Urusei Yatsura 2022
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Overview
Urusei Yatsura is a Japanese anime television series produced by David Production, based on the manga of the same name by Rumiko Takahashi. It is the second television adaptation of the manga, following the original 1981 series. The show is set in Tomobiki Town, Tokyo, and centers on Ataru Moroboshi, a high school student with a reputation as a womanizer. His life takes a bizarre turn when he encounters Lum, the princess of an invading alien race known as the Oni. Lum, smitten with Ataru, remains undeterred by his reluctance and persistent pursuit of other women. The series features a cast of eccentric characters including Shinobu, Sakura, Oyuki, Benten, Ran, Cherry, Ten, Shutaro Mendo, and Ryunosuke. It blends slapstick comedy with romantic elements, creating a chaotic yet endearing dynamic. The show aired from October 2022 and continues into 2024, offering fans a modern take on the classic story.
Should you watch it?
“A chaotic alien romance sparks endless comedic chaos.”
- Revitalizes a classic manga with modern animation
- Features a vibrant cast with distinct personalities
- Delivers consistent comedic timing and absurd situations
- May feel dated to newcomers unfamiliar with the source
- Pacing can be overwhelming for some viewers
You enjoy romantic comedies with supernatural elements and quirky characters.
Suitable for teens and up; mild slapstick violence and romantic themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 46 episodes
- E1 Young Love on the Run / Between a Rock and a Hard Place Oct 14, 2022
- E2 Present for You / The Yellow Ribbon of Happiness Oct 21, 2022
- E3 Trouble Rains Down!! / Amazed in a Maze Oct 28, 2022
- E4 Sealed with a Kiss!! Nov 4, 2022
- E5 The Glove of Love and Conflict / How I've Waited for You… Nov 11, 2022
- E6 Good Day for a Departure / Oyuki / Ataru Retires Nov 18, 2022
- E7 Home Is Where You Find It / Marine Garbage Disposal Nov 25, 2022
- E8 Transfer Student Close Call... / Farewell Party Close Call... Dec 2, 2022
- E9 To Kill with Love / Studying Mayhem Dec 9, 2022
- E10 Parents' Day Horrors / Since Your Parting Dec 16, 2022
- E11 Mendo Siblings!! / A Strange New Year at the Mendo Estate Dec 23, 2022
- E12 Ten Is Here / A Date for Just the Two of Us Jan 6, 2023
- E13 The Great Off-Campus Snack Battle / A Gift from Ten! Jan 13, 2023
- E14 That Mizunokoji Boy / Love Letter Trouble Jan 20, 2023
- E15 Anko Pathos, the Taste of Love?! / Memories and a Close Call... / Adverse Effects Jan 27, 2023
- E16 Family Feud!! / Hello, Sailor Suit!! Feb 3, 2023
- E17 A Chest Full of Longing!! / Wish Upon a Star Feb 10, 2023
- E18 Indelible Lipstick Magic!! / Lethal Attacks: Yaminabe! Feb 17, 2023
- E19 Magic Realm! Jungle of Terror / Pickled Feb 24, 2023
- E20 Recovering That Which Was Lost Mar 3, 2023
- E21 Cosmo Teacher CAO-2 / Ooh, Scary! Voodoo Doll Mar 10, 2023
- E22 Big Bottle, Little Bottle / When Love Strikes Mar 17, 2023
- E23 Title Match!! The Tomo-1 Queen Contest Mar 24, 2023
- E24 Fantasy Balloon Gum / Love Knows No Barriers Jan 12, 2024
- E25 Trickle of Memories / Album of Memories / The Home Visit Blues: Feuding Fujinami Edition Jan 19, 2024
- E26 Electric Jungle Jan 26, 2024
- E27 Love Thief / That Mizunokoji Girl Feb 2, 2024
- E28 The Continuation of: That Mizunokoji Girl Feb 9, 2024
- E29 Kotatsu Love / Lum Becomes a Cow / The Home Visit Blues: Luxurious Mendo Edition Feb 16, 2024
- E30 Eerie Earmuffs / Family Tree Feb 23, 2024
- E31 Open the Door (1) Mar 1, 2024
- E32 Open the Door (2) / The Home Visit Blues: Prohibitive Miyake Edition Mar 8, 2024
- E33 Haunted Mendo / Last Date Mar 15, 2024
- E34 The Case of the Battered Principal / The Secret Garden / The Home Visit Blues: Hellish Moroboshi Edition Mar 22, 2024
- E35 Lovely Darling in Danger!! / Foxes in the Moonlight / The Home Visit Blues: Mark Onsen Goes to Space Mar 29, 2024
- E36 Wretched Shutaro!! Apr 12, 2024
- E37 Asuka Returns / A Stormy Date (1) Apr 19, 2024
- E38 A Stormy Date (2) Apr 26, 2024
- E39 Nagisa's Fiancé / The Fairy's Parasol May 3, 2024
- E40 One Night's Battle / Deadly Peril in the Classroom May 10, 2024
- E41 Flower Petals of Love and Courage May 17, 2024
- E42 Lum's Wrath / Steal My Heart May 24, 2024
- E43 Boy Meets Girl: The Morning of Farewell May 31, 2024
- E44 Boy Meets Girl: Are You Really Getting Married? Jun 7, 2024
- E45 Boy Meets Girl: Crooked Heart Jun 14, 2024
- E46 Boy Meets Girl: I Want You When I Can't Have You Jun 21, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Is this a reboot or remake?
It's a new anime adaptation of the original manga, distinct from the 1981 series.
Do I need to watch the 1981 version?
No, this series stands on its own, though fans of the original may appreciate the references.
Who does Lum end up with?
The series explores Lum and Ataru's dynamic without confirming long-term outcomes.
Is it faithful to the manga?
It adapts the source material with updated visuals and pacing.
How many episodes are there?
The series aired from 2022 onwards with multiple seasons.