Urusei Yatsura Season 1 Episode 1 I'm Lum the Notorious! / It's Raining Oil All Over Town
- October 14, 1981
- 22 min
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7.7 (126)
"I'm Lum the Notorious! / It's Raining Oil All Over Town" is the very first episode of the classic anime series Urusei Yatsura, adapted from a manga of the same name by Rumiko Takahashi. The show premiered on October 14, 1981, and quickly became a hit with its blend of wacky comedy, sci-fi elements, and romantic hijinks.
The episode starts with a bang as an alien spaceship crashes into Tomobiki town, causing chaos and destruction. The inhabitants are stunned as a beautiful green-haired girl emerges from the wreckage with a strange weapon in her hand. This is Lum, a member of the Oni (demon) race from the planet Oniboshi. She has come to Earth on a mission: to marry a human boy and create a new dynasty that will unite their two worlds.
As Lum starts to explore her new surroundings, she quickly realizes that Earth is nothing like she imagined. For one, the people are weird and unpredictable - especially the students of Tomobiki High School, where Lum decides to enroll. The boys are drooling over her beauty, the girls are jealous of her popularity, and the teachers are just plain confused by her presence. But Lum is no ordinary girl: she has the power to fly, shoot electricity from her fingers, and summon all kinds of strange creatures from beyond. She's also fiercely independent and headstrong, refusing to follow the rules or accept any criticism.
Meanwhile, we are introduced to Ataru Moroboshi, the main protagonist of the series. Ataru is a lazy, horny, and egotistical high school student who dreams of nothing but seducing every girl in sight. He's not too thrilled when he hears about Lum's arrival, as he already has a girlfriend - a sweet and normal girl named Shinobu Miyake. But when he catches a glimpse of Lum's beauty, he's instantly smitten and decides to challenge her to a game of tag. If he wins, Lum has to marry him and leave Earth forever. If he loses, he has to pay for all the food and drinks she's consumed so far. It seems like a fair deal, but little does Ataru know that Lum is not just any girl - she's a skilled warrior with lightning-fast reflexes and a mischievous streak. As the two of them run around the town, causing more chaos than ever, we get a taste of the wild and unpredictable nature of Urusei Yatsura.
But that's not all - the town is also facing a new crisis related to an oil slick that has been spreading around the main street. The citizens are in a panic as they try to figure out where it's coming from and how to stop it. It turns out that the cause is none other than Lum's spaceship, which has been leaking oil ever since it crashed. When Lum finds out, she takes matters into her own hands and decides to fix the ship herself - much to the amazement of Ataru and the rest of the gang.
As the episode comes to a close, we see the aftermath of Lum and Ataru's wild game of tag, which has resulted in a lot of property damage and hurt feelings. But despite their differences, there's a hint of chemistry between them that suggests they might be more than just rivals. And as Lum flies away into the sunset, we can't help but wonder what kind of adventures await her and the rest of the Tomobiki crew.
"I'm Lum the Notorious! / It's Raining Oil All Over Town" is a great introduction to the world of Urusei Yatsura, with its fast-paced action, colorful characters, and irreverent humor. It sets the tone for the rest of the series, which will only get crazier and more absurd as it goes on. Whether you're a fan of classic anime, romantic comedies, or sci-fi adventures, you won't want to miss out on this wild ride.