Urusei Yatsura Season 1 And 2 Blu-Ray Preorders Get A Big Discount At Amazon

Some timeless anime series benefit from a remake, and Urusei Yatsura is a prime example of updating a classic story for the modern age. A romantic comedy that got a new lease on life in 2022, you can grab both seasons of Urusei Yatsura in this discounted Blu-ray release ahead of its arrival on March 19. Normally $77, Amazon has discounted it by almost 40% and you can pick up this four-disc bundle for just $46.75.

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Urusei Yatsura is set in Tomobiki Town, and after aliens invade the sleepy little metropolis, protagonist Ataru is tasked with saving all of humanity by besting their champion Lum in a game of tag. Shenanigans occur, Ataru eventually wins the contest and Lum, as the alien princess misinterprets the his words in the heat of battle as a marriage proposal. After the aliens leave, the series properly kicks off as Ataru has to deal with Lum's advances while pursuing his one true love.

Yes, there are wacky hijinks, but there's also some great and emotional storytelling here amidst the slapstick comedy and visual gags. There's also some terrific animation courtesy of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure studio David Productions, as the animators faithfully replicate the retro look of the manga source material. The Blu-ray comes loaded with the standard features of an anime release, including Japanese promos, opening and ending sequences without any credits, and episode previews.

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