Ah! My Goddess: The Movie

Ah! My Goddess: The Movie

Year: 2000

Runtime: 106 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Hiroaki Goda

AnimationComedyDramaRomanceFantasy

Three springs have passed since Belldandy came to Earth to grant Keiichi a single wish. He and the goddess now live in their temple with her sisters Urd and Skuld. Their calm is broken when a fallen god from Belldandy’s past escapes his lunar prison, devising a plan that threatens everyone and opposes the future the goddess and her human lover seek.

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Timeline – Ah! My Goddess: The Movie (2000)

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1

Celestin's release and memory erasure

Celestin, a former mentor to Belldandy, is released by Morgan Le Fay and uses a virus to erase Keiichi's memories from Belldandy. The attack severs Keiichi's memory link and sets in motion a plan to hack Yggdrasil in the heavens.

Third spring Earth
2

Morgan frees a seal at Lunar Prison

Morgan frees a seal in the Lunar Prison on the Moon. A mysterious message then arrives urging them to unite for a common goal.

Before New Year Moon
3

Earth New Year and Motor Club preparations

The New Year begins on Earth with the Motor Club unveiling vehicles for an upcoming mixed-gender race. A new two-seater, built for Keiichi and Belldandy, marks a new chapter for their team.

New Year Earth
4

Celestin's kiss and Belldandy's infection

That night, a near compromising encounter is interrupted when Celestin kisses Belldandy and injects a fresh version of the virus. The infection threatens Belldandy's mind and deepens the crisis around Keiichi's place in her memory.

Night Club/City
5

Yggdrasil compromised and Heavens isolate

Peorth alerts Urd that Yggdrasil is compromised and the Heavens isolate themselves from Earth. Belldandy cannot receive treatment as the connection to Yggdrasil is severed.

Soon after Heavens/Earth
6

Belldandy awakens with amnesia

Belldandy awakens with selective amnesia, unable to recall Keiichi but recognizing her sisters Skuld and Urd. Skuld's inventions fail to restore her memories, and Keiichi resolves to live normally despite the condition.

Post-awakening Earth
7

Motor Club seeks replacement; memory returns

Worried about the upcoming race, the Motor Club accepts Morgan's offer to replace Belldandy. After a trial run with Keiichi, Belldandy regains faint memories and Keiichi nearly crashes during the test.

Approaching race Race track
8

Photo album renews resolve to race

Belldandy discovers a photo album filled with their shared memories and decides to remain Keiichi's partner for the race. Morgan challenges them to a race alongside Megumi; their victory unlocks more of Belldandy's memories.

Race day Earth
9

Manipulation and battle surge

Belldandy overhears Celestin's manipulation and is lured away, allowing him to turn her against her elder sister in battle. Keiichi and Skuld arrive, triggering a surge of uncontrollable energy from Belldandy that devastates the surroundings. Skuld summons Noble Scarlet to confront Celestin; Celestin is knocked down but triggers a flood as Keiichi shields Belldandy and falls into a coma.

During confrontation Battlefield near temple
10

Temple aftermath and comfort

Back at the temple, Belldandy is shaken by the damage and is comforted by Skuld, who reminds her of the strength of their friendship and shared experiences. She resolves to seek balance and trust in her bonds with Keiichi.

After battle Temple
11

Morgan injured and Keiichi's kiss

Keiichi finds Morgan injured and insists on taking her to the hospital. Morgan forcibly kisses Keiichi, a moment witnessed by Belldandy that deepens the emotional tension between the trio.

After battle Temple/Hospital route
12

Vaccine ceremony and virus infiltration

Belldandy prepares to undergo a vaccine that could erase memories to destroy the virus. The virus exploits her link to Yggdrasil and rewrites itself to bypass security, while Celestin hacks into Yggdrasil's core via Belldandy and pulls a top-secret program into the vaccine's mandala, creating a massive field that engulfs the temple and forest and materializes a colossal being.

Ceremony Temple/Forest
13

Flashback: Celestin's rebellion

A flashback reveals Celestin's rebellion against the Gods' indifference to mortal suffering. After an attempt to destroy the Gate of Judgment, he was imprisoned in the Lunar Prison, and Belldandy's memories of that event were erased.

Flashback Lunar Prison
14

Goddesses unite; Gungnir and possession release

The Goddesses unite to stop Celestin and Morgan from destroying Yggdrasil and Earth, a plan that would require creating a new world free from suffering. Peorth authorizes using the spear Gungnir, but Belldandy shields Celestin from the attack to protect Keiichi. Keiichi borrows Celestin's power to help Belldandy block the strike, convincing Celestin to relent and release Keiichi from possession.

Climactic confrontation Temple/Heavens Gate
15

Gate of Judgment and final reckoning

Belldandy, Keiichi, and Morgan are transported to the Gate of Judgment; after facing the test, they return safely to Earth. In the Heavens, Yggdrasil is critically damaged as the goddesses sing to restore the World Tree, and Belldandy reveals that the virus deleted Yggdrasil's records, freeing Keiichi to make any wish; he simply says, That's easy, rekindling their love.

Finale Gate of Judgment / Heavens

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