OVA
Description
Omitsu, originating from the Ganbare Goemon series, is the girlfriend of protagonist Goemon. She resides in Edo, working as a waitress and cover girl at the tea shop "Mitsuiya," adapted into a coffee shop or restaurant in some localizations. Her role involves providing food to Goemon and his allies; her special ohagi rice balls notably fuel Goemon's strength in the anime, though this dietary boost remains exclusive to that medium. Omitsu frequently becomes a target for antagonists unrelated to Goemon's conflicts, positioning her as a recurring damsel in distress.
Her personality blends cheerfulness with volatility. She exhibits genuine concern for Goemon's safety during his adventures, often experiencing loneliness and worry in his absence. However, she displays intense jealousy when perceiving Goemon's interactions with other women, reacting with anger. This temper manifests in confrontations, where she physically strikes those who provoke her. Her design typically depicts her as a youthful belle, contributing to her popularity among Edo's residents who frequently comment on her beauty.
In gameplay, Omitsu appears as a non-hostile NPC across multiple titles. Starting with "Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Dōchū," players encounter her wandering villages alongside enemies. Rescuing her awards 1,000 points, but accidentally harming her penalizes 50 coins, establishing a series tradition of protecting civilian women for rewards. Her appearance rate in this entry remains high, demanding constant player vigilance. Subsequent games like "The Legend of the Mystical Ninja" feature her in minigames where matching her card images yields monetary bonuses.
Her narrative role expands in "Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon." During an invasion by the Peach Mountain Shoguns, Omitsu inadvertently boards Kyushu Island as it ascends into space. After extensive missions, Goemon locates her unharmed in a transformed Sogen Town, where she continues operating her tea shop amidst extraterrestrial customers. Demonstrating adaptability, she prioritizes business prosperity over distress about her displacement, merely directing Goemon toward key objectives.
The OVA "Ganbare Goemon: Jigen Jou no Akumu" centers on Omitsu's abduction by aliens, prompting Goemon and Ebisumaru to launch a rescue mission. After their successful infiltration, an enemy minion transforms the alien leader into a handsome prince, causing Omitsu to instantly fall in love and agree to marriage. This infatuation proves fleeting when the prince reverts to his original form, triggering her reflexive violence. As repeated transformation spells shorten the prince's appealing duration, she consistently responds by punching the leader's stomach, highlighting her impulsiveness.
Omitsu's character development reflects shifting dynamics with authority figures. Early games portray her as vulnerable to castle guards pursuing Goemon, but later narratives show figures like the Lord and Princess Yuki offering apologies or regarding the protagonists more favorably. This evolution parallels her transition from passive victim to resilient entrepreneur, evident in her unperturbed management of the tea shop after extraterrestrial relocation.
Her personality blends cheerfulness with volatility. She exhibits genuine concern for Goemon's safety during his adventures, often experiencing loneliness and worry in his absence. However, she displays intense jealousy when perceiving Goemon's interactions with other women, reacting with anger. This temper manifests in confrontations, where she physically strikes those who provoke her. Her design typically depicts her as a youthful belle, contributing to her popularity among Edo's residents who frequently comment on her beauty.
In gameplay, Omitsu appears as a non-hostile NPC across multiple titles. Starting with "Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Dōchū," players encounter her wandering villages alongside enemies. Rescuing her awards 1,000 points, but accidentally harming her penalizes 50 coins, establishing a series tradition of protecting civilian women for rewards. Her appearance rate in this entry remains high, demanding constant player vigilance. Subsequent games like "The Legend of the Mystical Ninja" feature her in minigames where matching her card images yields monetary bonuses.
Her narrative role expands in "Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon." During an invasion by the Peach Mountain Shoguns, Omitsu inadvertently boards Kyushu Island as it ascends into space. After extensive missions, Goemon locates her unharmed in a transformed Sogen Town, where she continues operating her tea shop amidst extraterrestrial customers. Demonstrating adaptability, she prioritizes business prosperity over distress about her displacement, merely directing Goemon toward key objectives.
The OVA "Ganbare Goemon: Jigen Jou no Akumu" centers on Omitsu's abduction by aliens, prompting Goemon and Ebisumaru to launch a rescue mission. After their successful infiltration, an enemy minion transforms the alien leader into a handsome prince, causing Omitsu to instantly fall in love and agree to marriage. This infatuation proves fleeting when the prince reverts to his original form, triggering her reflexive violence. As repeated transformation spells shorten the prince's appealing duration, she consistently responds by punching the leader's stomach, highlighting her impulsiveness.
Omitsu's character development reflects shifting dynamics with authority figures. Early games portray her as vulnerable to castle guards pursuing Goemon, but later narratives show figures like the Lord and Princess Yuki offering apologies or regarding the protagonists more favorably. This evolution parallels her transition from passive victim to resilient entrepreneur, evident in her unperturbed management of the tea shop after extraterrestrial relocation.