The 2022 remake of Rumiko Takahashi's iconic sci-fi comedy, Urusei Yatsura, is now streaming with an English dub and subtitles on HIDIVE. David Production, the studio behind JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, brings its dynamic animation style to this surreal tale of alien invasion and accidental engagement.
The series begins when Lum, an alien princess, challenges Earth to a game of tag to avert an invasion. The responsibility falls to lecherous high schooler Ataru Moroboshi, who, through a combination of bad luck and Lum's misunderstanding, ends up engaged to the alien. The show chronicles their chaotic cohabitation and the bizarre cast of characters that populate their lives.
This adaptation faithfully captures the slapstick humor and episodic, surreal scenarios that defined the original manga and 1980s anime. With 23 episodes, the complete first season offers a full story arc from the beloved franchise, holding a 7.41 rating on MyAnimeList from over 56,000 voters.
