Urusei Yatsura (2022) 14 [SAFE]

: This segment features Lum’s latest alien gadget—a lipstick that makes the wearer and whoever they kiss physically inseparable. It highlights the classic Urusei Yatsura trope: Ataru’s womanizing nature directly triggering his own cosmic punishment.

: While the series utilizes modern digital techniques, it maintains an 80s "retro-futuristic" vibe, keeping landlines and cassette players to stay true to Rumiko Takahashi’s original vision. Urusei Yatsura (2022) 14

Episode 14 of the reboot, titled "Indelible Lipstick / After-School Mess," serves as a masterclass in the series' signature chaotic energy while deepening the complex, often frustrating dynamics of its central cast. By adapting manga chapters 141, 202, and 203, the episode balances slapstick physical comedy with the underlying emotional tug-of-war between Ataru, Lum, and the eccentric Mendou family. The Chaos of Selective Adaptation : This segment features Lum’s latest alien gadget—a

Critics and fans on platforms like Reddit have praised the episode's use of color and updated character designs. Episode 14 of the reboot, titled "Indelible Lipstick

: Episode 14 showcases the seamless transition from the legendary original cast to new heavyweights like Hiroshi Kamiya (Ataru) and Sumire Uesaka (Lum). Interestingly, the original voices of Ataru and Lum appear as Ataru’s parents, adding a layer of meta-nostalgia for long-term fans. Kana Hanazawa To Voice Ran in New Urusei Yatsura Anime

One of the most discussed aspects of this episode is its frantic pacing. Unlike the 1981 original, which often allowed gags to breathe over a full episode, the 2022 version condenses multiple manga stories into a single 22-minute runtime.