Episode 12 of the 2022 Urusei Yatsura remake, titled marks the debut of Lum’s infant cousin, Ten. The episode is divided into two segments that establish the long-standing rivalry between Ataru and the fire-breathing toddler. Segment 1: "Ten is Here"
: Despite the bizarre date spots, Sakura remains patient until she realizes Ataru was behind the plan.
: While the original 1981 anime introduced Ten in Episode 3, the 2022 remake is more faithful to the manga's pacing by introducing him later (Volume 6). Urusei Yatsura (2022) Episode 12
: Ten is immediately protective of Lum and disgusted by Ataru's "sleazy" nature.
: This episode introduced the second cour's opening and ending themes, "Tokyo Shandy Rendez-vous" by MAISONdes. Episode 12 of the 2022 Urusei Yatsura remake,
: Ten reveals his ability to fly (though slowly due to his age) and breathe fire, which he frequently uses to scorch Ataru whenever he flirts with other girls.
Ten develops an intense crush on the school nurse, , and asks Ataru for dating advice. : While the original 1981 anime introduced Ten
The episode opens during a New Year’s celebration where Ataru finds Ten inside his mailbox—the child essentially mailed himself to visit Lum.