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Click the link below to read our complete set of Kyokai no Rinne summaries. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="title">New Maison Ikkoku Pachislot<br /> </span>"Dramatic Pachislot Maison Ikkoku ~Wind and Summer Color~, a new pachinko game based on Maison Ikkoku will start being installed in pachinko parlors between the middle of June and the beginning of July. The game is made by Olympia and you can watch a preview video <a href="http://youtu.be/rfoWkrKbhhA">here</a>. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://www.olympia.co.jp/">Olympia.co.jp</a></span><p> <span class="title">Images From Takahashi Theater Arrive<br /> </span>NHK's official blog has some early photographs from the set of "Rumiko Takahashi Anthology" particularly featuring scenes from "The Executive's Dog" including some cute images of Gorgeous with his eyebrows painted on. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://www.nhk.or.jp/drama-blog/1540/119358.html">NHK Drama Blog</a></span><p> <span class="date">April 26th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 143<br /> </span>Renge and Ageha continue their fight over Rinne after Ageha is fooled into thinking the oni-girl is interested in her shinigami beau. This week's issue is a double issue, so there won't be a new chapter next week. Click the link below to read our complete set of Kyokai no Rinne summaries. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="title">Ranma Costumes for Online Game<br /> </span>The Japanese online game Concerto Gate Forte has recently added <a href="images/concerto.jpg">Ranma ½ costumes</a> as downloadable content. The costumes include male and female Ranma, Akane, Ryoga, P-Chan and Panda Genma, Okonomiyaki Ucchan's and a love potion from the series will also make appearances in the game. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://www.cgf.jp/event/ranma">Concerto Gate Forte</a></span><p> <span class="date">April 21st</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 142<br /> </span>It turns out Renge and Ageha have a long-running history with one another and it is not filled with good memories. When Renge realizes she can get her revenge on Ageha and Rinne in one fell swoop she won't let this chance pass her by. Click the link below to read our complete set of Kyokai no Rinne summaries. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">April 12th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 141<br /> </span>Rinne and Kain both stumble upon a deeply discounted scythe and procede to fight over it. It turns out the weapon is not everything it seems to be. Click the link below to read our summary of this week's chapter. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">April 10th</span> <p> <span class="title">Takeshi Aono Passes Away<br /> </span>Voice actor Takeshi Aono, best known to Takahashi fans as the voice of Kaijinbo (Inuyasha), Gambling King and Shinnosuke's Grandfather (Ranma ½) and the Cat Teacher (Urusei Yatsura). Mr. Aono's other roles include Col. Roy Campbell from the Metal Gear Solid games, Mihawk Juraquille from One Piece and Kami-sama in Dragon Ball Z. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-04-09/voice-actor-takeshi-aono-passes-away">Anime News Network</a></span><p> <span class="date">April 8th</span> <p> <span class="title">Takahashi Rumiko Gekijo Drama Episodes<br /> </span>The first two episodes of the upcoming Rumic Theater live action series have been announced. Each episode will cover three stories from the original manga. Episode 1 features: Red Bouquet, Hidden in the Pottery and Aberrant Family F, while episode 2 covers Birds of Fate, The Executive's Dog, and As Long As You Are Here. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-04-08/rumiko-takahashi-live-action-rumic-theater-show-cast">Anime News Network</a></span><p> <span class="date">April 6th</span> <p> <span class="title">Inuyasha: The Final Act BD and DVD Release<br /> </span>At their panel at Sakura-con today Viz Media announced that Inuyasha: The Final Act will be getting a dual Blu-Ray and DVD release in the Fall of this year. More info as its announced. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-04-07/viz-media-licenses-berserk-film-trilogy">Anime News Network</a></span><p> <span class="date">April 6th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 140<br /> </span>With Rinne's blade at the pawn shop, his plywood replacement isn't doing him much good. Meanwhile spirits are haunting all of the students at Sankai High and Renge seemingly has the upper hand. Click the link below to read our summary of this week's chapter. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="title">Kyokai no Rinne vol. 12<br /> </span>Shogakukan has announced that Kyokai no Rinne volume 12 will be released on May 15th and retail for 440 yen. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://skygarden.shogakukan.co.jp/skygarden/owa/solc_new?mm=1&type=c&seq=0&page=2">Shogakukan.co.jp</a></span><p> <span class="date">March 29th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 139<br /> </span>Renge continues to show that she's going to be a thorn in Rinne's side for quite awhile to come this week. You can click the link below to read our summary of this week's chapter from Shonen Sunday. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="title">Urusei Yatsura Iphone Covers<br /> </span>Shonen Sunday announced new tiger-striped Iphone covered emblazoned with "Love Darling" on them. Sunday also announced a pair of Iphone headphones featuring a characteristic Urusei Yatsura star clasp. The cases retail for 1,680 yen while the headphones will sell for 1,980 yen. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://websunday.net/news/#n_rum">Websunday.net</a></span><p> <span class="date">March 23rd</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 138<br /> </span>As we wrap up volume 14 Renge isn't done wrecking havoc now that she has transferred to Sankai High in the latest chapter of Kyokai no Rinne. Click the link below to read our summary. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">March 17th</span> <p> <span class="title">Is Rumiko Takahashi Done?<br /> </span>That's the question presented on this week's ANNCast and manga editor extraordinaire Jason Thompson, pretty much says "yes". Thompson and Zac Bertschy discuss Rinne's failure to find an audience, the "never ending" Inuyasha, and much more. They don't have a lot of positive things to say, but its certainly interesting. To skip right to the discussion of Takahashi fast forward to 39:50. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anncast/2012-03-15">Anime News Network</a></span><p> <span class="date">March 14th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 137<br /> </span>Renge continues to make trouble for Rinne and Sakura and with the way things shape up, it looks like she's be quite a thorn in everyone's side for a long time to come. Click the link below to read our summary. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">March 9th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Contest Winner<br /> </span>We're giving away a copy of the brand new Kyokai no Rinne tankobon volume 11 to one lucky visitor, and after many entrants we drew the Misael Vera of the Philipines. Congratulations Misael, your prize is on its way! <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://www.furinkan.com">Rumic World</a></span><p> <span class="title">Lum Candies On the Way<br /> </span>New caramel corn featuring manga characters on the packaging including Lum and Golgo 13 are going on sale soon. Lum's flavor is "mix berry" (a mix of strawberry, rasberry and blueberry). Thanks to <a href="http://www.rumic.org/kirara/">Toshio</a> for the news! <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://mantan-web.jp/gallery/2012/03/04_9/1.html">Mantan-Web</a></span><p> <span class="date">March 7th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 136<br /> </span>Rinne and oni-girl Renge clash with one another as Sakura and Tsubasa hang in the balance. Click the link below to read our summary. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">March 6th</span> <p> <span class="title">Short Story Drama<br /> </span>Takahashi Rumiko Gekijo, known in the US as Rumic Theater is slated to become the next live action television series based on Takahashi's works. The new issue of Big Comic Original which contains the all new short story, 'Yamashii Dekigoto' announced the series will debut in July on NHK-BS. We'll have complete coverage of the series as it begins this summer! <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-03-06/rumiko-takahashi-rumic-theater-manga-gets-live-action-project">Anime News Network</a> & <a href="http://big-3.jp/bigoriginal/">Big Comic Original</a></span><p> <span class="date">February 29th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 135<br /> </span>Happy Leap Year and we have color pages this week! Renge, the new transfer student is much more than meets the eye, she seemingly has the ghost of Marilyn Monroe hovering over her and an even darker secret tucked away. Click the link below to read our summary. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">February 28th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Contest<br /> </span>We're giving away a copy of the brand new Kyokai no Rinne tankobon volume 11 to one lucky visitor. To enter for a chance to win just send an email with your name and address to <a href="mailto:medicaldylan@hotmail.com?subject=Rinne Contest">medicaldylan@hotmail.com</a> by Thursday, March 8th at midnight, and you'll be entered for a chance to win! <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://www.furinkan.com">Rumic World</a></span><p> <span class="title">Manga Sales Rankings<br /> </span>For the week of February 13th through 19th, Kyokai no Rinne volume 11 debuted in 29th place, selling 26,717 copies in its first week of release. One Piece #65, Fairy Tail #31, Ahiru no Sora #34, Tonari no Atashi #9, and 360 Material #6 held down the top five rankings. Kaoru Mori's collected edition of short works debuted in 8th place, while the only other Shogakukan series to rank was Nobunaga Concerto #6 in 22nd place. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-02-22/japanese-comic-ranking-february-13-19">Anime News Network</a></span><p> <span class="date">February 23rd</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 134<br /> </span>A mysterious new transfer student arrives at Sankai High and has all the boys going crazy for her. It seems a familiar looking ghost is looming over her shoulder which may have something to do with it. Click the link below to read our summary. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">February 20th</span> <p> <span class="title">New Takahashi Short Story<br /> </span>Rumiko Takahashi's annual short story will be appearing in the sixth issue of Big Comic Original (with a March 6th cover date). The story is entitled Yamashii Dekigoto (A Guilty Happening), and revolves around a secret between a husband and wife. You can see images from the story by following the link below. Thanks to Takkun for pointing it out! <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://big-3.jp/bigoriginal/yokoku/index.html">Big comic Original</a></span><p> <span class="date">February 16th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 133<br /> </span>With Tsubasa possessed, Rinne struggles to rid his rival of the nine-tailed fox as Sakura and Rokumon look on. Click the link below to read this week's summary. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">February 9th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 132<br /> </span>The legendary nine-tailed fox arrives to wreck havoc on Rinne and Tsubasa when a soul purification goes awry. Kain tries to lend a hand, but as usual things become complicated. Click the link below to read this week's summary. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">February 1st</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 131<br /> </span>During Setsubun Rinne comes across a mischevious oni who wants to make sure that this year's holiday will be free of any beans thrown his way. Click the link below to read this week's summary. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">January 27th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 130<br /> </span>Rokumon and the other black cats get to meet a legendary kitty in their field, which one of the black cats will impress the old timer and win the prize? Click the link to see for yourself. Also, Websunday has posted this chapter online so you can read it <a href="http://club.shogakukan.co.jp/dor/pcviewer_main.php?key1=SHWM&key2=takahasiru_001&key3=konshuunos_001&key4=0272-0&sp=-1&re=0&shd=65cf5c13a4e00780b122e7ec2f2c893af96927a0&otk=3475c85f8fb7f012fc7c4396cc3424f62a52b56b">here</a>. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">January 19th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 129<br /> </span>We're back on schedule now that the New Year's holidays are over in Japan, and we've got our summary for Kyokai no Rinne chapter 129 posted. Just follow the link below. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">January 16th</span> <p> <span class="title">Hamasaki Divorces<br /> </span>Ayumi Hamasaki who performed Dearest and No More Words for Inuyasha has filed for divorce from her husband of a year, Austrian actor Manuel Schwarz. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-01-16/singer-ayumi-hamasaki-files-for-divorce">Anime News Network</a></span><p> <span class="date">January 4th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 128<br /> </span>Rinne recieves a blank ema/votive during a New Year's raffle, will he be able to protect the magical offering long enough to use it to grant a wish for himself, or will a meddlesome ghost ruin his first bit of luck? Click the link for the summary of the newest chapter. Also this being a double issue this week, there will be no new chapter next week. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">January 2nd</span> <p> <span class="title">10th Annual Quiz Winner<br /> </span>A swift response to this year's tie-breaking question helped cinch the win for messageboard member Broken Mirror. He'll be taking home a complete set of English Kyokai no Rinne manga as well as other great prizes. Congratulations Broken Mirror! <span class="source"> Source: <a href="index.html">Rumic World</a></span><p> <span class="date">January 1st</span> <p> <span class="title">10th Annual Rumic World Quiz<br /> </span>We've had a two way tie this year, so we'll be waiting to post the final winner of the quiz until these two users have gotten their tie-breaker question. We wish them both luck, and hope everyone else has a prosperous 2012. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="index.html">Rumic World</a></span><p> <span class="date">December 22nd</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 127<br /> </span>Its Christmas mayhem as Rinne and the gang get trapped inside a haunted house that longs for Christmases past when it was well-decorated and host to Christmas cheer. Click the link for the summary of the newest chapter. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">December 14th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 126<br /> </span>Left and Right bring Rinne into the world of ghost cats as he tries out a scythe that hopes to make wrangling these spirits easier. Click the link below to read this week's chapter summary. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">December 12th</span> <p> <span class="title">Da Vinci Mangaka Rankings<br /> </span>Japan's Da Vinci magazine has released its annual ranking of favorite male and female manga creators. The list for females is as follows and finds Rumiko Takahashi tying for 9th place:<br> 1. Chica Umino<br> 2. Hiromu Arakawa<br> 3. Hikaru Nakamura<br> 4. Ai Yazawa<br> 5. Rieko Nishihara<br> 6. Momoko Sakura<br> 7. CLAMP<br> 8. Fumi Yoshinaga<br> 9. Yukari Ichijo<br> 9. Rumiko Takahashi<br> <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-12-12/top-manga-creators-ranked-by-da-vinci-magazine-voters">Anime News Network</a></span><p> <span class="date">December 11th</span> <p> <span class="title">Ranma Drama Summary<br /> </span>Rumic World has posted our summary of the new Ranma ½ live action drama which aired in Japan two nights ago. If you'd like to check it out click the link below. There are some changes from the original source material and an odd villain, but overall we thought it was a worthy effort. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="ranma/anime/drama.html">Ranma ½ Perfect Edition</a></span><p> <span class="date">December 8th</span> <p> <span class="title">Ranma Drama DVD/Blu-Ray Release<br /> </span>With the impending release of the live-action drama, a release date has been announced for when the special will hit stores, March 21, 2012. And remember, for those of you that are Blu-Ray owners, Japanese Blu-Rays will play on any American player, including Playstation 3. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://news.mynavi.jp/news/2011/12/02/001/index.html">Mynavi.jp</a></span><p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 125<br /> </span>Rinne gets the color page treatment this week to celebrate tomorrow's Ranma ½ TV Drama debut. A choco-holic ghost girl tears into a dessert buffet, leaving Rinne and Tsubasa to get to the root of her problem. Click the link below to read this week's chapter summary. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">December 1st</span> <p> <span class="title">2012 Rumic World Quiz<br /> </span>Our yearly tradition continues! Click the link below to check out this year's tough quiz that will test you knowledge and prove you to be a master of Takahashi trivia! This year's winner will get EVERY English volume of Takahashi's newest series, Kyokai no Rinne! Get your entries in by December 31st! <span class="source"> Source: <a href="features/contests/2012quiz.html">Rumic World</a></span><p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 124<br /> </span>The three way battle between Rinne, Kain and Masato continues. Click the link below to read a summary of this week's chapter. Next week's issue of Shonen Sunday (the first of the new year), will feature Kyokai no Rinne color pages, a Yui Aragaki (Akane Tendo) pin-up, and more info on the new Ranma ½ drama which is set to air soon. It promises to be a Takahashi-centric issue. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">November 26th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 123<br /> </span>After a slight delay on our end due to Thanksgiving, we've got the new summary up. A mysterious briefcase proves to be a blessing and a curse for Rinne in this week's chapter; click the link below to give it a read. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="title">New Ranma ½ Book Covers<br /> </span>As mentioned before Shogakukan has revealed plans for two new Ranma ½ books to help promote the upcoming drama that will air in December. The two A5 sized books are titled "Ranma ½ TV Drama Kinen Yorinuki Kanzenban" and will retail for 950 yen. They will be released on December 1st featuring selected stories and color illustrations. Shonen Sunday has shown the covers which will use Takahashi's new illustration of the cast and can be seen at the link below. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="http://websunday.net/news/#n_ranma">Websunday</a></span><p> <span class="date">November 17th</span> <p> <span class="title">Rinne Chapter 122<br /> </span>Right the bunny-girl returns to peddle her polish to poor, poverty-stricken Rinne, is this poultice potentially the key to purifying the pile of laundry that haunts the school gym? Click the link below to find out. <span class="source"> Source: <a href="kyokai/index.html">Kyokai no Rinne Complete</a></span><p> <span class="date">November 14th</span> <p> <span class="title">Ranma ½ Drama Poster<br /> </span>Rumiko Takahashi has designed a poster for the new Ranma ½ television drama. You can see poster <a href="images/ranmadramaposter.gif">here</a>. 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