The family's conflicting desires drive the comedy: the father wishes for a new life, the mother wants money, Lum wishes to cure Ataru's womanizing habits, and Ataru simply wants a harem. The situation resolves when the star accidentally uses up the remaining wishes before leaving at dawn. Production and Reception
This segment primarily features Ryūnosuke Fujinami and Shinobu Miyake .
Watch these clips to see the modern animation style and character dynamics of the 2022 remake: Urusei Yatsura (2022) - Episode 17
In a nod to the original series, Ataru’s Father in this remake is voiced by Toshio Furukawa , who was the original voice of Ataru Moroboshi in the 1980s.
Ryūnosuke, desperate for money to buy a bra for her female school uniform, agrees to pose as Shinobu’s "boyfriend". The ruse is intended to deter a persistent delinquent leader from another school who is infatuated with Shinobu. The family's conflicting desires drive the comedy: the
Episode 17 of the (2022) reboot, which originally aired on February 10, 2023 , is split into two distinct segments that showcase the series' signature blend of slapstick humor and surreal situations. This episode serves as a notable example of the remake's approach to updating Rumiko Takahashi's classic manga chapters for a modern audience while maintaining the core chaotic energy. Episode Segments "A Chest Full of Longing!!" (あこがれを胸に!!)
Unlike the 1981 anime, which often took creative liberties or included filler, this version aims for a more direct but condensed adaptation of manga chapters 184, 185, and 290. Watch these clips to see the modern animation
Shortly after its broadcast, the production team issued an apology for using a pre-existing design in the background of one scene without permission, stating it would be edited for future releases.