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Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness (1997): Cast & Plot

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Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness is a 1997 animated comedy directed by Tetsu Kimura, starring Masami Kikuchi as Tenchi Masaki, Junko Iwao and Yuko Kobayashi. It runs 1 hour.

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Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Tetsu Kimura
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

What Is Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness About?

The premise of Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Mayuka suddenly appears, claiming to be Tenchi’s daughter, and the Masaki household gradually accepts her presence. As they adjust, the family’s life is gently disrupted by the prospect of a hidden lineage. Washu investigates Mayuka’s origins, uncovering a link to a demon, the Prince of Jurai, and unrequited emotions that deeply affect everyone.

Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • 1990s
  • tenchi muyo
  • anime animation
  • dark comedy
  • hand drawn animation
  • darkness
  • falling from height
  • slapped in the face
  • violence
  • sexual humor
  • secret
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  • rivalry
  • princess
  • nudity
  • jealousy
  • grandfather grandson relationship
  • flashback
  • female rear nudity
  • exclamation point in title
  • female nudity
  • christmas
  • sequel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness Cast & Characters

Masami Kikuchi leads the cast as Tenchi Masaki, with Junko Iwao as Mayuka and Yuko Kobayashi as Washu (voice). Directed by Tetsu Kimura; 10 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness Plot Summary

What happens in Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In this story, long ago, a young Prince Yosho met a mysterious demon girl named Yuzuha during a special celebration called the Startica festival on their home planet Jurai. Their encounter was filled with curiosity and innocence, but it was cut short when palace guards drove her away, leaving Yuzuha with feelings of resentment and heartbreak towards Yosho. Fast forward 700 years, Yuzuha awakens in the underworld, where she learns that Yosho is still alive and now on Earth, celebrating Christmas with the Masaki family and the women surrounding Tenchi Masaki, who is at the center of this story.

Full summary

The whole story of Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness?

Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness released?

Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness was released on August 2, 1997.

Who directed Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness?

Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness was directed by Tetsu Kimura.

Who is in the cast of Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness?

Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness stars Masami Kikuchi as Tenchi Masaki, Junko Iwao as Mayuka and Yuko Kobayashi as Washu (voice), among 10 credited actors.

Does Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness have a post-credit scene?

No. Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness in?

The original language of Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness is Japanese.

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