Urusei Yatsura
The series begins when aliens from the planet Oniboshi invade Earth. They agree to leave only if Earth's champion can defeat the Oni champion in a game of tag within a ten-day time limit. Earth's champion, randomly selected by the aliens, is Ataru Moroboshi, a Japanese teenager with highly overactive hormones. The alien competitor turns out to be the curvaceous Lum, so Ataru relishes the idea of having to catch this beauty. However, his attitude changes when he discovers that Lum can fly. When things start looking desperate for the Earth, Ataru's girlfriend, Shinobu offers to tie the knot if he succeeds, and on the last day, when he finally catches Lum, he declares his intentions to be married. Lum misunderstands this as a proposal and eagerly agrees, since she has become smitten with Ataru. He tries to disengage himself, but Lum is adamantly faithful and demonstrates a willingness to use her natural ability to generate electric shocks to keep her "husband" in line. Later in the series continuity, Lum and some of her alien friends become more-or-less regular residents of Tomobiki and interact with the natives, who are interesting in their own right. Urusei Yatsura is unique for its premise, its immense cast of characters, and its free-for-all, anything-can-happen attitude. Too bad they can't get away with this on American TV.
- 1981-1986
- 9 seasons
- AnimEigo
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction
- TV-PG
The series begins when aliens from the planet Oniboshi invade Earth. They agree to leave only if Earth's champion can defeat the Oni champion in a game of tag within a ten-day time limit. Earth's champion, randomly selected by the aliens, is Ataru Moroboshi, a Japanese teenager with highly overactive hormones. The alien competitor turns out to be the curvaceous Lum, so Ataru relishes the idea of having to catch this beauty. However, his attitude changes when he discovers that Lum can fly. When things start looking desperate for the Earth, Ataru's girlfriend, Shinobu offers to tie the knot if he succeeds, and on the last day, when he finally catches Lum, he declares his intentions to be married. Lum misunderstands this as a proposal and eagerly agrees, since she has become smitten with Ataru. He tries to disengage himself, but Lum is adamantly faithful and demonstrates a willingness to use her natural ability to generate electric shocks to keep her "husband" in line. Later in the series continuity, Lum and some of her alien friends become more-or-less regular residents of Tomobiki and interact with the natives, who are interesting in their own right. Urusei Yatsura is unique for its premise, its immense cast of characters, and its free-for-all, anything-can-happen attitude. Too bad they can't get away with this on American TV.
Season 9 Episode Guide
30 Episodes 1985 - 1986
Episode 1
Scary! Is That an Octopus on Shutaro's Head?
25 mins
An apparition of one of Shutaro's favorite octopus appears on his head and cannot be removed. So he calls in Ataru, Lum, Sakura, Shinobu, and Cherry for for help.
Episode 2
Invader from Space! He's After Lum's Lips!
25 mins
An alien arrives on Earth planning world domination. Unfortunately for him he decides to possess the body of Ataru in order to accomplish his plan.
Episode 3
Space Survival! They Are the Eaters
25 mins
On a spaceship near Earth, an alien is cleaning a special food bowl and drops it. It arrives at Tomobiki High School and we soon find out it can magically present any food spoken to it.
Episode 4
It's a Thrill! The Terrible Overhead Cooler
25 mins
It's a sweltering summer day, and everyone's all hot and bothered, except Lum. She's staying cool with an alien cooler that produces a floating, mind-controlled ice block. She gives some to her classmates, but warns them that stress will make the blocks of ice grow and come crashing down on their heads. If the stress levels reach their peak, then the user's fantasies will become projected in the ice, which opens up all sorts of impure possibilities for Ataru.
Episode 5
Love Attack! The Romance Never Stops!!
25 mins
Lum employs a Cupid to shoot a love arrow into Ataru. Ataru is determined that isn't going to happen. Let's hope Cupid doesn't dart anyone else by accident because that would certainly cause trouble.
Episode 6
Rare Form! Worries for Mother the Firefighter!!
25 mins
Ten has an unexpected visit from his mother and has to make a good impression by being nice to Ataru in her presence. He sets out to find a Carnation to give to her for her birthday.
Episode 7
Hard-selling Happiness! Out of Focus Bluebird!!
25 mins
'Bluebird, the serial fulfill er' escapes to Earth and attempts to spread happiness by making people's dreams come true. It doesn't go quite to plan though.
Episode 8
Great Uproar! Ryuunosuke's First Time Wearing a Swimsuit!!
25 mins
Ryuunosuke finds letters hidden by her father that shed light on her origins. Events unfold which result in a duel between father and child on Ganryu Island.
Episode 9
I Want a Bride! The Fox's Love Adventure!
25 mins
Summer draws to a close and lonesome Shinobu sends a letter to her fox friend at Fox village. Little Fox turns up with a bunch of dandelions hoping to seal their relationship in marriage.
Episode 10
How Persistent! The Girl Trio's Great Animal Plan!
25 mins
The Spice Girls are back and looking for trouble. They plan to deploy a vain, wily ostrich against Lum, but should that fail they have a tougher adversary in reserve.
Episode 11
Fast Money in Fast Fighting! Hamajaya's Forbidden Business
25 mins
Shutaro sneakily invites just Lum and Shinobu to go surfing at his Marine Park but has to invite the whole class after they find out. By chance, Ryuu and her father are already there, short of cash and looking to work a scam.
Episode 12
Wish Upon a Star! The Winning Family's Consumer Panic
25 mins
The Moroboshi family are suffering financial difficulties. Can a Tanabata Wishing Star help them out? Will they be able to make the right wishes?
Episode 13
Special Delivery Kiss! Darling's First Jealousy!
25 mins
A frog named Pigmo requires a kiss from his number one love in order to return to his normal form. This happens to be Lum, and Ataru is not happy about it.
Episode 14
Scary Sake! Sakura's Possession a Big Failure
25 mins
Miss Sakura becomes possessed by a spirit spirit. No problem, she only needs to avoid alcohol and the spirit will be forced to leave her body. Attending Shutaro's outdoor tea ceremony seems safe enough.
Episode 15
It's Strange! Cherry's Yoga School!
25 mins
It's been raining for a week and everyone is out of shape, so the gang decide to attend Cherry's Tomobiki Yoga School to get fit again. Even Ataru is keen but only because he thinks girls will be there.
Episode 16
Good-bye Onsen-Sensei!? Tearful Good-bye Marathon Banquet!
25 mins
Rumour has it that teacher Onsen is retiring from Tomobiki High School. In fact he is spending time in the wilderness training his body and mind prior to a school marathon run.
Episode 17
Pure Love Sakura! The Slippery Soap of Separation?
25 mins
Tsubame and Sakura's romantic date seems fated not to go smoothly, especially after Suakura takes a shower and accidentally uses Lum's super slippery home made soap.
Episode 18
Asuka vs. Older Brother! Battle for Certain Love!
25 mins
Asuka is unreasonably terrified of all men except her adored big brother Ton. Their mother arranges a duel between the two. If Ton wins, then Asuka must finally allow her brother his freedom from her overbearing attention.
Episode 19
Darling's Ill Omen! The Dreaded Fourth Dimensional Oracle!!
25 mins
Ataru and Lum pay to have their good fortunes (Omikuji) predicted. Unfotunately, their wishes appear to be incompatible. This could take up both time and money then.
Episode 20
New Years Panic! The Mendou Family's Human Parcheesi Tournament!
25 mins
Ataru, Shutaro, Shinobu, Lum and Jariten are under the impression that they are about to attend a lavish New Year's party at the Mendou estate. In fact they are about to become token pieces in a bizarre three dimensional board game.
Episode 21
Dreaming Ten-chan! The Great Adventure at the End of the Rainbow!
25 mins
A fairy with the power to make children's wishes come true needs Ten's help to find his lost magical umbrella. Apon safe return of the umbrella Ten will be granted one wish. Ataru soon muscles in on the action himself.
Episode 22
I Want to Date! Ataru's Test Program!
25 mins
Shinobu unwisely jokes with Ataru that she will go on a date with him if he can come first at any subject in the upcoming school exams. Ataru plans to cheat of course, with some help from The Patron Saint of Scholarship, Michizane Sugawara
Episode 23
Darling Said He Loved Me
25 mins
Encouraged by Lum and Shinobu, Sakura cooks up a passion pill recipe in her cauldron. The girls employ sly tactics to get Ataru and Shutaro to eat the pills with spectacular results. It soon becomes apparent that something has gone wrong.
Episode 24
Death-Defying House Call! A Teacher Life Is Dangerous Too!!
25 mins
Mr.Onsen is mentally exhausted after years of woeful disrespect shown to him by his pupils. Believing that bad attitudes start at home he decides to visit the families one by one to put the parents straight. What a trooper.
Episode 25
Total Chaos! Ran-chan's Giant Doll!
25 mins
The class of Tomobiki High continue to treat teacher Onsen with utter contempt. He arranges for them to undertake a meditation session. That should put them right.
Episode 26
Blind Love! You Bet Your Life, Honest Fox
25 mins
Granny tells Little Fox the tale of a fox who rescues a pretty village girl from a photograph in which she has been imprisoned by an unpleasant Oni. Little Fox attempts to release his beloved Shinobu from a picture in the same way.
Episode 27
Come Quickly, Darling! Lum's Dangerous Marriage Talk
25 mins
Ataru is chasing after girls when he should be on a date with Lum. When he does finally turn up an hour late he finds her in a clinch with a strange jungle man who wants to marry her. Lum decides it's time to force Ataru to fight for her.
Episode 28
It's Unbearable! Ran's Mischief Campaign
25 mins
Ran and Lum take an inadvisable trip down memories lane. Sadly, the past turns out to have been rather less than happy for Ran. Her volatile character goes into full Jekyll and Hyde mode as yet again she plans revenge on her old pal Lum.
Episode 29
Urusei Yatsura Pre-Departure Special! Shine!
25 mins
It is a week before the final episode of Urusei Yatsura, and Cherry shows clips of episodes that were nominated by fans as their favorite.
Episode 30
All-Star Banquet! We Are Immortal!!
25 mins
It's time for the Tomobiki High School costume party, and just about everyone is invited.