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Tenchi Muyo OVA Cuts

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These lists were originally compiled from the UK broadcasts, with additional information on the differences between those and the US broadcasts provided by Kyle Pope. The Mihoshi Special has not yet been broadcast on US television.

Episode 1 - Ryoko Resurrected

Episode 2 - Here Comes Ayeka

Episode 3 - Hello, Ryo-Ohki!

Episode 4 - Mihoshi Falls to the Land of Stars

Episode 5 - Kagato Attacks!

Episode 6 - We Need Tenchi!

Episode 7 - The Night Before the Carnival

Episode 8 - Hello Baby!

Episode 9 - Sasami and Tsunami

Episode 10 - I Love Tenchi

Episode 11 - The Advent of the Goddess

Episode 12 - Zero Ryoko

Episode 13 - Here Comes Jurai

Special - Galaxy Police Mihoshi's Space Adventure

 

General Changes:

In the US and UK TV versions, the original openings have been replaced with a shorter sequence as detailed below. The end credits have also been replaced with a 30-second extract from the opening sequence used on the first 7 OVAs, usually with the same music as the new opening sequence (although, for some episodes, the original Ryo-Ohki's Theme music was left intact).

The 1:35 opening sequence for OVAs 1-7 (the first series) used the instrumental track "Ryo-Ohki's Theme". A 30-second section of this opening was used on Cartoon Network's broadcast for the end credits of the OVAs, but with a different piece of music.
The original 1:25 opening sequence for OVA episodes 8-13 (the second series) featured the song "Boku wa motto PAIONIA" / "I am a Pioneer".
All OVA episodes (including the Mihoshi special) broadcast on Cartoon Network in the UK use a new 30-second opening featuring clips from the OVAs and first TV series inlaid within the four kanji that make up the Japanese title. An original piece of music composed especially for Cartoon Network is used on this new opening and on the end credits.
The broadcasts of the OVA episodes on Cartoon Network in the US use a 30-second opening that features shots of Tom and the Absolution, the Toonami mascot and spaceship, followed by a montage of shots and sound bites from the series, ending with the shot of Ryoko, Ayeka and Tenchi on the roof taken from the original Tenchi Universe opening, and a blue title screen. After the first run, the title screen was changed to a grey and blue one. There have also been numerous minor variations in the opening, altering some shots (including newer footage of Tom and the Absolution).
The original 1:30 ending sequence for the first OVA series (episodes 1-7) features a crayon-style animation of Ryo-Ohki planting a carrot and looking after it through the seasons. The music is "Ren'ai no sainō" / "Talent for Love".
The 1:30 ending sequence used for the second OVA series (episodes 8-13) features an animation of Ryo-Ohki watching the sun set, then stars pass by until a carrot-shaped constellation appears. The music used is "Tsuki no Tragedy" / "Lonely Moon".

Most of the episodes have upwards of 3 minutes of footage (excluding the shortened opening and ending) removed to make the episodes fit into the 30-minute television time-slot.

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Thanks to Knux Five for providing information on the US Toonami showings