This story explores the chaotic intersection of greed and impulsivity. Ataru Moroboshi’s wishes are, predictably, driven by his bottomless lecherousness, while the rest of the cast—Lum, Shinobu, and Mendou—descend into a frantic scramble to have their own selfish desires met. The brilliance of this segment lies in the . Instead of a dark, tragic twist, the wishes are undone by the sheer incompetence and fickleness of the characters themselves. It reinforces a central theme of the series: that these characters are often their own worst enemies, trapped in a loop of their own making.
His over-the-top reactions to the dark provide the physical comedy. Urusei Yatsura (2022) 17
What makes this segment stand out in the 2022 production is the . David Production uses this episode to lean into the "retro-modern" aesthetic, using neon color palettes and fluid animation to elevate the slapstick. The haunting isn't meant to be truly scary; rather, it’s a stage for character dynamics to shine. This story explores the chaotic intersection of greed
The first segment centers on a "Wishing Star" that falls to Earth, promising to grant any wish. In typical Urusei Yatsura fashion, the "celestial" object is not a majestic entity but a bratty, demanding creature that requires specific conditions to function. Instead of a dark, tragic twist, the wishes
By the end of the episode, despite the ghosts, the demanding stars, and the literal lightning bolts, the status quo remains unchanged. There is a strange comfort in this: no matter how world-ending the supernatural threat is, the real "conflict" is always the stubborn, hilarious, and occasionally sweet tug-of-war between a lecherous boy and the alien girl who loves him. Episode 17 is a loud, colorful reminder that in the world of Urusei Yatsura , the extraordinary is just a backdrop for the wonderfully ordinary mess of being young.
Episode 17 exemplifies the "all-star" feel of the 2022 reboot. Unlike the original 1980s run, which had hundreds of episodes to meander, the 2022 version selects the most potent stories to tell a tighter narrative of Ataru and Lum’s evolving relationship.