Ah! My Goddess: The Movie
Japanese film poster
Japanese name
Kanji	劇場版「ああっ女神さまっ」
Transcriptions Revised Hepburn Gekijōban "Aa! Megami-sama!"
Directed by	Hiroaki Gōda
Screenplay by	Michiko Yokote Yoshihiko Tomizawa
Based on	Oh My Goddess! by Kōsuke Fujishima
Produced by	Seiichi Horiguchi Kin'ya Watanabe Tsuyoshi Yoshida
Starring	Kikuko Inoue Masami Kikuchi Yumi Tōma Aya Hisakawa
Cinematography	Hisao Shirai
Edited by	Toshio Henmi Yutaka Itō
Music by	Shirō Hamaguchi
Production company	AIC
Distributed by	Shochiku
Release date	October 21, 2000 (2000-10-21)
Running time	105 minutes
Country	Japan
Language	Japanese

Ah! My Goddess: The Movie (劇場版「ああっ女神さまっ」, Gekijōban "Aa! Megami-sama!"), also known as Oh My Goddess! The Movie, is a 2000 Japanese animated fantasy comedy film based on the manga by Kōsuke Fujishima, produced by AIC and distributed by Shochiku. It was directed by Hiroaki Gōda, written by Michiko Yokote and Yoshihiko Tomizawa and it is a direct sequel to the 1993 OVA miniseries. The film stars the voices of Kikuko Inoue, Masami Kikuchi, Yumi Tōma, and Aya Hisakawa. In the film, Celestin, a former mentor of Belldandy, is released by Morgan Le Fay and erases Keiichi’s memories from Belldandy, infecting her with a virus designed to hack the Yggdrasil computer in the heavens.

The film's theatrical release took place on October 21, 2000. The film was licensed by Geneon Entertainment in North America, MVM Films in the United Kingdom, and Madman Entertainment in Australia and New Zealand.

Three years have passed since Belldandy's arrival on Earth. On the Moon, the demon Morgan Le Fay frees a seal containing Celestin at the Lunar Prison and receives a mysterious message urging them to unite for a common goal.

On Earth, the New Year begins with the Motor Club showcasing vehicles for an upcoming mixed-gender race, including a new two-seater for Keiichi Morisato and Belldandy. That night, after a near-compromising encounter with a club member, Keiichi and Belldandy share a moment interrupted by Celestin, who kisses Belldandy and infects her with a virus, causing her to lose her memory of Keiichi. Peorth alerts Urd that Yggdrasil is compromised and the Heavens isolate themselves from Earth, preventing Belldandy from receiving treatment.

The next morning, Skuld unsuccessfully tries restoring Belldandy's memories, and Keiichi resolves to live normally despite her condition. Concerned about the upcoming race, the Motor Club accepts Morgan's offer to replace Belldandy. After a trial run with Keiichi, Belldandy regains faint memories. Keiichi, overwhelmed by the situation, nearly crashes while driving recklessly.

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

Belldandy overhears a conversation revealing Celestin’s manipulation. Shocked and confused, she is lured away by Celestin, who uses the virus to turn her against her elder sister in battle. Keiichi and Skuld’s arrival causes a surge of uncontrollable energy from Belldandy, devastating the surroundings. Skuld attacks Celestin, inadvertently triggering a flood. Keiichi shields Belldandy from the wave but is left comatose, prompting her desperate attempts to revive him.

At the temple, a shocked Belldandy is comforted by Skuld, who reminds her of the strength of their friendships and shared experiences. Meanwhile, Keiichi finds Morgan injured and insists on taking her to the hospital. Morgan forcibly kisses Keiichi, witnessed by Belldandy, deepening the emotional tension.

Belldandy prepares to accept a vaccine that risks erasing her memories to destroy the virus. However, the virus exploits Belldandy’s link to Yggdrasil uses the ceremony to infiltrate deeper, rewriting itself to bypass security. Using Belldandy as a host, Celestin puls a top-secret program into the vaccine’s magical mandala, creating a massive field engulfing the temple and forest, materializing colossal tree trunks and a gigantic being.

In a flashback, Celestin rebels against the Gods due to their indifference to mortal suffering. After attempting to destroy the Gate of Judgment, he is imprisoned in the Lunar Prison, and Belldandy’s memories of the event are erased.

Back in the present, the Goddesses unite to stop Celestin and Morgan from destroying Yggdrasil and Earth, which would necessitate 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.

Belldandy, Keiichi, and Morgan are transported to the Gate of Judgment. Having lost her love attempting this test, Morgan warns them not to pass, but they return safely to Earth. Morgan stays behind to tell future couples their story. Back in the Heavens, Yggdrasil is critically damaged. The Goddesses and their angels sing to restore the World Tree before dematerializing it. Alone, Belldandy informs Keiichi that the virus deleted Yggdrasil’s records, freeing him once again to make any wish. Smiling, Keiichi replies, “That’s easy,” rekindling their love.

The music was composed by Shirō Hamaguchi and conducted by Mario Klemens with performances by the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra. The main theme, Try to Wish, was performed by Saori Nishihata. The main theme was composed by Final Fantasy series composer Nobuo Uematsu. The soundtrack was released by Pony Canyon in Japan and Geneon Entertainment in North America.

• November 27, 2001 (Pioneer)
• November 8, 2005 (Geneon)

T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews described the animation and music of the movie as "absolutely beautiful",^[1] and gave the movie a perfect rating. Anime News Network praised the blend of CGI and cel artwork for the movie, and the casting choices for the dub.^[2] Sequential Tart criticised the film's lack of comedy and dub acting, but praised the artwork.^[3]

• Ah! My Goddess: The Movie at IMDb
• Official AIC Ah! My Goddess: The Movie page (in Japanese)
• Official Madman Entertainment Ah! My Goddess: The Movie page (Australian distributor)
• Ah! My Goddess: The Movie at Anime News Network's encyclopedia