Ah! My Goddess: The Movie

About Ah! My Goddess: The Movie

Here is what Ah! My Goddess: The Movie (劇場版 ああっ女神さまっ) is about, retold in plain terms: a drama, romance and supernatural anime by AIC (2000). In short: For centuries, a god named Celestin has been imprisoned on the moon for betraying the domain of Yggdrasil. Released by the fairy Morgan Le Fey, Celestin travels to Earth to reunite with his former pupil, the goddess Belldandy.

More of the story: Things go awry as Celestin erases Belldandy's memories of her boyfriend Keiichi and uses her as a catalyst to wreak havoc on Earth and Yggdrasil.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Kikuko Inoue as Belldandy and Yumi Touma as Urd. Think of it as a pick for viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with AIC, which means the visual identity of Ah! My Goddess: The Movie follows that studio's craft. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. A 7.2/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Kikuko Inoue as Belldandy, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2000, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.