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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.
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* [[Canon Foreigner]]: Kiyone, Nagi, Ken-Ohki, and "knight-Azaka" & "knight-Kamidake".
* [[Canon Immigrant]]: The "Time and Space Adventures" arc is based on a popular audio play that was set in the [[OVA]] universe.
* [[Cowboy Episode]]: ''Tenchi in Space''. After Tenchi's been kidnapped by the bounty hunter bent on defeating Ryoko, the two agree to meet at a location suspiciously similar to a small western town, complete with tumbleweed, saloons, and an eerie sunset.
* [[Disney Death]]: {{spoiler|Ryoko in episode 24 of ''Tenchi Universe,'' although the sequence leading up to it was one pure [[Crowning Moment of Awesome]] and [[Tear Jerker]] all in one incredible package.}}
{{quote|{{spoiler|'''Ryoko''': I'm lonely. ''[dies]'' Hey Ryo-oh-ki! Where shall we go next?}} }}
* [[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.
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* [[Incest Is Relative]]: Averted in this series, which was a major surprise compared to the originals. Washu is simply a mad scientist who was imprisoned on Earth for making doomsday devices and other bizarre inventions, Ryoko is "just" a space pirate, Ayeka and Sasami are no relation to Katsuhito, Tenchi is related to Katsuhito only through his mother's side of the family, and there's no word on whether or not Mihoshi is related to Washu (though that is doubtful).
* [[Jerkass]]: Ayeka and Ryoko in some episodes.
* [[Kabuki Sounds]]: ''Tenchi Universe'' used them for the title card and the eyecatches.
* [[Karaoke Box]]: Episode 16
* [[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.
* [[The Only One Allowed to Defeat You]]: Nagi to Ryoko, occasionally bordering on [[Foe Yay]]; she wanted to be the only person to defeat Ryoko, and she would even help Tenchi's crew just to protect Ryoko from her other enemies.
* [[Rashomon Style]]: Ryoko and Ayeka tell wildly opposing stories of the same event at least twice in the series.
* [[Refrain From Assuming]]: In the English version, the theme song is called "Tenchi Muyo!" (same as the Japanese version), not "Love Will Leave You Crying".
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* [[Sword Beam]]: Kagato uses one. And it even comes with instant facepaint!
* [[Tenchi Solution]]: Averted in this canon.
* [[Time Travel]]: Pretty much the plot of ''Tenchi Muyo! in Love''.
* [[Token Yuri Girls]]: Parodied in one episode. After being cast into a [[High School AU]], [[Magical Girl]] Sasami shoots the bickering Ayeka and Ryoko with a "beam of friendship". The sequence just gets more suggestive as two begin gazing into each other's eyes, proclaiming their mutual love and admiration, and [[Almost Kiss|almost kissing]] before being cut off by the end of the episode.
* [[Where Are They Now? Epilogue]]
* [[Whole-Episode Flashback]]: Rather, this is a Whole ''Series'' Flashback.
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