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Post by Sakura on Dec 24, 2003 3:01:04 GMT 10
any body heard of Wedding Peach? Ai Tenshi Densetsu Wedding Peach (Legend of the Love Angel Wedding Peach) began airing on Japanese TV during Sailor Moon's five year run. Thus, in 1995 Wedding Peach began and ended in 1996 (Someone told me that Wedding Peach later took over the time slot that Sailor Moon once occupied). From first glance, not much changed between the two. At the same time, Tomita Sukehiro was releasing the manga in Chao magazine. An OAV was released after the show ended called Wedding Peach Deluxe because of the popularity of the series. The reason why Wedding Peach and Sailor Moon are incredibly similar is because they run in the same genre. Not only are they shoujo, but they're also magical girl. Junior High magical girls. Plus, because of the success of Sailor Moon, Wedding Peach was loosely sculpted upon that series. We all know that once something becomes popular, the idea is exploited turning it into a trend. Even though the anime version of Wedding Peach (I have yet to read a great deal of the manga to verify anything about it) fits into the category, it's also a great story (unlike some rip-offs). Another reason is because many of the people who worked on Sailor Moon also worked on Wedding Peach, as far as appearance goes. Kazuko Tadano did the character designs for Wedding Peach and is also noted as working on the earlier Sailor Moon seasons. Various voice actors (seiyuu) are also noted to have worked on Wedding Peach. Wedding Peach introduces three best friends: Momoko Hanasaki, Hinagiku Tamano, and Yuri Tamina. The girls attend Saint Flower Garden Academy (Sei Hanazono Gakuen) Junior High that happens to have a very popular Soccer Captain (Kazuya Yanagiba) that is the object of each girls' affection. The school also has a very unpopular Goalie (Yousuke Fuuma), according Momoko, and the two bicker often. The three best friends also just happen to be Love Angels who fight to keep the Devils from taking love away from Earth. The girls fight with a series of magical attacks and have lengthy Technicolor transformation sequences. They also have an assortment of frilled weapons that suit their vibrant costumes to a T. Not only do the Love Angels fight in high heels, they even have a cute chubby friend to help them along the way. Later on, a fourth Love Angel joins the team. The story line is fairly simplistic but it's the relationships that make it worth the while. It strikes the romantic aspect of shoujo, which is probably why I find it so appealing. *_* The relationships between the characters (aside from the three best friends, obviously) take at least half the series to develop into relationships that the characters are willing to admit. Like a lot of series, there is a lot of beating around the bush and slow advances in relationship status. The basic story set up is that some time ago, the Angel world and the Devil world were at war. The Devil world, lead by Rain Devila, wanted to destroy the Angels and rid Earth of love. But to do this, the Devils needed to obtain the Saint Something Four- powerful items that the Angels possessed. Aphrodite, the Queen of the Angels, lost many of the Angels during the battle. Because of this, Aphrodite sent the Saint Something Four to Earth so Rain Devila couldn't obtain them easily in the Angel world. Roughly fourteen years later, Aphrodite awoke three girls to become Love Angels and find the Saint Something Four to finally stop Rain Devila. With the help of Aphrodite's trusted angel, Limone, and a devil turned good, Jamapi; the three teenage girls embark on a battle of protecting love. In the OAV, the Love Angels are back after the final fight with Rain Devila. It seems that a few devils refuse to live peacefully and have started sapping love once again. The four episodes are more focused on the relationships between the established couples with a weak plot of purifying stubborn devils. I believe the OAV was a shot at promoting a second season but it failed.
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Post by Chibi Jen on Dec 24, 2003 7:56:22 GMT 10
Wow.... that seems like a copy off Sailormoon ^_^';; Yes, I've heard of this anime series off a friend called Kat. She absolutely loves it, though I haven't watched any of it yet. I think it's kind of strange how they wear so many accessories ^^; and a wedding gown? errrr...donno... by the looks of it, it sounds a little chessy don't you think? But I couldn't really judge it since I havent watched it.. but it was popular??? Is there an actual manga of Wedding Peach? How many episodes and Movies are there in total??
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Post by Sakura on Dec 24, 2003 13:07:45 GMT 10
Yeah, when I first heard of it, I thought it was a totaly copy of Sailor Moon too, I still do. lolz. It is really strange about that. They have like 2 or 3 different transformations for each episode. Was it really that popular...I really don't know much about this anime either, since as I haven't watched an ep. either. Well, I'm pretty sure there is a manga out there, I've never seen it. But, I've seen a site with a cover. "How many episodes and Movies are there in total??" Well, that, I couldn't say. I haven't seen it. But if I find that out, I'll post it.
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Post by Saphira on Dec 26, 2003 11:43:56 GMT 10
ya, i heard about it... so cool! First, i thought it was sailormoon...but it's pretty cool!! I like momoku..she's driving me crazy!! LOL she's totally cool and rocks!! dat is why
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Post by Ami on Dec 26, 2003 14:39:20 GMT 10
hey i seen this anime somewhere ....oh yeah.....i have r pic of that.....i think this anime looks cool......well i never seen the one with short brown hair b4
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Post by Sakura on Dec 27, 2003 6:08:16 GMT 10
Momoko HanasakiHer stats: Momoko was born on March 3rd, 1983 and has the universal donor blood type, O. Her favorite subject is "recess" and her least favorite is Geography. She also loves ice cream and the color pink. She attends Saint Flower Garden Academy Junior High and is in the seventh grade. Her family: Momoko currently lives with her father, Shouichirou. Her mother's name is Sakura who passed away when Momoko was little. Momoko and her father have affectionate and somewhat playful relationship. What she does at school: Momoko and her two best friends (Yuri and Hinagiku) run the school newspaper. Momoko is the appointed photographer (mostly because her father is a professional photographer, she picked it up as a hobby because of him) and mostly takes pictures of Kazuya Yanagiba if he's ever around. Her personality: Very bubbly and a bit energetic, especially when it comes to food and cute soccer players. Momoko is fairly outgoing, a little klutzy, and not exactly the brightest bulb. She's often described as cute and friendly, she's also seen as compassionate and understanding...when it doesn't come to food and cute soccer players. Momoko likes: This flamingo haired spaz is strongly attracted to Kazuya Yanagiba, the captain of the school soccer team. She also begins to have feelings for the soccer goalie, Yousuke Fuuma, early in the series but refuses to admit she likes him until later. Yousuke and Momoko have a very special relationship- Yousuke calls Momoko a blowfish and Momoko kicks him across the room. ^^ Which Love Angel: By saying "Wedding Beautiful Flower" while holding the Saint Mirior, Momoko turns into Wedding Peach. When she says "Ori Naoshi, Angel Amour Peach", Wedding Peach turns into a Fighter Angel. In the OAV, Momoko can transform in one go instead of two separate transformations. Her attacks: As Wedding Peach, Momoko has various attacks that all revolving around purifying the opponent. In her wedding dress, she usually uses "Lovely Operation Tempete" using her bouquet that has transformed in the Saint Operation. She has used this maneuver in Fighter Angel form as well, but she usually uses "Saint Mirior Bridal Flash" or "Wedding Bridal Verse! Saint Crystal, Love For You" after she's retrieved the Saint Something Old. Items: She uses the Saint Mirror to transform into Wedding Peach and to use the attack "Saint Mirror Bridal Flash". Her bouquet turns into Saint Operation that sends out numerous love waves and her ring (that her mother left her) is Saint Something Old. With Saint Something Old, Wedding Peach can use the Saint Crystal for a more powerful attack.
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Post by Sakura on Dec 27, 2003 6:10:31 GMT 10
Yuri Tanima (The Girl on the right with brown hair) Her stats: Yuri was born on July 7th, 1982 and has the blood type A. She attends Saint Flower Garden Academy Junior High (a 7th grader) and her favorite subject is English, her least being Biology. She likes pudding and the color Aquamarine. Her family: Yuri lives in a very very big house (think a manor) with her parents, Ryuuzou and Elena. Her family also owns a Summer house on the beach (and a large one at that) proving how wealthy she is. Her relationship with her parents appears to be "formal", not as affection and open as Momoko and her father's. She does what at school: With Momoko and Hinagiku, Yuri runs the school newspaper as the reporter. Most of the time she's trying to score an interview with Kazuya Yanagiba or just win a small amount of time with him. For a time she was also part of the Beauty Club which caused a temporary rift in her friendship with her best friends. This resulted in not being able to transform. Her personality: Yuri is reserved, quiet, and elegant. She is described to have a great deal of grace and exceptional manors...but she's also rather vain. Yuri lives up to her appearance and very observative among her peers. She also shows signs of empathy and has the ability to feel Momoko's emotions no matter how far away she is. Yuri likes who: Like all the girls at her school, Yuri has her eyes set upon Kazuya Yanagiba. While being interested in him, she also begins to like Angel Limone. The two are said to be a perfect match because they have a similar personality and characteristics. ^^ Which Love Angel: By saying "Wedding Graceful Flower", Yuri transforms into Angel Lily. When she says "Ori Naoshi, Angel Precious Lily" she becomes a Fighter Angel. In the OAV, Yuri can transform directly to a Fighter Angel. Her attacks: As Angel Lily, Yuri has various attacks that are usually fairly weak and defensive. Her first attack using the Saint Lip Liner is "Saint Lip Liner Lily Rainbow" and her second attack is "Otome no Bridal Veil! Saint Strahl Star Dust" using the Saint Strahl after receiving Saint Something Blue. Items: Yuri uses the Saint Lip Liner to transform into Angel Lily and to perform her attack, "Saint Lip Liner Lily Rainbow". She also holds Saint Something Blue, a pair of blue earrings, and uses them to call upon the Saint Strahl.
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Post by Sakura on Dec 27, 2003 6:11:46 GMT 10
Hinagiku Tamano(The Girl on the right with green hair) Her stats: Hinagiku was born on May 5th, 1982 and has the blood type B. Her favorite subject is Physical Education and her least favorite is Math. Hinagiku likes Shiyabuyashi/Sushi and the color green. She attends Saint Flower Garden Academy Junior High and is in the seventh grade. Her family: Hinagiku has a little brother named Akira that she torments physically and verbally when given the chance. She lives with her parents, Masahiro and Akema, and Akira in the family ran flower shop. Her whole family seems to have the same blunt personality except for her little brother. She does what at school: This green haired girl runs the school newspaper with Yuri and Momoko, usually doing layouts...especially if they have to do with Kazuya Yanagiba. She was also part of the Judo Club for a short time. This caused a temporary rift in her friendship with her best friends which resulted in not being able to transform. Her personality: Hinagiku is the epitome of a tomboy...that wants to be married and often speaks of it. She's athletic and a great fighter (Limone complimented Hinagiku on her skills when she first because a Love Angel) but sensitive to anything and everything that is "love". Even the way she speaks (blunt and boyish) reflects her personality; it isn't until the episode where she receives the Saint Something Borrowed that we see her vulnerable side. She's also extremely contentious of her loved ones and expects to be strong enough to protect them. Hinagiku likes who: Kazuya Yanagiba, of course. She's also hinted to liking her childhood friend, Takurou Amano, but they never become a couple in the series. Though it's quite obvious that the two have feelings for each other. ^^ Unlike Momoko and Yuri's eventual boyfriends, Takurou is the complete opposite of Hinagiku which may be the reason why the two don't start a relationship in the series. Which Love Angel: By saying "Wedding Attractive Flower" while holding the Saint Pendule, Hinagiku turns into Angel Daisy. When she says "Ori Naoshi, Angel Courage Daisy", Angel Daisy turns into a Fighter Angel. In the OAV, Hinagiku can transform in one go instead of two separate transformations. Her attacks: As Angel Daisy, Hinagiku has various offensive attacks. Daisy uses the Saint Pendule to perform "Saint Pendule Daisy Blizzard". With the Saint Something Old, she can use the Saint Tornade and use the maneuver "Ai no Memorial Candle! Saint Tornade Dreaming". Items: Hinagiku uses the Saint Pendule to transform into Angel Daisy and call upon her first attack. She also holds the Saint Something Borrowed, a necklace, that helps her retrieve the Saint Tornade. With the Saint Tornade she can call upon her second attack.
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Post by Sakura on Dec 27, 2003 6:14:01 GMT 10
Scarlet O'HaraHer stats: Scarlet was born on November 3rd (Scorpio) with an AB blood type. Her favorite subjects are English and Math, her least being Japanese and History. She likes pizza, lasagna, and the color violet. Her family: Scarlet is a pure angel, so she doesn't have a human family. Though you could say the Angel World is her whole family, it's definitely her home. ~.^ Apparently she lives in a expensive boarding school while she's on Earth. Her personality: Unfortunately, I haven't actually seen Scarlet to give a personal responce. What I do know is that Scarlet is incredibly mature (when she's around Momoko and the girls, her maturity is even more apparent) with a rather mysterious quality. She's said to be stubborn and indifferent on the majority of things, though ambitious when she's after something. Scarlet may have been more friendly and open at one time. I've always been under the impression that Scarlet is bitter and vengeful when she appears on the series. She's out to avange the death of her partner, Angel Furizua, who was killed by devils. One could say Scarlet has lost her angelic diginity, purity, and compassion since she's out to kill. Which Love Angel: By saying "Wedding Excellent Flower", Scarlet turns into Angel Salvia. When she says "Ori Naoshi, Angel Passionate Salvia", Angel Salvia turns into a Fighter Angel. In the OAV, Scarlet can transform in one go instead of two separate transformations. Incase you're wondering, "salvia" is a bright red flower that suits the theme of "Scarlet". ^^ Her attacks: As Angel Salvia, Scarlet has three offensive attacks using her sword. Salvia uses the Saint Pure Sword to perform "Saint Pure Sword Bridal Flare", "Saint Pure Sword", and "Jounetsu no Cake Cut". Items: Scarlet uses the Saint Pure Sword for her magical attacks...and most other offensive attacks in general. She also holds the final Saint Something Four, Saint Something New. It is a large Tiara that is extremely apparent while in Fighter Angel form.
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Post by Sakura on Dec 27, 2003 6:15:24 GMT 10
Yousuke Fuuma(Isn't this one obvious?) His stats: The only thing we know about Yousuke is that he's in grade seven and attends Saint Flower Garden Academy with Momoko and her friends. His family: Yousuke's father left him when he was young. His father is said to be a navy man, which is why he left but never returned. One would assume his father is lost at sea. His mother left him two years ago and is currently living in a foreign country. When asked why Yousuke didn't go with her, he answers by simply saying he liks the town he lives in. Yousuke lives in an appartment by himself. What he does at school: Yousuke is the back-up goalie (mostly seen as *the* goalie) on the school soccer team. Because of this, he became friends with Kazuya and became caught up with the Love Angel mess. His personality: Loud, obnoxious, and teasingly rude; Yousuke can come off as arrogant and egotsitical sometimes. Beneath it all, he's a very caring a considerate individual. Despite the many times he's teased Momoko, he's always the first to defend her and step into the line of fire. With that, you could argue that Yousuke is sensitive. ^^ Even though he's performed many heroics and admirable feats when it comes to caring, Yousuke shrugs it off conveying that he believes any decent person would do the same. Yousuke likes who: Momoko Hanasaki. Though he'd never admit to it. The two have a very caring relationship between the teasing and butt kicking. Say WHAT: Spoiler time! Yousuke's father left him when he was young because his father is the devil Uragano and was taken back to the Devil World by order of Rein Devilla. Thus, Yousuke is actually part devil. He later turns into the devil Viento and is pitted against his love, Momoko. --- let's just say, "When I research, I really research...lolz."
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Post by Saphira on Dec 27, 2003 12:13:36 GMT 10
i don't like yuri, but she's pretty. i like hinagiku and she's cute..
i REALLY like mmomoku, she's cool!!!
....i say yousuke and momoku would really be a good pair!!!...
i remembered yousuke and momoku 'kissing'... it was the time when they have to defeat the enemy... forgot the name!!!
the last part is that momoku and yosuke, yuri and kazuya, and Hinagiku and was it Takurou?? well, that's it... and scarlet alone with the toy-like creature which would fly, (forgot the name, grrr...) on a cliff!
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Post by Death Soldier on Dec 27, 2003 12:37:14 GMT 10
I never watched this anime before..I don't think I will. I don't know..I guess it just doesn't really appeal to me.
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Post by Sakura on Dec 27, 2003 13:15:34 GMT 10
Yeah, I only really got into this when I began liking Sailor Moon, but now, since as I'm a bigger Sailor Moon fan, I'm just not big on Wedding Peach anymore--also because I haven't seen an ep. before.
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Post by Saphira on Dec 27, 2003 14:57:58 GMT 10
um, actually i never like sailormoon...i don't have any idea on why, just don't like it. i like wedding peach more than sailormoon.
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Post by Sakura on Dec 28, 2003 11:30:14 GMT 10
Here's another pic. lolz. You never liked Sailor Moon? Aww...Sailor Moon is Chibi Jen's site's point. lolz. But when you think of it, Wedding Peach and Sailor Moon are really alike. I wonder which one came first...
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