Typical, "whats this about?" thread

[StAtIc NiNjA]

I have seen this series for sale but don't have the money to throw around right now to buy it on a whim, can someone please help me with the plot characters ect.

[iwakura]

First off, you want to start with the original Magnificant World OVA series, or the box set that includes this. The other series aren't all that good.

My amazon.com review follows:

Reviewer: iwakura (see more about me) from Rastaria, El Hazard
Romantic story featuring life long rivalry between two guys, Motoko and Jinai. Motoko is a golden boy who has brains, looks, honor, sanity and a pleasant personality. Jinai has none of this, but makes up for it with ambition. The two, along with a couple other people get transported to another world, El Hazard, and continue their rivarly.

ElHazard is a place that is like earth, but with differences like:
* beautiful powerful priestesses who maintain order
* a medeival society built after the collapse of a advanced civilization.
* A race of intelligent insects known as bugrom trying to take over.

The character development that occurs as the characters try to adjust to their new world is what makes this series work. Lots of unpredictable relationships as well (It's not clear from the start if any of the goddesses will fall in love with any of the characters, and if so will that love be returned).

Technically it's pretty good. The animation style has a surreal magical feel to it. The magical feeling is similar to the organic feeling one finds in the Tenchi Muyo OVA series. Sound track very good as well. Not many DVD extras though.

This DVD Box set presents good value in that it contains both the original series and it's sequel. Does not contain the third "El hazard Alternative World" or "Wanderers" kid friendly TV re-write of the story. But, as with Tenchi, the original series is the best.

Caution: Some naughtiness in two "playfully lesbian" characters. Lots of jokes about sex, but nothing really happens. Not suitable for little kids though.

[Tenkawa]

Bear in mind that there are two separate plot lines to the series:

1) The Magnificent World and the Alternate Universe are one
2) The Wanderers are a second

Also, I personally prefer the Magnificent World and Alternate Universe Timeline.

As for gauging whether its worth buying well. Tenchi is a good comparison in that if you like Tenchi you'll probably like this series.

A separate way to look at it, I like Tenchi, Nadesico, Saber J, Dual, Hand Maid May, and Love Hina. So if you like a couple of those series there's a pretty good chance you'll enjoy El Hazard. Definitely start with the Magnificent World box set though.

[StAtIc NiNjA]

Thanks! I was beginning to think nobody would ever read my post, sounds somthing like I am in the mood for I will pick it up this weekend and let you know what i think :)

[Tenkawa]

Okay I have to ask. Have you had a chance to check it out?

Not to be a pest or anything, just want to see traffic to this board pick up. Largely because I want to get my own question answered. Its the one about Qawoor in the AW series.