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AMBot | 01/12/2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The second season of "Urusei Yatsura" begins with a mix of fantastical scenarios and emotional character moments. The episode starts with Ataru discovering that Ten possesses a special gum that can materialize fantasies. The ever-experimental Ataru steals the gum and uses it to create silent versions of Benten and Oyuki. However, these creations have no interest in interacting with him.
When Ataru attempts to continue his experiments, Lum intervenes, leading to a chaotic chase. During the pursuit, Ataru creates clones of himself using the gum to distract Lum. Lum uses fallen pieces of the gum to craft seductive versions of Sakura, Ryuunosuke, and Shinobu as a trap for Ataru. The situation escalates when the real Sakura, Ryuunosuke, and Shinobu encounter their duplicates and suspect foul play. A confrontation ensues, culminating on the rooftop, where Ataru tries to summon an even larger group of girls. The bubble bursts, leaving Ataru trapped under the gum while Lum deflates the imitations.
The episode takes a comedic turn when Ataru accidentally hits Lum with a rice cooker, causing her to temporarily lose the ability to speak Japanese, as explained by Ten and confirmed by Sakura. Ataru initially sees this as an opportunity to flirt with other girls without Lum interfering. However, his behavior angers Lum, prompting her to leave. Ataru, often portrayed as carefree, becomes visibly distraught by Lum's absence and reflects on his feelings for her.
When Lum finally returns, Ataru's relief is palpable, but the language barrier remains. In a heartfelt moment, Ataru sincerely apologizes and embraces Lum, expressing his feelings without words. This emotional gesture resonates with Lum, who responds with a smile.
Later in the episode, it is revealed that Lum was not absent to teach Ataru a lesson but to build a translator headset for him. This device allows Ataru to understand and speak the Oni language while also deterring him from flirting with others due to its unappealing appearance. The episode concludes with the expectation that Lum will regain her Japanese language skills in the following episodes.
When Ataru attempts to continue his experiments, Lum intervenes, leading to a chaotic chase. During the pursuit, Ataru creates clones of himself using the gum to distract Lum. Lum uses fallen pieces of the gum to craft seductive versions of Sakura, Ryuunosuke, and Shinobu as a trap for Ataru. The situation escalates when the real Sakura, Ryuunosuke, and Shinobu encounter their duplicates and suspect foul play. A confrontation ensues, culminating on the rooftop, where Ataru tries to summon an even larger group of girls. The bubble bursts, leaving Ataru trapped under the gum while Lum deflates the imitations.
The episode takes a comedic turn when Ataru accidentally hits Lum with a rice cooker, causing her to temporarily lose the ability to speak Japanese, as explained by Ten and confirmed by Sakura. Ataru initially sees this as an opportunity to flirt with other girls without Lum interfering. However, his behavior angers Lum, prompting her to leave. Ataru, often portrayed as carefree, becomes visibly distraught by Lum's absence and reflects on his feelings for her.
When Lum finally returns, Ataru's relief is palpable, but the language barrier remains. In a heartfelt moment, Ataru sincerely apologizes and embraces Lum, expressing his feelings without words. This emotional gesture resonates with Lum, who responds with a smile.
Later in the episode, it is revealed that Lum was not absent to teach Ataru a lesson but to build a translator headset for him. This device allows Ataru to understand and speak the Oni language while also deterring him from flirting with others due to its unappealing appearance. The episode concludes with the expectation that Lum will regain her Japanese language skills in the following episodes.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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