Video Girl Ai Series by Masakazu Katsura

High school is hell for Yota Moteuchi. He's so unpopular his fellow students have a nickname for him: "Dateless." But that doesn't stop him from falling in love with one of them. His gentle classmate Moemi is everything he wants - but is she in love with someone else?

When Ai starts to have feelings for Yota- feelings that are forbidden to video girls-Ai's creator steps in to either fix her or erase her. If she gives Yota the cold shoulder, they'll both be disappointed. But if she confesses her growing love for him, she'll disappear forever.

- A 15-volume manga series originally serialized in Japan's manga anthology Shonen Jump and in VIZ's Animerica Extra in the U.S.- Also a 6-episode OAV anime series, currently available on DVD from VIZ.- Figurines also available in Japan.

- A 15-volume manga series originally serialized in Japan's manga anthology Shonen Jump and in VIZ's Animerica Extra in the U.S.- Also a 6-episode OAV anime series, currently available on DVD from VIZ.- Figurines also available in Japan.

High-school student Yota Moteuchi is so unpopular that his classmates have given him the nickname "Dateless." So it's no surprise when the love of his life, Moemi, is not interested in Yota but instead is in love with Yota's best friend, Takashi. Yota turns to a video rental shop for comfort, but little did he suspect that the shop was magical and that the cute girl on his rented tape would pop out of the television and try to fix his ruined love life!Spinoff vs... moreHigh-school student Yota Moteuchi is so unpopular that his classmates have given him the nickname "Dateless." So it's no surprise when the love of his life, Moemi, is not interested in Yota but instead is in love with Yota's best friend, Takashi. Yota turns to a video rental shop for comfort, but little did he suspect that the shop was magical and that the cute girl on his rented tape would pop out of the television and try to fix his ruined love life!Spinoff vs. OriginalAi has been bootlegged to a new tape, and is living with the kindly clerk of the Gokuraku Video Shop under the impression that she's a normal girl. But Ai's creator thinks she's defective and is determined to erase her. To make matters worse, Ai's creator has spun off the new video, Video Girl Mai, and she wants Ai off the market! less

High-school student Yota Moteuchi is so unpopular that his classmates have given him the nickname "Dateless." So it's no surprise when the love of his life, Moemi, is not interested in Yota but instead is in love with Yota's best friend, Takashi... moreHigh-school student Yota Moteuchi is so unpopular that his classmates have given him the nickname "Dateless." So it's no surprise when the love of his life, Moemi, is not interested in Yota but instead is in love with Yota's best friend, Takashi. Yota turns to a video rental shop for comfort, but little did he suspect that the shop was magical and that the cute girl on his rented tape would pop out of the television and try to fix his ruined love life!Cutting Room FloorAi is bootlegged to a new tape by the sympathetic old clerk of the Gokuraku Video Shop and is living in Yota's house. As Yota's romance with his first girlfriend, Nobuku, enters its final stages, Video Girl Mai is sent by Ai's creator to edit out Ai's very existence! less

Video Girl Ai's new mission is to make a man fall in love with her. Unfortunately, her true love Yota thinks of her only as a sister. Moemi and Takashi are having relationship problems, and Moemi naturally turns to Yota for comfort. When Moemi is brutally attacked, all eyes turn to Takashi.

Moemi has real emotional scars from the near rape she suffered; can she trust again? And Ai has arranged with her creator to make a man fall in love with her or she'll be permanently erased. With Yota focused on Moemi, Ai's days are numbered.

- A 15-volume manga series originally serialized in Japan's manga anthology Shonen Jump and in VIZ's Animerica Extra in the U.S.- Also a 6-episode OAV anime series, currently available on DVD from VIZ.- Figurines also available in Japan.

High-school student Yota Moteuchi is so unpopular that his classmates have given him the nickname "Dateless." So it's no surprise when the love of his life, Moemi, is not interested in Yota but instead is in love with Yota's best friend, Takashi... moreHigh-school student Yota Moteuchi is so unpopular that his classmates have given him the nickname "Dateless." So it's no surprise when the love of his life, Moemi, is not interested in Yota but instead is in love with Yota's best friend, Takashi. Yota turns to a video rental shop for comfort, but little did he suspect that the shop was magical and that the cute girl on his rented tape would pop out of the television and try to fix his ruined love life!Rough CutMoemi is still on a rough road to recovery after nearly being raped, but she believes she must overcome her fears and use physical passion to drive Ai from Yota's mind. Meanwhile, the running time for Ai's tape is almost up, and she is perversely intent on cutting herself out of Yota's life completely. But when Yota says he needs her, will her determination crumble? less

High-school student Yota Moteuchi is so unpopular that his classmates have given him the nickname "Dateless." So it's no surprise when the love of his life, Moemi, is not interested in Yota but instead is in love with Yota's best friend, Takashi... moreHigh-school student Yota Moteuchi is so unpopular that his classmates have given him the nickname "Dateless." So it's no surprise when the love of his life, Moemi, is not interested in Yota but instead is in love with Yota's best friend, Takashi. Yota turns to a video rental shop for comfort, but little did he suspect that the shop was magical and that the cute girl on his rented tape would pop out of the television and try to fix his ruined love life!Farewell SceneYota's childhood friend Natsumi is hospitalized, and the outlook isn't good. Ai goes on a mission to reunite Natsumi with her long-lost fiancé...while ignoring the dwindling playback time on her tape. If Ai doesn't allow herself to act a little selfishly, she'll never find a man to fall in love with her, and will lose her only chance to become human. When family troubles leave Moemi feeling insecure, how far will she go to ensure Yota's affections are directed solely at her? less

In an effort to save Ai from being erased, the old clerk of Gokuraku Video has gone over the head of Ai's creator to a higher authority. Illustrations. Rated for older teens.

The playback time on Ai's tape is winding down, and the only plan to make her human and save her from termination involves risking Yota's life Ai, resigned to her fate and unwilling to put Yota's life on the line, wants to fade away quietly and give Yota a magic pill that will spare him the pain of remembering their doomed love...but the power of passion can't be overestimated Everythingcomes together in the stunning climax of Video Girl Ai

Brand New Video GirlSweet guy Hiromu is so shy that wild horses couldn't drag him over to introduce himself to Ayumi, the beautiful new girl in his art class. But Video Girl Len is going to do her darnedest to help Hiromu find happiness with the girl of his dreams!SequelHiromu's one-track mind has always been focused on his dream of becoming a manga artist... moreBrand New Video GirlSweet guy Hiromu is so shy that wild horses couldn't drag him over to introduce himself to Ayumi, the beautiful new girl in his art class. But Video Girl Len is going to do her darnedest to help Hiromu find happiness with the girl of his dreams!SequelHiromu's one-track mind has always been focused on his dream of becoming a manga artist. So when his head is turned by the arrival of gorgeous new classmate Ayumi, Hiromu is totally unprepared to deal with his newfound romantic feelings. But with the help of his girl-crazy best friend Toshiki, his art teacher Mr. Moteuchi, and peppy Video Girl Len, maybe even bashful Hiromu can be lucky in love! less

High-school student Yota Moteuchi is so unpopular that his classmates have given him the nickname of "Dateless." So it no surprise when the love of his life, Moemi, is herself in love with Yota's best friend, Takashi. Yota turns to a video rental shop for comfort, but little did he suspect that the shop was magical, and the cute girl friend on his rented tape would pop out of the television and try to fix his ruined love life.