is a Japanese 2-episode

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anime series created and produced by

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and directed by Katsuhiko Nishijima. It was released from September 25, 2000 to December 21, 2000. The OVA was licensed by

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under the U.S. Manga Corps label.

Plot

Galan is a spastic Russian geek who'd do anything to be a real, living samurai. When his girlfriend Natsu (who happens to be a Japanese princess living in Russia) gifts him an ancient sword, strange events unfold, and even stranger people drop out of the sky to attack. Now Galan must overcome his ineptitude and join a bunch of beautiful women in a wacky romp through a kingdom that time forgot.

Production

The anime was directed by

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who had previously directed ''

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'' and ''

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''.

Episode list

* Episode 1: Samurai Labyrinth? Lovebyrinth? * Episode 2: Treasure Labyrinth? Loverinth?

Cast

Reception

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's Maral Agnerian recommends it, calling it a "well-done 2-episode OVA that neatly balances gratuitous fanservice with bizarre comedy, with a bit of action thrown into the mix." However, THEM Anime Reviews gave it a negative review, calling the plot non-existent and mainly revolving around two things: Natsu's father being a pervert and Galan screwing up. Dave Haverson of ''

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'' magazine praised the anime calling it "an unexpected comedy blast."

References

External links

* 2000 anime OVAs Action anime and manga Bandai Visual Central Park Media Comedy anime and manga Romance anime and manga Studio Fantasia {{anime-stub