Ep. 73: Ataru and Lum face chaos as Sakura and Sakuranbo clash over summoned creatures
Aired on June 22, 1983

Ataru’s parents depart for three days, leaving him and Lum alone. Lum locks Ataru inside the house. A cooking error summons planes and tanks instead of food. This spectacle draws Sakura and Sakuranbo, who intend to combat the invaders. Instead of fighting the external threat, the two rivals end up battling each other's summoned entities. The situation escalates as their respective creations engage in conflict, turning a simple domestic incident into a chaotic confrontation between the two groups.
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