. If you watched it for the characters and interactions between them, however, you'll probably enjoy Tenchi Forever a lot more. The last few scenes are especially poignant; I'm a (supposedly) tough New York cynic-type of person, but I had tears in my eyes as the ending credits rolled by.

Tenchi Forever! is perhaps the best thing that ever had Tenchi's name on it. For once, the entire Tenchi crew is taken on a trip that explore their emotions and feelings. There is no action, no fighting, and its light on humor, but its supposed to be that way. That's what makes this movie unique from the others. Ryoko and Aeka are forced to work together and Tenchi is finally pushed toward choosing between them. This movie makes me cry every time I see it. The animation is beautiful, although you do find yourself wishing for a glimpse of the Tenchi Muyo! TV series animation, but this is great in its own right. I perfectly wonderful movie. 10 out of 10. Its just great.

As somewhat of a romantic at heart, I must say I enjoyed Tenchi Forever. Driven away after a fight between Ayeka and Ryoko, Tenchi is lost to his family and friends for over six months. In the teeming metropolis though, he is spotted by Ryoko and Ayeka again and again. It seems that a lover from Yosho's past won't stay dead, and thus begins an adventure of which we as the viewing audience won't ever forget. Though it does have a lack of action, and does take a little from the First film, it really is in a class of its own.

If you are a serious Tenchi fan, then I would definately recommend this to you. With a riveting plot, memorable scenes, and a wonderful ending (the credits are something you DON'T want to miss), it has become one of the best stories in the Tenchi Universe. That is, it has for this viewer.

OK, to be perfectly honest, I liked this movie. However, it is a real disappointment for the overall Tenchi Muyo! series. There is nothing particularly funny happening throughout the bulk of the film, and is more of a supernatural mystery than a comedic sci-fi film like the first two. It's really an awkward drama using the same characters from Tenchi, however, they really don't do anything funny at all. Overall, I'd say a 7 for my disappointment, but a 9 if it were its own movie, and not a Tenchi Muyo movie.