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Azumanga Daioh Review

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May 20, 2013

Azumanga Daioh
Studio: J.C. Staff
Publisher: Madman Entertainment
Format: DVD
Release Date: April 17th, 2013
Price: $49.95 – Available Here

Overview
Anime fans of today may not know of Azumanga Daioh, a legendary slice of life comedy that redefined the genre in the early-2000s, paving the way for future series such as Nichijou – My Ordinary Life. It was a comedy that came completely out of nowhere and deconstructed the preconceptions of anime comedy and the slice of life concept in ways never before seen. This collection of Azumanga Daioh is a great reminder of just how monumental this series was, even a decade on since the series’ debut, it doesn’t feel like it has aged a day. The comedy is still as tight as it ever was and the affect it had on the genre is paramount. Azumanga Daioh is an underappreciated gem by all counts.

Story
While its spiritual successor Nichijou – My Ordinary Life finds the bizarre in the ordinary, Azumanga Daioh finds the funny in it. It peels back the layers on the most banal parts of every day life and finds the inherent silliness in it all.

Life in and of itself has a level of silliness and Azumanga Daioh dives deep into that well and draws laughs from it like it is going out of fashion. It hits hard and fast, with a 4koma type of storytelling, that allows a lot of variation within any given episode as well as many laughs to be had.

The 4koma style makes Azumanga Daioh feel like a literal slice of life (several slices technically), with each slice having a different flavour all the while being just as tasty as the slice that came before it. There is a certain amount of respect that must be given to J.C. Staff for the production of this series, it is no easy feat to create such consistent content when that very content varies often on a minute by minute basis, changing direction at the drop of a hat. This of course comes from the fact that the series originally aired in short bursts 5 times a week, only to be compiled into a full 25 minute episode at the end of every week. It was an odd structure but an effective one no doubt.

Part of what makes Azumanga Daioh so very good is the fact that it features one of the most memorable comedy casts in anime history. The variation among the cast allows for a great deal of comedic combinations, keeping things fresh throughout the series entire 26 episode run. Each character is well developed in their own right, with very distinctive personalities that have gone on the be mimicked by copycat series. Chiyo-chan is of course the star of the show and the child prodigy often steals each and every scene she is in with her intelligence often supplemented by her cute nature.

If you have never seen Azumanga Daioh you are surely in for a treat. Weighing in at 26 episodes, it is difficult to find a more well rounded comedy series than this. It has the perfect mix of sentiment and madcap comedy, knowing how to tow that line with deft precision and impeccable timing.

When it comes to Azumanga Daioh it goes without saying that you will laugh, long and hard until you cannot laugh anymore. It is a comedy of the highest order, a revolutionary slice of life series the influence of which is evident in slice of life anime of today.

Visuals and Audio
Time has served Azumanga Daioh well. In 10 years time, the series shows no signs of age, still as aesthetically gorgeous as it was all those years ago. The cute character designs that feature in the series do well to complement the comedy of the series with all manner of expression on display. Each character is uniquely designed, particular of note is that of Chiyo-chan, who has the look of a mascot character. The animation on show in Azumanga Daioh still remains some of J.C. Staff’s best work, holding water to some of their currently airing anime series.

Azumanga Daioh’s soundtrack is a brilliant mix of poppy tunes with silly beats that accentuate the comedic aspects superbly. The opening and ending themes are suitably cute and incredibly catchy, especially the opening theme which has an addictive quality that is hard to shake.

This release features the excellent English dub of Azumanga Daioh which is a pure delight, of course the original Japanese audio is also there if you so fancy watching with subtitles.

Extras
Madman Entertainment have done an astonishing job with this release. For the price point you are getting more than you could ever ask for. Not only do you get the entire series compiled neatly across 6 discs, you also get a plethora of bonus content to go with it. There are production sketches, clean opening and ending themes, a character art study and even the Azumanga Daioh mini-movie. That is a great deal of content, all of which comes together to make this the definitive collection of Azumanga Daioh.

Overall
What we have here is a very special anime release. 10 years on from the original premiere of Azumanga Daioh we get a brilliant re-release of this classic comedy anime. This is honestly the greatest release the series has ever had. Whether you have seen this series hundreds of times or never at all, this is the collection to own. Azumanga Daioh is a must have for any anime fan.

While the humour may not strike the same chord with everyone, it is impossible not to see the fun in Azumanga Daioh. This is one series that is as enjoyable as it is funny. Very few series can be called influential but Azumanga Daioh can. It paved the way for many of the comedy series of today and like a fine wine, it is better with age. Looking back on Azumanga Daioh, you come to realize just how very important this anime series was. If you haven’t hung out with Chiyo-chan and friends, or it has simply been too long since you last did, now is the time to do just that. Azumanga Daioh is Azumazing!

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CC Screen: 2 Broke Girls Season 2 Wrap-Up

Jessica Barabas-Bui

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May 20, 2013

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CC Screen: 2 Broke Girls Season 2 Wrap-Up

2 Broke Girls has always been one of those stock standard half-hour sitcoms. They jam in as many sex jokes, racist jokes, size jokes, sexuality jokes, and whatever other kind of one liners they can into the half hour, while sort of following a plot.

The second season ended recently, and to be fair a lot more happened in terms of overall plot than in the first, although somewhat less happened character wise. While the first season had a lot of Max (Kat Dennings) and Caroline (Beth Behrs) warming up to each other, Caroline constantly pushing the business idea on her, and Max pretending not to care, during the second season they hit somewhat more of a lull.

The second season saw them finally acquire a cupcake store, and then that business failed. Now, don’t get me wrong, it made sense that they failed on the first go, because who really thought they’d be able to pull that one off?

Regardless of the logic of the matter, their failure resulted in a stagnation of the tail end of season 2. Caroline, the character that was normally so gung ho, lost all of her drive – which is quite understandable.

And after all this time, Max and Caroline ended up right back where they started. It feels sort of defeatist that they have to restart, considering it took a season and a half for them to get there.

The last episode of the second season points towards them opening up their cupcake business in a secret back room of the diner. Gosh isn’t that convenient? Well, as much of a plot device as it seems, at least it means it won’t take another season and a half for them to get to the shop point again.

2 Broke Girls is a routine show, something where you know exactly what to expect. Now, that doesn’t mean it has to change, but hopefully the show shifts out of the somewhat stagnant area that it found itself in during the last part of the season.

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CC Screen: How We Met The Mother – Ted Not So Much

Jessica Barabas-Bui

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May 20, 2013

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CC Screen: How We Met The Mother – Ted Not So Much

One of the biggest teases of a show, How I Met Your Mother wrapped up its eighth season recently. Now, eight seasons is no small feat, and it’s to be expected that after eight years a show starts to run out of steam. Most people were surprised by the announcement that the show would get another season, as it already seemed to be dragging out long enough, and the show seemed to have to end once the Mother was met.

Well, in the finale, we got to meet the Mother. Unfortunately for the romantically angsty Ted, he didn’t.

I was always a fan of the show continuing after Ted met the Mother, simply because I had spent so many years loving these characters and I wanted to learn more about the woman who Ted finally captured. All foreplay and no pay off? Didn’t seem like the best result for me.

And now, after this eighth season, I feel even stronger about this. Ted has spent most of the season wandering back towards Robin while Barney and Robin seem to have finally hit their groove and enter an adult-enough relationship. So, what kind of woman is good enough to completely snatch away Ted’s attention and convince him that it’s not worth running away to Chicago?

I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in this either. For those of us who have been watching this show for almost a decade (or even those who started later on), these are characters that we have grown to love. And you want to see the characters you love get their happy ending.

The fact that the Mother was revealed well before the series finale is a good sign, and hopefully it points towards us getting to know and love the Mother as much as the rest of the characters, but we’ll just have to see how it plays out.

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Aussie Comedy Save Your Legs Coming to Small Screen

Thomas Hellier

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May 20, 2013

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Aussie cricket comedy Save Your Legs distributed by Madman Films is finally coming to the small screen. Managing to muster together Brendan Cowell, Stephen Curry and Damon Gameau, Save Your Legs follows a few mates to India on an amateur cricket tour.

Conflict arises when Teddy gets frustrated that his friends seem to enjoy hanging out in India rather than playing cricket. Trying to hold everyone together in the name of cricket becomes a bit too much for old Teddy as the tour continues, forcing him to redress his attitude.

A story about the tension ageing, growing up and mateship bring to people’s lives, this is a quintessentially Australian film. As of July 17 you’ll be able to add it to your collection on DVD ($29.95), Blu-Ray ($34.95) or Digital Download.

CC Screen: Grey’s Anatomy Season 9 Wrap-Up

Jessica Barabas-Bui

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May 20, 2013

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CC Screen: Grey’s Anatomy Season 9 Wrap-Up

The ninth season of Grey’s Anatomy has had a constant dark cloud following it around due to the plane crash of last season – and rightly so. The plane crash, while it affected a smaller amount of people than previous Grey’s Anatomy tragedies, did so in a far more real way.

Not only was there a plane crash, but it also lead to them being stranded for days in the woods. Not exactly the most bright and cheery thing. So the beginning of the season had us saying goodbye to Mark Sloan, Lexie, and Arizona’s leg.

Arizona, the previously upbeat and loving character, took a far darker turn as she became angsty and angry at everything, which is no surprise. If I had lost my leg I would also by pretty grumpy. Over the season she started to regain herself back a bit, much to the relief of Callie, who was getting pretty hammered throughout. However, the finale showed that this progress was for Arizona as a person, not for their relationship.

While the finale did have a big disaster in the storm, the disaster didn’t directly affect our favourite characters the way that past disasters have. Instead, it felt like more of an aftershock.

The last season finale left such a mark, and the final twist of the knife in Callie and Arizona’s relationship felt like the end of the plane crash aftershocks.

The finale was a mix of happiness and sadness, some relationships just starting, some building, while others crumbled. It certainly wasn’t a non-emotional episode, but it didn’t have the punch that you’d usually get from a Grey’s Anatomy finale. Still, that’s a good thing, with the last one still feeling so fresh for the characters and the viewers.

Grey’s Anatomy is a rare show indeed, to be wrapping up its ninth season and still managing to deal with a large cast, changing story lines and character progression. It feels like a different show from how it started, but that’s because the characters have matured, as have the viewers, which is always going to happen when a show is about to hit a decade-long run.

It truly is impressive that it has managed to keep its characters realistic, stay away from turning them into caricatures of themselves, and created them into the family community that they are.

I don’t know about you guys, but this season finale and the new storylines that are going to be coming (whether they’re the new ground of an expanding MerDer family, or the rehashing of April and Jackson) are something I am definitely interested in keeping tuned into.

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Miner Wars 2081 Steam Greenlight Approved

Oli Delgaram-Nejad

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May 20, 2013

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Miner Wars 2081 – the new 6DOF (Six degrees of freedom) action/survival/space based flight-sim from indie development outfit Keen Software House was recently approved for PC release on Steam by Greenlight Community, and is now available in the Steam Store.

The game places players in an advanced mining ship and offers access to a fully destructible open world environment. Players will also find themselves immersed in an epic storyline that comprises of single player and co-op options, as well as a death-match and multiplayer aspect. What’s more, the story mode seems far from linear. Mission types vary greatly and range from basic to complex:

‘Rescue, exploration, revenge, base defense, theft, transportation, stealth, search and destroy, pure harvesting, racing, or just flying around and destroying everything you see.’

A free BETA stage demo is also available should you wish to try before you buy.

Nichijou – My Ordinary Life Collection 2 Review

Luke Halliday

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May 20, 2013

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Nichijou – My Ordinary Life Collection 2 Review

Nichijou: My Ordinary Life Collection 2
Studio: Kyoto Animation
Publisher: Madman Entertainment
Format: DVD
Release Date: April 17th, 2013
Price: $59.95 – Available Here

Overview
Nichijou – My Ordinary Life is anything but ordinary. After reviewing the first part of Nichijou – My Ordinary Life, I was left wondering, where does it go from here? Well if the first part was anything to judge by, it can only get more crazy.

This is one of the most bizarre anime in recent history and the oddysey of oddity continues in Nichijou’s hilarious second half. This is far from your ordinary slice of life anime, this is an extraordinary slice of life and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Story
It goes without saying that Nichijou – My Ordinary Life is a bizarre creation. It features an expansive cast of unique characters in situations that defy even imagination. How do you think of stuff like this? It’s obvious that Keiichi Arawai, the creator of the manga which this series is based upon, is a special kind of genius.

For all of its oddity, Nichijou – My Ordinary Life is every bit as funny. It draws humour from its inherent weirdness, finding drama in the most curious of places and then putting mass emphasis on it resulting in mass hilarity.

Nichijou – My Ordinary Life plays out like 4koma animated. There is a series of random yet sometimes interconnected events that comprises each episode. The abstract nature of this structure feels very similar to legendary slice of life comedies such as Azumanga Daioh and Lucky Star. That is of course a good thing as those two series are often hailed as some of the greatest slice of life comedies in anime history. For Nichijou to be in the same regard as those series, is simply remarkable.

The cast of characters on display in Nichijou – My Ordinary Life is simply phenomenal. Despite the often limited time each character is given each episode, they are incredibly well developed over the course of the series. By this second half, each character is well and truly going through the motions like nobody’s business. Their comedic timing is perfect and the characterization is on point. There is a feeling however that by around episode 20 much of the cast has reached their comedic potential, with everything else that comes after being little more than extra innings.

While it does feel like it goes on longer than it really needed to, Nichijou – My Ordinary Life never missed a beat, remaining fresh throughout. You do get the feeling though that this series would be best served as a 1 cour anime, but the second half does give the characters more room to breath and more Nichijou fun is never a bad thing. This second half is of course just as hilarious as the first and just as much fun. Isn’t that what matter most in the end? That it makes you laugh all the while you have some fun?

As far as comedy goes, Nichijou – My Ordinary Life is in a realm of its own. Very few anime are ever truly funny from start to finish, Nichijou is one of those fine few series. It is a must watch for comedy fans. This is a special kind of comedy.

Visuals and Audio
Aesthetically Nichijou – My Ordinary Life is every bit as bizarre as the rest of its content. There is an abundance of abstract art that supplements the more ordinary subdued moments. The series seems to slip between a variety of styles at the drop of a hat. There is little bit of everything on show in Nichijou which ultimately makes it a visual delight.

The series also happens to feature an absolutely incredible soundtrack. Its opening and ending themes are addictive as can be, with hooks that will get stuck in your head with ease. The rest of the incidental music is a mish mash of extremely energetic tracks and subtle slow burning dramatized tunes. All in all its a perfect fit for this mixed bag of an anime series.

I must mention though that this release does not feature an English dub track, it does however of course feature the original Japanese audio which is absolute fantastic. Sadly though this was one series that would have been incredible with a dub. These types of series are often served well in English dubs. Unfortunately issues with Bandai prevented that from being possible. Despite that, the series is good enough in its own right that a purchase is still warranted even without a dub.

Extras
This particular collection from Madman Entertainment comes packaged with a fair few special features that will give fans of the series something to take a gander at. There is alternate episode previews (which are obviously hilarious), textless songs and the standard trailers. This isn’t exactly a significant amount of bonus content and it in no way makes up for the lack of a dub, but it is a nice little batch of extras to complement the series itself.

Overall
Nichijou – My Ordinary Life is absolutely insane but underneath all of that utter madness is a sense of unbridled fun that elevates this series into greatness. It is no stretch to say that Nichijou – My Ordinary Life is one of the finest comedy anime ever produced. It may not be Kyoto Animation’s usual brand of comedy but it is a special breed unto itself.

If you enjoy bizarre comedy with an abstract sensibility, you will likely garner a great deal of pleasure from Nichijou – My Ordinary Life. This is a wildly fun anime series in all regards. This particular collection concludes the series on a high note and makes for what is must watch comedy anime.

This is far from ordinary, this is the kind of series that comes along once in a blue moon. If you haven’t yet experienced the brand of ordinary life that Nichijou is selling then you are simply missing out on something extraordinary – an unimaginable slice of life.

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The Legend Steam Greenlight Approved

Oli Delgaram-Nejad

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May 20, 2013

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Elder Productions‘ The Legend, an original concept First Person survival horror currently in development for the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3, was approved four days ago for release on Steam by the Greenlight Community.

The Legend is built on Crytek’s Cryengine 3 technology, and sees players exploring several atmospheric and chilling narratives in an attempt to decipher truth whilst avoiding the several ‘legends’ that inhabit each story. The developers have recently stated that although the game is likely to be released for free, if they do opt to charge it will only be a small cost, and not that of a feature title.

Players are also reminded that although the enigmatic Slenderman character has been rumored to appear in this title, the game is a new project built from the ground up and can therefore no longer be called a part of the Slenderman series. It features multiple campaigns, different character abilities, a free-roam survival mode, and more. For more on this amazing project, be sure to check out the Elder Productions FAQ Page.

Check out the latest (March) teaser trailer, below.

Shiny Metagross To Be Distributed at Pokemon Championships

Sergei Lazarev

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May 20, 2013

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This year’s Pokemon Video Game National Championships will offer special distribution of a Level 45 Shiny Metagross for participating attendees.

This Pokemon is similar to the one used by Masters Division player Ray Rizzo to win the 2012 Pokemon World Championships. It will have identical moves, held item, nature and ability.

The final European tournaments will be held in the UK on June 1-2 and they will decide who wins a free trip to Vancouver for the 2013 Pokemon World Championships in August.

The UK Pokemon Trading Card Game Tournament is open for free to players that have participated in at least seven events during the 2013 tournament season.

Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar Part 1 Review

Travis Bruno

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May 20, 2013

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Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar Part 1
Studios: AIC, BeSTACK
Publisher: FUNimation
Format: Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
Release Date: May 21, 2013
Price: $69.98 – Available Here

Overview
Many anime fans have likely heard of the Tenchi Muyo! anime franchise. In fact, for a number of fans, Tenchi Muyo! may have been one of the first anime series they watched. The franchise saw multiple anime series, a number of movies, and even a Magical Girl type spin-off. Of these series, the creator Masaki Kajishima has mentioned that amongst the various series, only one should be taken as canon, the Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki series which was followed up with Tenchi Muyo! GXP.

Now after Tenchi disappeared from the spotlight for half a decade, FUNimation has brought Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar over to North America. However with the focus entirely shifted away from the characters fans have come to love, does the first half of War on Geminar offer an entertaining experience?

Story
Considering the fact that the Tenchi Muyo! series has spanned multiple series, movies and OVAs at this point, some newcomers may find themselves shying away from War on Geminar. However newcomers need not worry about any continuity issues thanks to the fact that while FUNimation did rename the series to place “Tenchi Muyo!” in the title, probably to help sales.

The reason for this being is that War on Geminar never features Tenchi Masaki and while fans will be able to recognize references made to Tenchi’s family in past series, the focus has shifted entirely to Tenchi’s younger half-brother, Kenshi Masaki so while newcomers may miss out on a few references to sisters and other members of Kenshi’s strange family, they will be able to enter the series with ease.

That being said, the story of War on Geminar sees Kenshi transported to a strange world called Geminar where humanoid mech-like weaponry called “Sacred Mechanoids” are used to fight in wars and to defend royalty. One such royal is the newly crowned Princess Lashara and her life is in danger as a mysterious organization would rather see her dead than alive. Kenshi finds himself on the wrong side of things however as he is initially part of the assassination team, thinking that if he is successful, he will be sent home to his own world.

When the assassination fails, Lashara and the rest of the crew upon her floating ship the Swan, take Kenshi in, believing him to be a valuable asset that will ultimately pay off for them in the long run. The reason for this being the fact that Kenshi is capable of piloting an incredibly powerful Mechanoid, a trait that is very rare in men on the world of Geminar, making him valuable both as a bodyguard but also as a potential tool for future power.

As such, Princess Lashara takes Kenshi in as her servant and when she arrives in the “Holy Land” a large academy that is seen as neutral ground for the world, the story shifts gears from one of assassinations and dark machinations to one of comedy, character introduction, harem antics and slice-of-life character development. You see, while there are various scenes presented throughout these first seven episodes that make up Part 1 that shine a bit of light upon the plot to take Lashara’s life and potentially even more than that, the series focuses almost entirely on your standard harem antics.

Practically everything from the second episode to the last contained on this release serves to build up the world, develop character relations and expand these characters into a cast that viewers want to care about. This is ultimately essential to a harem anime of any kind, as a simple cast of girls chasing after a male character becomes rather redundant and thanks to the amount of time spent building the characters in Geminar, even with the overabundance the series contains, the anime avoids that pitfall.

By spending this first part of the series focusing on the characters, each of them is given some time to shine and some actual development with Kenshi, making their affection for the man less blind than your standard harem lead. It also helps that although packed full of clichés, including a pillow fight wearing robes which involves stripping the rest of the players of their sashes, everything is played in a comedic manner and even Kenshi remarks about how it seems that the people before him simply did whatever they wanted.

However it is worth noting that every episode in War on Geminar is roughly forty-five minutes long, so there is a lot of ground that could have been covered and by the end of this release, viewers are given a cliffhanger which sees Part 2 of the series rush into the true conflict of the series. It is unfortunate however that it took so long to get to that point, as while I’m more than a fan of harem antics and characters attempting to seduce Kenshi, even some of the most comedic moments of the series are padded in this first half.

Visuals
When building up a cast of characters for any anime series, diversity in both personality and appearance is something that should be aimed for and Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar takes after its predecessors by offering a very diverse set of characters that, while a bit stereotypical at times, each feature their own unique design, personality and set of themed attire.

It also is worth noting that the facial animations in War on Geminar are absolutely priceless. Most of the comedic moments of the series usually revolve around the facial expressions of the cast as they react to ridiculous situations and other occurrences throughout the series. They are exceptionally handled and while they may enter the realm of over-exaggeration at times, it only helps makes their reaction all the better.

Outside of the characters themselves, the series features a number of gorgeous backgrounds that are nicely detailed and varied. The series also sports a nicely varied color palette and while minimal in this first half of the series, the combat sequences are nicely animated as well.

Now, Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar is absolutely busting at the seams when it comes to fan service. However before those squeamish on the subject turn away, it is worth noting that aside from some female and male butt shots, and some rather obvious attention to detail in some outfits, the series features no actual nudity, though it can certainly be gratuitous with how borderline many of the fan service scenes become.

Audio
One thing that War on Geminar sports is a massive cast of characters and while the male characters may be rather sparse, FUNimation had to bring in a lot of female voice talent for the amount of characters in this series and amazingly it all comes together nicely. Each of the characters are nicely handled and their voicework matches their personalities to the letter, in fact they do a better job than the original Japanese voice talent for some characters.

As for the series’ background music, it is rather run of the mill and forgetful which is sad considering the amount of memorable tracks viewers were presented with in past Tenchi Muyo! series. As for the opening theme, we have “Follow Me” by Sound Around which is nice on the ears and enjoyable to listen to while the ending theme is “Destino” by Alchemy+ and serves as a great closing theme to the series in many regards.

Extras
FUNimation decided to add more than the norm when it comes to War on Geminar’s special features. There is of course your standard clean opening and ending theme, trailers for other FUNi releases, information and sneak peeks at the episodes on the disc, and Japanese trailers for the series, but alongside these there are a number of bonus videos and a new take on commentary tracks.

Each of the videos are presented in original Japanese with English subtitles and these include the Making of the closing theme “Destino” by Alchemy+ which features an interview with the band, stills from the recording of the background music in the series and a recap that covers the events that occur in the first two episodes of the series.

As for the commentary track, the commentary is for Episode 1 which happens to be the longest episode in the series as it clocks in at fifty minutes long. The company has taken a new twist to their commentary for this one by featuring Joel McDonald, the director, as the host who talks with a number of rotating guests who worked not only on the dub but also on the behind-the-scenes tasks that help bring the series to fans. This is a nice twist but considering the length of the commentary, it did seem to last too long on the technical aspect without any of the standard comedic banter amongst the cast or discussion of the characters.

Overall
Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar Part 1 spends too much time getting out of the gate when it comes to the actual storyline, but all of that time is spent wisely on making a cast of characters that are well-rounded and endearing to the viewer. It also helps that harem antics abound and there is plenty of fan service to go around for fans of the franchise and all of it is beautifully animated and voiced by a large cast that has done a great job bringing these characters to English shores. Now, with Part 1 building the world and the characters, viewers are left looking to Part 2 which will see the story kick into high-gear.

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