Urusei Yatsura
うる星やつら
The invasion of an alien race known as the Oni begins a new life for Ataru Moroboshi, a lecherous trouble-making tenth grader in the small town of Tomobiki. After unwittingly proposing to the Oni princess Lum Invader…
Grab her horns and she might just become your darling!
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Synopsis
The invasion of an alien race known as the Oni begins a new life for Ataru Moroboshi, a lecherous trouble-making tenth grader in the small town of Tomobiki. After unwittingly proposing to the Oni princess Lum Invader instead of his sweetheart Shinobu, Ataru becomes a conduit for aliens arriving on Earth, causing all sorts of havoc for him and his companions, not to mention his own reputation!
About
Urusei Yatsura premiered on October 14, 1981. It falls under the Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 218 episodes. with each episode running approximately 26 minutes. It airs on Fuji TV. and concluded its run on March 19, 1986.
Why viewers enjoy Urusei Yatsura
Urusei Yatsura targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Urusei Yatsura was animated by Pierrot, Studio Deen, Kitty Films, and broadcast on Fuji TV.
Critical reception
Urusei Yatsura holds a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 44 user reviews on TMDB, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated viewership.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Urusei Yatsura include: magic, romcom, romance, slice of life, alien, based on manga, super power, school life. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Toshio Furukawa
Fumi Hirano
Akira Kamiya
Saeko Shimazu
Kazuko Sugiyama
Machiko Washio
Ichiro Nagai
Noriko Ohara
Yuko Mita
Tessyo Genda
Production credits
- Direction
- Kazuo Yamazaki · Motosuke Takahashi · Tameo Kohanawa
- Writing
- Rumiko Takahashi · Hiroyuki Hoshiyama · Shigeru Yanagawa
Release dates
Premiered
October 14, 1981
Last aired
March 19, 1986
Seasons & episodes
Season1
October 14, 1981·218episodes
Season1
October 14, 1981·218episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- magic
- romcom
- romance
- slice of life
- alien
- based on manga
- super power
- school life
- shounen
- anime
- japanese high school
- tsundere
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Frequently asked questions
When did Urusei Yatsura premiere?
Urusei Yatsura premiered on October 14, 1981.
How many seasons does Urusei Yatsura have?
Urusei Yatsura has 1 season and 218 episodes in total.
What genre is Urusei Yatsura?
Urusei Yatsura is classified under Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama.
What networks did Urusei Yatsura air on?
Urusei Yatsura aired on Fuji TV.
Is Urusei Yatsura finished?
Yes, Urusei Yatsura concluded its run on March 19, 1986.
How long is each episode of Urusei Yatsura?
Each episode of Urusei Yatsura runs for approximately 26 minutes.
Where is Urusei Yatsura from?
Urusei Yatsura is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Urusei Yatsura?
Urusei Yatsura holds a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
