The newest Urusei Yatsura TV anime series, based on Rumiko Takahashi’s classic sci-fi romantic comedy manga, ended after a 46-episode run on Fuji TV’s Noitamina programming block in Japan on June 21. To celebrate the series’ conclusion, the anime’s official website and Twitter posted a “THANK YOU!” visual featuring Lum and other main characters.
The first season aired for 23 episodes from October 2022 to March 2023, and the second season followed with 23 episodes from January to June 2024. Hideya Takahashi (Keijo!!!!!!!! director) acted as series director alongside Yasuhiro Kimura (2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team) with character designs by Naoyuki Asano (Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!) and series compositions written by Yuko Kakihara (The aquatope on white sand). David production handled the animation production.Additionally, the site shared messages from the anime’s two main voice cast members: Hiroshi Kamiya, who played the male protagonist, Ataru Moroboshi, and Sumire Uesaka, who played the main heroine, Lum.
From Hiroshi Kamiya:
I looked it up and found that the audition was in January 2021. At the time, I thought it would be a long road to the final episode, but I didn’t realize that the final episode would finally be on the air! It all happened so fast. I guess that’s how fulfilling it was for me to spend my time! I was happy to be involved in ‘Urusei Yatsura’ that I loved! I would like to thank everyone who was involved in this series! And thank you so much, Ataru! I had a great time!
From Sumire Uesaka:
I am really, really glad to have been able to play Lum-chan for 4 cour! I am happy! Although I am sad to see the final episode coming, I am once again honored to have played my favorite Lum-chan until “Boy Meets Girl.” Since my college days when I became obsessed with “Urusei Yatsura,” which I learned about through reruns of the anime, and collected original comics and other goods, and met many favorite characters, my love for Lum-chan has not changed. She is cute, single-minded, jealous, a little mysterious, and the strongest of all. I never thought that the day would come when I would be able to stand by her as a cast member. Ever since I passed the audition and started recording, I have been spending my days pleasantly and happily like a dream. The anime broadcast has come to a conclusion here, but I sincerely hope that I will have the opportunity to voice Lum-chan again…! I will make sure I am in perfect condition for that day! To all of you who have always loved “Urusei Yatsura” and to all of you who have encountered “Urusei Yatsura” for the first time through this anime, again, thank you very much. I believe that “Urusei Yatsura” will be a work that transcends generations and will be read for decades and centuries to come. I would like to continue to love the world of “Urusei Yatsura” with you all for a long, long time! Thank you very much for your continued support!
Source: “Urusei Yatsura” TV anime official website / Twitter©Rumiko Takahashi, Shogakukan / “Urusei Yatsura” Production Committee
