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Episode 17 exemplifies the "all-star" feel of the 2022 reboot. Unlike the original 1980s run, which had hundreds of episodes to meander, the 2022 version selects the most potent stories to tell a tighter narrative of Ataru and Lum’s evolving relationship.

What makes this segment stand out in the 2022 production is the . David Production uses this episode to lean into the "retro-modern" aesthetic, using neon color palettes and fluid animation to elevate the slapstick. The haunting isn't meant to be truly scary; rather, it’s a stage for character dynamics to shine. Urusei Yatsura (2022) 17

The second half shifts to a classic summer "Kimodameshi" (test of courage) setting. The Tomobiki gang visits a dilapidated hotel that is purportedly haunted, leading to a breakdown of social order as fear takes over. Episode 17 exemplifies the "all-star" feel of the