📖 SYNOPSIS
The fate of Earth hangs in the balance when the alien Oni invade. The unlucky and lecherous Ataru Moroboshi is chosen to represent humanity in a duel against Lum, the Oni princess. Through unscrupulous tactics, Ataru manages to win a game of tag, saving the planet. However, his victory is short-lived as Lum takes a liking to him. This leads to Lum's arrival on Earth, disrupting not only the planet but also Ataru's womanizing lifestyle. The conflict follows him home as Lum invades his life, creating a chaotic and comical situation. The series explores the clash between humans and aliens, the complexities of love, and the humorous consequences of Ataru's actions.
🎬 EPISODE GUIDE
🎭 CHARACTERS
Lum
A hot-tempered, sexy alien with electric powers, Lum seeks a 'Sweet Home' with Ataru, despite her cooking disasters.
Portrayed by Uesaka Sumire, Hirano Fumi
Ataru Moroboshi
Lecherous, unlucky student Ataru loves Lum, despite his haremic ambitions and awful pick-up lines.
Portrayed by Kamiya Hiroshi, Furukawa Toshio
Urusei Yatsura Series
TV · 1981 · Studio Pierrot
Urusei Yatsura
The lecherous Ataru Moroboshi's life is upended when he's pursued by the alien Lum, a jealous and electric beauty, leading to chaotic misadventures in Tomobiki.
Special · 1982 · Studio Pierrot
Urusei Yatsura: Haru da, Tobidase!
This hour-long "Urusei Yatsura" special, broadcast between episodes, features outtakes and recaps alongside an original, non-series episode.
Movie · 1983 · Studio Pierrot
Urusei Yatsura Movie 1: Only You
When Ataru is unexpectedly betrothed to an alien princess, Lum must fight to keep him, leading to a chaotic wedding showdown in Tomobiki.
Movie · 1984 · Studio Pierrot
Urusei Yatsura Movie 2: Beautiful Dreamer
Class 2-4 frantically prepares for the school festival, but a repeating day and a strange, silent city raise questions about reality and the nature of fun.
Movie · 1985 · Studio Deen
Urusei Yatsura Movie 3: Remember My Love
When a forgotten invitation curses Lum to never find happiness with her true love, Ataru's transformation into a hippo-potamus sparks a bizarre quest.
OVA · 1985 · Studio Deen
Urusei Yatsura - OVA Series
Lum, Ataru, and the Tomobiki gang return for more bizarre adventures, including encounters with a dream-maker, a sherbet-producing bird, and Lum's infamously awful cooking.
Movie · 1986 · Studio Deen
Urusei Yatsura Movie 4: Lum The Forever
When a sacred cherry tree is felled during a movie shoot, Lum loses her horns and powers, leading to a strange and lyrical adventure in Tomobiki Town.
Movie · 1988 · Magic Bus
Urusei Yatsura Movie 5: The Final Chapter
Lum's fiancé Lupa arrives, forcing Ataru to play tag with Lum to save Earth, but winning requires him to utter the three words he refuses to say.
Movie · 1991 · Madhouse
Urusei Yatsura Movie 6: Always My Darling
Space princess Lupica abducts Ataru, not for his nonexistent charm, but to exploit his legendary lust in a quest for the ultimate love potion.
Special · 2008 · Sunrise
Urusei Yatsura: The Obstacle Course Swim Meet
On a sweltering summer day, Lum, Ataru, and their friends face a chaotic obstacle course orchestrated by the teachers, preventing them from enjoying the school pool.
TV · 2024 · David Production
Urusei Yatsura (2022) Season 3
In the second season of Urusei Yatsura (2022), the alien princess Lum continues her pursuit of the womanizing Ataru, amidst a chaotic cast of eccentric characters.
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