Ataru Moroboshi
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 195
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 81 h 15 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 14, 1981 – March 19, 1986
- Season
- Fall 1981
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Original creator
- Rumiko Takahashi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 74/100
Estimated watch time
81h 15m
⚡ 39 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Episodic90%Urban Fantasy88%Aliens87%Heterosexual87%Slapstick86%Shounen83%Parody81%Surreal Comedy81%Male Protagonist80%Interspecies79%
overview details
Synopsis
It all begins when aliens invade and threaten to conquer the Earth! However, one member of the human race is chosen at random to duel the aliens and save the planet: Ataru Moroboshi, a lecherous slacker from Tomobiki High School who begrudgingly participates. All he has to do? Play a game of tag and catch Lum — the beautiful alien princess in a tiger-stripe bikini — by the horns. Unfortunately for Ataru, it’s not so simple, since Lum can fly and deliver electric shocks! Perseverance pays off, but once he catches her, Ataru experiences another shock: He’s now Lum’s betrothed “darling” and she isn’t going back to her home planet anytime soon! (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch Urusei Yatsura?
Urusei Yatsura has been well received, with an average AniList score of 74/100 — 54% of 4,870 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 12.8K AniList users who started it, 12.5% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 5.3K have finished it.
At roughly 81 h 15 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 12 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Drama, Romance — especially episodic, urban fantasy, aliens, heterosexual.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Rumiko Takahashi
- Character design
- Akemi Takada
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Urusei Yatsura is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Urusei Yatsura Movie 5: The Final Chapter (1988)
- Optional extras: Urusei Yatsura Movie 6: Always My Darling, Urusei Yatsura: Haru da, Tobidase!, Urusei Yatsura Movie 1: Only You, Urusei Yatsura Movie 4: Lum The Forever, Urusei Yatsura: The Obstacle Course Swim Meet, Urusei Yatsura - OVA Series
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Urusei Yatsura Movie 1: Only You
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SEQUEL
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Opening & ending themes
Openings (6)
- OP1“Lum no Love Song” · eps 1-77
- OP2“Dancing Star” by Izumi Kobayashi · eps 78-106
- OP3“Pajama Jama da!” · eps 107-127
- OP4“Chance on Love” · eps 128-149
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- OP5“Rock the Planet” · eps 150-165
- OP6“Tonogata Gomen Asobase” · eps 166-195
Endings (9)
- ED1“Uchuu wa Taihen da!” · eps 1-21
- ED2“Kokorobosoi na” · eps 22-43
- ED3“Hoshizora Cycling” · eps 44-54, 65-77
- ED4“I, I, You & Ai” by Izumi Kobayashi · eps 55-64
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- ED5“Yume wa Love me more” by Izumi Kobayashi · eps 78-106
- ED6“Koi no Mobius” · eps 107-127
- ED7“Open Invitation” · eps 128-149
- ED8“Every Day” · eps 150-165
- ED9“Good Luck” · eps 166-195
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Urusei Yatsura FAQ
How many episodes does Urusei Yatsura have?
Urusei Yatsura has 195 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 81 h 15 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Urusei Yatsura?
About 81 h 15 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 98 days; at one hour a day, about 82 days.
Is Urusei Yatsura finished?
Yes. Urusei Yatsura has finished airing — the final episode aired March 19, 1986.
Is there a season 2 of Urusei Yatsura?
Yes — the story continues in Urusei Yatsura Movie 5: The Final Chapter (1988).
Where do I start Urusei Yatsura?
Start here: Urusei Yatsura is the first entry, followed by Urusei Yatsura Movie 5: The Final Chapter.
Is Urusei Yatsura based on a manga?
Yes. Urusei Yatsura adapts the manga by Rumiko Takahashi.
Who animated Urusei Yatsura?
Urusei Yatsura was animated by Studio Pierrot and Studio DEEN.
Who sings the opening of Urusei Yatsura?
The opening, "Lum no Love Song", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Urusei Yatsura?
Urusei Yatsura is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.