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
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. Urusei Yatsura (2022) Episode 1
: 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. The 2022 adaptation was produced by David 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. Shinobu Miyake : Voiced by Maaya Uchida