: While "Tiny Lum" is initially adorable, she faces unexpected dangers in a world now too large for her, including a narrow escape from being eaten by the family cat.
: A lonely little fox spirit (Kitsune) appears, having escaped from the police. The fox mistakeny believes Shinobu and Ataru are in love and tries to "rescue" Shinobu from her boisterous pursuers. Part B: Selection! The Miss Tomobiki Contest
: The episode serves as the first half of a two-part arc (continuing into episode 23), adapting the "Miss Tomobiki" manga arc which was famously left incomplete in the original 1980s anime. Urusei Yatsura (2022) - Episode 22
The episode begins with , Lum’s fire-breathing cousin, encountering a strange intergalactic merchant who sells him a "Shrinking Bottle" in exchange for a lollipop.
: Unlike a standard pageant, this contest involves unconventional tests of strength and "grip," leading to humorous displays of power. : While "Tiny Lum" is initially adorable, she
Watch these humorous reactions to the bizarre shrinking antics and the intense school beauty contest from episode 22:
: During a typical scuffle at the Moroboshi household, Lum accidentally gets doused with the contents of the bottle, causing her to shrink down to just a few inches tall. Part B: Selection
The second half shifts to Tomobiki High, where a fierce "School Beauty Contest" is underway.