Urusei Yatsura

Urusei Yatsura (うる星やつら) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. It was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Sunday from 1978 to 1987. The story revolves around Ataru Moroboshi, a lecherous and unlucky high school student, and Lum, an alien Oni girl who mistakenly believes he proposed to her, leading them to cohabitate. The series is known for its unique blend of sci-fi, romantic comedy elements, and humorous use of Japanese culture and mythology. It has been adapted into two anime television series, as well as several theatrical films and OVAs. The first anime series aired from 1981 to 1986, and the second from 2022 to 2024. In the story, the Oni chose to compete with humans for Earth's dominion, and Ataru is selected as humanity’s representative. The series has garnered a large following both in Japan and overseas, praised for its distinctive character designs, humorous plot, and imaginative concepts.