Ep 3The Coming of Rei, the Handsome Shapechanger! / Die, Ladykiller!

Canon

Oct 28, 1981

4.0 Rating

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Is Urusei Yatsura (1981) Episode 3 Filler?

No — Episode 3 is Canon. This episode directly adapts content from the Urusei Yatsura (1981) manga and contains story-critical events. We strongly recommend watching all canon episodes to follow the main plot without missing key developments.

Episode Overview

Part of the Urusei Yatsura (1981) Main arc, Urusei Yatsura (1981) Episode 3 is titled "The Coming of Rei, the Handsome Shapechanger! / Die, Ladykiller!" and first aired October 28, 1981. This is a fully canonical episode, adapting the Urusei Yatsura (1981) manga faithfully without anime-only additions. Skipping Episode 3 risks confusion in later episodes — the events here are referenced repeatedly.

Episode 2: Mail from Space - Ten Arrives! / Mrs. Swallow and Mrs. Penguin

Episode 4: Kintaro of the Autumn Sky! / Live Vigorously!

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