The new Urusei Yatsura the anime began its second run earlier today, and after the 12th episode premiered, uncredited versions of the new beginnings and endings were revealed. The new opening theme song is “Aiwanamchu” by MAISONdes feat. asmi and Surii while the ending theme is ‘Aitarinai’ by MAISONdes, yama and Nito.
Studio David Production animated the colorful reboot and adaptation of the iconic manga. The series is set to have a total of 46 episodes; the first 23 will be broadcast in two back-to-back broadcasts. HIDING is streaming the anime. The anime staff includes:
- Director: Takahiro Kamei, Yasuhiro Kimura and Takahashi Hideya
- Character Designer: Naoyuki Asano
- Series cast: Yuki Kakihara
- Music: Masaru Yokoyama
- Art Design: Kaoru Aoki
- Art Director: Masanobu Nomura
- Cinematographer: Yuichiro Osada
- Editing: Kiyoshi Hirose
Urusei Yatsurais based on a romantic comedy manga by Rumiko Takahashi, serialized from September 1978 to February 1987. The first anime adaptation had 195 episodes and aired from October 1981 to March 1986. It was animated by Studio DEEN and Pierrot.
Viz MediapublishedUrusei Yatsuramanga in English and describes the plot as:
In a high-stakes game of tag, Ataru must touch Lum’s horns in ten days—or aliens will take over the earth! The fact that Lum can fly doesn’t make Ataru’s job any easier. As it turns out, the game of tag is just the beginning of Ataru’s problems as he continues to attract strange encounters with otherworldly creatures like the beautiful snow spirit Oyuki and the sexy crow goblin princess Kurama!
source:Official Twitter
©Rumiko Takahashi, Shogakukan / “Urusei Yatsura” Animation Production Committee
