No Need for Tenchi
Viz · 1997–2002 · 12 issues
About the series
In this manga adaptation of the beloved anime franchise, Hitoshi Okuda illustrates the chaotic daily life of Tenchi Masaki as he navigates a household full of alien princesses, space pirates, and intergalactic trouble. Running from 1997 to 2002 under Viz, the series expands on the original OVA’s universe, with Ayeka, Mihoshi, and the Juraian forces like Azaka and Kamidake clashing over the mysterious Masaki family legacy. Okuda’s energetic art and comedic timing made this a key entry for English-speaking fans discovering Tenchi’s world on the page.