Urusei Yatsura (2022) Episode 1 (2026)

The episode introduces Ataru Moroboshi, an incredibly unlucky and lecherous high school student who is randomly selected by a computer to represent Earth in a duel against alien invaders. To save the planet, Ataru must play a game of tag against Lum, the beautiful princess of the Oni race.

The 2022 adaptation was produced by David Production and features a modern update to the classic 1980s aesthetic. : Voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya . Lum : Voiced by Sumire Uesaka. Shinobu Miyake : Voiced by Maaya Uchida. Reception and Where to Watch Urusei Yatsura (2022) Episode 1

: If Ataru touches Lum's horns within ten days, Earth is saved; if he fails, the Oni will take over the world. : Voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya

: Ataru struggles initially because Lum can fly. However, spurred by his girlfriend Shinobu’s promise to marry him if he wins, Ataru manages to grab Lum's horns on the final day. Reception and Where to Watch : If Ataru

: In his moment of victory, Ataru shouts about getting married. Lum mistakenly believes he is proposing to her and happily accepts, effectively becoming his self-proclaimed wife and moving in with him. Cast and Production

Reviewers noted that while the reboot follows the original manga's formula closely, it benefits from high-quality animation and a star-studded voice cast. The series is available for streaming on platforms such as HIDIVE and Amazon Prime Video.