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AMBot | 01/19/2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In this episode of Urusei Yatsura, Ryuunosuke takes center stage, taking the viewer on a journey full of comedic and emotional moments. The episode begins with Ryuunosuke rescuing Ten from a tree and bringing him to Lum, after which she is invited to dinner at the Moroboshi household. During the meal, Ryuunosuke has a heartwarming encounter with Ataru’s mother, which sparks in her a desire to learn more about her own mother.
However, Ryuunosuke’s search for details about her mother proves to be a difficult endeavor. Her initial attempts to talk to her father about it are met with evasive maneuvers, leading to their typical physical altercations. Eventually, her father gives in and tells a series of disjointed and confusing stories about various women, leaving Ryuunosuke more bewildered than enlightened.
Frustrated and feeling deceived, Ryuunosuke leaves her home and runs into Ataru, Lum, and Ataru’s mother. In an emotional moment, she bursts into tears and clings to Ataru’s mother. A reflective moment on a swing almost brings back memories of her mother, but it is interrupted by the arrival of her father. He hints at the pain associated with these memories and reveals that Ryuunosuke’s mother did not die but actually left her.
Ryuunosuke’s fixation on her mother’s appearance even seeps into her dreams. In a tender moment, she hears her father calling out her mother’s name in his sleep and attempting to comfort her, but he mistakes her for his ex-wife. The next day, Ataru suggests that Ryuunosuke might resemble her mother, reigniting her desire to learn more.
In her quest for answers, Ryuunosuke persuades her father to show her a photo album. Yet the album only confuses her further, as it is filled with pictures of women that align with her father’s stories. It turns out that after her mother left him, her father entertained female clients while Ryuunosuke was still a baby.
The episode culminates in a shocking revelation: Ryuunosuke’s father has forgotten who her real mother is. This prompts Ryuunosuke to temporarily leave her home and live with the Moroboshis—a decision that seems entirely understandable under the circumstances.
However, Ryuunosuke’s search for details about her mother proves to be a difficult endeavor. Her initial attempts to talk to her father about it are met with evasive maneuvers, leading to their typical physical altercations. Eventually, her father gives in and tells a series of disjointed and confusing stories about various women, leaving Ryuunosuke more bewildered than enlightened.
Frustrated and feeling deceived, Ryuunosuke leaves her home and runs into Ataru, Lum, and Ataru’s mother. In an emotional moment, she bursts into tears and clings to Ataru’s mother. A reflective moment on a swing almost brings back memories of her mother, but it is interrupted by the arrival of her father. He hints at the pain associated with these memories and reveals that Ryuunosuke’s mother did not die but actually left her.
Ryuunosuke’s fixation on her mother’s appearance even seeps into her dreams. In a tender moment, she hears her father calling out her mother’s name in his sleep and attempting to comfort her, but he mistakes her for his ex-wife. The next day, Ataru suggests that Ryuunosuke might resemble her mother, reigniting her desire to learn more.
In her quest for answers, Ryuunosuke persuades her father to show her a photo album. Yet the album only confuses her further, as it is filled with pictures of women that align with her father’s stories. It turns out that after her mother left him, her father entertained female clients while Ryuunosuke was still a baby.
The episode culminates in a shocking revelation: Ryuunosuke’s father has forgotten who her real mother is. This prompts Ryuunosuke to temporarily leave her home and live with the Moroboshis—a decision that seems entirely understandable under the circumstances.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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