Ai Tenchi Muyo!
In this story, the world is in chaos, thanks to Washu. Now in order to save it, Tenchi Masaki must go undercover as a student teacher at an all-girls school. Unfortunately for him, trouble always comes his way as he has a hard time dealing with the hijinks of his new students.
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Seasons
1.Tenchi's Arrival
06-10-20144 minTenchi is lost in the wooded mountain outside Junai Academy and has violent encounters with the main characters of the series there before he is able to arrive. Ukan Kurihara intro...
2.Orientation
8.007-10-20144 minMomo Kawanagare, the Student Council President, gives Tenchi a tour of the school. The council's Vice President, Treasurer and Auditor Hana Saryu, Touri Fueyama, and Hachiko. The l...
3.Tenchi Departs
7.008-10-20144 minIn the show's first flashback, Washu explains to Tenchi that two people got caught in a dimensional warp during her experiments and she needs him to return them to their previous l...
4.Looking Back Part 1
8.009-10-20144 minA summary of episodes 1 to 4
5.Underground Unrest
6.013-10-20144 minTenchi escapes the student council and, while looking for a place to put his clothes back on, finds himself in the old school building and ends up being caught by the president, vi...
6.Dodging a Bullet
8.014-10-20144 minFollowing a tracker hidden on Tenchi, the council interrupts the Science Club and discover the large excavation project under the building. Tenchi protects Momo as a cave-in occurs...
7.One Day Down
7.015-10-20144 minTenchi returns to the simple Inn that Tenchi is sharing with Sasami, Ayeka, and Ryoko. They pledge their support in helping Tenchi with his task. Washu sends a box of armor and cha...
8.Tenchi Encounter
6.016-10-20144 minIn an episode that heavily references the story of Kibitsuhiko no Mikoto, Tenchi and Momo encounter Inukai Takeru, Sasa Morihiko, and Tome Tamaomi (retainers of the Emperor's princ...
9.Festival Preparation
6.020-10-20144 minTenchi tries to negotiate between the Science Club who are begging for funds from the council, who says they are misappropriating the money they have gotten. Ukan tells him teachs...
10.Looking Back Part 2
21-10-20144 minA summary of episodes 6 to 9
11.Walking the Maze
7.022-10-20144 minThis episode features prominent references to Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Tenchi and Hachiko wander a cavernous warehouse full of booby-traps to gather resources...
12.Stuck Together
6.023-10-20144 minTenchi amd Hachiko have to team with Beni to find their way out of the warehouse. When Beni tries to smash her way out, she activates the robot Goriki, which starts attacking them....
13.Break Right Through
7.022-10-20144 minBeni and Hachiko temporarily cured by using a broom for a weapon) can't defeat Goriki and Tenchi is forced to take it down with the Tenchi-ken. A dazed Beni is hazily aware of the...
14.Slip of the Tongue
23-10-20144 minHachiko and Kinojo may be strong, but they're not the best pair to be stuck in a labyrinth with.
15.Looking Back Part 3
29-10-20144 minA summary of episodes 11 to 14
16.Tenchi's Discovery
27-10-20144 minAfter witnessing an abrupt end to a pitched battle, Tenchi and young Momo start to draw closer to their goal.
17.The Festival Begins
28-10-20144 minLooks like the school is getting a new transfer student. Meanwhile, Ryoko puts on a masterclass in cooking.
18.Tenchi's Kiss
29-10-20144 minA massive misunderstanding and flare-up of egos lands Tenchi in an unexpected, yet major role in Hachiko's play.
19.Tenchi's Metamorphosis
30-10-20144 minThat's "Mr. Tenchi" to you! Our ponytailed hero braves treacherous nature and bewildering encounters en route to his new gig: assistant teacher at an all-girls' high school.
20.Looking Back Part 4
06-11-20144 minA summary of episodes 16 to 19
21.Banquet of Beauty
10-11-20144 minThe Student Council and the Science Club light up the runway; The group learn that beauty is a game for the grown-ups.
22.Calm before the Storm
04-11-20144 minA massive flare-up of egos lands Tenchi in an unexpected, major role in Hachiko's play.
23.The Opening Announcement
05-11-20144 minThe Student Council gets psyched up for Sports Day; Ms. Kurihara's explanation raises the stakes for the clubs, and even more so for Tenchi.
24.Obstacle Course
06-11-20144 minGoriki makes an appearance, throwing the first challenge into disarray and the Student Council still has teamwork on their side.
25.Looking Back Part 5
17-11-20144 minA summary of episodes 21 to 24
26.Mounted Battle
10-11-20144 minGoriki's not out of the running yet, and in the second challenge, the Science Club aims to settle the score.
27.Battle of the Buns
11-11-20144 minAfter things wind down, Saryu comes by with an unusual request. The school's factions prepare for a new challenge.
28.Super-Overtime
12-11-20144 minTenchi and Momo share a moment of admiration, but it sounds like our hero may be in for more trouble tomorrow.
29.Dorm Duty Begins
13-11-20144 minGoriki makes an appearance, throwing the first challenge into disarray. But the Student Council still has teamwork on their side.
30.Looking Back Part 6
25-11-20144 minA summary of episodes 26 to 29
31.Shrouded in Steam
17-11-20144 minA small misunderstanding escalates into a big pinch, forcing Momo to run for cover as Tenchi overhears a startling truth
32.A Disturbing Dinner
18-11-20144 minIn a clandestine ramen meet-up, Tenchi finds out Kinojo has a lot going on under the surface, as does the Science Club's dorm room.
33.Tenchi's Rescue
19-11-20144 minYoung Momo's link to Kinojo becomes crystal clear at last, and Tenchi attempts to restore order to the past.
34.Meeting on the Roof
20-11-20144 minKinojo and Tenchi have a frank and fraught heart-to-heart as they both count on Momo to save the day.
35.Looking Back Part 7
03-12-20144 minA summary of episodes 31 to 34
36.Courtyard Cookout
24-11-20144 minA heartfelt cookout to convey sympathy for Tenchi transforms into a day of truce and relaxation for everyone involved.
37.Mr. Tenchi Begins
25-11-20144 minTenchi arrives back in the present with some loose ends to tie up; Tenchi and Washu plan out a mission that brings the story full circle.
38.Tenchi Taken Captive
26-11-20144 minWashu and the Science Club stand tall against the attackers. Momo and Kinojo finally find an answer they've both been seeking.
39.Strange Traces
27-11-20144 minTenchi gets an interesting clue about the Science Club's intentions, but the Student Council smells danger.
40.Looking Back Part 8
11-12-20144 minA summary of episodes 36 to 39
41.Clash in the Ruins
15-12-20144 minThe Science Club and their new allies square off with the Student Council to buy time as Tenchi goes treasure hunting.
42.The Decision
02-12-20144 minKinojo and Tenchi have a frank and fraught heart-to-heart. Count on Momo to step in and save the day... Or to try, anyway.
43.Gathering Storm
03-12-20144 minAs Tenchi and the others regroup with the Student Council, the Science Club finds a new mission and Ms Kurihara intercepts a telling communication.
44.Declaration of War
04-12-20144 minTenchi's friends hold a barbecue with the Student Council and invite the Science Club to party with them as well.
45.Looking Back Part 9
19-12-20144 minA summary of episodes 41 to 44
46.The Corruption Scandal
08-12-20144 minThe event that leads to the start of this series and how Tenchi became a teacher trainee
47.Search and Seizure
09-12-20144 minThe Science Club asks for Tenchi and his friends help looking for the treasure that they are so eager to find.
48.The Scandal Breaks
10-12-20144 minUpon meeting Mihoshi, Tenchi and the others learn more about the current situation, but certain that they were abducted by the Science Club, the Student Council launches an attack...
49.The Big Showdown
11-12-20144 minThe intense showdown for the presidency gets underway; Momo decides that she won't let Fuka drag her down.
50.Looking Back Part 10
26-12-20144 minA summary of episodes 46 to 49
51.Breakdown of Trust
15-12-20144 minRyoko and Ayeka confront the Student Council while the rest of the gang help the Science Club look for the treasure they are seeking.
52.Demons Descend
16-12-20144 minUpon finding the treasure, Tenchi discovers that not only it, but Momo and Beni as well are somehow connected to his mission
53.Showdown in the Ruins
29-12-20144 minAs Tenchi and the others regroup with the Student Council, the Science Club finds a new mission. Ms. Kurihara intercepts a telling communication.
54.Bombarded
18-12-20144 minGalactic forces have their eye on what's happening on Earth. As for the Student Council and the Science Club, all's fair in love and elections.
55.Karmic Encounter
19-12-20144 minMomo faces the hardest decision of her life, while Washu squares off with old adversaries in a battle of wits.
56.Adrift
22-12-20144 minEthics go out the window as the Science Club campaign makes the most of its guile and technology.
57.Asunder
23-12-20144 minTenchi continues to chase after shadows, while Washu and her very reluctant adversaries strive for a deal.
58.Over and Over
24-12-20144 minEven in the face of disastrous consequences, Momo refuses to run or hide. In a rooftop heart-to-heart, she tells Tenchi what drives her.
59.One and Only
25-12-20144 minTenchi's dimensional dance winds down and the path to fixing what's been broken is clear, but it demands one brave sacrifice.
60.Once in a Lifetime
26-12-20144 minFor Tenchi and his friends, even the students of Junai, some things never really change, even when everything does.
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