Ep 1. Cherry Blossom

Tenchi In Tokyo is an anime series which is the third series of the Tenchi Muyo franchise. Episode 1 of Tenchi In Tokyo is named 'Cherry Blossom'. The episode follows the arrival of Tenchi Masaki, who moves to Tokyo for his college studies. This episode features Tenchi's move from his rural hometown to the bustling megacity.

The episode begins with Izumi, Tenchi's sister, saying goodbye to him as he boards the train to Tokyo. Tenchi is quite nervous about his new life, but he is determined to go to Tokyo, study hard and find a job to support his family. Once he arrives at Tokyo, he is amazed by the sprawling city and skyscrapers. He feels like everything is exciting and new.

After getting off from the train, Tenchi goes to his new home. However, he faces a problem when he finds out that the house he rented is already occupied by three girls Sakuya, Yugi, and Mihoshi. They have been living in the house for a year, and they are not willing to give it up, even though Tenchi has valid paperwork. Tenchi doesn't want to create any trouble, so he decides to go around the city for a while.

As Tenchi is strolling around, he meets a young girl named Haruna who is upset about the unseasonable blossoming of the cherry trees. She explains to him that the cherry blossoms usually bloom in early spring, but it's winter now. This upsets Haruna as she looks forward to the cherry blossom festival every year, and it won't happen because of the early blooming.

Tenchi is fascinated by Haruna's love for the cherry blossoms, and he takes her to the trees where she can see them. However, they both notice something odd happening. The blossoms that are blooming are not the typical cherry blossoms but instead a type of black flowers. Haruna is confused and upset about the strange situation and starts running away. Tenchi follows her and tries to soothe her feelings.

Meanwhile, at the house, the girls decided to let Tenchi stay as a temporary guest. They start to notice strange events happening around the house. Sakuya sees a vision of her old self, which she buried deep inside of her. Yugi sees a vision of Ayeka, the Princess from the planet Jurai, and Mihoshi sees a vision of her former partner Kiyone. All three of them are confused and anxious about these visions.

Later that evening, Tenchi returns home and is welcomed warmly by the girls. However, the girls are still uneasy about the vision they experienced earlier. They tell Tenchi about it, and he tries to reassure them by saying that it was just their imagination running wild. But, Tenchi himself also notices strange things happening like odd noises and movements. The girls are all relieved when they find out that Tenchi is a decent cook and make him their cook. They also encourage him to stay for a while longer.

The episode ends with the cherry blossoms starting to fade and return to their white color. Tenchi's life in Tokyo has just begun, and he has already made friends with the three girls. The episode shows the city of Tokyo as a vibrant, full of life city with the hints of mysteries and excitement. The episode sets the stage for what's in store for Tenchi and how he will cope up with his new life in Tokyo.

In conclusion, Cherry Blossom episode of Tenchi In Tokyo successfully introduces the audience to the new protagonist and the world he will live in. The episode uses vivid imagery to capture the essence of Tokyo and its busy city. The strange events happening around the house in which Tenchi stays, add an additional layer of suspense and interest to the episode, while Haruna's love for cherry blossoms adds a much-needed calming effect. The episode is a perfect start to the series, and it sets the tone for the remaining episodes.