Product Description

Welcome to the madcap universe of Tenchi Muyo, where humans and cutie-pie aliens gather to make friends, do a little flirting, and battle evildoers from outer space. The cast of this acclaimed satirical series includes Tenchi, the hapless half-alien hero; Ryoko, superpowered ex-space pirate turned good; Ayeka, prim and proper princess of planet Jurai, and her little sister, Sasami; Washu, the 20,000-year-old greatest genius in the universe; and Mihoshi, a space cop with a badge, a gun, and two left feet. Collecting the first five issues of the monthly comic book in one volume, The All-New Tenchi Muyo! graphic novel is a great place to hang with Tenchi and his adorable gang of otherworldly roommates!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #826869 in Books
• Published on: 2003-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781569318256
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

Great First Installment of the New Series!
"Alien Nation" is the first book of the "All New Tenchi Muyo Series" - and it's a great way to start off. Each character is explained quite thoroughly meaning new readers can enjoy this one too.
This includes several mini-stories: one about Ryoko, Ayeka, Sasami, Mihoshi, Washu and Ryo-Oki, in other words - everyone except Tenchi!
This book is rated "Teen" reading, as with all the other Tenchi books, however the content seems milder than maybe some of the other content in later volumes.
This contains several mild swear words (the "c" one) and one use of the moderate swear world (the long "b" one) and quite a bit of graphic violence.
I think giving this to Middle School Children (11 and over) would be a safe bet. Anyone under 9, parents may want to review the content. I think with this volume, 9 and up is the age rating. However harsher ratings I'd give to maybe some future volumes.
This book is great, however until Book 2, no real plot is introduced. This is mainly a book with mini-stories to get used to the personality of the characters. If you have seen Tenchi Muyo OVA/Tenchi Universe - you don't HAVE to get this book.

Readability: High for new readers, moderate for familiar readers
Rating: 10 and over - contains swearing and graphic violence

A long-time fan's view
Book 1 of the All-new Tenchi Muyo series delivers all the humor and fun you would expect from the previous No Need for Tenchi manga series. Hitoshi Okuda even offers a quick review of the main characters for any new readers. Much like the former No Need for Tenchi series, Book 1 is set up in seven short stories that display the wackiness of the characters as they attempt to tolerate each other (and set up a date with Tenchi.) The only complaint I have with this book ("Alien Nation") is that no major story arc is set up. While this is not always a negative thing, I did expect to see the development of a multi-chaptered storyline that would lead into the next book. Overall, however, I suggest to any Tenchi (or comedic manga) fan to check out Okuda's All New Tenchi Muyo series because both the animes and the former manga series all delivered.

No Need for Tenchi . . . Seriously
The latest entry in the Tenchi Muyo! franchise, Hitoshi Okuda's manga series continues the adventures of half-alien high schooler Tenchi Masaki and his all-alien, all-female entourage. All your favorite space gals are here: space pirate Ryoko, Juraian princesses Ayeka and Sasami, mad scientist Washu, ditzy space cop Mihoshi, and fuzzy cabbit (cat/rabbit hybrid) Ryo-oh-ki (Sorry, Kiyone fans!). While Tenchi Muyo! fans can expect more out-of-this-world action/comedy goodness, Alien Nation provides enough background info for newcomers to jump in.

In fact, almost every chapter of this first volume focuses on each of Tenchi's roommates. But first, a rich girl tries to expose the gang in order to have Tenchi to herself. Then, freeloader Ryoko goes job-hunting to pull her own weight. Ayeka gets a chance to go on a date with Tenchi. A major bakery chain wants Sasami's delicious carrot cake. Mihoshi crashes her spacecraft in the lake (again). Washu beefs up security in the Masaki household following a break-in. Finally, little Ryo-oh-ki tries to adjust to a sexier adult form to be able to go out with Tenchi.

Speaking of which, where's Tenchi in all this? Ms. Okuda tells the reader not to call Tenchi a minor character. Ah, but he is (at least in this volume). When our hero isn't farming or agonizing over the repeated destruction of his house, he's offered as a prize in contests where he dates the winner (whether he wants to or not). Fortunately, this manga's seems entertaining enough while giving the poor guy a break.

So it seems that this franchise has chalked up yet another victory for the home team. Pick up this manga and you'll see why the Tenchi juggernaut cannot be stopped!

This manga is rated T for Teen: Violence