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Urusei Yatsura

Urusei Yatsura was Rumiko Takahashi's first big Anime hit. It was the series that basically shaped todays "Waifu"-Culture. Spanning over 5 years the original series has spawned many movies and spin-offs and in 2022 even gotten a remake.

Synopsis

Urusei Yatsura is the story of the unluckiest and most lecherous young man alive, Ataru Moroboshi. When aliens decide to invade Earth, Ataru is randomly selected to defend his planet by playing a game of the aliens national sport, tag. Should he win, the world shall be saved. However, Ataru is motivated for far less noble reasons, as the one he plays against is revealed to be the curvaceous alien princess, Lum. The game goes for 10 days, and on the last day, Ataru, motivated by his girlfriend assuring him marriage (and consequently, a marriage night one can assume) should he win, finally catches Lum. However, with his victory he gives a cry of joy for his coming marriage, which is misinterpreted by Lum to be a marriage proposal. She promptly agrees, beginning the two's "marriage" together. (Source: Anime News Network)

Order

Original Series

Type	Entry	Episodes	Start Date
TV	Urusei Yatsura	1 - 21	Oct 14 1981
Special	It's Spring! Take Off!	1	Apr 02 1982
TV	Urusei Yatsura	22 - 58
Movie	Only You	1	Feb 13 1983
TV	Urusei Yatsura	59 - 99
Movie	Beautiful Dreamer	1	Feb 11 1984
TV	Urusei Yatsura	100 - 140
Movie	Remember My Love	1	Jan 26 1985
TV	Urusei Yatsura	141 -191
Movie	Lum the Forever	1	Feb 22 1986
TV	Urusei Yatsura	192 - 195
OVA	Urusei Yatsura OVA	1 - 3	Sep 24 1985
Movie	The Final Chapter	1	Feb 06 1998
OVA	Urusei Yatsura OVA	4 - 11
Movie	Always My Darling	1	Aug 18 1991
Special	The Obstacle Course Swim Meet	1	Dec 23 2008

Remake

Type	Entry	Episodes	Start Date
TV	Urusei Yatsura (2022)	1 - 23	Oct 14 2022
TV	Urusei Yatsura (2022) Second Season	1 - 23	Jan 12 2024