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Quick Answer
- Urusei Yatsura(TV · 195 eps)
- Urusei Yatsura(TV · 23 eps)
- Urusei Yatsura (2022) Seasons 3 & 4(TV · 23 eps)
- Urusei Yatsura Movie 1: Only You(Movie · 1 eps)
- Urusei Yatsura Movie 2: Beautiful Dreamer(Movie · 1 eps)
- Urusei Yatsura Movie 3: Remember My Love(Movie · 1 eps)
- Urusei Yatsura Movie 4: Lum The Forever(Movie · 1 eps)
- ...and 5 more below
Total: ~260 episodes / 104h watch time
Urusei Yatsura Watch Order(2026)
Urusei Yatsura's watch order is straightforward once you see it laid out. 3 main series, 6 movies, and 3 OVA/specials — all in the right sequence.
12 entries ~104h total3 series6 movies3 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Tips for First-Timers
What you can skip
Some specials and weaker movies can be skipped — focus on a slice of the 1981 TV series plus key films
Common mistake
Trying to be a completionist immediately or assuming the 2022 reboot replaces the 1981 series
Short on time?
A chunk of the original 1981 TV series, Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer, and Season 1 of the 2022 reboot
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Urusei Yatsura?
Release order. Start with Urusei Yatsura and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Urusei Yatsura?
About 104 hours total across 260 episodes and 12 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 75 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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