What's the deal with the Ah My Goddess series??

star-phoenix · Post by **star-phoenix** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 4:07 pm

I recently noticed AMBU doing subtitles for the New Ah My Goddess show. Now, I have not seen ALL of the previous TV series, but the story in this one seems similar. Am I completely clueless? What's with the new release and why would the storyline be the same as the previous one? Or is it that I have not watched all of it to know the difference? I'm confused . . .

rallihir · Post by **rallihir** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 4:08 pm

I had heard that the story line is the same as the OVAs but they will be including more of the original manga and leaving fewer gaps between the individual story arcs.

star-phoenix · Post by **star-phoenix** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 4:31 pm

You mean they are going to completely reproduce it and keep the storyline the same? That sounds kinda . . . .well . . . STUPID!! Why waste that kind of money on it? They should have just worked on a different story line. But, that's only my opinion. I am still going to be watching it.

Keropi · Post by **Keropi** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 10:09 pm

There is some overlap between the TV series and the OVA (esp. the second episode), but there's a lot of new stuff in the TV series too. I'm not familiar at all with the Ah My Goddess manga, but as I understand it the main "in-the-past" storyline of the OVA didn't even take place in the manga so that would mean that the ending of the TV series will be different from the OVA.

I didn't enjoy episodes 1 and 3 that much, but I enjoyed episodes 2 and 4. Maybe I'll only like "even" numbered episodes of this series.

Isn't Issei Futamata doing the voice of the blonde haired sempai guy? It's nice to hear his voice again (Godai in Maison Ikkoku) after all these years. He's just about fifty years old now.

Baakay · Post by **Baakay** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 10:28 pm

The artwork also resembles that of the movie much more closely than that of the original TV show. It's REALLY nice.

I had the same thought... something along the lines of "why the heck are you trying to update a classic?" But hey, Ted Turner got rich colorizing movies, why not these guys by doing better artwork.

It's enjoyable, regardless.

Mirai_Peorth · Post by **Mirai_Peorth** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 10:29 pm

I just hope they don't portray my favorite goddess (the lovely Peorth) as some simpering, whiney, Aluminum Siren-type rival to Belldandy. x_x I would probably kill myself if that happens.

rallihir · Post by **rallihir** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 10:51 pm

I personally would like to see more of Skuld - smart, socially challenged, and slightly bratty - my favorite goddess

kymaera · Post by **kymaera** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 11:43 pm

The previous OVA series was very short, which is both a plus and a minus.
The plus is that they definitely hit the highlights of the early part of the
manga without having to do some of the not so great part. The minus is
that it was relatively short and quick.

The TV series is taking a more detailed approach to the show. For example,
the first episode of the OAV series basically starts shortly before Belldandy
shows up. The TV series starts off with a look at Keichi's everyday life and
how unlucky, but kind-hearted he was and the first episode actually ends
with Belldandy just showing up. The OAV series definitely follows the original
manga closer than the TV series does. However, the TV series seems to be a
bit more logically structured. It's different enough from the OVA series that
I think it can be enjoyed even if you have seen it or read the manga.

So far, I'm enjoying it. I really liked the first episode of the OVA series, but
the rest kinda left me flat. It seemed to be an odd mixture of comedy and
romance, but not enough of either to hook me. The TV series so far
definitely has a more consistent tone so far. However, I have to say...
Adventuers of the Mini-Goddess is still far and away my favorite of any
of the AMG shows so far. Gan-chan rules!

Belldandy · Post by **Belldandy** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 1:43 am

star-phoenix wrote:You mean they are going to completely reproduce it and keep the storyline the same? That sounds kinda . . . .well . . . STUPID!! Why waste that kind of money on it? They should have just worked on a different story line. But, that's only my opinion. I am still going to be watching it.

I wouldn't say they are reproducing the storyline, more like they are filling in the blanks between the ova episodes, making it a little more consistant with the later manga and movie (ie having Holy Bell make her apperance earlier) and then charging off with the manga storylines. I'm mildly tempted to re-read the manga to see how close they stick to it, but I think I'll just enjoy what they are doing currently and save my picking it over until after it's done

star-phoenix · Post by **star-phoenix** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 7:57 am

How many episodes were in the OVA? How many do they plan to do for the TV series?

If someone was planning to redo a series, they should have redone Hellsing. I mean, I absolutely LOVED the show . . . and then . . . it ended (13 episodes is never enough for a masterpiece like that)!

Keropi · Post by **Keropi** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 11:20 am

star-phoenix wrote:How many episodes were in the OVA? How many do they plan to do for the TV series?

The OVA was five episodes long.

I don't think they've stated yet how long the TV series will be.

Belldandy · Post by **Belldandy** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 10:45 pm

They are slated for 26 episodes with the posiblity of more if the series does well.