"Urusei Yatsura," a staple in manga culture, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. In the recently released 39th issue of Weekly Shonen Sunday, a collective of 33 manga artists came together to celebrate this milestone by contributing their unique illustrations of the iconic characters.

The tribute includes contributions from a diverse group of artists, some of whom are:

- 青山剛昌 (Gosho Aoyama)

- 浅山わかび (Wakabi Asayama)

- 新井隆広 (Takahiro Arai)

- 由田果 (Kenjirō Hata)

- 松江名俊 (Shun Matsuena)

- くさかべゆうへい (Yūhei Kusakabe)

- 久米田康治 (Kōji Kumeta)

- 熊之股鍵次 (Kagiji Kumanomata)

- Boichi

- 横山裕二 (Yūji Yokoyama)

- あだち充 (Mitsuru Adachi)

- 尾田栄一郎 (Eiichiro Oda)

- 板垣巴留 (Paru Itagaki)

- 藤田和日郎 (Kazuhiro Fujita)

- 空知英秋 (Hideaki Sorachi)

- 荒川弘 (Hiromu Arakawa)

It’s worth noting that the contributors are not only from Weekly Shonen Sunday but also from other well-known manga magazines.

Additionally, a recent update about "Urusei Yatsura" was announced: The broadcast of the second season of the TV anime adaptation is set to begin in January 2024. A key visual for the upcoming season has also been released.

The enduring appeal of "Urusei Yatsura" is undeniable. The series' history dates back to its beginning in 1978, and the continued admiration and respect it receives from fellow manga artists attest to its foundational role in manga culture.