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skysenshi (early 2001 ed. 04.21.2003)
I must be one of those people who found themselves intrigued
with Maya. I simply do not understand how she does it—destroying
lives, cities, machines... And all without lifting a vicious
or vengeful finger! At first, I didn't even see how she could
be seductive 'cause Maya isn't always THAT pretty. After completing
the entire series, I realized that Maya is everybody's Galatea,
every man's idea of a perfect woman. She a female of many
forms, existing in different planes of time, but living in
one single concept. To RPGamers, Maya could be likened to
Xenogears' Miang—the goddess that awakens in the child
of destiny.
Maya is everything: an innocent villager meant to destroy
cities; a loving android designed solely for men's pleasure;
a beauty that disguises her femininity under a knight's armor;
an unwilling slave to a treacherous enchantress; and a maid
training in the art of public "performances". Whatever
her form is, Maya is sure to leave a trail of tragic memories
behind.
A note for collectors: this is a must buy. The art and animation
are just short of being perfect. Hopeless romantics might also
find themselves falling in love with some of the characters. Oh,
and before I forget! Imma Youjo also has some yaoi (gay) elements.
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