Lum: Urusei Yatsura
Viz · 1989 · 8 issues
About the series
Rumiko Takahashi’s beloved sci-fi romantic comedy, Urusei Yatsura, arrived in English via Viz in 1989, adapted for an American audience by writer Gerard Jones and translator Satoru Fujii. This eight-issue series introduced readers to the chaotic, laugh-filled adventures of alien princess Lum and her reluctant Earthling crush, Ataru, showcasing Takahashi’s signature blend of slapstick, heart, and wild imagination. As one of the earliest English-language releases of Takahashi’s work, it helped pave the way for the global popularity of manga rom-coms.