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EP 97Benten faces a challenge from three middle-school space girls who stole her chain.
Jan 25, 1984A group of three middle-school girls from space take Benten's chain and subsequently issue a challenge to her. They demand a confrontation involving Benten, Lum, and Oyuki against the trio. The episode centers on this dispute over the stolen item and the ensuing battle between the two groups.
EP 98fillerRan attempts to clone Lum for revenge, but the plan fails unexpectedly
Feb 1, 1984Ran decides to create a clone of Lum as a means to exact revenge against her. However, the execution of this scheme does not proceed according to his intentions. The cloning attempt encounters significant issues, leading to results that deviate sharply from what Ran had anticipated. Instead of achieving his desired outcome, the situation unfolds in a manner that undermines his efforts. The narrative focuses on the immediate aftermath of this botched attempt, highlighting the disparity between Ran's expectations and the actual consequences of his actions.
EP 99fillerMegane faces fast-eating dragon Ryuu while Mendou plans a supermarket to bankrupt local restaurants.
Feb 8, 1984Megane works at a noodle shop where he encounters Ryuu, a fast-food customer dragon who eats quickly and demands free meals if unsatisfied. As other fast-food fighters arrive in Tomobiki, Megane grows increasingly concerned. The chaos stems from Mendou, who aims to open a supermarket to drive small family restaurants out of business. To settle the dispute, a contest is organized between Ataru and his friends against the fast-food fighters to decide the town's fate. This episode aired just before the theatrical release of the second film, Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer.
EP 100fillerAtaru and Mendou face madness while trapped in a flooding safe
Feb 15, 1984Ataru and Mendou become trapped inside the large safe belonging to Mendou. As water begins to flood the confined space, the two characters experience a gradual descent into insanity. They engage in a desperate struggle to outlast one another in this life-threatening situation. This installment is distinct within the series as it is the sole episode that does not feature Lum. The narrative focuses entirely on the psychological deterioration and survival efforts of the two trapped individuals as they confront the rising water and their deteriorating mental states.
EP 101fillerAtaru attempts to peek at the women's bath while Cherry accompanies him to the sento.
Feb 22, 1984Ataru visits a traditional sento with Cherry and attempts to spy on the female side. There, Lum, Shinobu, Sakura, Ran, Ryoko, Ryunosuke, Benten, and Oyuki are hosting a private gathering. His scheme is quickly discovered by the Stormtroopers and Mendo. The group becomes aware of his intentions to invade their privacy. This leads to immediate confrontation regarding his inappropriate behavior. The incident highlights the tension between Ataru's perverted nature and the other characters' reactions to his actions within the public bathhouse setting.
EP 102Sakura encounters her childhood self after taking a mysterious pill from Cherry
Feb 29, 1984Sakura takes a pill given by Cherry, which causes her childhood self to appear before her. This younger version of Sakura expresses a desire to play with her current self. However, the other characters present do not recognize the phenomenon correctly. Instead of understanding that it is Sakura's past self, they mistakenly believe the child is Sakura's illegitimate offspring. This misunderstanding creates a confusing situation for the group as they interact with the sudden appearance of the young girl.
EP 103fillerRan receives video mail highlighting her unhappy childhood and past events
Mar 7, 1984This installment functions as the second clip show of the series. Ran is presented with video tapes that serve to highlight significant aspects of her unhappy childhood. The footage also recaps events from previous episodes. A notable distinction in this segment is that Ran stands as the sole character featured in new animation. All other visual content consists of recycled material from earlier installments, focusing specifically on her personal history and prior narrative developments without introducing new character interactions or plot progression beyond the recap.
EP 104recapAtaru Recounts His First Meeting with Sakura and Her Path to Becoming School Nurse
Mar 14, 1984Ataru narrates the story of how he initially encountered Sakura and the specific events that led to her current position as the school nurse at his educational institution. This narrative is interwoven with visual clips taken from previous episodes, providing context to his recollection of their past interactions and her professional journey within the school setting.
EP 105fillerAtaru and Stormtroopers team up to rescue amnesiac Lum from Mendou's estate
Mar 21, 1984After an argument, Lum retreats to her UFO, which crashes onto Mendou's property, causing her to lose her memory. Mendou reveals her location to Ataru but demands he confront him and his army to retrieve her. Disgusted by Ataru's initial lack of sympathy regarding Lum's disappearance, Mendou sets these terms. Following encouragement from Lum's Stormtroopers, Ataru agrees to cooperate with them. Together, they launch a mission to enter Mendou's territory and rescue the amnesiac Lum from his control.
EP 106fillerAtaru and Ryoko Team Up to Rescue Lum from the Kidnappers
Mar 28, 1984Following the previous events, Lum's Stroomtroopers are captured, leaving only Megane free. Ataru is rescued from captivity by Ryoko, the younger sister of Mendou. She provides him with essential supplies and a motorcycle to aid in the rescue mission. The pair then sets out to save Lum from her captors. This narrative continues directly from the prior episode, focusing on the efforts to recover the abducted alien guards and the protagonist's friend. The story highlights the alliance formed between Ataru and Ryoko as they prepare to confront the enemy forces responsible for the kidnapping.
EP 107fillerAtaru causes a dimensional rift during Hanami, sending Lum to a parallel world where he lost tag and lives in poverty.
Apr 11, 1984While celebrating Hanami, Ataru breaks a tree branch and accidentally creates a tear in the fabric of dimensions, which transports Lum into a parallel universe. In this alternate reality, Ataru lost the game of tag during the first episode, resulting in his family living in poverty. He remains hostile toward Lum, blaming her for ruining the lives of both himself and his parents. Determined to resolve the situation, Lum travels through different dimensions in an attempt to locate the real Ataru and restore the correct timeline.
EP 108Ryunosuke faces rugby boys' distraction while space queen plots invasion
Apr 25, 1984Ryunosuke loses her breast wrap but chooses not to replace it after being treated respectfully as a girl. During gym class rugby, the boys focus on her chest rather than the game. Simultaneously, an evil space queen and her male henchmen plot to conquer Earth. Their spaceship is shaped and sized like a rugby ball. The episode juxtaposes the school sports scene with the extraterrestrial threat. Ryunosuke's personal situation intersects with the broader conflict. The narrative highlights the boys' misplaced priorities during physical education. The alien invasion plan involves a vessel resembling sports equipment. The story balances character development with sci-fi elements.
EP 109Ran attempts to win Rei's affection through cooking but receives an indirect kiss instead
May 2, 1984Ran-chan endeavors to capture Rei's heart by appealing to his appetite through culinary efforts. Although her direct romantic strategy fails, she inadvertently secures an indirect kiss when Rei licks bean paste from her face. Lum observes this interaction with visible joy, believing that Rei and Ran are now a couple. She feels ecstatic at the prospect that Ran will cease to bother her. However, the narrative suggests that her apparent happiness may be deceptive, raising questions about her true feelings regarding the developing relationship between the two.
EP 110Lum creates lipstick that forces wearers to kiss each other
May 9, 1984Feeling unhappy because she has never kissed Ataru, Lum develops a special lipstick. This invention causes anyone who applies it to kiss any other person wearing the same product. The plot revolves around Lum's attempt to use this device to achieve her romantic goal with Ataru. The narrative focuses on the chaotic results of this magical cosmetic item and the interactions it triggers between the characters involved in the story.
EP 111Mendo Family Flower Display Death Match Involving a Mysterious Monster
May 16, 1984Strange occurrences plague the town, driven by a mysterious monster. Mendo investigates the situation to identify the creature responsible for the disturbances. He successfully determines the monster's identity after observing that all of his octopi have been transformed into septopi. This discovery allows him to understand the nature of the threat affecting the area and resolve the unusual events taking place within the community.
EP 112fillerBenten and Ryunosuke embark on adventures to save kittens and fight crime at Tomobiki High
May 23, 1984Benten arrives at Tomobiki High and quickly forms a friendship with Ryunosuke. Their new bond leads them to engage in various activities, including crime-fighting and rescuing kittens. The pair navigates these adventures together as they settle into their new environment. This narrative focuses on their interactions and the specific missions they undertake, highlighting their dynamic as they address local issues and help animals in need within the school setting.
EP 113Oyuki's Anger Erupts After Ran Provokes Her Past Trauma
May 30, 1984Ran upsets Oyuki, triggering a traumatic childhood memory that causes her to become enraged. The episode features the song "Magical Mystery Tour" by The Beatles. Notably, this installment is the only one in the series that does not include the character Ataru. The narrative focuses entirely on the conflict between Ran and Oyuki, highlighting the latter's emotional reaction to the former's actions without the presence of the main protagonist.
EP 114Ten encounters a charming young girl in a brief romantic encounter
Jun 6, 1984Ten meets a lovely little girl, only to find their time together is all too brief. Also in this episode: sumo wrestling and puppies.
EP 115Mendo Grandfather Requests Shutaro Locate Hidden Family Treasure at Mendo Estate
Jun 13, 1984Shutaro receives a request from his elderly grandfather to locate the secret family treasure. He faces an unexpected complication when his classmates decide to accompany him on the search. The situation becomes increasingly difficult because the treasure is concealed within the vast and complex Mendo Estate. This expansive property presents significant challenges for the group as they attempt to navigate the grounds and uncover the hidden prize amidst the numerous rooms and areas of the Mendo Mansion.
EP 116Love and War! Battle of Glove VS Pants!!
Jun 20, 1984Three heroes are possessed by accessories, leading to a spiritual battle that ultimately concludes during nap time. The narrative focuses on the conflict arising from these possessed items, resulting in a fight that ends with the characters resting. This event highlights the unusual circumstances surrounding the heroes' encounter with the possessed objects and the subsequent resolution of their dispute through sleep.
EP 117Lum and Ataru bitten by cow in pet shop leading to Lum's fear of transformation
Jun 27, 1984While visiting a pet shop, both Lum and Ataru are bitten by a cow. Shortly after the incident, Lum notices her horns beginning to grow in a manner that resembles those of a cow. Distressed by these physical changes, she becomes horrified and believes that she is in the process of turning into a cow. This sudden transformation causes significant alarm for Lum as she grapples with the terrifying possibility of her changing nature.
EP 118fillerMegane persuades the group to assist in producing a movie featuring Lum as the lead actress.
Jul 11, 1984The character Megane successfully convinces the rest of the group to participate in a creative project. He aims to produce a film that features Lum as the central star. The narrative focuses on the effort to gather support for this cinematic endeavor. The synopsis highlights Megane's role in organizing the cast and crew for this specific production. It emphasizes the collaborative nature of the task as they work together to bring the movie to life. The source material provides a brief overview of this plot point without additional details.
EP 119Sakura's Wand Needs Recharge, Leaving Ghosts Unopposed During Oharai
Jul 18, 1984In this episode, the magical girl Sakura finds her wand requires a recharge, which temporarily disables her protective abilities. This power outage creates a significant vulnerability, allowing various ghosts to emerge and cause trouble without immediate resistance. The narrative focuses on the consequences of this magical depletion, as the supernatural entities take advantage of the situation while Sakura is unable to cast spells. The story highlights the temporary nature of her power and the resulting chaos among the spirits, emphasizing the critical role her wand plays in maintaining order against the spectral threats.
EP 120The Primeval Animals Counterattack and Poolside Panic
Jul 25, 1984Ten receives another lesson regarding Oni candy and Earthlings. Meanwhile, the relationship between Ataru and Mendou progresses to new levels.
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.