Urusei Yatsura: Only You 1983
“Love, eleven years in the making... not that he remembers!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Director
- Mamoru Oshii
- Networks
- Kitty Films, Pierrot
- Where to Stream
- Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Retrocrush
What is Urusei Yatsura: Only You?
Urusei Yatsura: Only You is an animated feature film released in 1983 that blends the genres of romance, science fiction, and comedy. The story begins when a young Ataru participates in a childhood game of shadow-tag and inadvertently steps on the shadow of a girl named Elle.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 11, 1983
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- Kitty Films, Pierrot
- Genres
- Animation, Romance, Science Fiction, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 45 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~101 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Kitty Films, Pierrot
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Overview
Urusei Yatsura: Only You is an animated feature film released in 1983 that blends the genres of romance, science fiction, and comedy. The story begins when a young Ataru participates in a childhood game of shadow-tag and inadvertently steps on the shadow of a girl named Elle. According to the customs of Elle's culture, this action is interpreted as a formal marriage proposal. Eleven years later, Elle returns to Earth to claim Ataru as her husband. By this time, Ataru has completely forgotten the encounter, and he is currently in a relationship with Lum. The narrative follows Lum as she attempts to intervene and prevent the marriage from taking place. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes. It was later released in the United States on January 1, 1992. The plot centers on the conflict arising from this long-forgotten childhood promise and the subsequent efforts to protect the current relationship between Ataru and Lum.
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“A gripping exploration of animation and romance that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Urusei Yatsura: Only You worth watching?
Urusei Yatsura: Only You holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 45 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Animation, Romance for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Urusei Yatsura: Only You and when was it released?
Urusei Yatsura: Only You is a feature film with a runtime of 101 minutes. It was released in 1983. Release status: Released.
Who directed Urusei Yatsura: Only You?
Urusei Yatsura: Only You was directed by Mamoru Oshii.
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