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EP 55Musashi the Bad Boy Becomes a Food Thief in Ancient Japan
Jan 5, 1983The regular characters are transported into a setting resembling ancient Japan. Ataru Moroboshi assumes the role of a food thief within this historical context. He is occasionally accompanied by Onsen-Mark and Cherry as his partners in crime. The narrative focuses on their activities as they navigate this specific period and environment. The group engages in theft and related schemes while adapting to the traditional Japanese atmosphere. This scenario places the usual cast in a different time period, altering their typical dynamics and roles. The story highlights their interactions and misadventures within this unique historical framework.
EP 56Ten seeks revenge on Ataru during noisy class despite Onsen-Mark's threats
Jan 12, 1983After Ataru and his friends pelt Ten with snowballs, Ten decides to plan revenge against Ataru during class time. This plan is complicated by the presence of Onsen-Mark, who threatens the entire class if any of them make noise. The episode focuses on Ten's attempt to get back at Ataru while navigating the strict silence imposed by Onsen-Mark's warning. The narrative centers on the tension between Ten's desire for retaliation and the risk of punishment for the whole group due to the disruptive behavior of Ataru and his peers.
EP 57Domestic dispute leads Lum's father to seek refuge at her home after being expelled by her mother
Jan 26, 1983Following a domestic conflict, Lum's mother expels her husband from their shared residence. Consequently, the displaced father travels to Lum's home to reside there temporarily. This arrangement places the father in close proximity to his daughter as he seeks shelter and stability after being forced to leave the family household. The narrative focuses on the immediate aftermath of this familial separation and the resulting living situation for the father.
EP 58Ataru joins Lum on a ski trip while rivals tail them and he enters a contest
Feb 2, 1983Lum gets Ataru to go on a ski trip with her, but Mendo, Shinobu, and Lum's guards find out and tail along to cause static, Ataru enters a ski contest. Note: This is the last episode to air before the theatrical release of the first film Urusei Yatsura: Only You. (Source: Wikipedia)
EP 59Ten assumes Ataru's role after mistakenly marrying a girl and seeking other older women
Feb 16, 1983Ten mistakenly causes another girl to marry him, thereby becoming the new Ataru. He subsequently attempts to escape this union in order to pursue relationships with other older women. This situation arises from his error in securing a marriage partner, which forces him into the role previously held by Ataru. His primary motivation for fleeing the marriage is his desire to interact with and date older women, rather than remaining with the girl he inadvertently wed. The narrative focuses on his efforts to avoid his current marital status while pursuing his specific romantic interests.
EP 60Ten orders special Love-Love Catchballs to reveal future romantic partners for each gender
Feb 23, 1983Ten places an order for two unique items known as Love-Love Catchballs, which are claimed to display the future romantic partners of individuals based on their gender. One ball is designated for males to show their future wives, while the other is for females. The situation becomes disordered when Aturu discovers the specific ball intended for men. His interaction with this object leads to immediate and widespread chaos among the group, disrupting their daily routine and causing unexpected complications regarding their romantic futures. The narrative focuses on the immediate aftermath of this discovery and the ensuing confusion.
EP 61The Mendo Family's Masquerade War Involving Ryoko and Shutaro
Mar 2, 1983Ryoko organizes a masquerade event that functions as a tournament to get closer to Ataru. Her brother Shutaro opposes this plan and takes swift action to stop her. To achieve this, he recruits all of Ataru's existing rivals to fight against him. This strategy is designed to prevent Ryoko from succeeding in her scheme. The narrative focuses on the conflict between Ryoko's intentions and Shutaro's countermeasures involving the rival characters. The event serves as a backdrop for the confrontation between the Mendo siblings and the gathered opponents.
EP 62Lum Catches a Cold That Spreads to Tomobiki High Boys
Mar 9, 1983Lum contracts a cold from her father. The illness quickly spreads to all the male students at Tomobiki High. The situation causes widespread panic among the boy population. The narrative focuses on the rapid transmission of the sickness within the school environment. No additional plot details or character developments are mentioned in the source material. The summary strictly describes the onset of the illness and its subsequent effect on the student body.
EP 63Ryunosuke Arrives and the Father and Son Open a Shop at Tomobiki High
Mar 16, 1983Ataru and his friends cause damage to a beach shop through their fighting. Following this destruction, a father and his son, Ryunosuke, relocate to Tomobiki High. They establish a new business venture within the school premises. This move allows the pair to continue their trade despite the previous incident involving Ataru's interference. The narrative focuses on their integration into the high school environment and the operation of their in-school shop.
EP 64Ataru Discusses Position Handover, Leading Shinobu to Misinterpret His Intentions Regarding Lum
Mar 23, 1983Ataru engages in a conversation with Megane regarding the transfer of a specific position. Shinobu happens to overhear this discussion and incorrectly interprets the situation as Ataru planning to abandon his pursuit of Lum. Believing that she is at risk of losing Mendou to Ataru, Shinobu decides to take decisive action. She resolves to intervene directly in the matter to protect her relationship with Mendou. This misunderstanding drives her to manage the situation herself, leading to a series of events where she attempts to secure Mendou's attention and affection through her own methods, driven by the fear of losing him to her rival.
EP 65Ran's Ambitious Date Strategy and the Resulting Misunderstandings
Apr 13, 1983Ryunosuke admires Ran's feminine beauty and goes out with her to learn how to be more feminine. Ran is unaware of Ryunosuke's true gender and believes she is on a date with a man. Meanwhile, the rest of the group interprets Ran's claim that she has no interest in boys as an interest in girls. Lum and Ataru decide to intervene in the situation involving Ran and Ryunosuke's date.
EP 66Ataru's Birthday Dispute Leads to Lum's Absence and Sakura's Involvement
Apr 20, 1983Ataru becomes extremely upset when Lum forgets his upcoming birthday. In response, Lum stops attending school for several days and returns home only late at night. This situation causes both Ataru and Lum to become distressed. Consequently, they separately seek refuge with Miss Sakura, who becomes involved in their conflict. The incident highlights the tension between Ataru's expectations and Lum's actions, leading to emotional strain for both characters as they deal with the fallout of the forgotten celebration and subsequent avoidance.
EP 67The group investigates a village plagued by giant peaches and a sacrificial ritual.
Apr 27, 1983Following a meal of extremely spicy food prepared by Lum during their camping excursion, Ataru, Mendou, Megane, and Perm depart to locate sustenance, with Lum and Ten trailing closely behind. Their search leads them to a village renowned for producing oversized peaches, where they receive information from Cherry regarding a local custom. The group becomes involved in a conflict against the Evil Peach after learning that a beautiful girl is slated for sacrifice, prompting their intervention to rescue her from this fate.
EP 68Kurama's henchmen transform Ataru into a girl after a failed cannon attempt on Ryunosuke
May 11, 1983Kurama's tengu subordinates attempt to use a cannon to transform Ryunosuke into a man in order to serve their princess. The plan goes awry, resulting in Ataru being transformed into a girl instead. The incident highlights the chaotic nature of the henchmen's efforts to fulfill their leader's demands while inadvertently affecting Ataru's gender. This event occurs as part of the ongoing conflicts involving Kurama's forces and their misguided attempts to alter physical forms for their specific purposes.
EP 69Mendo, Ataru, and Ten are lured to a creepy inn by a woman's love letters.
May 25, 1983Ataru, Ten, and Mendo fall for love letters from a beautiful woman, which lure them to the inn where she works. Lum and Shinobu join them at this creepy location. The residents of the inn have sinister intentions, as they literally want the group for dinner. The story follows the characters as they navigate this dangerous situation after being drawn in by the romantic correspondence.
EP 70Mizunokoji Ton-chan Returns for a Decisive Baseball Showdown
Jun 1, 1983Tobimaro Mizunokoji, Mendo's established rival, makes a dramatic return to the narrative. The two characters agree to resolve their ongoing baseball rivalry in a definitive match. This encounter serves as the final settlement of their competitive history on the field. The episode focuses on this singular confrontation between the two rivals as they prepare to determine the outcome of their long-standing dispute through the sport of baseball.
EP 71fillerShinobu becomes entangled with adopted heir Makoto of the wealthy Kobayakawa family
Jun 8, 1983Shinobu develops a connection with Makoto, the adopted youngest son of the affluent Kobayakawa family, following the recent death of his father. However, Makoto's older siblings harbor hostile intentions toward him. They plot to eliminate him to ensure they retain sole control over their late father's estate without having to share the inheritance with the adopted brother. This narrative centers on the conflict between Shinobu's involvement and the siblings' desire to monopolize the family wealth by removing Makoto from the picture.
EP 72Ataru directs a school film involving Lum, Stormtroopers, and the student body
Jun 15, 1983Ataru serves as the producer and director for a school film project. Initially, the cast consists solely of Ataru, Lum, and the Stormtroopers. However, the scope of the production expands significantly when Ataru secures funding from Mendo. This financial support leads to the inclusion of most of the student body in the movie. The narrative focuses on the transition from a small-scale production to a larger ensemble effort driven by the availability of resources provided by Mendo.
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.
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.