Plot: What’s it about?
Marisato Keiichi is a freshman in college who seems to have no luck, even when he happens to catch a break, something always winds up spoiling his fun. He can’t even seem to order take-out food correctly, as he misdials and instead of dinner, his delivery is of a beautiful woman named Belldandy. While most guys would be thrilled to find such a delivery, Keiichi is a little intimidated, since Belldandy is an actual Goddess. But when Belldandy offers to grant him a wish, Keiichi shoots for the stars and says he wants to have a girlfriend like her. Not only would his wish be granted and he get a girlfriend just like Belldandy, his granted wish lands him Belldandy herself. But like always, Keiichi can’t seem to stay on lady luck’s side, as women are not allowed in his dorm and the couple are inseparable.
As I have tried to expand my anime horizons, one of the titles most recommended to me has been Oh My Goddess! I had heard it was not only a great story of romance, but often hilarious. AnimEigo has issued all five episodes of the Oh My Goddess! OVA in this three disc, remastered collector’s edition, so I took the chance. I have to say, the only downside to this series is that it doesn’t last long enough, its that good. The story is indeed a great one about romance and if you think is all over the top nonsense, this is a series that will show you that isn’t true. Oh My Goddess! does have some wild moments, but it also has good stories, well crafted humor, and of course, top notch animation. This is one of the true classics of anime, so if you’re even a casual fan, you’ll want to check out Oh My Goddess!: The Collector’s Edition.
Video: How does it look?
These episodes look fantastic, with clean and crisp visuals throughout the series. The animation really shines here, thanks to a clean print and accurate color replication. The hues are bright and vivid, with no oversaturation or bleeds, while contrast remains stark and stable also. Not much else we could want here, as these episodes look terrific.
Audio: How does it sound?
The original Japanese soundtrack is used here, presented via a Dolby Digital stereo option and I have no real issues to report. The elements are in fine form and never seem forced, while volume remains stable and never varies much. The music is clean and as rich as stereo allows, while the sound effects have good presence, all things considered. I found the dialogue to be great also, with a clean overall sound and no mishaps to cover here. This release also includes an English language option, as well as optional English subtitles, in case you’ll need those.
Supplements: What are the extras?
You can listen to audio commentary from members of the voice talent team, but don’t expect too much. This is more just a conversation than an informative session, so its casual with little insight. This release also includes a text interview with producer Toru Miura, character cards & designs, an artwork gallery, a karaoke feature, and some program notes.
