Moroboshi

Moroboshi is a Japanese surname. It is a relatively uncommon surname, ranking among the top 5000 most common surnames in Japan. The kanji characters used to write Moroboshi can vary, leading to different potential meanings. One common combination,諸星, can be interpreted as "all stars" or "various stars." Another possible combination, 諸望, could be translated to "all hopes." The surname's origin is likely tied to geographical locations or historical events, as is common with many Japanese surnames.

The name Moroboshi is perhaps most widely recognized due to Lum Invader, a fictional character from the popular manga and anime series *Urusei Yatsura*. In the series, Lum's adopted surname is Moroboshi. This fictional association has contributed to the surname's recognition outside of Japan. While the surname itself has a long history, its popularization in media is a more recent phenomenon. Individuals with the surname Moroboshi can be found throughout Japan, contributing to various aspects of society in fields such as academia, arts, and business.