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Urusei Yatsura (2022) - Episode 17 90%

By Sabrina Lim Fang

Urusei Yatsura (2022) - Episode 17 90%

This segment primarily features Ryūnosuke Fujinami and Shinobu Miyake .

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.

A talking, wish-granting star crashes through the Moroboshi home. Initially skeptical, the family quickly descends into an argument over how to use the limited number of wishes. Urusei Yatsura (2022) - Episode 17

The plan goes sideways when Ataru Moroboshi and Shūtarō Mendō discover the "date" and attempt to intervene with their own ulterior motives. Ryūnosuke’s reward—a clothing store voucher—is ultimately destroyed in a series of unfortunate events involving Cherry and Kotatsu-neko . "Wish Upon a Star" (星に願いを)

Watch these clips to see the modern animation style and character dynamics of the 2022 remake: Initially skeptical, the family quickly descends into an

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.

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!!) "Wish Upon a Star" (星に願いを) Watch these clips

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.