This was an okay episode. I get that the most immediate story to tell in this franchise is that of Kenshin and Reia, so they are finally starting to deal with the story of Reia's origins, how she met Kiyone, and what Kiyone did to figure out how to send Reia's son or daughter back to her world (Geminar).
Chibi-Tokimi was in this episode too, which was great. Its nice to have it established that she knows of Geminar, as that dimension is under her jurisdiction. Whats most intriguing though is a new character called Jovia, who is associated with Seinas gang. At some point Seina and his wives were 'playing' an RPG type fantasy game turned real in another dimension, also under Tokimi's jurisdiction. Jovia is from this world, and has actual magic, which somehow is compatible with the laws of physics in the Tenchi dimension, cause she was able to summon a sea dragon.
Tennyo is in this episode too, finally shown with her real hair colour, and not in disguise to look like her mother, as she was portrayed in OVA3. Its about time! Tennyo is in the Tenchi household to sort through her mothers notes on how to deal with sending Kenshin to Geminar. So far its taking her 5 years!
Also another nice touch was that now, officially, Seina's home on earth has been transferred to the Tenchi Household. Probably cause its tucked out the way from view from the rest of the village. Talking of which we get an excellent overview of the Tenchi house and surrounding mountains, and its location away from the village. Nice touch AIC. Much appreciated.
As much as everyone wants to see the original girls banter over Tenchi, we have these plot holes left to fill, and I would rather see them sorted out before moving on.
