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EP 73Ataru and Lum face chaos as Sakura and Sakuranbo clash over summoned creatures
Jun 22, 1983Ataru’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.
EP 74Onsen-Mark narrates a tale of a cursed willow tree that Ataru damages with a carved symbol.
Jun 29, 1983Onsen-Mark shares a story about a cursed willow tree with the class. Ataru carves his company's symbol into the bark with a knife, which releases an old man from the wood. This entity leaves behind a map suggesting the location of hidden treasure. Meanwhile, Mendou intends to confront the old man at midnight to address the mockery of his company logo that Ataru previously carved onto the back of his robe. While these events unfold, Onsen-Mark is compelled to perform guard duty alone across the school during the night.
EP 75fillerThe group stays at a mansion and is picked off one by one
Jul 6, 1983Ataru, Lum, Shinobu, Mendo, Onsen-Mark, Sakura, Cherry, and the Stormtroopers visit a mansion for a stay. They are gradually eliminated one by one in a manner reminiscent of the nursery rhyme Cock Robin. This scenario serves as an adaptation of the novel And Then There Were None. The characters face a series of mysterious deaths while isolated at the location. The narrative follows the pattern of the source material where individuals are removed sequentially. The group dynamics shift as members are taken out during their time at the estate. The events unfold with a focus on the mystery surrounding the disappearances.
EP 76Ten's Firefighter Mother Visits Earth While Ataru Causes Trouble
Jul 13, 1983Ten’s mother, a firefighter, arrives on Earth to visit her son. She harbors a deep hatred for pyromaniacs and threatens to send them to Hell. Consequently, Ten must conceal his ability to breathe fire from her. Ataru exploits this situation by taking full advantage of Ten’s mother’s position and authority. He actively works to make Ten’s life difficult, ensuring that keeping his secret becomes increasingly challenging. The episode focuses on the tension between Ten’s need for secrecy and Ataru’s deliberate attempts to expose him, creating a conflict driven by the mother’s strict stance against fire users.
EP 77Ataru Poisoned by Ran's Cupcake, Lum Seeks Magical Antidote
Jun 20, 1983Ataru suffers from poisoning after consuming a cupcake prepared by Ran. In response to this life-threatening situation, Lum enters a magical realm to locate a cure. Her primary objective is to retrieve an antidote capable of saving Ataru's life before the poison proves fatal. This sequence highlights the urgency of her quest as she navigates the mystical environment to secure the necessary treatment for her companion.
EP 78fillerAtaru's Mother Falls Unconscious After a Mall Accident
Jul 27, 1983A mishap occurring within a shopping mall results in Ataru's mother losing consciousness. While she remains in this unconscious state, she begins to experience disturbing nightmares. The narrative focuses on the immediate aftermath of the incident and the subsequent psychological distress manifested through her sleep. This event highlights the vulnerability of the character amidst the chaotic environment of the commercial center, leading to a period of concern for her well-being as she struggles with these recurring visions.
EP 79The Mendo Family hosts a Summer Christmas party with a tree climbing contest for prizes
Aug 3, 1983Ryoko organizes a "Summer Xmas" gathering requiring all guests to attend in male-female pairs. The event features a massive Christmas tree that participants must climb to reach the dance floor located above. This physical challenge serves as the main attraction of the party. The winners of the contest are promised specific rewards based on their gender. The male winner receives a kiss from Ryoko, while the female winner receives a kiss from Mendou. The source material notes that this summary is derived from Wikipedia.
EP 80Ataru and friends encounter a timid ghost at a summer inn
Aug 10, 1983Ataru, Lum, Mendo, and Shinobu check into an inn where they meet Otama, a timid ghost. Each summer, Otama attempts to frighten an elderly couple staying there, but her efforts consistently fail. The situation is ironic because the old couple is unintentionally much more terrifying than the ghost herself. This recurring event highlights the contrast between Otama's fearfulness and the unintentional intimidation provided by her human guests during their seasonal stay.
EP 81Ryunosuke attempts to remember her mother while her father offers no assistance.
Aug 17, 1983Ryunosuke makes an effort to recall the appearance and personality of her mother. During this process, her father provides absolutely no help or support in her endeavor to remember her. The episode also introduces a new eyecatch sequence featuring the characters Lum and Ataru. This visual update is a distinct change for the installment, highlighting the presence of these two characters in the opening or closing segments. The narrative focus remains on Ryunosuke's internal struggle to retrieve memories of her mother amidst the lack of assistance from her father.
EP 82Ten's Core technology animates three Sakura sand dolls while Lum dates another man to provoke Ataru
Aug 24, 1983Utilizing Ten's Core technology, the characters Ten, Ataru, and Mendo successfully bring three Sakura sand dolls to life. Meanwhile, Lum becomes frustrated and decides to go out with another man in an attempt to make Ataru jealous.
EP 83Ten trains with Cherry and Lum to defeat Ataru after recent losses
Sep 7, 1983Frustrated by a recent string of defeats at the hands of Ataru, Ten decides to undergo rigorous training to overcome his arch-nemesis. He receives assistance from Cherry and Lum during this preparation period. The episode focuses on Ten's efforts to improve his abilities in order to finally triumph over Ataru, who has been consistently besting him in their encounters. This training arc highlights Ten's determination to change his fortunes and establish himself as a stronger competitor against his rival.
EP 84fillerTororo Yam Filling Attacks Mendo's Family Lodge in Matango Spoof
Sep 14, 1983This 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.
EP 85Lum, Ran, Benten, and Oyuki discover former teacher CAO-2 has returned to Earth
Sep 21, 1983Lum, Ran, Benten, and Oyuki learn that their former teacher, a giant robot chalkboard eraser named CAO-2, has arrived on Earth after spending years trapped on a deserted planet. The former students are not pleased with this news.
EP 86Outraged! Piteous Kid Shutaro!!
Oct 12, 1983Ataru, Lum, Shinobu, Mendo, and Ryunosuke travel back in time to when Mendou was an obnoxious, violent kid. Their mission is to cure him of both his nyctophobia and claustrophobia. The group interacts with the younger version of Mendo to address these specific fears. This journey focuses on the character's past behavior and the psychological issues he faced during his childhood. The time travel element allows the characters to witness and influence Mendou's development directly. The narrative centers on resolving these phobias through their intervention in his early life.
EP 87Tomobiki High Students Become Eccentric After Eating Matsutake Mushrooms from Cherry
Oct 26, 1983A shipment of matsutake mushrooms originating from Cherry causes a bizarre transformation among the student body and staff of Tomobiki High. Upon consumption, nearly everyone in the school undergoes a drastic change in behavior, becoming eccentric and desperate for entertainment. The only individuals unaffected by this strange phenomenon are Lum and Cherry himself. Consequently, the entire school environment is disrupted as the majority of the population acts in highly unusual and strange ways, while the two exceptions remain normal amidst the chaos.
EP 88Ataru delays apologizing to Lum after burning her handmade scarf for him
Nov 2, 1983Following an incident where Ten destroys a scarf Lum crafted specifically for Ataru, the protagonist is compelled to offer an apology, a task he has never previously undertaken. Ataru deliberately prolongs this process, ensuring the confrontation lasts as long as possible. To facilitate this delay, he actively encourages Lum to direct her anger toward him, turning the required gesture of contrition into a drawn-out interaction that tests his patience and Lum's temper.
EP 89Ataru stays home with Lum while his parents travel to Atami for the night.
Nov 9, 1983Ataru's parents depart for an overnight trip to Atami, leaving Lum and Ataru alone in the house. Ataru fears a dinner prepared by Lum, while Mendo and Lum's Stormtroopers invade the Moroboshi residence to protect her from him. Ataru attempts to kiss Lum at the final moment, but as a precaution, he wears armor that prevents electricity. In the last frames, he begins to cry.
EP 90Onsen-Mark tasked with transforming Ryuunosuke into a woman
Nov 23, 1983The character Onsen-Mark receives a specific assignment involving the transformation of Ryuunosuke. This directive requires Onsen-Mark to alter Ryuunosuke's appearance or presentation to resemble a female. The narrative focuses on the execution of this particular duty, highlighting the interaction between these two individuals as the task is undertaken. The summary confirms that the central plot point revolves around this gender-swapping endeavor initiated by Onsen-Mark for the benefit or instruction of Ryuunosuke.
EP 91Tomobiki Holds a Contest to Crown the New Miss Tomobiki
Nov 30, 1983A competition takes place in Tomobiki to determine the winner of the Miss Tomobiki title. The prize for the victor is 150,000 yen. Several individuals enter the contest, including Lum, Shinobu, Ran, Sakura, and Ryunosuke. The event focuses on selecting the most suitable candidate from this group of participants.
EP 92Ataru experiences an out-of-body episode after consuming Cherry's fish-shaped potion
Dec 7, 1983Ataru consumes a peculiar potion from Cherry that is shaped like a fish cookie. This strange substance triggers a literal out-of-body experience for him. The event occurs as a direct result of ingesting the item provided by Cherry. The narrative focuses on this specific supernatural occurrence involving Ataru and the unique nature of the potion. No other characters or events are mentioned in the source material regarding this incident. The description remains strictly factual about the consumption and the resulting physical phenomenon.
EP 93recapShutaro discusses Ataru's potential weaknesses with Sakuranbo in this clip show
Dec 14, 1983In this clip show episode, Mendo engages in a conversation with Sakuranbo regarding Ataru's possible weaknesses. The narrative focuses on this specific dialogue exchange between the characters. No additional plot developments or external events are described within this summary. The content is derived directly from the provided source material, which identifies the segment as a clip show featuring these particular characters and topics.
EP 94A snowman spirit rewards Ataru with a dinner served by a pink-haired girl only he can see
Dec 21, 1983A snowman spirit, having been saved from Ten's antics three times, grants Ataru a late-night dinner as a reward. The spirit manifests as a cute girl with pink hair, a form that remains invisible to everyone except Ataru. This encounter follows the repeated interventions by Ataru that protected the spirit from harm caused by Ten's behavior. The narrative focuses on this specific transaction of gratitude, where the spirit provides a meal in a unique physical appearance accessible solely to the protagonist. The event highlights the interaction between Ataru and the supernatural entity, emphasizing the exclusivity of the vision and the context of the prior rescues.
EP 95fillerCherry narrates a Japanese fairytale mashup featuring Ataru and Lum as an elderly couple with Ten as their son
Jan 11, 1984In this segment, Cherry shares a story with Ten that serves as a composite of various traditional Japanese children's tales. The narrative reimagines Ataru and Lum as an elderly married couple, while Ten is cast in the role of their son. This retelling blends multiple folklore elements into a single account, presenting the characters in a familial dynamic distinct from their usual interactions. The episode focuses on Cherry's storytelling performance, utilizing these familiar figures to convey a whimsical version of classic Japanese fairytales to the audience.
EP 96Ryunosuke is blackmailed into a date with Shinobu to secure a bra she desires.
Jan 18, 1984Ryunosuke finds himself in a compromising situation where he is coerced into accompanying Shinobu on a date. The primary objective of this forced outing is to obtain a specific bra, an item that Shinobu has long desired to wear. This arrangement highlights the leverage Shinobu holds over Ryunosuke, compelling him to comply with her wishes despite his reluctance. The narrative focuses on the transactional nature of their interaction, driven by Shinobu's persistent goal and Ryunosuke's need to resolve the blackmail situation.
Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Urusei Yatsura have?
- Urusei Yatsura has 195 episodes.
- When did Urusei Yatsura come out?
- Urusei Yatsura came out in 1981.
- Which studio made Urusei Yatsura?
- Urusei Yatsura was produced by Studio Pierrot.
- Who directed Urusei Yatsura?
- Urusei Yatsura was directed by Toshiki Hirano.
- Is Urusei Yatsura finished?
- Current status of Urusei Yatsura: Finished.