The 12th episode of Urusei Yatsura orうる星やつら is here, and this episode was as random as it can be, with hilarious situations, new characters and further developments. Now without further ado, let us jump into this review.
Urusei Yatsura Episode 12 Overview
From the moment the news of this coming dropped, the older generation of anime enthusiasts have been nothing but glad. In its time, it was the single most groundbreaking anime with a fresh concept and entertaining characters. Fans are nothing but pumped for this newly remastered version.
This time this anime will be directed by three directors, one is Takahashi Hideya, who is famous for working on Sword Art Online, Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru, To LOVE-Ru, etc. Others being
Kamei Takahiro, who worked on Enen no Shouboutai, Captain Tsubasa (2018), etc, and Kimura Yasuhiro, who worked on Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic.
The opening song is “Aiue (アイウエ)” by MAISONdes, Minami and SAKURAmoti. On the other hand, the ending song is “Tokyo Shandy Rendezvous (トウキョウ・シャンディ・ランデヴ)” by KAF, Tsumiki.
– Urusei Yatsura Episode 12 Review Contains Spoilers –
Urusei Yatsura Episode 12 Review and Recap – Ten, The Cousin Of Lum
From the very beginning, Ataru’s parents have accepted Lum, a lot more than their son. And we can see it first hand in this episode where they happily take pictures of Lum, who is in a traditional kimono. They even express how it would have been great to have a daughter and make fun of Ataru, saying if he had been a girl, he would have been ugly.
That is when a new character enters the picture. He is none other than Lum’s cousin, Ten, who is just a baby. Undoubtedly, he is the cutest character in this anime and instantly, he wins us, the viewers, over. Ataru, on the other hand, is not at all happy that another of Lum’s alien family members has come over, and he doesn’t even try to hide his displeasure for the child.
Ataru, who wanted to spend time alone with Sakura, is absolutely miffed that now, Lum and Ten will accompany him to Sakura’s house. He continues to badmouth Ten, and Ten finally lets his power of fire do the job for Ataru.
They finally reach Sakura’s house, and Ten again becomes a favourite of all the people, present there. He even punishes Ataru’s perverted behaviour of grasping everyone’s hands while playing Karuta by using fire on him. Sakura finally throws Ataru out, and that is when Ten falls in love with the mature and calm beauty, Sakura.
Ten even tries to write a love letter for her, but Ataru wanting to sabotage his plans offers to write the letter himself while promising to guide him properly. Hilariously, Ataru writes an obscene letter full of filthy suggestions. But even that couldn’t stop Ten’s chances as Sakura, not wanting to break the heart of a child, goes along with this bizarre date.
But sadly, we, as viewers, already know that Sakura has someone whom she truly loves, and by the end of the episode, we get a huge announcement about her relationship status. This news leaves Lum happy and ecstatic, but, on the other hand, Ataru and Ten almost go into a catatonic shock.
Verdict
Today’s episode was definitely very cute as Ten’s who is going to steal your heart with his adorableness. Other than that, it was a fun and entertaining watch with fewer comic punches than previous episodes. Even though this episode was not something extraordinary, it still can hold your attention, till the end. Watch the anime on HIDIVE if you haven’t yet.
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