The story concept of this exhibition is “Girl Hunt with Ataru!!” The exhibition introduces the charm of the TV anime “Urusei Yatsura”, which is a mix of nostalgia and newness of the Showa and Reiwa eras, with a focus on introducing the unique characters. In addition to valuable setting materials from the TV anime, a three-dimensional figure of Lum is also on display. It will be nostalgic for fans of the past, and the Z generation will be able to enjoy the new Reiwa retro venue production.
At the opening ceremony on the eve of the exhibition (10/1), Shinya Arino of the comedy duo “Yoiko”, who has been appointed as the official supporter of the exhibition, and Sumire Uesaka, the voice actress of the heroine Lum in the TV anime “Urusei Yatsura”, attended and talked about the appeal and highlights of the exhibition.
The official supporters of this exhibition are comedian Shinya Arino of the comedy duo “Yoiko” and voice actress Sumire Uesaka, who plays Lum.
Arino: It was really interesting. There is a history of “Urusei Yatsura” right after you enter, and Ataru is introduced as “a high school student who loves women like no other.” I thought it was hard to say that nowadays, and I thought I’d like to have a carnivorous man like that, so I started watching it. The sound of the black telephone rings, and if you are over 40, you start off with a nostalgic sound, so it’s really immersive. It’s also interesting to be able to read the setting materials and behind-the-scenes stories of the staff.
Uesaka: It’s a truly gorgeous exhibit. In the setting materials, you can see expressions that viewers don’t get to see, the directors’ particular points, and comments from the cast. And the best part is that as you walk through the exhibit, a life-sized Lum greets you. She’s so cute it’s heart-stopping, and I can’t wait for lots of people to see it.
Arino: It’s interesting that there are a lot of behind-the-scenes stories from the staff written in the character settings. For example, Oyuki has an ice head, so they write about how difficult it was to express his hardness without moving him, and it’s interesting to see how that was.
Uesaka: The rooms for each character are fun. There is a lot of information. When you think of “Urusei Yatsura,” you think of the onomatopoeia sounds like “chudon” and “bari bari bari,” which are scattered throughout the exhibition. In the anime, the voice actors do these sounds, but in this exhibition, you can see the onomatopoeia.
Arino: I watched it when I was in elementary school. They said they were going to remake it, so I thought, “What are they going to do?” I came to see it wondering what would happen if Lum, who has a smartphone, were to do an electric shock, but the phone was still the same as it was in the past, so I was glad to be able to enjoy the Showa era. On the other hand, the production is attractive in that it incorporates the newness of the Reiwa era, such as beautiful pictures and neon tubes.
Uesaka: When recording was about to begin, I met Takahashi-sensei at a dinner party. I was so nervous that I drank about a bottle and a half of wine, thinking that I would be able to speak well if I got drunk, but no matter how much I drank, I remained nervous.
However, my teacher was kind and said to me, “I’m looking forward to Urusei Yatsura,” so I thought, “Okay! I’ll do my best!”
Arino: I want to be shocked by electricity! I want to be turned into bones! I want to know how tingly it feels.
Uesaka: The food in Lum’s home country is supposed to be extremely spicy, so I’d like to try it. When Ataru eats it, his mouth becomes like cod roe, so I’d like to know how spicy it is.
Arino: It’s the “Lam Wireless Mobile Charger.” It has a blue light that turns on and shines. You can have Lum charge it for you.
The other one is a stadium jumper. It’s green, which is Lum-chan-like, and the tag says Lum, so it’s cute.
Uesaka: This is the “Lam Headband” that lets you become Lum-chan. It’s so cute. Halloween is coming up, so I hope everyone will wear it and have fun.
The menu item of the collaboration cafe is “Lam and Ataru’s Tag French Toast”. This is a reproduction of a very touching scene.
It’s a menu that you should try while remembering your memories of “Boy Meets Girl”.
Arino: It’s an exhibition that will cheer you up. You can also see the behind-the-scenes of the TV anime, so please look forward to it.
Uesaka: This exhibition is packed with the charm of the “Urusei Yatsura” TV anime series. I hope many people will come and see it.
Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1972. In 1990, he formed the comedy duo “Yoiko” with Masaru Hamaguchi. He is also active in FOD’s “Arinoya Bookstore” and CS Fuji Television ONE’s “Game Center CX”.
She made her debut as a voice actress in 2011. As an artist, she made her debut with the theme song “Nanatsu no Umi yori Kimi no Umi” for the TV anime “Namiuchigiwa no Muromi-san” broadcast in 2013. She is a one-of-a-kind voice actress and artist with a wide range of interests and knowledge, including Showa era pop music, metal rock, lolita, and pro wrestling.
To commemorate the exhibition, a collaboration menu will be on sale at the MG Cafe in Matsuya Ginza’s Restaurant City on the 8th floor. A special coaster will be given with every order of the collaboration menu, and some of the menu items are available for takeout.
Period: Wednesday, October 2nd to Monday, October 14th (National Holiday)
Business Hours: 11:00am – 10:00pm (Last Orders 9:00pm)
*Closing at 9:30pm on Monday, October 14th (national holiday) (last order at 8:30pm)
*Seating will be available for 30 minutes after all ordered items have been received.
Please check the collaboration cafe website for information on how to use the cafe and the latest information.
● Urusei Yatsura Random Latte / 990 yen
● Mendouya Strawberry Soda / 1,210 yen
●Shinobu and Inaba’s Blue Hawaii Soda / 1,210 yen
●Lam and Ataru’s Tag French Toast/1,650 yen
● Ran-chan is so happy! Taiyaki parfait / 1,650 yen
● Cherry’s Ominous (?!) Curry / 1,650 yen
Ryunosuke’s Hamachaya Yakisoba with soup / 1,650 yen
Customers who purchase “Urusei Yatsura” exhibition merchandise for 5,000 yen or more (tax included) in the Event Square on the 8th floor will receive an original exhibition shopper bag.
*Image is for illustrative purposes only.
◆ Kyoto Venue
Period: Thursday, November 28, 2024 to Saturday, December 21, 2024
Venue: Daimaru Museum Kyoto (6th floor, Daimaru Kyoto Store)
◆Niigata venue
Period: Saturday, April 5th, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6th (national holiday)
Information on the tour destinations will be updated on the exhibition’s official website.
●Price (tax included)
Adults 1,800 yen
High school students 1,300 yen
Elementary and junior high school students 800 yen
Ticket with goods 4,500 yen
- Preschool children are admitted free of charge. Children must be accompanied by a guardian (18 years of age or older) when entering the venue.
- * Visitors without tickets or invitations will not be given special benefits.
- * Those without tickets will not be allowed to enter the goods corner only.
- * Persons who present a disability certificate and up to one accompanying person will be admitted free of charge. Please present your disability certificate when entering the venue.
●Ticket bundle with
merchandise Aluminum lunch box
Size: 138×98×H44mm Capacity: 350ml
*There are no plans to sell the goods individually.
*Goods can only be exchanged for “exchange tickets” at the exhibition venue during the event.
*If the exchange ticket is lost, goods cannot be exchanged.
*Images are for illustrative purposes only.
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