Urusei Yatsura (2022) 2nd Season

As I sit here speechless after the conclusion of the Urusei Yatsura remake, the only thing that I can say is “wow”. Takahashi Rumiko’s critically acclaimed work was so far ahead of its time and it’s really hard to conceptualise how influential this series has been. Every major romcom and romance story owes a lot to this story and I’m so glad I got to experience this remake. A must watch for any fan of romcoms, gag humour, comedy anime or just those looking to learn about anime history.

Urusei Yatsura is unfortunately a victim of its own success. Takahashi Rumiko created so many modern romcom ... tropes in UY that are seen everywhere in modern anime, so people may not appreciate the novelty and think of UY as cliche or generic, when those tropes were literally created here first. Lum is credited by many as the first tsundere, Ataru as a lecherous MC going after every girl he sees and the live in girlfriend trope which we later saw in things like To love Ru or this season’s Tenshitsuki being some examples.

Luckily for me, I went into this aware of the manga’s history and just how influential it had been and had a blast with it. While a few of the gags weren’t my cup of tea, on the whole I loved the series and found it hilarious. This final season in particular felt like an improvement over everything in the first two seasons of the remake. The story arcs, new characters, humour, all just felt even better than the first season, ESPECIALLY the last two arcs which were peak fiction.

My biggest issue with UY is how much of an asshole Ataru is. Yea, I get it’s the gag with him being mean to Lum and chasing every girl, but cmon. You literally have the perfect girlfriend at home who is head over heels for you and you treat her like garbage. Also, because UY is basically a bunch of mini arcs pieced together, it felt like Ataru and Lum had no real development until the final arc of this season. Ataru if anything, regresses as a character from his season 1 peak. I guess I just would’ve liked to have seen a little character development, but I fully understand that’s not the type of story Takahashi sensei was going for.

David Production did an amazing job of keeping that 80s anime charm, but bringing it up to modern standards in terms of visuals, designs, animation etc. The remake adapted a lot more of the manga than the original and so it feels like a more complete story narratively. Sadly some things were cut, but that’s the nature of the beast when dealing with a manga series this long.

If you’re even contemplating watching this season you’ll have seen the first two seasons and so it’s a no brainer to continue the story and watch this. The scenarios are great, the antics are turnt up even higher and FINALLY Lum and Ataru get some relationship development. I loved watching this show over these last two years and I am extremely sad to see it end. I am very much looking forward to seeing Takahashi sensei’s other influential work from back in the day, Ranma 1/2 getting a remake. She’s truly one of a kind.

Urusei Yatsura season 2 gets a very easy 9 out of 10

Definitely worse than season 1 in a lot of aspects but overall the season is enjoyable

The problems with S2 is that the comedy is repetitive throughout the show with only fresh comedy when new characters are introduced and a couple plot holes mostly in the final arc

The ending is good, the Character development is good, accept Ataru and a few of the side characters Voice acting is amazing fits the characters really well, Pacing is good, Soundtrack is good The second opening is not as good as the previous openings id say its adequate Animation is beautiful the staff did amazing on it sets ... the atmosphere really well compared to the 80s version.

Overall the final season of Urusei Yatsura is very good with a few quality drops in some aspects but overall a very good satisfying final season.

Season 2 of Urusei Yatsura is a noticeable step down from the first season in several ways, and it was hard to watch overall. Where Season 1 felt fresh and full of inventive comedic setups, Season 2 struggles with repetition. The humour often leans too heavily on familiar gags, making many episodes feel like retreads rather than new adventures.

The comedy only really regains its spark when fresh characters are introduced—these moments bring back the energy and unpredictability that made the first season so entertaining. Unfortunately, the show rarely sustains that momentum for long, settling back into overused jokes and predictable scenarios.

Another weak point is the ... writing, especially noticeable in the final arc. A few plot holes and inconsistencies stand out, making the conclusion feel less satisfying than it could have been. While Urusei Yatsura has never been a story-first kind of series, the lack of narrative cohesion here hurts more because the comedy isn’t always strong enough to cover for it.

That said, the season is far from bad. The charm of the characters, the colorful animation, and the sheer absurdity of the world keep it entertaining. Even at its weakest, Urusei Yatsura still delivers a unique brand of chaotic humor that stands apart from other rom-com anime.

Season 2 is enjoyable but undeniably worse than the season before. Fans of the series will find plenty to like, but those who loved the freshness and creativity of Season 1 may be disappointed by the reliance on recycled gags and the shaky handling of the story’s climax.