The rom-com antics of Rumiko Takahashi's classic series Urusei Yatsura began with a game of tag. And now, Lum and Ataru are at it again... but this time they're riding the rails as they play! Central Japan Railway Company is collaborating with the new adaptation of the classic manga to add a spark to your commute. Starting May 31, travelers can register on the collaboration's official website to listen to a new unfolding drama. In it, Lum (voiced by Sumire Uesaka) was meant to be joining Ataru (voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya) on the train for a date. But he's made a run for it... and now she has to find him! Related: Urusei Yatsura Season 2 Anime Continues Rom-Com Antics in Part 2’s Creditless Opening, Ending The drama will play out in three parts. The first will feature Lum and Ataru. For the second, the listener chooses to check in with...
- 4/29/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
In the mood for some classic anime? Pause that City Pop YouTube video with the looping Lum clip and watch the Real Deal right now, because the Urusei Yatsura anime is live on Crunchyroll! The first anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's comedy manga originally aired in Japan from 1981-1986, and all 194 episodes are available on Crunchyroll in Japanese with English subtitles. Here's the official 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,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
The official website of Tokyo Anime Award Festival, or Taaf in short, announced the winners of the 2024 Lifetime Achievement awards on Dec 14, 2023. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of animation industry and culture.
The following members have won the Taaf 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award;
1. Shunzo Kato
A renowned producer behind numerous works of Tms Entertainment and Telecom Animation. Anpanman, Akira, Space Cobra are some of his well known anime.
2. Akira Toriyama
Mangaka, who is known for Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump – Arale-chan, Sandland, among others.
3. Sukehiro Tomita
He is a scriptwriter, known for his work on Space Runaway Ideon, Macross II, Digimon Frontier, Gall Force, etc.
4. Ryousuke Takahashi
A director, who is known for original works such as Armored Trooper Votoms, Fang of the Sun Dougram, Cyborg 009, Phoenix, and others. Taaf describes him as “a rare creator who has consistently unfolded his unique worlds across a wide range of genres,...
The following members have won the Taaf 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award;
1. Shunzo Kato
A renowned producer behind numerous works of Tms Entertainment and Telecom Animation. Anpanman, Akira, Space Cobra are some of his well known anime.
2. Akira Toriyama
Mangaka, who is known for Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump – Arale-chan, Sandland, among others.
3. Sukehiro Tomita
He is a scriptwriter, known for his work on Space Runaway Ideon, Macross II, Digimon Frontier, Gall Force, etc.
4. Ryousuke Takahashi
A director, who is known for original works such as Armored Trooper Votoms, Fang of the Sun Dougram, Cyborg 009, Phoenix, and others. Taaf describes him as “a rare creator who has consistently unfolded his unique worlds across a wide range of genres,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)
The Movie: "Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer"
Where You Can Stream It: Crunchyroll, RetroCrush
The Pitch: Ataru is a horny teenage boy who wants to make out with every pretty woman he meets. Lum is a beautiful alien from outer space with lightning powers. Lum loves Ataru, but Ataru thinks Lum is annoying. So goes "Urusei Yatsura," one of the most popular anime series of the 1980s. Based on a comic by the queen of romantic comedy, Rumiko Takahashi, it ran for 194 episodes and launched the careers of many young animators and directors. The chief director of its first 106 episodes, Mamoru Oshii, would go on to direct such films as "Ghost in the Shell" and "Patlabor 2."
The strangest work...
The Movie: "Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer"
Where You Can Stream It: Crunchyroll, RetroCrush
The Pitch: Ataru is a horny teenage boy who wants to make out with every pretty woman he meets. Lum is a beautiful alien from outer space with lightning powers. Lum loves Ataru, but Ataru thinks Lum is annoying. So goes "Urusei Yatsura," one of the most popular anime series of the 1980s. Based on a comic by the queen of romantic comedy, Rumiko Takahashi, it ran for 194 episodes and launched the careers of many young animators and directors. The chief director of its first 106 episodes, Mamoru Oshii, would go on to direct such films as "Ghost in the Shell" and "Patlabor 2."
The strangest work...
- 1/24/2023
- by Adam Wescott
- Slash Film
The Japanese, anime comic "Urusei Yatsura" created by Rumiko Takahashi, is now an episodic TV series directed by Hideya Takahashi and Yasuhiro Kimura ("JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Golden Wind'):
"...when aliens known as the 'Oni' threaten to invade the Earth, they promise to leave under one condition—a randomly-chosen human must win a one-on-one game of tag against 'Lum', the beautiful daughter of the Oni leader. The person selected happens to be unlucky high schooler 'Ataru Moroboshi'.
"Given 10 days, Ataru realizes how impossible the challenge is as he is faced with Lum's extraterrestrial powers. Motivated by a promise of marriage from his childhood friend 'Shinobu Miyake', Ataru manages to catch Lum off guard..."
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"...when aliens known as the 'Oni' threaten to invade the Earth, they promise to leave under one condition—a randomly-chosen human must win a one-on-one game of tag against 'Lum', the beautiful daughter of the Oni leader. The person selected happens to be unlucky high schooler 'Ataru Moroboshi'.
"Given 10 days, Ataru realizes how impossible the challenge is as he is faced with Lum's extraterrestrial powers. Motivated by a promise of marriage from his childhood friend 'Shinobu Miyake', Ataru manages to catch Lum off guard..."
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- 11/28/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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