Ep. 84: Tororo Yam Filling Attacks Mendo's Family Lodge in Matango Spoof
Aired on September 14, 1983Filler
This episode parodies the film Matango. The characters Lum, Shinobu, Ataru, and Mendou are spending a holiday at the mountain lodge belonging to Mendou's family. During their stay, they are suddenly attacked by crazed Tororo yam filling, known as torojiru. The group must deal with this bizarre threat while vacationing at the secluded location. The narrative focuses on the comedic horror elements derived from the yam filling's aggressive behavior towards the guests.
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