Urusei Yatsura
Urusei Yatsura
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Urusei Yatsura

6.8
Yr 2022
Rt 23m
Status Ended
Animation Comedy Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

Tokyo, Tomobiki Town. Lum, the gorgeous princess of the invading alien race of Oni is smitten with high school student Ataru Moroboshi. A dedicated womanizer, Ataru is unfazed by Lum’s fierce electric shock attacks and continues his daily hunt for pretty girls. With a host of other unique characters, including girl-next-door Shinobu, elegant shrine maiden Sakura, Lum’s best friends Oyuki, Benten, and Ran, Buddhist Monk Cherry, Ten, the little brat, heir to a wealthy family Shutaro Mendo and the masculine beauty Ryunosuke…it's a classic slapstick love comedy where anything goes!

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 78 /100

The 2022 reboot of Urusei Yatsura received a generally favorable response from critics, who praised its function as a modern "best-of" compilation of Rumiko Takahashi's original manga. Reviewers noted that the series successfully introduces new audiences to Lum and Ataru's chaotic adventures without requiring prior knowledge of the 1981 anime adaptation.

Critics particularly highlighted the curated selection of story arcs, noting that focusing on the manga's strongest chapters—including several never previously adapted into anime form—helped keep the story accessible while curbing screen time for some of the more grating side characters. The comedic timing and updated presentation were frequently cited as major strengths.

However, some reviewers expressed reservations regarding the underlying romantic elements, finding protagonist Ataru insufferable and the central romance somewhat unsatisfying. Longtime fans also noted minor sore spots, such as the omission of classic music tracks like "Lum no Love Song." Nevertheless, the consensus frames the show as a solid, vibrant refresh of a classic franchise.

“the 2022 series is about as close as good as it gets for a modern reboot and refresh”

“Overall, this first collection of the 2022 Urusei Yatsura anime proves a delight as it introduces us to the world of Ataru and Lum’s adventures.”

“The modern adaptation effectively tells the “best” stories from the manga, including a couple never before adapted into anime form.”

“it's best enjoyed for its comedy than its romantic elements since you'll be left disappointed that it never dives too deep into it.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Hidive Amazon Channel
UK • CA • US
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CA • UK • US
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
CA
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Amazon Prime Video
CA
HiDive
US • CA
Why fans love it

The 2022 adaptation of Urusei Yatsura revisits a cornerstone of shounen comedy with a modern visual polish. It centers on the exhausting magnetism between Ataru Moroboshi and the alien princess Lum, framing their courtship as a chaotic farce fueled by superhuman outbursts and slapstick confrontations. The series commits fully to its premise, moving through a high school setting where alien invasions and social dynamics collide with equal absurdity.

The ensemble cast, featuring Hiroshi Kamiya, populates Tomobiki Town with characters who lean into archetype but operate with a restless, unpredictable energy. By balancing science fiction elements with the tropes of a traditional romance, the show maintains a frantic pace that treats every romantic disaster as an opportunity for action. It remains a distinct example of how a classic manga property can be revitalized while keeping its original penchant for total mayhem.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 9
Longest run 46 eps
Hiroshi Kamiya
Hiroshi Kamiya
as Ataru Moroboshi (voice)
46 episodes
Sumire Uesaka
Sumire Uesaka
as Lum (voice)
46 episodes
Maaya Uchida
Maaya Uchida
as Shinobu Miyake (voice)
46 episodes
Mamoru Miyano
Mamoru Miyano
as Shutaro Mendo (voice)
46 episodes
Wataru Takagi
Wataru Takagi
as Cherry (voice)
46 episodes
Miyuki Sawashiro
Miyuki Sawashiro
as Sakura (voice)
46 episodes
Jun Inoue
Jun Inoue
as Hokuto (voice)
21 episodes
Setsuji Sato
Setsuji Sato
as Satoshi (voice)
15 episodes
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Daisuke Sakaguchi as Akira (voice) 12 episodes Hiroshi Iwasaki as Mendo's grandfather (voice) 3 episodes Shino Kakinuma as Lady from the Cat & Caboodle Diner (voice) 3 episodes Kazumasa Fukagawa as Communication (voice) 2 episodes Daisuke Hirakawa as Crow Tengu (voice) 2 episodes Hiro Shimono as Crow Tengu (voice) 2 episodes Kazuyuki Okitsu as Crow Tengu (voice) 2 episodes Toru Nara as Crow Tengu (voice) 2 episodes Hironori Kondoh as Saito (voice) 3 episodes Tsuyoshi Koyama as Sunglasses (voice) 17 episodes Satsuki Yukino as Menko (voice) 3 episodes Hochu Otsuka as Principal (voice) 6 episodes Rikumi Moriwaki as Boy (voice) 2 episodes Misato Matsuoka as Girl (voice) 2 episodes Eri Yukimura as Girl (voice) 12 episodes Issei Futamata as Crow Tengu elder (voice) 3 episodes Kikuko Inoue as Mendo's Mom (voice) 3 episodes Shinpachi Tsuji as Mendo family butler (voice) 3 episodes Kazuhiko Inoue as Mendo's Dad (voice) 5 episodes Kappei Yamaguchi as Tsuyuo (voice) 5 episodes Tomohiro Ono as Boy (voice) 13 episodes Hiroya Egashira as Boy (voice) 20 episodes Shou Okumura as Kakugari (voice) 21 episodes You Taichi as Shutaro Mendo (young) (voice) 2 episodes Misa Ishii as Girl (voice) 9 episodes Tomokazu Seki as Bossman (voice) 4 episodes Natsu Yorita as Girl (voice) 15 episodes Masaya Fukunishi as Boy (voice) 29 episodes Natsumi Kawaida as Hitomi (voice) 18 episodes Sakiko Uran as Middle-aged woman (voice) 5 episodes Mika Kanda as Spaceship (voice) 7 episodes Ahiru Ohira as Girl (voice) 12 episodes Momoko Taneichi as Girl (voice) 8 episodes Rie Kugimiya as Fox (voice) 2 episodes Kana Hanazawa as Ran (voice) 20 episodes Katsuyuki Konishi as Rei (voice) 12 episodes Takuya Nakashima as Boy (voice) 19 episodes Saori Hayami as Oyuki (voice) 12 episodes Nana Mizuki as Kurama (voice) 5 episodes Kenta Miyake as Onsen Mark (voice) 27 episodes Hitomi Sasaki as Girl (voice) 10 episodes Takahiro Sakurai as Tsubame Ozuno (voice) 3 episodes Marina Inoue as Ryoko Mendo (voice) 11 episodes Toshio Furukawa as Ataru's Dad (voice) 15 episodes Keiko Toda as Ataru's Mom (voice) 21 episodes Rikiya Koyama as Lum's Dad (voice) 11 episodes Sara Matsumoto as Aya (voice) 10 episodes Fumi Hirano as Lum's Mom (voice) 7 episodes Aoi Yuuki as Ten (voice) 21 episodes Ayahi Takagaki as Ryunosuke Fujinami (voice) 20 episodes Shigeru Chiba as Ryunosuke's Dad (voice) 9 episodes Rika Kinugawa as Girl (voice) 15 episodes Yuki Kaji as Tobimaro Mizunokoji (voice) 6 episodes Misaki Kuno as Sugar (voice) 3 episodes Yuumi Hirota as Girl (voice) 18 episodes Chitose Morinaga as Ginger (voice) 2 episodes Rie Takahashi as Pepper (voice) 2 episodes Kosuke Echigoya as Rabbit (voice) 20 episodes Shinya Takahashi as Kosuke Shirai (voice) 37 episodes Mao Ichimichi as Asuka Mizunokoji (voice) 4 episodes Toshiharu Sakurai as Mizunokoji's Dad (voice) 3 episodes Kotono Mitsuishi as Mizunokoji's Mom (voice) 3 episodes Shizuka Ishigami as Benten (voice) 13 episodes Miyu Irino as Inaba (voice) 6 episodes Yuichi Nakamura as Rupa (voice) 5 episodes Cho as Upa (voice) 5 episodes Inori Minase as Karula (voice) 3 episodes
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Keywords

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Details

First Aired
October 14, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
23 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
48