Urusei Yatsura (2022) - Episode 17 Page

A talking, wish-granting star crashes through the Moroboshi home. Initially skeptical, the family quickly descends into an argument over how to use the limited number of wishes.

Shortly after its broadcast, the production team issued an apology for using a pre-existing design in the background of one scene without permission, stating it would be edited for future releases. Urusei Yatsura (2022) - Episode 17

The Moroboshi family and their interactions with a literal wishing star. A talking, wish-granting star crashes through the Moroboshi

Ryūnosuke, desperate for money to buy a bra for her female school uniform, agrees to pose as Shinobu’s "boyfriend". The ruse is intended to deter a persistent delinquent leader from another school who is infatuated with Shinobu. The Moroboshi family and their interactions with a

Episode 17 of the (2022) reboot, which originally aired on February 10, 2023 , is split into two distinct segments that showcase the series' signature blend of slapstick humor and surreal situations. This episode serves as a notable example of the remake's approach to updating Rumiko Takahashi's classic manga chapters for a modern audience while maintaining the core chaotic energy. Episode Segments "A Chest Full of Longing!!" (あこがれを胸に!!)

The family's conflicting desires drive the comedy: the father wishes for a new life, the mother wants money, Lum wishes to cure Ataru's womanizing habits, and Ataru simply wants a harem. The situation resolves when the star accidentally uses up the remaining wishes before leaving at dawn. Production and Reception