Sunday, November 16, 2008

Oh My Goddess! (OVA)

# Title
1 "Moonlight and Cherry Blossoms"
While trying to phone a takeout restaurant, Keiichi Morisato, a student at the Nekomi Institute of Technology and member of the Auto Club, accidentally dials the "Goddess Helpline", summoning a goddess named Belldandy. Belldandy offers to grant him a single wish, and Keiichi requests that Belldandy stay with him forever. The wish is approved, bringing the "Ultimate Force" into play, making sure that they can't be separated. When they are kicked out of the men-only dormitory, they are forced to search for somewhere to stay for the night - to no avail. Eventually Belldandy suggests that they head west, and, following her directions, (while avoiding a serious accident thanks to Belldandy's intervention), they reach an old temple. The next morning Belldandy uses her magic to restore the temple to its former beauty before Keiichi awakens. Later that day Megumi Morisato, Keiichi's sister, turns up on the doorstep, asking for a place to stay for a few days while she finds somewhere to live. When the members of the Auto Club show up as well, a lively party takes place as the day comes to a close.
2 "Midsummer Night's Dream"
Five months have passed since Keiichi and Belldandy began living together, and their relationship has not progressed. With the summer vacation approaching, Keiichi (with some prompting from Megumi) decides to take Belldandy to the ocean. With Belldandy and Megumi off shopping, Keiichi decides to try out a "Goddess Films: Sexy Dynamite!! Part 2" which has mysteriously arrived in the mail. He's astonished when the woman in the film comes to life and steps out of the TV. It's Urd - Belldandy's big sister. When they arrive at the beach, Urd reveals to Keiichi that she has secretly tagged along to help bring the couple together. Things do not go well, though, first because Keiichi almost drowns after a boating accident, and then because Urd's love potion causes Keiichi to fall in love with Sayoko Mishima by mistake. Urd's presence is revealed when Belldandy recognizes Urd's hand in the events, and a kiss from Belldandy brings Keiichi back to his senses. But Urd's trip to Earth has caused problems in heaven, and as a punishment she is forced to remain on Earth - necessitating moving in with Keiichi and Belldandy.
3 "Burning Hearts on the Road"
Skuld, Belldandy's younger sister, is overworked hunting down bugs in heaven, while back on Earth a bored Urd continues to get in everyone's way. Lonely and overworked, Skuld comes to Earth and tries to convince Belldandy to return with her. Meanwhile, Keiichi is working hard to build a motorbike to enter into an upcoming drag race. With Skuld's help they are able to complete the bike, in spite of the difficulties imposed by Toraichi Tamiya and Otaki Aoyama (the leaders of the Auto Club). This is fortunate, as when the day of the race arrives Toshiyuki Aoshima, the leader of a rival club, reveals that Belldandy is the prize for the race - the winning club will gain her as a member. Skuld, still hoping that Belldandy will leave Keiichi to return with her, modifies the rival club's bike so that Keiichi can't win. Thankfully, in the final race, it is Keiichi who takes the flag when the other bike's engine gives out.
4 "Evergreen Holy Night"
Identifying that the bugs are causing mayhem when Keiichi and Belldandy are together, Skuld orders their separation. To make things worse, The Almighty has recalled Belldandy, until such time as the crisis is resolved.
5 "For the Love of Goddess"
Keiichi works day and night to get Belldandy the ring he promised her; meanwhile Urd and Skuld do everything in their power to resolve the crisis so Belldandy can stay.

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