A few days ago, we introduced you to this cult series from the 90s which was about to make its return in an unexpected form, allowing the youngest to discover this emblematic sitcom in a new way. And it seems that nostalgia is the trend of the moment, since this other series, which will probably have rocked the youth of many people, will also make a great comebackon our small screens.
when the oni land on earth
The first animated adaptation of < em>Urusei Yatsura was broadcast at; the end of the 80s in the show Club Dorothée;e on TF1, then under the name of Lamu, alongside other great classics of the time such as Ken the Survivor, The Knights of the Zodiac or even Dragon Ball. And after ;s 30 years, the anime will be entitled to its reboot, and it’s David Production who will produce this new adaptation, a Japanese animation studio notably known for having produced; the adaptation of Fire Force, but especially for that of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure.
And a first trailerhas been shared online yesterday, giving a preview of the new visuals of the series, and also allowing fans to get a first look at the protagonists. We obviously find Lamu the extra-terrestrial and Ataru Moroboshi the young high school student, but also others as characters like Sakura the school nurse. high school or Sakuranbo (aka Cherry), to name but a few. Without further ado, here is the first trailer for Urusei Yatsura:
You can see at the end of this trailer announces that the series should start at; from October in Japan. For the moment, no other information has been released. communicated concerning an exit at the international. The series is known to be directed by Hideya Takahashi (Platinum End) and Yasuhiro Kimura (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind).
back to basics
Urusei Yatsura tells the story of a somewhat frivolous alien belonging to the Oni race, a much more advanced people; than humans who have just arrived on Earth. But this extraterrestrial is not just anyone, since Lamu is none other than the daughter of the King of the Oni, and the latter will end up falling in love with the young Ataru following a series of events. a misunderstanding. And while Ataru was already very unlucky, the arrival of the Oni in his life will certainly contribute to his death. make it even more eventful.
This anime has been suitable from the eponymous manga by Rumiko Takahashi, published between 1978 and 1987 and will be the first success of the Japanese mangaka. This will allow him to release these other cult works later, such as Ranma ½ or Inuyasha. She is now considered one of the most influential and important creators in the manga industry in Japan.
This reboot from David Production is therefore the second animated adaptation of Takahashi’s manga. The original, which has 195 episodes, was aired from 1981 to 1986, to which are added several films and OAVs. And to At that time, Pierrot Studios (Great Teacher Onizuka, Bleach, Naruto), Kitty Films and Deen were in charge of the series.
And to continue on the same theme, discover how the Festival d’Angoulême had rewarded Rumiko Takahashi for all of his œoeuvre, right here.