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TV series

Urusei Yatsura

1981–1986, Japanese, on Fuji TV.

Grab her horns and she might just become your darling!

The invasion of an alien race known as the Oni begins a new life for Ataru Moroboshi, a lecherous trouble-making tenth grader in the small town of Tomobiki. After unwittingly proposing to the Oni princess Lum Invader instead of his sweetheart Shinobu, Ataru becomes a conduit for aliens arriving on Earth, causing all sorts of havoc for him and his companions, not to mention his own reputation!

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Seasons
1
Episodes
218
Episode length
26 min
Status
Ended in 1986

Worth the Hype

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7.3/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Urusei Yatsura

Urusei Yatsura is streaming on Crunchyroll and RetroCrush in India.

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Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Latest episode

S1 E218: Great All Star Banquet! We are Immortal!!

Aired 19 March 1986

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Details

First aired
14 October 1981
Last aired
19 March 1986
Network
Fuji TV
Original title
うる星やつら
Language
Japanese
Country
Japan
Type
Scripted
Rated
NR
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What Urusei Yatsura is based on

Urusei Yatsura is based on Urusei Yatsura, a manga series by Rumiko Takahashi, published by Shōnen Sunday Comics.

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Urusei Yatsura: quick answers

Is Urusei Yatsura worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of Urusei Yatsura are there?

Urusei Yatsura has 1 season and 218 episodes, about 26 minutes each.

Is Urusei Yatsura finished?

Yes. Urusei Yatsura ended in 1986, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is Urusei Yatsura on?

Urusei Yatsura is streaming on Crunchyroll and RetroCrush in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

Urusei Yatsura parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Urusei Yatsura is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

What shows are like Urusei Yatsura?

If you liked Urusei Yatsura, try Waiting in the Summer, Urusei Yatsura, Witch Watch.

What is Urusei Yatsura based on?

Urusei Yatsura is based on Urusei Yatsura, a manga series by Rumiko Takahashi, published by Shōnen Sunday Comics.

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