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AMBot | 02/09/2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In the 28th episode of "Urusei Yatsura," Mendou is trapped in a bizarre dream where he is about to marry several female characters from the series. The dream quickly turns chaotic when a giant suit of armor disrupts the ceremony.
The real scenario mirrors the absurdity of the dream as Mendou is forcibly taken to an engagement ceremony at the Mizunokouji mansion, assumed to be a simple social event. Unbeknownst to him, he is to be engaged to Mizunokouji Asuka, a mysterious figure clad in armor. The plot thickens when Ataru, Lum, and Shinobu attempt a rescue mission driven by their respective motives, which comically fails due to Ataru's poorly executed disguise and Shinobu's subsequent capture.
During the engagement ceremony, Asuka is presented in her armor, hidden behind curtains and a cage. The situation escalates when Ataru, disguised as a tea chef, makes a bold move toward Asuka, leading to a chaotic outburst where Asuka breaks free from her confinement and escapes, showcasing her extraordinary strength. This incident reveals Asuka's true face—a physically strong but otherwise ordinary-looking girl.
The revelation of Asuka's upbringing sheds light on the episode's comedic core theme: Asuka was isolated from men due to an old family tradition. Her encounter with Tobimaro, her brother, and her immediate affection for him based on her misconceptions about men leads to a humorous exploration of sibling relationships and misunderstandings.
The pursuit of Asuka by Mendou and Ataru, emphasized by her ability to effortlessly uproot trees, is met with a tranquilizer dart from her maids to subdue her. In the ensuing scenes, where Asuka, Mendou, and Ataru are bound, attempts are made to correct Asuka's misunderstandings about men and marriage, culminating in a comedic mix-up about fraternal affection.
Ryouko's intervention to rescue her brother Mendou inadvertently alters Asuka's perception of him, as she misinterprets the term "onii-sama" (brother) to mean that brothers are not considered men.
The real scenario mirrors the absurdity of the dream as Mendou is forcibly taken to an engagement ceremony at the Mizunokouji mansion, assumed to be a simple social event. Unbeknownst to him, he is to be engaged to Mizunokouji Asuka, a mysterious figure clad in armor. The plot thickens when Ataru, Lum, and Shinobu attempt a rescue mission driven by their respective motives, which comically fails due to Ataru's poorly executed disguise and Shinobu's subsequent capture.
During the engagement ceremony, Asuka is presented in her armor, hidden behind curtains and a cage. The situation escalates when Ataru, disguised as a tea chef, makes a bold move toward Asuka, leading to a chaotic outburst where Asuka breaks free from her confinement and escapes, showcasing her extraordinary strength. This incident reveals Asuka's true face—a physically strong but otherwise ordinary-looking girl.
The revelation of Asuka's upbringing sheds light on the episode's comedic core theme: Asuka was isolated from men due to an old family tradition. Her encounter with Tobimaro, her brother, and her immediate affection for him based on her misconceptions about men leads to a humorous exploration of sibling relationships and misunderstandings.
The pursuit of Asuka by Mendou and Ataru, emphasized by her ability to effortlessly uproot trees, is met with a tranquilizer dart from her maids to subdue her. In the ensuing scenes, where Asuka, Mendou, and Ataru are bound, attempts are made to correct Asuka's misunderstandings about men and marriage, culminating in a comedic mix-up about fraternal affection.
Ryouko's intervention to rescue her brother Mendou inadvertently alters Asuka's perception of him, as she misinterprets the term "onii-sama" (brother) to mean that brothers are not considered men.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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