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This series was followed by two [[The Movie|movies]], ''Tenchi Muyo! in Love'' (released after the series' conclusion) and ''Tenchi Forever!'' (''Tenchi Muyo! in Love 2: Haruka Naru Omoi'', released in 1999), which are both set in the same continuity.
 
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* [[Always Someone Better]]: Nagi.
* [[Badass Beard]]: "Knight-Azaka" has one.
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* [[Evil Counterpart]]: Kagato, who is the ruler of Jurai and master of the Jurai power in this canon, wields his own dark counterpart to Sword Tenchi. While the original sword is a thin, katana-like sword with a light blue blade, Kagato's is a larger sword resembling a broadsword with a black-and-red blade.
* [[First Girl Wins]]: {{spoiler|Ryoko}}. Though it's not directly stated, the implication isn't exactly subtle. Especially after [[The Movie|the second movie in the continuity]].
* [[Flanderization]]: This is one of the most common complaints about this series. Most notable amongst the changes are Mihoshi being demoted from [[Genius Ditz]] to [[The Ditz]], Ryoko and Ayeka's feud becoming less important to the story, Washu becoming an egomaniacal [[Mad Scientist]] with two pop-up dolls to proclaim her greatness ("Washu, you are a genius!", "Washu, you are the greatest!"), Ryoko becomes a much less likable [[Jerkass]], Ayeka is a [[Bitch in Sheep's Clothing]], and Tenchi becoming more wishy-washy and easily flustered (compared to the [[OVAs]]). The trope is completely averted in the second [[The Movie|movie]]''Tenchi Forever!'', since the film attempts to tell a much more subdued and personal story.
* [[Friendly Enemy]]: When Kiyone first arrives at the Misaki estate, she makes it her mission to arrest Ryoko. Ryoko, for her part, is completely nonplussed and seems content to just share a drink with her. By the end of the episode, the "enemy" part of the equation is completely erased.
* [[Friendly Tickle Torture]]: Ryo-ohki unintentionally does this to Sasami after being scared into hiding by Mirei.
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* [[Like a Badass Out of Hell]]: Strongly implied to be how Kagato acquired his dark Jurai powers; he's literally been through hell and back!
* [[Market-Based Title]]: ''Tenchi Universe'' was simply known as ''Tenchi Muyo!'' in Japan, and ''Tenchi Forever!'' was released as ''Tenchi Muyo! in Love 2: Haruka no Omoi'' in Japan.
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* [[The Millstone]]: Mihoshi, especially towards Kiyone and Washu. So long as Mihoshi and Kiyone are together, Kiyone's career seems to only slide further into ruin.
* [[The Movie]]: 1996's ''Tenchi Muyo! in Love'' and 1999's ''Tenchi Forever!'' are set in the ''Universe'' continuity.
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