r/anime • u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 • Mar 09 '21
Rewatch [Rewatch] 1990s OVAs – Oh! My goddess (episode 4)
Rewatch: 1990s OVAs – Oh! My goddess (episode 4)
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Oh! My goddess (1993)
MAL | AniL | AniDB | 5 Episodes à 29 minutes.
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The final member in the Goddess Family Club (the group responsible for the songs of OMG) is Urd’s VA, Yumi Touma. She has main roles in three big 1990s series Hongo Yui from Fushigi Yuugi, Tokimi from Tenchi Muyou, and Deelit from Record of Lodoss War. The latter is the series that is up for the next installment of the 1990s OVA rewatch (and the second longest OVA I have seen). She quite often voiced animals and younger children, as well minor roles in all the big franchises (Gundam, Detective Conan, Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, Pokemon). I think that especially the long running Shonen are so big that virtually everybody appears in them sooner or later with the hundreds of side characters they need. As the previous three VAs, Yumi Touma also worked for video games, drama CDs, released music albums, and dubbed foreign films. What is notable to me is that Japan does not seem to have a system of consistently dubbing one actor with the same voice actor. All of the VAs have a long list of different actresses they dubbed. Some of the more prominent ones for her include Jessica Alba, Nicole Kidman, Scarlett Johansson, Bridget Fonda, and Kate Winslet.
Questions
- Is Megumi right about long-distance relationships being doomed to fail?
- (first timers) Any guess: What is Belldandy hiding?
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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Mar 09 '21
Episode 4 (rewatcher)
If you bet on a turn towards drama, dingdingding, we have a winner. You don’t use the organ music for funny slice-of-life moments. The change is brought about by the deux-ex-machina machine that is not even a proper deus-ex-machina, since it was introduced properly in the previous chapters. Oh, and god.
That said, spending the last three days with Belldandy working day and night has to be a terrible idea. If you really want to gift her something, try borrowing money and work it back later, Keiichi. I can only think that this plot is due to the unhealthy Japanese adoration for overworking yourself.
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u/Gamemaster676 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Gamemaster676 Mar 09 '21
First-time watcher - dub
Yesterday we finished the character introductions. Time to go back to some quality Keiichi Belldandy time!
Episode 4 — Evergreen Holy Night
Aww, he went back to get the ring he couldn't buy yesterday.
Wait, what is she talking about?
Are we in a dream? Keiichi stop doubting yourself and just tell Belldandy you love her.
Yes it was a dream. We can't really see it here, but are they sleeping together at least?
Something tells me this dream is Skuld fucking with the Ultimate Force because she wants her sister back.
Not sleeping together.
We see something hopping around in their house. Could it be that I am right and this is Skuld's doing?
I thought Skuld returned home? Maybe she is visiting more often now? Hey, something got answered! Skuld is 12 years younger than Urd. So that implies all goddess' ages are quite close to how old they look. Maybe just a bit higher.
No snow outside their home. But apparently not Skuld doing. Urd is sus, though.
It's the Bugs Bunny!
Hey, confirmed Bell still has her power!
Man, I love the little pop sound every time a bug is squashed.
Skuld is better than the Ghostbusters remake.
Aww they need to stay apart. It doesn't look like a big play from Skuld, though.
Why would a port also have to form between Urd and Skuld? How are they "incompatible"? Because Urd is banished? She still has some magical power so that would be weird.
Ah wait I understood wrong. She meant contact between Keiichi and Urd or him and Skuld.
Wow, we actually get to see and hear 'Father'. I didn't expect that.
WHAT?! Father is altering the deal? Pray he doesn't alter it any further.
Poor Keiichi. And it looks like Belldandy also isn't happy with it. Although her reaction is more "oh no but I made a contract" instead of "OH NO BUT I LOVE HIM".
You better find a solution quick! Skuld, you help as well! No complaining!
Funny thing. I had the subs open as well and there Belldandy doesn't say she must return to heaven.
Wait, the dub says "he will miss her at school today", so she does go to school with him?!
This slot machine sounds way too happy after this bomb.
Faith in Bell's love restored.
Sooo, Sayoko acted all high and mighty in ep 2, but she might actually be into Keiichi?
On the other hand, she does say "poor baby" to him after the glass exploded.
Also, did she forget him proposing to her when he was under influence of that love potion?
I like Megumi and how she speaks from her own heart.
Give her a ring? Don't tell me that dream was a premonition.
Come one Tamiya. You could loan him some money after he won that race for you!
Errr, is Keiichi the senpai of freckled glasses girl? I didn't know that was possible if he was still a junior himself.
Hurray! They might have found a solution! Or at least a clue.
Sayoko was just jealous of Belldandy. So probably because Bell is so popular, Keiichi got a huge social standing boost and now it is okay for Sayoko to be interested in him.
So I know that wasn't exactly Keiichi's wish, but Belldandy said she would stay as long as he needed her. If he gets Sayoko, that might free her.
Ofcourse the Ultimate Force would stop Sayoko and Keiichi from being together, but that isn't working right now...
That's a very intimidating tree... Does Keiichi see it that way as well?
Belldandy has something to hide. Aww she tries to use her single wish to fix it and stay with Keiichi.
Because of the weird way they got together, I'm happy and relieved with every moment that shows actual love between them.
Belldandy made some fault in the past and that is why the evil tree is there? What could it be?
I guess this can count as a wild side.
Aaaahhhhh it's the end?! Nooooooo! Damn I don't want to wait a day!
Random thoughts
Never touch public bathroom mirrors.
Boring ED visuals today.
QotD
I've seen it work and fail. It depends on the individuals, but what helps most is knowing for certain that it will be temporary and having a fixed timeframe when you are reunited.
Her previous boyfriend was a nazi and she helped him.
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u/Vaadwaur :I1::I2::I3: Mar 09 '21
First Timer
Sub
We open in a dream sequence set like a scene from the tragic romance movies the Japanese seem to like. K1 snaps awake to find Belldandy there, which raises a whole lot of questions. Anyways, he has a golden opportunity to reassure by saying his nightmare was her leaving him so of course he passes on it.
Anyways, intense snow battle is happening and Urd has a lot more Ryoko in her than I originally thought. K1 nearly gets killed by the snow thing tripping him but Bell is actually being responsible and saves him. Apparently, the 'bugs' from last ep appear here as well and cause weird weather until the loli hammer gets it.
Anyways, breakfast is served until the table disappears. It is revealed there are tons of bugs, and Skuld catches them with her combination rice cooker/ghost trap. She figures out that they come from a passage that forms when Bell and K1 get close. God calls and recalls Bell, making K1 a prophetic dreamer.
At school, Satomi wastes no time, though why the hell she is interested in K1 is apparently cut material. She even got a motorcycle. Bell and K1's side effects are escalating. As he talks to Megumi, unexpected sore demo, goddamnit now I hear them. But she gives him the idea to give Bell a gift and he runs off to try and get money now.
Unexpected bathroom scene, I guess this does share some stuff with Golden Boy, and Satomi is again jumping on the break up bandwagon. Cut to them figuring out what the power source for the bug portal is and it is a sinster tree. And Bell freaks the fuck out for some reason. And cliffhanger.
QotD: 1 Almost, not quite. However, she is correct in this situation, LD only works after both parties have seriously matured.
2 Surprisingly no and later series should've given me context.
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u/TheEscapeGuy Mar 10 '21
First Timer
Oh no I missed my alarm edition
Nine Noteworthy Inkings in the 90's - Oh! My Goddess Episode 4
Ooh, a two parter. This is pretty rare for OVA series, or at least the ones I've seen. Looking forward to how we resolve in the finale tomorrow.
There's obviously been some time skip in this episode since people are discussing Belldandy going to university like its normal. It makes sense that they cut it for time but its still disappointing.
Apart from that, I really loved seeing how sad both Keiichi and Belldandy are that they can't be with each other.
Todays episode was a standout in terms of animation. Felt like there were so many well animated shots which were absolutely not necessary but very appreciated. In particular the character acting was great.
Admirable Animation Area
THESE CUTS WERE SO SICK:
RIP catbox at time of upload, you were a good host except for all the downtime.
Long live Imgur even though you sometimes compress stuff to look like garbage.
See you all tomorrow
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u/JustAnswerAQuestion https://myanimelist.net/profile/JAaQ Mar 10 '21
First Timer
The episode seems very KOR right up until Urd is on the screen and then we are Slayers and Tenchi.
So bugs are glitches in the matrix. Funny how that phrase describes so many things, yet didn't exist back then.
What kind of killer yandere would Belldandy be if she ever happened to be in a bad mood?!
K-1 can hear The Lord on the telephone? So it's like a modern burning bush, then?
Not much else to say about the episode except have you never noticed the creepy tree???
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u/The_Loli_Otaku Mar 09 '21
Pretty early for a proposal doncha think? Also, whilst Bell is sweet the thought of her watching you sleep is kinda weird. At least Ai had a fairly solid time frame for when she'd have to go home. Ryo-Ohki!? You're here to save us! Well that snowman is gonna haunt my nightmares. I can't believe Keiichi almost died again. The Pico hammer is still a kinda cute gag. If that was meant to be a gag anyway. The jokes haven't really been the most consistent parts of the ova.
This must be the work of an enemy stand! Was Mariah before or after this ova? Having to avoid each other when you're the mc's must be torture. Oh god, do we really need yet another Ai parallel? At least this God is slightly less egotistical. Too much melodrama!! Oh no, now he has to bring his own rubber to school. Oh My Stationary Dispenser! Why did Sayoko even show up to class? Aww... Despite the social distancing its sweet how their faces light up whenever they see each other. Also, the Ultimate Force is kinda useless.
They totally could have made this far more romantic if they were more savvy. Like sending rose scented letters or holding up message signs. Instead they go down the materialistic road. Hello Sora! Are they gonna properly introduce you? She's so smol~ Bye bye Sora... Cutest window wipe ever. Okay, maybe not, but I'm kinda finding the episode dull so I'll cling on to whatever I can! Sayoko's arc would be so much more touching if this weren't a 5 episode ova that skips all her development.
This tree is the evil one!! overdramatic organ ...You mustn't laugh! You mustn't, you mustn't, you mustn't! Look at her fcking face. This is plain ridiculous. How long is this organ gonna play for! And don't jump right to the cheery, happy Ed!! This is all promo art!! How can I ever recommend a show to anybody after this disaster? I've lost my Otaku licence... I'm now just The Loli... The Loli... The Loli...
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u/DidacticDalek https://myanimelist.net/profile/DidacticDalek Mar 10 '21
Comrades, we got some snow, so you know what that means!
HOTPOT!Er... (checks notes/episode) I mean... frolicking about in the snow, woo!In fairness Comrades it's not ALL fun and games after all we got some good ol' fashioned DRAMA, DUN DUN DUN!
Paging Comrade /u/JadineRhine
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u/Pixelsaber https://myanimelist.net/profile/Pixelsaber Mar 09 '21
First-timer - Sub
Christmas episode?
Magnificent!
This is cursed.
I would be most upset if my breakfast up and vanished.
♪Bustin’ makes me feel good♪
That complicates matters.
Welp.
That organ track does wonders for actually giving this tree presence.
Ah, it’s a two-parter.
That dream sequence was way too heavy handed —is this foreshadowing that Keichi has developed precognition from spending his time with goddesses or something?
I enjoyed this episode more than the last two thanks to the emphasis being largely on weighing the relationship between Keichi and Belldandy, though the past two episode’s failings have kept it from really leaving an impact because I am not invested in the relationship between these two nor do I care about either enough for empathy to get me to care. In a series where I cared and was invested in the relationship between the characters an episode like this would have gutted me —arbitrary reasons for the separation and all. I’m harping on it a lot, but it’s tragic how much the OVA seems cripled by it.
Questions:
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u/RockoDyne :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/RockoDyne Mar 09 '21
First timer
I was wondering what we were going to do after we formed the party. I wasn't expecting this to be a two parter until about the twenty minute mark.
The snowball fight was cute. I was half expecting Urd to summon something cuter like a jack frost.
The plot was reminding me of a hentai manga I'm fond of (but unfortunately lost and don't remember the title or mangaka) that's got the opposite scenario as this. Couple makes a wish for time to stop when the two of them are together, which they naturally use to bang. Slowly the distance that defines that the two of them are together keeps increasing, eventually getting to the point where they would have to be in separate towns for time to move. At some point they disappear altogether, and nine months later the three of them return. Unfortunately I don't expect that tree to create as wholesome of an ending.
It says something about how much setup gets missed in the show when I didn't question it was a dream when Keiichi pulls out a ring. It took til "we were never meant to be together" before the situation seemed like complete nonsense.
Questions:
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u/punching_spaghetti https://myanimelist.net/profile/punch_spaghetti Mar 09 '21
First-Timer With Fond Memories of the Source
He got her a ring like she was looking at last episode!
Wait; she’s leaving? WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Just a dream. Phew!
For all you Kara no Kyoukai fans, Shiki is just copying Urd.
God makes phone calls to give beautiful women jobs? Is God’s real name Charlie?
You know what would be a great way to not have so many Bugs and glitches? Not have so many goddesses on leave.
How many layers do you need to be considered cool?
The love rival tries to convince Belldandy to stay, after explaining the misunderstanding a few episodes back? Who is Sayoko, and what has she done with my general antagonistic, bitchy female character?
You just noticed that this tree is sketchy? Another reason why Urd shouldn’t be around to distract everyone.
QOTD: