The episode opens during a New Year’s celebration where Ataru finds Ten inside his mailbox—the child essentially mailed himself to visit Lum.
: The episode ends with Sakura gently turning down Ten's marriage proposal, as she is already engaged. Critical & Fan Highlights
: Ataru intentionally sabotages the advice, leading Ten to take Sakura to highly inappropriate locations, including a billboard for "butt cream" and a questionable movie theater. Urusei Yatsura (2022) Episode 12
Episode 12 of the 2022 Urusei Yatsura remake, titled marks the debut of Lum’s infant cousin, Ten. The episode is divided into two segments that establish the long-standing rivalry between Ataru and the fire-breathing toddler. Segment 1: "Ten is Here"
Ten develops an intense crush on the school nurse, , and asks Ataru for dating advice. The episode opens during a New Year’s celebration
: Unlike the other characters who see Ten as a "cute kid," Ataru treats him as a legitimate rival, leading to chaotic physical comedy involving cooking utensils used as shields. Segment 2: "A Date for Just the Two of Us"
: Ten reveals his ability to fly (though slowly due to his age) and breathe fire, which he frequently uses to scorch Ataru whenever he flirts with other girls. Episode 12 of the 2022 Urusei Yatsura remake,
: This episode introduced the second cour's opening and ending themes, "Tokyo Shandy Rendez-vous" by MAISONdes.