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Tokyo Animation Fair 2008
-by Star Hinson & Dylan Acres
Rumic World visits the Tokyo Animation Festival to see what the most current Rumiko Takahashi goods in Japan are.

Shonen Sunday's 50 Anniversary
-by Harley & Dylan Acres
A detailed look at the team-up between Shonen Magazine and Shonen Sunday to celebrate both magazines 50th anniversaries.

The Color Illustrations of Rumiko Takahashi
-by Dylan Acres
A long in-the-works article chronicling and cateloging Takahashi's color art through the years.

The History of Rumic World
-by Shawn
A great feature written for Comipress about the storied history of the website.

Maison Ikkoku II
-by Dylan & Harley Acres
As Inuyasha reaches chapter 500, Shonen Sunday announces a sequel to Maison Ikkoku. This was actually our 2007 April Fool's joke.

The Rise and Fall of Kitty Films
-by Harley Acres
From Eighties giant to Nineties nothing, Kitty Animation hits the heights before hitting the sack.

Goodbye, Ranma
-by Harley Acres
The end of my thirteen year odyssey with the series I love.

Inuyasha 10th Anniversary
-by Dylan Acres
A look at Shonen Sunday's bonus material in celebration of Inuyasha's 10th anniversary.

Inuyasha Director Guide
-by Dylan Acres
The complete guide to the directors who contributed to the look of Takahashi's return to television animation, Inuyasha.

Ranma ½ Director Guide
-by Harley Acres
An overview of both television series of Ranma ½ and the influence exerted by the directors and animation directors of the show.

Maison Ikkoku Director Guide
-by Dylan Acres
A complete listing of Maison Ikkoku's episode and animation directors with examples of their work.

Urusei Yatsura Director Guide
-by Harley Acres
An illustrated overview of the episode and animation directors of Urusei Yatsura.

Ranma ½ Beginning to End Contest
-by Harley Acres
The contest to celebrate the English edition of Ranma ½ coming to an end.

Crossword Challenge #1
-by Harley & Dylan Acres
Rumic World's first crossword puzzle contest.

Crossword Challenge #2
-by Harley & Dylan Acres
Rumic World's second crossword puzzle contest.

Rumic Quiz 2008 results
-by Harley & Dylan Acres
The sixth in our annual quiz competitions. Won by Ben.

Rumic Quiz 2007 results
-by Harley & Dylan Acres
The fifth in our annual quiz competitions. Won by Jessie Nutters.

Rumic Quiz 2006 results
-by Harley & Dylan Acres
The fourth in our annual quiz competitions. Won by Lisa Price.

Rumic Quiz 2005 results
-by Harley & Dylan Acres
The third in our annual quiz competitions. Won by Star Hinson.

Rumic Quiz 2004 results
-by Harley & Dylan Acres
The second in our annual quiz competitions. Won by Star Hinson.

Rumic Quiz 2003 results
-by Harley & Dylan Acres
The first in our annual quiz competitions. Won by AndE.

The Truth About Nabiki
-by David Andersson
A discussion on the ethics, character and actions of Ranma ½'s Nabiki Tendo.

Otakon 2002 Takahashi Report
-by Margaux Zion, Keith Trudeau,
and Spareblue

Questions and answers regarding your favorite Takahashi titles from Otakon.

Perfect Edition Through the Years
-by Harley Acres
A look back at the task of building Ranma ½ Perfect Edition.

The Mysterious Mr. Soichiro
-by Dylan Acres
An in-depth character study of the enigmatic Soichiro.

Two Years Living With The Loons
-by Dylan Acres
The first in a series of anniversary articles about Yusaku Godai's Life at Maison Ikkoku.

The Third Year in Room 5
-by Dylan Acres
The second in a series of anniversary articles about Yusaku Godai's Life at Maison Ikkoku.

The Fourth Year, Full of Doubt
-by Dylan Acres
The third in a series of anniversary articles about Yusaku Godai's Life at Maison Ikkoku.

The Fifth Year Renovation of Maison Ikkoku
-by Dylan Acres
The fourth in a series of anniversary articles about Life at Maison Ikkoku.

The Maison Renaissance of Year Six
-by Dylan Acres
The fifth in a series of anniversary articles about Life at Maison Ikkoku.

The Seven Year Itch
-by Dylan Acres
The sixth in a series of anniversary articles about Life at Maison Ikkoku.

The Eighth Year Arrives
-by Dylan Acres
The seventh in a series of anniversary articles about Life at Maison Ikkoku.

Concluding the Ninth Year
-by Dylan Acres
The eighth in a series of anniversary articles about Life at Maison Ikkoku.

Maison Ikkoku Fan Panel 2000 Presentation
-by John C. Lee
An overview of Maison Ikkoku loaded with interesting facts.

   
  Interviews

Rumiko Takahashi
The Manga Princess discusses the popularity of her works in America.

Gerard Jones
The rewriter of all of Takahashi's English work examines the subtle art of the rewrite.

Toshifumi Yoshida
From Maison Ikkoku to Ranma ½'s beginnings on DVD.

Katsuya Shirai
Takahashi's editor talks about her works, deadlines, and why she loves sumo.

10+ Years of Ranma
Another interview with Toshifumi Yoshida about how far the series has come in it's 10+ years.

Ted Cole
The Blue Thunder of voice-over discusses his work on the stage and screen.

Cathy Weseluck
From DJ to Chinese Amazon, Cathy Weseluck reveals all.

Myriam Sirios
Myriam weighs in on how her impression of Akane has changed over the years.

Paul Dobson
Paul ponders strip clubs, underwear theivery, and German nobility.

Saffron Henderson
From little boys to little boys who dress as girls, Saffron Henderson has played them all.

Monica Rial
Monica Rial talks about playing Natsume in the Mermaid Forest series.


   
 

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