Sealed with a Kiss!!!
Lum and Ataru compete against Shinobu and Mendo in tennis. Meanwhile, some anthropomorphic crows are carrying a pod in a forest.
One of the tennis balls bonks one of the crows on their head, causing them to lose their balance and drop the pod. The pod crashes on top of Mendo, despite Ataru warning him about it. Ataru notices a woman in the pod and informs the others. The crows cry out for the woman in the pod as we discover she’s a princess. The crows tell Mendo he looks handsome and say he’s a perfect match for their princess since she adores hot men. ..
The crows wake up their master as he explains where he came from to the group. He says their planet has no humanoid males, so they traveled to Earth to locate a groom for Princess Kurama. The master crow tells Mendo they need him to wed the princess and go on a date with her. Although Mendo’s not happy with the situation, the crows ask him to hurry before Ataru seals the deal.
Shinobu stops him, but Mendo informs her that he’s not doing it of his own accord. Mendo’s failure gives Ataru a chance to kiss Princess Kurama. Everyone’s astonished by Ataru’s actions. The master crow informs them that now that Ataru’s kissed Kurama, she must pledge to the man who awakens her with a kiss. Kurama wakes up and notices Mendo.
Lum mistakes Ataru for the one that kissed her. Kurama tries to tell Lum that he woke her up, but Lum electrocutes him out of anger. Several days later, the crows meet on their ship with Lum. One of the crows suggests they have her hooked up with Mendo, but the master crow wants to follow tradition and have Ataru be her groom. Lum’s surprised that Kurama doesn’t know that Kurama kissed her.
Ataru lectures about proper etiquette between boys and girls at school. Some students complain while others cheer Mendo on. ..
Despite being praised, Mendo’s upset that he failed to kiss Kurama before Ataru did. Kurama arrives and asks Mendo to attend a date with her. Lum comes with a flamethrower and threatens to harm Kurama if she dares make contact with Ataru. Ataru tries to woo Kurama, but she swipes him away. Lum asks Ataru why he’s being flirtatious with Kurama.
Ataru says he has no issue attending one date with a girl because it means he won’t have any problems later. Some crows arrive and tell Kurama that the master crow is sleeping on the ship. Kurama gets flirtatious with Mendo, to his female classmates’ dismay. Before Ataru attempts to tell Kurama the truth, the crows cover his mouth with a cloth. They pull Mendo aside and ask him to play along. ..
Mendo decides to move forward with their plan. He reenters the classroom and tells Kurama he can’t wait for their night of amorous congress. Shinobu and Ataru try telling Kurama the truth, but the crows prevent them. Lum and the crows build Kurama and Mendo a mechanical love nest to make babies. Mendo’s female classmates continue complaining, and Kurama tries shutting them up.
Shinobu is troubled about the matter. Mendo tells her he and Kurama made the love nest fully enclosed. Shinobu drags Mendo inside the love nest while everyone, including Kurama, is troubled about the matter. Inside, Mendo’s nervous as Kurama asks him if she’s opposed to making babies with him. Before they commit the act, Ataru squeezes his way into the ship, upsetting Kurama.
Kurama and Mendo argue with each other about whether or not the crow is telling the truth. Kurama decides to follow tradition and believe that the crow is telling the truth, but Mendo doesn’t want to follow tradition and argue with the master crow.
She asks him what would happen if they went against the rules, and the master crow says he doesn’t know. They decide to undergo a procedure to secure data about what would happen if Kurama broke tradition. The master crow has his men them his ship’s computer, so he can access the mother computer on their home planet. He hopes to locate knowledge from previous elders.
The present master crow locates the crow who started the tradition. This crow refuses to explain the reason for creating the ceremony, but Kurama insists she has a right to know. The crow explains that he went on a perilous journey and encountered a lady crow sleeping near a shore. He kissed her without hesitation to awaken her, and they eventually got married.
Kurama is infuriated with the crow for not giving her a great response to her question about why she established the tradition. The crow doesn’t give her a great answer, leading her to destroy their computer. She’s shocked that she lived a life dedicated to a pointless tradition. Kurama enters her love nest and feels destroyed. Mendo enters soon after and comforts her. He tells her she should be happy because they don’t need to worry about breaking the rules.
Lum and Kurama are discussing Mendo, who is crying because he doesn’t have any friends. Kurama is surprised by Mendo’s lack of bravado and Lum decides to leave Earth in search of someone with more muscle and mental fortitude.
Lum’s surprised by Kurama’s quick change of heart. Kurama tells her that now that she’s free to choose her husband, she can raise standards for herself. The episode concludes with Kurama informing her crow supporters that they’ll be leaving Earth now.
The Episode Review
This week’s release of Urusei Yatsura features a new character that is sure to keep the viewers entertained. This episode focused on one particular scene, but it was still an enjoyable watch. The new character added a lot of excitement to the proceedings, which is always a plus.
Lum and Ataru share a touching conversation near the end of the book. Lum begins to doubt her love for Ataru, and Kurama comes off as a beautiful contrast. Their exchange makes me ponder if Lum will start doubting her love for Ataru. Seeing another princess break tradition and seek out a worthwhile spouse can impact Lum. Furthermore, Kurama’s chemistry with our cast was humorous and elegant. She evokes a stronger sense of royalty compared to Lum, which helps her stand out.
Many viewers were expecting more from Shinobu’s character given her attachment to Mendo. Kurama doesn’t display otherworldly feats that are different from what Shinobu can do, so it’s odd that she didn’t try harder to prevent Kurama from engaging in romantic affairs with Mendo. However, many viewers will appreciate the show’s consistency. ..
In this episode, Ataru uses Mendo’s fears to his advantage in order to keep the students afloat. However, there are no cliffhangers worth examining, so the episode is overall satisfactory. Despite this, Urusei Yatsura delivers another respectable and wholesome chapter for fans to enjoy.
