Summary
Urusei Yatsura's Ataru and Lum are an iconic, explosive, and memorable anime couple. The series' wild energy and flawed characters contrast with the safe, bland leads of modern romances. Ataru, Lum and their friends stand out by embracing their flaws and offering realistic, sometimes confrontational story lines with plenty of humor thrown in.
Remake of Urusei Yatsura proves that Ataru and Lum, despite all the ups and downs, are still one cartoon'most memorable couple Because of their character flaws and explosive, sometimes violent arguments, seeing them gradually grow closer feels more real as the series goes on develop. This contrasts with many modern-day anime couples which often feel like an over-editing of the infamous Rumiko Takahashi duo.
Bonding with the alien Oni and her flighty fiancé isn't easy, as they embody older character archetypes, but their strong personalities are also what makes them become memorable. Even in romantic comedies, clashes are more eye-catching, whether fans initially like it or not.
This element often feels like it's missing from many recent romances, making them almost overprotective of their couples, no matter how avoidable they may be.
Urusei Yatsura's romance is explosive, ridiculous, and unforgettable
Original manga written by Rumiko Takahashi; The 2022 reboot is produced by David Production
Many of Takahashi's manga projects – including Urusei Yatsura – often focus on supernatural, mismatched couples, with male leads who are somehow immature. Ataru and Lum are no different: Ataru flirts with every woman he meets, and Lum unleashes her fierce rage on him when she finds out. Even though the cast is excellent, it still helps add sophistication to the relationships between the couple and their friends. Their flawed, constantly conflicted personalities lean more deeply into the “comedy” elements, but it also provides rich material for many stories that capitalize on the choices they make and the bizarre consequences. strange that they offer.
The wild energy of Urusei Yatsura is something that many modern romance stories lack, both in terms of character and story. Shows like Hokkaido Girls are Super Adorable!, or more recently Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Added, have blandly affable male leads whose most energetic moments consist of nostalgic screams. rest after a classical standard pause period. On the other hand, the female leads can feel too supportive and idealized, seemingly designed to be passive or endearingly awkward in order to quickly build affection from the audience. As a result, modern romances have a non-confrontational feel, as readers follow dull dates and domestic bliss; has become the narrative equivalent of comfort food, with a simple, safe setting.
Amid modern romance play “safe” icons Lum & Ataru
Funny otherworldly couples turn a timeless love story
Though such stories may be a reaction to the formula of old anime, with audiences tired of the status quo forbidding bickering couples from reaching resolution, and violent girlfriends becoming extreme, more demure and hypocritical; Lum, Ataru and their friends still do a great job of remaining memorable, because their flaws are on full display without being sanded down to become more palatable. While Urusei Yatsura no picture-perfect romance, imperfect cast, slow to fall in love, leaving more mark on the genre than many harmless couples with flawless romances, nothing outstanding.
Urusei Yatsura (1981) available on Crunchyroll