Tenchi Universe (1995)

In the seemingly mundane life of Tenchi Masaki, an ordinary high school student in Japan, a summer spent performing chores at his grandfather's family shrine soon spirals into the extraordinary. The catalyst? A stolen key to a legendary cave said to contain an oni - a fearsome Japanese demon, sealed away by his ancestor Yoshou, whose steadfast sword still stands sentinel. The legend becomes a startling reality when Tenchi awakens the demon, Ryouko, whose skeletal form springs to life and launches a terrifying attack. Fleeing the cave in a heart-pounding rush, Tenchi clings to the hilt of the ancestral sword, the only remnant of the weapon that once vanquished the oni. The tranquillity of school life is shattered when Ryouko, now fully revived, attacks him again. With the aid of the sword, Tenchi emerges victorious, but this is only the tipping point of an exhilarating journey. The ordinary soon merges with the extraordinary when a spaceship crashes to Earth, shattering the monotony of Tenchi's life. From the wreckage emerges Space Pirate Ryoko, who takes an immediate and somewhat disconcerting liking to Tenchi. This chaotic encounter is but the first of many, as more alien females, including a royal princess from the planet Jurai, tumble into Tenchi's life. A whirlwind of comedic romance, thrilling battles, and intergalactic drama, 'Tenchi Universe' is an animated series that transcends the boundaries of ordinary life. It's a collision of high school routines and cosmic chaos, of Earthly chores and alien adventures, all brought forth through the lens of a hilarious Japanese OAV series that has sparked numerous spin-offs and a fresh TV series in its homeland. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable adventure with Tenchi, where the universe is his - and your - playground.

Tenchi Universe is an action show featuring Mizue Ōtsuka.

Tenchi Universe is currently streaming on Funimation Now.

It is also possible to buy Tenchi Universe on Apple TV and Microsoft Store.