We saw in the previous episode Lum snap out of it and take out Onsen-Mark, causing a bit of chaos involving Mendo and a classmate.
Later, Lum opens up to Ataru during a walk but he is distracted by another girl. Lum tries to catch up with him, but she ends up returning to her ship.
Meanwhile, Ten tries to get Lum to talk about Ataru, but Lum's mind is elsewhere. Lum's father interrupts with news about Lum's great-grandfather, who went missing during their move.
He insisted that Lum return home to see him. When Sakura senses an ominous presence, she consults her crystal ball with Cherry. Ataru joins them, and the ball shows an image of Lum, causing Sakura to predict trouble will befall her.
Back at Ataru's house, his anxiety increases due to Lum's absence. Lum finally arrived at her family's residence, followed closely by an elderly person. Lum's great-grandfather recognizes him, leading to a discussion about Lum's fate.
It seems that Lum's great-grandfather has reached an agreement with the older man, who is now planning to force Lum to marry his great-grandson. Lum's family vehemently opposed this arrangement, setting the stage for a tense confrontation.
Urusei Yatsura Season 2 Episode 20 Recap
The episode begins with Lum remembering her encounter with an older man in the previous episode. She snaps out of it and attacks Onsen-Mark, leading to some chaos with Mendo and a classmate.
Lum later confided in Ataru about this during a walk, but he was distracted by another girl. Lum tries to catch up to Ataru but ends up returning to his ship.
Ten tries to talk to Lum about Ataru, but Lum is preoccupied with her thoughts. Later, Lum's father calls her and reveals that he has found her great-grandfather, who was lost when they moved house.
He insisted that Lum return home to see him. Meanwhile, Sakura senses something ominous and consults her crystal ball with Cherry. Ataru joins them, and the ball displays an image of Lum, causing Sakura to predict trouble.
Back at Ataru's house, he becomes increasingly worried about Lum's absence. Lum arrived at her family's house, followed immediately by an older figure. Lum's great-grandfather recognized him and they discussed Lum's fate.
It turns out that Lum's great-grandfather made a deal with the older character, who now plans to force Lum to marry his great-grandson. Lum's family vehemently opposed this, leading to conflict.
Later, Mendo and Ataru meet a mysterious cloaked boy and they take him to Sakura for help. A flashback reveals that the boy, Rupa, is the great-grandson of the older character, who intends for him to marry Lum.
During a previous meeting, Rupa mistook Sakura for Lum and flirted with her, making Lum angry. Despite her efforts to repel him, Rupa persisted and even put a ring on Lum's finger, signifying his intention to marry her.
It is revealed that Lum's ring contains a special powder that speeds up her growth whenever she uses her electrical powers. The plan was for Lum to mature like other Oni creatures, losing his powers and horns in the process.
Ataru tries to help Lum remove the ring but they accidentally activate the powder, leading to Lum's transformation. She meets Rupa again, but this time, her powers disappear and her horn falls off. Rupa escapes, leaving Ataru to call Lum as the episode ends.
Urusei Yatsura Season 2 Episode 20 Review
Urusei Yatsura Season 2 Episode 20 presents an engaging mix of humor, drama, and supernatural elements. Lum's encounters with her great-grandfather and the impending threat of an arranged marriage add depth to her character, while Ataru's genuine concerns highlight the complex relationship their.
The episode effectively balances humorous moments with tense ones, keeping us hooked throughout. Rupa's appearance and the revelation of Lum's ring introduce new details into the plot, promising interesting developments in future episodes.
