To celebrate the return of Urusei Yatsura after 36 long years, a themed cafe will be coming to four cities in Japan for a limited time! The first cafe will open on December 1, 2022. 

Urusei Yatsura is a manga series by Rumiko Takahashi that ran in Weekly Shonen Sunday from 1978 until 1987. An anime series aired in 1981 and became a massive hit with audiences, and understandably, it is still loved by anime and manga fans today.

The cafe features newly-drawn illustrations of six main characters including Ataru Moroboshi, Lum, and Ten.

Menu

[Ataru Moroboshi] Don’t Look This Way, Don’t Look That Way Set

[Lum] Lum’s Onion Gratin Toast Packed with Love

[Ten] Ten’s Fire Curry

[Ataru Moroboshi x Lum] Shocking Pancakes

[Shinobu Miyake] A Girl’s Monsterous Parfait

[Mendo Shutaro] Jiggly Octopus Pudding

Lum’s Tiger-Striped Soda

Colorful Floats (Purple/Yellow/Green)

Ten-chan’s Cotton Candy Soda

Coffee / Viennese Coffee

Drink in a Bottle with Charm (4 varieties)

Goods

Acrylic Keychain (6 varieties, Random)

Acrylic Magnet (6 varieties, Random) / Pin (6 varieties, Random)

Coaster (Lum, Ten-chan) / Sticker Set (7 pieces)

Long Sleeve T-Shirt (M, L) / Clear Pouch

Mug / Tote Bag

Hand Towel (2 varieties)

The cafe’s menu features a variety of items inspired by characters from the series, including a hilarious pancake that recreates the scene in which Lum throws electricity at Ataru. Be sure to take a photo before you dig in!

Lum & Ten-chan Life-size Figure

Cafe Bonus for Guests with Advance Tickets: Original A4-size Clear File (7 varieties, Random)

Drink Purchase Bonus: Original Coaster (6 varieties, Random)

Life-size figures of Lum and Ten-chan will also be on display and guests are invited to take photos with them.

Come enjoy the world of Urusei Yatsura while you can!

©高橋留美子・小学館／アニメ「うる星やつら」製作委員会

Japanese sneaker brand Onitsuka Tiger has announced a new collaboration with the anime series Urusei Yatsura. Along with the release of the new crossover items, a special video has been created just for the collab.

The remake of Urusei Yatsura began airing on October 13, and many of these new apparel items feature everyone’s favorite characters. 

During the first episode of the series, Ataru Moroboshi is seen wearing the iconic MEXICO 66 sneakers made by Onitsuka Tiger while playing a game of tag.

In the third episode, Lum is seen wearing an original pair of sneakers based on the brand’s unique DELECITY design. 

 *From Episode 1 “Young Love on the Run / Between a Rock and a Hard Place”

To commemorate the collaboration, Onitsuka Tiger and the production team at David Animation teamed up to create a special movie with a completely original story and newly drawn visuals. In the video, fans can see the main characters Ataru and Lum shopping at an Onitsuka Tiger store in Neo Shibuya. 

Of course, those familiar with the series will know that things won’t go smoothly. 

Three unique collaboration items will be available to purchase in limited quantities starting on October 29 at select stores and online. 

The tiger-patterned DELECITY sneakers will be limited to 700 pairs and will be available to purchase in 15 countries around the world. Sadly, the sweatshirt and bag will only be available in Japan.

For more details, visit the Onitsuka Tiger online store!

Starting January 8, Tokyu Hands stores in Tokyo are holding a special Valentine’s Day event called Chocolino Chocoliya featuring a variety of sweets! These aren’t just for giving to your sweetheart, but are perfect for friends and family too.

Products at a Glance

Tokyo Zoological Gardens Association / Ueno Zoo
Panda Set with Petit Gaufre & Chocolate Crunch: ¥1,188 (Tax Included) / Panda Baked Cookies: ¥997 (Tax Included)

Urusei Yatsura
Tote Bag: ¥1,760 (Tax Included) / Mug: ¥1,760 (Tax Included) / Star Chocolate: ¥486 (Tax Included)
Chocolate Assortment (5 pieces): ¥756 (Tax Included) / Chocolate Assortment (15 pieces): ¥1,620 (Tax Included)

Merry Chocolate Company
Merry Candy Chocolate Box: ¥378 each (Tax Included) / Assortment: ¥1,944 (Tax Included) 

 Mint Style

30-piece Handmade Kit Series: ¥1,620 each (Tax Included)

Mint Style

Make-at-Home Kit Series: ¥697 (Tax Included) 

Sumikko Gurashi

Silicon Mold Series: ¥935 (Tax Included)

This year’s project includes confections that can only be purchased at the Ueno Zoo, where twin baby pandas were recently born. Chocolates with retro-style packaging and those with motifs from popular anime series will also be available, so be sure to swing by and have a look!

Urusei Yatsura is one of the most beloved anime series of all time. The show’s theme song Lum’s Love Song is still a fan-favorite 40 years after its release in 1981. To celebrate the anniversary of the track, the original composer Izumi Kobayashi has released a self-cover only available on streaming services. A worldwide remix project based on the song is also underway and will continue into the new year. 

On November 17, Izumi Kobayashi released Lum’s Love Song (Reboot) along with Limited Toss, a trackmaker she met in London. The B-side of the single is another self-cover of Bambutsuruten, the theme to Tokyo Gambo. 

Izumi Kobayashi wrote a number of anime songs in addition to Lum’s Love Song, such as tracks for Sasuga no Sarutobi and Stop!! Hibari-kun! After working as an artist, session musician, and playwright in the 1980s, she moved to the UK and worked alongside Depeche Mode and SWING OUT SISTER, while also supporting the overseas activities of Ken Ishii, Denki Groove, and DJ KRUSH.

In addition to this self-cover project, Lum’s Love Song is now being remixed by a number of talented artists from around the world. The first EP of the remix project, ‘Lum’s Love Song (Reboot) Mimix EP.1’ was released digitally on December 8. It features remixes by Kenmochi Hidefumi of Wednesday Campanella, Chinese trackmaker 3asic, and Osaka-based Limited Toss. 

Upcoming Lum’s Love Song remixes will be provided by Korean music producer T.WON and SKYTOPIA, along with tofubeats. ‘Lum’s Love Song (Reboot) Mimix EP.2’ will be released on January 12, 2022.

Rumiko Takahashi, the original creator of Urusei Yatsura, was inducted into the Harvey Awards Hall of Fame in October 2021, one of the most prestigious U.S. comic awards. 

Comment from Izumi Kobayashi

“It’s been a long time since I’ve released a new album!

Everyone involved in this project is so excited, and we know that something amazing is going to come from it. As it’s the 40th anniversary of Lum’s Love Song, I created a new cel cover for it. I’m just thrilled!

Thank you to everyone who listens!”

小林泉美