Urusei Yatsura (2022) 2nd Season

Ataru steals Ten's imagination-granting gum and accidentally hits Lum with a rice cooker

Ataru takes Ten's special bubble gum, which has the power to manifest anything the user imagines while chewing and blowing bubbles. During the incident, he accidentally strikes Lum on the forehead with a rice cooker. This impact causes Lum to lose her memory of speaking Japanese. Consequently, she can no longer communicate verbally with the other characters, leading to confusion as everyone fails to understand her attempts to speak. The situation arises directly from Ataru's theft of the magical gum and the subsequent accidental injury inflicted upon Lum.

Memories surface as Ryunosuke questions her mother's fate during Onsen-Mark's visit

Ryunosuke seeks information regarding her mother, whom her father believed to be deceased. The group examines an album to identify her mother's appearance, though their assumptions may be incorrect. Concurrently, Onsen-Mark conducts home visit interviews, beginning with the Fujinami family. This specific visit leads to a violent outcome where Onsen-Mark is beaten by both Ryunosuke and her father. The narrative focuses on the unfolding mystery of Ryunosuke's maternal lineage and the chaotic results of the interview process within the household.

The Electric Jungle

Kurama targets Rei while Shutarou faces an arranged marriage with Asuka.

Kurama returns to pursue romance, directing her attention toward Rei, who is Ran’s crush and Lum’s former boyfriend. Simultaneously, Shutarou is set to marry Tobimaro’s younger sister, Asuka. Neither Shutarou nor Tobimaro were aware of this arrangement prior to its announcement. Asuka harbors a deep fear of men, which causes her significant distress regarding the impending marriage. The episode explores these intersecting romantic complications and the unexpected marital obligation that disrupts the characters' lives.

The Mizunokoji Family's Absurd Tradition Drives Asuka's Fear of Men

This installment continues the narrative surrounding the arranged marriage plotline. It reveals that Asuka's intense fear of men stems from an absurd tradition practiced by the Mizunokoji Family. The episode explores the connection between this specific family custom and Asuka's psychological aversion to the opposite sex, providing context for her behavior within the ongoing engagement storyline.

Kotatsu Love / Lum Becomes a Cow / The Home Visit Blues: Luxurious Mendo Edition

Ataru and Ten swap bodies after wearing earmuffs and accidentally travel ten years into the future

Ataru purchases a pair of earmuffs, which he and Ten wear, resulting in a body swap between the two. Ataru arrives late for school, prompting Lum to open a portal to ensure they reach class on time. However, the portal malfunctions and transports them ten years into the future instead of just across town. While navigating this unexpected temporal displacement, they uncover evidence that implies they will not end up together as a couple. This revelation casts a shadow over their relationship, forcing them to confront a potential future where their union does not occur, despite their current circumstances and the chaotic events that led them to this distant point in time.

Inaba guides the trio through doorways to explore various potential futures and timelines.

Inaba loses a key fortune, which Shinobu, Lum, and Ataru use to enter a space of doors. They step through one and arrive in a future where Ataru is with Shinobu, while Lum is inexplicably paired with Rei. Inaba explains that these are multiple possible futures, including one where Ran ends up with Rei and Lum with Shutarō. After viewing an unexplained apocalyptic future, Inaba reveals they can craft doorknobs to create new timelines. The trio attempts to build their ideal future, but Lum’s doorknob melts. Ataru experiences a harem future, yet Future Lum abandons him due to his poor treatment, leading Ataru to realize he lost Lum. Eventually, Ataru and Lum find a timeline where they are together.

Inaba reveals multiple futures through door spaces as Ataru and Lum seek their ideal outcome.

Inaba loses a key fortune that allows Shinobu, Lum, and Ataru to access a space of doors. They enter one portal and find themselves in a future where Ataru is with Shinobu, while Lum is inexplicably paired with Rei. Inaba explains that these are just possible futures, showing another where Ran ends up with Rei and Lum with Shutarō. After viewing an unexplained apocalyptic scenario, Inaba instructs them to craft doorknobs to create new timelines. The trio attempts to build their ideal future, but Lum’s doorknob melts. Ataru briefly experiences a harem future, only for Future Lum to abandon him due to his poor treatment. Realizing his desire cost him Lum, the pair eventually discovers a timeline where they successfully end up together.

Mendo's missing octopus Akumaru leads to a ghostly encounter and a difficult date with Nozomi's spirit.

Mendo’s henchmen find his pet octopus Akumaru missing during a count, prompting Mendo to order a search before sleep. A frightening apparition strikes during the night. One week later, Ataru, Lum, Ten, and Shinobu visit Mendo to inquire about his absence. He eventually confesses that a ghost octopus resides on his head. Sakura requests Ataru’s assistance in helping the spirit of a girl named Nozomi find peace. This mission proves to be a significant challenge for Ataru, even though Lum consents to him going on this final date with the ghost.

Tomobiki High Principal Unconscious, Alien Flowers, and Moroboshi Home Visit

Suspicion targets the most notorious troublemakers at Tomobiki High after the principal is found unconscious in his office. Meanwhile, a botched revenge scheme by Ran results in the scattering of trouble-making alien flowers across the school grounds. In a separate incident, the character Oden-Marks pays a visit to the Moroboshi residence, adding to the day's chaotic events involving the school's most infamous students and unexpected botanical hazards.

Lovely Darling in Danger!! / Foxes in the Moonlight / The Home Visit Blues: Mark Onsen Goes to Space

The Wretched Shutaro!!

Asuka Returns and a Stormy Date

Asuka struggles with inappropriate feelings for Tobimaro. Mrs. Mizunokoji instructs her to visit the school to deliver a message. During this errand, Asuka causes significant destruction while being chased around the premises. Following these events, Mrs. Mizunokoji arranges for Asuka and Shutarō to go on a date together. The narrative focuses on Asuka's internal conflict regarding her attraction and the subsequent chaotic actions that lead to the arranged outing with Shutarō under the supervision of Mrs. Mizunokoji.

Asuka’s date with Shutarou is ruined by her strength and Ataru’s interference

Mrs. Mizunokoji chains Asuka and Ataru together to cure Asuka’s fear of men, which she attributes to her first meeting with Ataru. However, Ataru’s perverted habits prevent him from being helpful, while Asuka’s immense strength causes significant destruction at the Mendou Estate. Ataru endures the abuse resulting from these events, but the attempt to resolve Asuka’s issues fails. By the end of the ordeal, Asuka’s fear remains uncured, and she continues her inappropriate behavior toward Tobimaro, which greatly angers Mrs. Mizunokoji.

Ryunosuke confronts her past engagement to Nagisa while Ten seeks a fairy's help.

Ryunosuke and her father purchase a small island, where they encounter the ghosts of previous owners. One ghost is Nagisa, the child of Ryunosuke’s father’s old friend. Ryunosuke discovers she was engaged to Nagisa before their deaths. Nagisa explains that she can pass on if they kiss, but Ryunosuke refuses because she is a woman. However, it is revealed that Nagisa was raised in a manner similar to Ryunosuke’s own upbringing. In a separate event, Ten meets a fairy trapped in a pond. The fairy promises to grant Ten’s dream if Ten finds a specific parasol and returns it. The narrative explores the definition of a dream through this interaction.

A night of conflict and dangerous classroom tension unfold for the new residents.

Nagisa has moved in with Ryunosuke after gaining a physical body, leading to drama and battles between a boyish girl and a girlish boy. The class must remain quiet for one hour or face supplementary lessons. Despite the silence, the classroom does not remain normal.

Blossoms representing affection and bravery

Lum's Wrath / Steal My Heart

Lum's childhood suitor Rupa arrives to claim her as his bride despite her family's refusal

A dark-skinned figure visits young Lum, claiming her great-grandfather made a deal 120 years ago to give him a daughter as a bride. After two decades, the family discovers their ancestor, who is shocked to find Lum is female rather than male. The suitor, Rupa, has loved Lum since seeing her picture and arrives at her school to enforce the marriage. When Lum refuses, he gives her a ring that accelerates her aging to remove her horns, temporarily stripping her powers. After arguing with Ataru about hypocrisy, Lum loses her horns and falls asleep in Rupa's arms. Ataru witnesses Rupa kidnapping Lum, ending the encounter with her abduction.

Ten Secretly Rescues Lum While Karula Interrupts Rupa's Wedding Ceremony

Lum is kidnapped while Ten secretly accompanies her. Her parents receive a wedding message and depart with the Oni Tribe to rescue her, but they are stopped by mushrooms that block all planetary communications. Oyuki informs Ataru, Shutarō, and Benten about the Dark Dominion, a star system without a sun characterized by endless darkness. The group seeks Ran and Rei to borrow Ran's spaceship, using the moon's shadow to warp to the destination. They crash into another vessel and arrive, where the group is captured except for Ataru. He meets Karula, who asks him to infiltrate a wedding to stop Rupa from marrying, claiming they were once in a relationship. The ceremony is interrupted, and Karula asserts Rupa had feelings for her, but he denies this, stating she forced his affection as a child. Hurt, Karula goes berserk, prompting Ataru and Rupa to flee while Lum and the others join them.

Ataru Rejects Lum for a Clone, Giant Mushrooms Threaten Town in Ten Days

Ataru, Lum, Rupa, and Karula stand atop a tower where Rupa abducts Lum. Believing a clone, Ataru rejects Lum and declares his intent to marry Karula. As they fall, Rupa saves Karula while Ataru dives to save Lum. Lum slaps Ataru, criticizing his selfishness, constant flirting, and lack of trust. He presents a fake marriage certificate, prompting Lum’s horns to regrow. Fed up, she decides to stay with Rupa. Benten admits to tricking Ataru with the clone. Later, Karula brings mushrooms that grow gigantic under light or heat, threatening the town. Lum offers to ask Rupa for help if Ataru confesses his love. He refuses, claiming hatred. A hologram reveals pigs can eat the mushrooms, but Ataru must catch Lum’s horns in a tag game within ten days or admit his love to save the world.

Lum plays tag with Ataru to force a confession before memory erasure

Lum and Rupa initiate a tag game, hoping Ataru will admit his love. Rupa reveals their plan to use pigs regardless of the outcome, while Lum accepts she can move on if he refuses. After Rupa engages with Karula, Lum’s parents learn the wedding is cancelled. A spaceship arrives with a memory scrubber set to erase Lum and her friends from Earth if Ataru fails to confess by the final day. The device shuts down only if Ataru grabs Lum’s horns. When the deadline arrives, Ataru questions the value of a lie but ultimately drops the horns he held onto, proving his genuine affection. Lum realizes his true feelings, and they embrace. With the device deactivated and the pigs consuming the mushrooms, their usual antics resume, concluding the series.