Urusei Yatsura
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EP 1Lum the Notorious and the Oil-Raining Town Incident
Oct 14, 1981Ataru learns he must win a ten-day game of tag against an alien champion to prevent an invasion of Earth. He initially refuses to participate but agrees after seeing that the opponent is the beautiful Lum. Meanwhile, Lum's Stormtroopers attempt to summon her UFO but accidentally hail an intergalactic taxi. This vehicle transports them through subspace, incurring a fare equivalent to the total value of all oil on the planet. The situation escalates as the group deals with the unexpected transportation costs and the looming threat of the alien conflict.
EP 2Lum's cousin Ten arrives with alien candy that transforms a swallow into a giant penguin-like creature
Oct 21, 1981A peach descends from the sky, revealing Lum's fire-breathing cousin Ten, who has come to visit. During his stay, Ten shares alien candy with a swallow. This unusual treat causes the bird to grow to a massive size, altering its appearance to resemble a giant penguin. The episode highlights the chaotic interactions resulting from Ten's presence and the strange properties of the extraterrestrial confectionery he brings with him.
EP 3Rei the Handsome Shapechanger Arrives, and Ataru Must Stop the Ladykiller
Oct 28, 1981Lum’s former fiancé, Rei, travels to Earth with the intention of reclaiming her affection. However, his presence inadvertently captivates every woman on the planet, including Ataru’s mother. Ataru and his friends eventually locate Rei at a restaurant. When they ridicule his inadequate Japanese skills, Rei becomes enraged and pursues the boys and Lum through the streets.
EP 4A Sky-Born Boy Named Kintaro Meets the Class on an Earth Field Trip
Nov 4, 1981Lum and Ten encounter a hostile young boy riding a flying bear who has arrived from the sky and is currently lost. Ataru and Shinobu recognize this stranger as the legendary Kintarou. Ataru successfully persuades Kintarou and his teacher, accompanied by their alien classmates, to visit Earth for an educational field trip. During their time on the planet, Kintarou learns about the ancient legend of Kintarou from Japanese folklore, connecting his own identity to the historical tale.
EP 5Ataru flees home and meets Sakura, who becomes a school nurse while he avoids her.
Nov 18, 1981Unable to endure the pressure of living with Lum, Ataru runs away from home. During his escape, he encounters a beautiful woman named Sakura, who invites him to her shrine for an exorcism. Subsequently, Sakura secures a position as a nurse at Ataru's school. Her presence causes a stir among the male students, who intentionally injure themselves to visit her. In stark contrast to his peers, Ataru exhibits a strange desire to avoid Sakura, creating a dynamic where he actively steers clear of the new nurse despite her earlier assistance.
EP 6Lum disrupts a phone call creating a black hole while Ataru summons a demon on Friday the 13th
Nov 25, 1981Lum utilizes equipment aboard her UFO to interfere with a phone conversation between Ataru and Shinobu. This interference inadvertently generates a black hole that causes aircraft to vanish. Separately, Ataru combines two mirrors on Friday the 13th. This action accidentally summons a small demon from another dimension. The events involve unintended consequences from Lum's actions and Ataru's experiments with dimensional portals.
EP 7Lum Uses Voodoo Dolls After Ataru Receives Ribbons to Stop Her Electricity
Dec 2, 1981Ataru receives magical yellow ribbons from Cherry that disable Lum’s electric shocks when tied to her horns. In response, Lum creates a voodoo doll to prank Ataru. The pair initially plans to craft additional dolls to take revenge on individuals they dislike. However, the situation changes when Lum constructs a doll representing Shinobu. Ataru attempts to intervene and prevent Lum from using the doll to harm Shinobu, shifting the focus from general revenge to protecting a specific friend from Lum’s magical retaliation.
EP 8Neptune Beyond Closet and Dinosaur Era Adventures
Dec 9, 1981In the first segment, the group finds a portal to the ice-covered planet Neptune inside Ataru's closet, where they encounter Oyuki, the aloof and elegant high school friend of Lum who serves as the queen of Neptune. In the second segment, an accident transports Lum, Ataru, Ten, and Kintaro back to the time of the dinosaurs. These two distinct stories involve time travel and interplanetary travel, featuring the main cast in different historical and extraterrestrial settings. The narrative highlights their interactions with new characters and their reactions to these unusual circumstances.
EP 9Princess Kurama Awakens and Ataru Faces Hostile Girls in Dimensional Hell
Dec 16, 1981After Ataru’s kiss rouses Kurama from her slumber, the temperamental crow demon attempts to reform him for marriage. She subjects him to rigorous training to cure his lecherous habits. In the second segment, Kurama continues her efforts to change his behavior by opening a dimensional door. Ataru is transported to a hostile realm where he encounters antagonistic versions of the girls he loves. These segments focus on Kurama’s attempts to discipline Ataru through physical exertion and psychological challenges within the alternate dimension.
EP 10Lum's Stormtroopers plot a humiliating false date for Ataru on Christmas Eve
Dec 23, 1981On Christmas Eve, Lum's Stormtroopers become enraged because Ataru dismisses Lum's affection. They attempt to stage a humiliating false date for him as a form of retaliation. However, Lum ultimately thwarts their scheme. This narrative is presented as a two-part special episode. The events focus on the conflict between Ataru's indifference and the aggressive actions taken by Lum's subordinates, which are stopped before they can succeed in their plan to embarrass him.
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.