Urusei Yatsura Merchandise – Where Alien Romance Meets Comedy Chaos
Some series get remembered fondly. Urusei Yatsura gets remade, re-released, and referenced by every romantic comedy that followed. Rumiko Takahashi created a template here — the beautiful alien girl, the hopeless male protagonist, the ever-expanding cast of rivals and weirdos — and four decades later, it still works. Our merchandise collection celebrates a franchise that earned its place in anime history the hard way: by being genuinely funny.
What defines Urusei Yatsura?
Urusei Yatsura is a manga series created by Rumiko Takahashi, originally published in Shōnen Sunday Comics. The story centres on Ataru Moroboshi, a teenager whose bad luck reaches cosmic proportions when he accidentally becomes engaged to Lum Invader, an oni alien princess. The series combines romantic comedy with science fiction elements across its harem genre framework. Major characters include Shinobu Miyake, Shutaro Mendo, Ryuunosuke Fujinami, and a rotating cast of aliens, spirits, and increasingly exasperated humans. The manga received its first anime adaptation in 1981 under director Mamoru Oshii at Studio Pierrot, running for 195 episodes. A new adaptation premiered in 2022, directed by Yasuhiro Kimura at David Production with music by Masaru Yokoyama and scripts by Yūko Kakihara.
Frequently asked questions
What is Urusei Yatsura about?
Urusei Yatsura follows Ataru Moroboshi, a lecherous high school student who accidentally wins a game of tag against alien invader Lum — and in doing so, becomes engaged to her by oni custom. Despite Ataru's constant attempts to chase other women, Lum remains devoted to him, creating an endless cycle of jealousy, electrocution, and comedic misunderstandings involving classmates, rival aliens, and supernatural entities.
Is the new Urusei Yatsura anime a sequel or remake?
The 2022 anime is a remake, not a sequel. Produced by David Production, it retells selected stories from Rumiko Takahashi's original manga with modern animation techniques while maintaining the comedic tone and character dynamics of the source material. Viewers familiar with the 1981 adaptation will recognise the stories but experience them with contemporary production values.
Who is Lum in Urusei Yatsura?
Lum Invader is an oni alien princess who becomes the self-declared wife of protagonist Ataru Moroboshi. Recognisable by her green hair, tiger-striped bikini, and ability to fly and generate electricity, Lum became one of the most influential character designs in anime history. Her combination of supernatural power and genuine devotion to the undeserving Ataru established many tropes that persist in the harem genre today.
Assortment overview
The Urusei Yatsura collection at Elbenwald focuses on character merchandise featuring the series' memorable cast. Lum naturally dominates — her iconic design translates well to fan merchandise — but you'll also find items featuring Ataru, the supporting cast, and scenes from both the classic and modern anime adaptations. The range covers fans of Takahashi's original 1980s phenomenon and newcomers who arrived via the David Production remake.
What goes well with this?
If Urusei Yatsura clicks for you, Rumiko Takahashi's other work probably will too — the woman essentially invented the templates that romantic comedy anime still follows. Beyond Takahashi, classic sci-fi comedy series and modern harem anime owe clear debts to Lum and company. Check the broader anime and manga sections for merchandise from series that learned from the original alien girlfriend comedy.
