: While the original 1981 anime introduced Ten in Episode 3, the 2022 remake is more faithful to the manga's pacing by introducing him later (Volume 6).
The episode opens during a New Year’s celebration where Ataru finds Ten inside his mailbox—the child essentially mailed himself to visit Lum. Urusei Yatsura (2022) Episode 12
: 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. : While the original 1981 anime introduced Ten
: 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. : Ataru intentionally sabotages the advice, leading Ten
Ten develops an intense crush on the school nurse, , and asks Ataru for dating advice.
: Ten is immediately protective of Lum and disgusted by Ataru's "sleazy" nature.
: Despite the bizarre date spots, Sakura remains patient until she realizes Ataru was behind the plan.