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The first series, released from 1992-93, was mostly introductions to the major characters, who join Tenchi's [[Harem]] via a [[Debut Queue]]. Episodes 5 and 6 bring in the first major villain, the space criminal Kagato. The second series, from 1994-1995, includes some major revelations about the characters' pasts and features a new villain, Dr. Clay. The third series, from 2004-2005, focuses more on the characters' families and resolves some lingering issues from the first two parts.

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{{tropelist|Tropes used in ''{{PAGENAME}}'' that are not on the ''[[Tenchi Muyo!]]'' page (or are averted/subverted) include:}}

* [[Ancestral Weapon]]: The Tenchi Sword/Master Key, which is also a [[Laser Blade]].

* [[All There in the Manual]]: Masaki Kajishima released several [[Doujinshi]] and [[Light Novels]] expanding on the background of this continuity; part of the reason for ''GXP'' was to help explain some of this to the anime-only fanbase.)

* [[Born Lucky]]: Mihoshi, who lucks into solutions -- and into situations that her superiors need to keep secret from ''their'' superiors.

* [[Brother-Sister Incest]]: Several examples, the most prominent being Ayeka and Yosho's arranged marriage (although the actual marriage never happens.)

** Somehow, the one-word answer of "Jurai" feels like enough to describe this trope. The fact that this family is ultimately stronger whereas inbreeding humans would actually more susceptible to disease proves that Juraian customs are indeed in line with Juraian genetics.

* [[Call to Adventure]]: Katsuhito does this to Tenchi using [[Schmuck Bait]].

* [[Earthshattering Kaboom]]: Part of Misao's plan to "rescue" Mihoshi.

* [[Everyone Is Related]]: See the [[Tangled Family Tree]] below.

** Or:

* [[Excalibur in the Rust]]: When Tenchi first sees the Master Key, a physical blade had been affixed to the hilt. This blade was in a state of extreme disrepair, prompting Tenchi to exclaim, "What a rusty old piece of junk!"

* [[Forbidden Fruit]]: The reason Tenchi enters Ryoko's shrine in the first place.

* [[Loads and Loads of Characters]]: Though they're mostly [[All There in the Manual]], which tends to cause confusion in viewers who watch the 3rd OVA.

* [[Maligned Mixed Marriage]]: Mixed marriages are looked down upon by Jurai in the OVA continuity. Its the main reason why Yosho left Jurai because he couldn't stand the prejudice. When Ryoko attacked Jurai, he saw it as an opportunity to leave and never return despite his promise to Ayeka that he'd return and marry her.

* [[The Mole]]: The [[Voluntary Shapeshifting|shape-shifting robot]] [[My Hero Zero|Zero]], who ends up [[Becoming the Mask|merging with Ryoko]].

* [[Mood Dissonance]]: During her introduction, Mihoshi's scanner discovers "the infamous criminal" Ryo-Ohki in the immediate vicinity, and she seriously lists the atrocities committed by the ship (and Ryoko), including blowing up a few hundred planets. An incomprehending Ryo-Ohki happily eats her gun.

* [[Nonchalant Dodge]]: {{spoiler|Yosho}}'s first move in the fight against [[Big Bad|Kagato]].

* [[Noodle Incident]]: In OVA Episode 3, Tenchi and Ayeka talk in a remote work shed during a rainstorm. Nothing terribly affectionate is seen happening, but in Episode 4, Ryoko (who read Ryo-Ohki's memory) claims Ayeka was "rather aggressive" with him. While it could be a joke, Ayeka's flustered reaction suggests it might have creedence...

* [[The Original Series]]

* [[Schmuck Bait]]: Deliberately used by Katsuhito in the first episode. He warns Tenchi not go down to the cave near the Masaki shrine, because he knows Tenchi will disobey and end up releasing Ryoko.

* [[She's All Grown Up]]: Sort of; Tsunami has said that Sasami will grow up to look like her. And, needless to say, this bit of information ''completely'' demoralizes Ayeka and Ryoko.

* [[Shout-Out]]: Kagato blows up [[Star Trek|Mr. Spock]] in the fourth episode.

** The weasal can't be dead...the main part of the ship where it was, was in a pocket dimension. It's probably fine, and goofing off in Washu's lab.

* [[Word of God]]: Tenchi marries everyone except Ryo-Ohki. [[Trope Namer|That's why they call it the]] [[Tenchi Solution]].

* [[You Are Number Six]]: Z's full/real name is Z-0001332536893.

* [[Zigzag Paper Tassel]]: The entrance of the cave where Ryoko was trapped had a ''shimenawa'' hung from the walls which also encircled a large rock hanging from the ceiling.