Ten

Lum's cousin, a fire-breathing Kansai dialect-speaking oni kid

Lum's cousin and an oni clan toddler. Speaks Kansai dialect, possesses the ability to breathe fire, and is an energetic boy. Can also fly slowly through the sky.

Quotes

  • “If you get chocolate on Valentine's, marry that person” - Mako's lie about a Japanese law.
  • “You're starting to look more like Darling” - Lum's line.
  • “Gonna breathe fire~”
  • “Are you an idiot!?”

Trivia

  • Beloved as an energetic toddler character who speaks Kansai dialect.
  • Unconsciously breathes flames when his head is patted.
  • Setting where his head horn remains a single horn from toddlerhood into adulthood.
  • There are scenes of him traveling on a potty-shaped flying craft.
  • His mother is depicted as a quite strict firefighter.

Alternate names

Ten Jariten

Tags

Oni Clan Flame Breath Kansai Dialect Child Urusei Yatsura Lum's Cousin Toddler Anime Character Manga Character

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Profile

Species
Oni Clan
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Hair is yellow-green to green gradient, a toddler-build boy with one horn growing from his head. Features characteristic large eyes and a baby face.
Eye color
Green
Hair color
Green
Distinguishing features
  • One horn on the forehead
  • Toddler build
  • Green hair
Iconic items
  • Potty-shaped small flying craft (duck shape)
  • Flame breath ability

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Energetic
Detailed personality
Quick-witted despite being a toddler, mischievous and rowdy. Sweet to women, rude to men. Often causes trouble by breathing fire.
Keywords
  • Mischievous
  • Curious
  • Breathes fire
  • Kansai dialect
  • Spoiled
  • Quick-witted
  • Rowdy
Talents
  • Flame breath
  • Flying
  • Quick thinking
Skills
  • Kansai dialect conversation
  • Pranks
  • Acting spoiled
Motivation
Wants to live up to Lum's expectations and close the gap with Ataru.
Habits
Has a habit of unconsciously breathing fire when his head is hit.
Favorite foods
Space toys and playthings, Sweets
Hobbies
Breathing fire, Pranks, Flying in the sky
Disliked situations
Mother's strictness as a firefighter, Failure or scolding
Disliked insects
Arsonist

History

Backstory
Lum's cousin, an oni clan toddler from Planet Elementary School. Came to Earth with Lum and began living with the Moroboshi family. Spoke Kansai dialect in his early years and caused trouble with his fire-breathing ability.
Work title
Urusei Yatsura
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Volume 7 (manga) · Episode 3 (1981 anime)

Start of living with Lum

Significant event
Start of living with Lum
Description
Lum began attending Tomobiki High School, and Ten followed to Tomobiki Town and started living with the Moroboshi family.

Use of flame breath ability

Significant event
Use of flame breath ability
Description
Causes various commotions using his fire-breathing ability, but is doted on by everyone due to his endearing personality.

Appearance in 2022 anime

Significant event
Appearance in 2022 anime
Description
Appears from episode 12 'Ten-chan ga Kita', gaining popularity among fans.

Relationships

Lum

Cousin

Lum's cousin, and they get along very well. Spoils with Lum and sometimes clashes.

Ten's Mother

Mother

Strict firefighter in a red bodysuit with a striped bra, but always worries about Ten's safety.

Ataru

Rival

As Lum's fiancé, they have a mutual rivalry. They often fight, but deep down it's not malicious.

Sakuranbou (Cherry)

Friend

Acts like Ten's family and often gets involved in commotions together.

Lum's Guard Squad

Lum's Guard Squad: unknown

Media appearances

Urusei Yatsura

Manga / Supporting

Urusei Yatsura (1981)

Anime / Supporting

Appears from episode 3

Urusei Yatsura (2022)

Anime / Supporting

Appears in episode 12 'Ten-chan ga Kita'

Pachislot Urusei Yatsura

Game / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Keiko Sugiyama

Voice actor
Keiko Sugiyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1981 anime

Aoi Yuki

Voice actor
Aoi Yuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2022 anime

Sayaka Narita

Voice actor
Sayaka Narita
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Pachislot Urusei Yatsura series

Rumiko Takahashi

Creator name
Rumiko Takahashi
Role
Original author

Related goods

Ten Plush

Item name
Ten Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Ten Figure

Item name
Ten Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

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