Line #13 Analysis/MakenKi


1	The anime [[AdaptationDeviation differs greatly from the manga]], in the way certain characters are portrayed and by either changing certain scenes, or omitting them altogether. Since season 2 deviates from the manga entirely, it will not be covered here.
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3	!!character specific changes
4	[[AC: Takeru]]
5	* '''Manga:''' Minori begins training him during the Okino Island chapters (28-30) and in chapter 53, Himegami reveals that Takeru's Blood Pointer ability is proof that he's distantly related to her father and brother, who also possessed it.
6	* '''Anime:''' He's only briefly seen training in episode 13 and the reveal about his connection to Himegami happens much earlier (at the end of episode 4), where she says he's her brother's reincarnation, rather than his descendant.
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8	[[AC: Himegami]]
9	* '''Manga''': She's the series most plot relevant character and is given her own character arc between chapters 33 - 60, which reveals her ancestry and her relation to Yamato Takeru. The manga also casts her as Usui's love interest, though it remains to be seen if she'll reciprocate his feelings.
10	* '''Anime''': Everything about her past, her connection to Amanohara (and the Tenbi region, as a whole), her relation to Yamato, ''and'' her Maken [[AdaptedOut are never revealed.]] Instead, she's reduced to a supporting role as a member of Takeru Oyama's harem.
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12	[[AC: Inaho]]
13	* '''Manga''': In chapter 60, she admits that she never actually made a marriage promise to Takeru. It was an assumption, on her part, because she misinterpreted his vow to protect her.
14	* '''Anime''': It's changed so she explicitly said she'd marry him when they were old enough. But, unlike the manga, Takeru doesn't regain his memory of it and the issue is [[LeftHanging left unresolved.]]
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16	[[AC: Atsuma]]
17	* '''Manga:''' While it's initially implied that she was killed at the end of her duel with Tesshin, he later explains that Atsuma was already dying at the time of their fight. It was [[HeroicRROD the long-term effects of using her Blood Pointer]] that actually killed her.
18	* '''Anime:''' The man she's seen fighting during the flashback in episode 12 isn't Tesshin and it's all but stated that Atsuma was beaten to death. Whereas the manga shows she survived the match and died sometime afterward[[note]]as in days, or possibly even weeks later[[/note]].
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20	[[AC: Takaki]]
21	* '''Manga:''' She became a lesbian after suffering a traumatic event that left her androphobic. It's also implied that she and Yuuka may be [[HideYourLesbians 'more than friends'.]]
22	* '''Anime:''' Her phobia is {{downplayed}} to the point of being [[InformedAttribute almost nonexistent]], to have her instantly become smitten with Akaya. The anime also does away with most of [[HomoeroticSubtext the subtext]] between her and Yuuka. Going so far as to have Yuuka set her up on a date with Azuki[[note]]who Takaki had [[ItMakesSenseInContext mistaken for a boy]][[/note]] to try to help Takaki face her fear (episode 9, season 2).
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24	[[AC: Uruchi]]
25	* '''Manga:''' Her heart is set firmly on Haruko which doesn't change until chapter 83, after being made to realize how hopelessly she was outmatched by the Shishigami. It leaves her feeling she'd only be in the way, so she acquiesces to Takeru and asks him to protect Haruko [[IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy in her stead.]]
26	* '''Anime:''' During season 2, Takaki gives Uruchi [[SecretTestOfCharacter an assignment to observe Haruko]] for a day without being seen. It ends with Uruchi giving up on pursuing Haruko after seeing that she only had eyes for Takeru.
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28	[[AC: Ms. Aki]]
29	* '''Manga:''' She's fully aware of [[LustObject how the male students think of her]] and is shown to be [[IDidntMeanToTurnYouOn self-conscious]] because of it.
30	* '''Anime:''' Complete 180º, she has no idea -- even when they're blatantly staring at her chest, or looking up her skirt.
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32	[[AC: Ouken Yamato]]
33	* '''Manga:''' He's the head of Kamigari and the series' main antagonist until his death, which finally allowed Takeru Yamato's spirit to assert control of his body.
34	* '''Anime:''' You'll never see him. All he gets, is a brief mention.
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36	[[AC: Otohime]]
37	* '''Manga:''' She's a high-ranking member of the Shishigami, [[TheDragon second only to her grandfather]], [[BigBad Ouken.]] She's also shown to be indifferent towards Akaya, since he and the Venus Unit serve her family.
38	* '''Anime:''' Otohime is [[BitCharacter a bit character]] and both Akaya and Minerva have authority to go above her head, to force her to stand down in episodes 10 and 12.
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40	[[AC: The Venus Unit]]
41	* '''Manga:''' Though they're support characters, they still play a major role because of their association with Akaya and help him to investigate Kamigari. They later aid in the defense of Tenbi Academy when Yamato leads a surprise attack against the school in chapters 83-97. During which, Yan-Min and Demitra defeat several high-ranking members of the Shishigami.
42	* '''Anime:''' You only see them for 4 episodes in season one and their plot relevancy is minimal. After the climax of episode 12, [[PutOnABus you never see them again.]]
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44	!!plot related changes
45	->Chapters are listed along with their corresponding anime episodes. Some are condensed into single episodes.
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47	[[AC: Chapter 1]]
48	* '''Manga:''' The match between Azuki and Kinua is held in the auditorium, during the school's annual introduction ceremony. Minori halts the match just before Azuki would've struck the final blow and declares her the winner.
49	* '''Anime:''' The fight starts and finishes in the school's courtyard, before the introduction ceremony. Minori doesn't see the outcome and has to ask who won. Azuki replies that the answer should've been obvious.
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51	[[AC: Chapters 3 and 4/Episode 3]]
52	* '''Manga:''' The front of Azuki 's school uniform gets torn down the middle during her duel with Kai, which leaves her in her bra and panties.
53	* '''Anime:''' Azuki's finishing move causes her panties to come off and land on Kai's face. He mutters that they're a gift from Heaven just as he loses consciousness. Azuki then demands that crowd forget [[GoingCommando what they saw.]]
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55	* '''Manga:''' When the bear charges into the hotspring, Takeru and Usui flee to the girls side of the ousen and [[SecurityCling glomp onto]] [[AccidentalPervert Haruko and Himegami's boobs.]] The girls respond [[PervertRevengeMode by hurling them back]] at the bear.
56	* '''Anime:''' The guys trip over the plank that Chacha sets up for the bear, which sends them flying to the girls side. But instead of Haruko, it's Azuki who appears alongside Himegami and, unlike the manga version, the guys don't get the chance to cop a feel. Azuki and Himegami punt kicks them away before they land.
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58	[[AC: Chapter 8/Episode 7]]
59	* '''Manga:''' Yuuka prevents Azuki and Yan-Min from fighting by proposing they settle their dispute with a contest instead. So she sets up a hockey match in the pool to manipulate both teams into cleaning it, then set the rules to ensure the match ended in a draw. The chapter also showcases the Venus Unit's level of coordination and teamwork.
60	* '''Anime:''' They settle it with an indoor volleyball match instead, which served no purpose other than to show off both team's level of power. It ends with Yuuka simply declaring it a draw, once the gym gets destroyed.
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62	[[AC: chapters 11/Episode 09]]
63	* '''Manga:''' Yan-Min uses her speed to disarm Otohime by kicking her Maken out of her hands. Otohime is briefly [[DullSurprise taken aback]] by the Venus Unit defying her, but brushes them off with a warning not to do it again, under threat of reporting them to her grandfather.
64	* '''Anime:''' The scene changes by having Minerva ordering Otohime to stop. Otohime is forced to comply, stating that Minerva is her grandfather's "favorite". There is no such statement in the manga.
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66	[[AC: chapter 12/Episode 10]]
67	* '''Manga:''' Himegami searches the forest surrounding Tenbi Academy after sensing the presence of a Magatama stone, and is surprised to find that Minerva already has it. Minerva gives her the stone and reveals that she can see anything that possesses Element; including Himegami's two shikigami. From this, Himegami realizes Minerva can see [[AuraVision her true form]], but Minerva assures her that she won't tell anyone from Venus, or Kamigari.
68	* '''Anime''' version omits the part about the Magatama stone. Instead, Minerva tells Himegami that she and the rest of Venus are there to kidnap her and bring her to Kamigari. The admission causes Kagezuchi and Igazuchi to attack Minerva, but she defeats them easily[[note]]In the manga, Kagezuchi was evenly matched with Minerva and said it'd been ages since he last found someone strong enough to face [[IAmNotLeftHanded his true power]] (chapter 24)[[/note]]. Himegami then says she can deal with Minerva on her own, but Minerva tells her she isn't there for a fight since she hasn't been ordered to.
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70	[[AC: the Venus Arc (chapters 14-25)]]
71	* '''Manga:''' Akaya has the Twins capture Himegami, then uses her as leverage to coerce Haruko, Inaho, Azuki, and Takeru, to battle the Venus Unit -- so he could assess the Tenbi students' level of ability.
72	* '''Anime:''' The entire arc is replaced by a 2-episode finale, in which Haruko is abducted by Otohime Yamato. After being rescued by the Venus Unit, they open a portal for her so she can hurry back to the Academy in order to save it from Takeru, who'd become possessed by his Blood Pointer ability.
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74	[[AC: chapter 26/Episode 11]]
75	* '''Manga:''' Since Azuki can't afford the expenses for the student council's summer trip, Takeru arranges to have them take jobs at the Macaroon to raise the money for her. Azuki rejects the offer, because she thinks they're doing it out of pity. But they convince her to take it by saying it's a loan and that they'll work out a payment plan for her later.
76	* '''Anime:''' The plot concerning Azuki is dropped. Instead, the student council ends up having to get jobs due to exceeding their budget through frivolous spending. After the meeting, they find Minori posting a 'help wanted' flier for the Macaroon and decide to apply.
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78	[[AC: Chapter 28/Episode 13]]
79	* In the anime, the scene where Takaki tells Aki about Haruko's 'sleeping habit' differs from the manga, by implying Haruko may have had sex with her in her sleep. She makes no such implication in the manga.
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81	[[AC: Chapter 37/OVA 2]]
82	* The OVA loosely adapts the same story, but makes the following changes:
83	** Celia uses Inversion on Takeru in a fit of jealousy, after catching him on the couch with Ms. Aki[[note]]This scene is the biggest change from the manga version. Celia changed Takeru and Usui into girls for fun, after they drunkenly barged in on the girls' private get-together at the beach house. And Aki was with Minori, meaning, there was no such scene on the couch[[/note]].
84	** When Takeru regains consciousness and realizes he's been turned into a girl, he's shocked[[note]]In the manga, Takeru happily embraces the opportunity and throws "herself" at Haruko and Takaki, without a moment's pause[[/note]].
85	** Adds scene of Takeru trying out her new body by [[spoiler: masturbating]] in the bathroom[[note]]There was no such scene in the manga version[[/note]].
86	** Adds a bath scene[[note]]the girls had already bathed in chapter 33, which takes place minutes prior to chapter 37[[/note]].
87	** Scene where Haruko wakes up and finds girl-Takeru sleeping facedown between her legs, changed so Haruko shoves her away when Takeru wakes up and tries to suck her breast[[note]]In the manga's version of the scene, Haruko [[HowWeGotHere finally remembers]] the other girl is Takeru, and that he had fallen asleep between her legs after molesting her. So she summons Murakumo and uses Kusanagi to blast Takeru through the cabin wall and into the forest[[/note]].
88	** Celia tells Takeru he has to kiss a girl to undo the Inversion's effect[[note]]This contradicts the manga, since Celia plainly said the effect wears off on its own, after 30 minutes.[[/note]].
89	** Near the end, the girls take turns smacking Takeru around the room, causing him to repeatedly change gender each time [[AccidentalKiss he kisses one of them]][[note]]In the manga, the only who hit him was Haruko, in retaliation for molesting her[[/note]].
90	** It ends with Haruko kissing Takeru on the cheek to change him back, once the other girls are gone. Though {{the stinger}} reveals Usui had also been affected by Celia's Inversion and is still a girl[[note]]The manga version ends with the girls finding Takeru and Usui the next morning, after the Inversion has worn off. Since they were all drunk the night before, they're shocked to see them still wearing the bras and panties Celia had given them[[/note]].

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