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January
January 1stInuyasha Directors Guide
Happy New Year! As our annual Rumic World Quiz comes to an end we bring you the final installment of our four part series, examining the directors of Rumic anime, this time featuring Inuyasha. Source: Rumic World
January 7th
Rumic World Quiz 2007 Winner
Congratulations to Jessie Nutter, the winner of the 2007 Rumic World Quiz. It came down to another tie-breaker this year, after two people tied with nineteen questions answered. Congratulations Jessie! Source: Rumic World
American Anime Awards
The first annual American Anime Awards are being held, and quite a few Takahashi series and voice actors are nominated. Please be sure to vote for your favorite Takahashi series! Source: American Anime Awards
Takahashi Actors Come to America
This year's Animazement convention will play host to Kikuko Inoue (Kasumi Tendo), Akira Kamiya (Mitaka), and Satsuki Yukino (Kagome). Source: Animazement.org
Inuyasha Card Game News
Score Entertainment is releasing more sets of the Inuyasha collectible card game, with certain cards autographed by voice actors. Source: Anime News Network
January 11th
Inuyasha Chapter 488
Sango is able to save Hiraikotsu as Miroku swallows down the tonic that will numb the pain of his poison. Elsewhere, Sesshomaru encounters a boy that promises to help him unlock the secrets of the Meido Zangetsuha. Source: Inuyasha Companion
January 13th
Inuyasha Volume 48
Inuyasha volume 48 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
January 18th
New Inuyasha CDs
Two new drama CDs are set to be released this spring in Japan, one will focus on Sesshomaru and another on Inuyasha. The former will be released on March 28th and retail for 3150 yen, while the latter will be April 4th for 2124 yen. Thanks to Toshio for the news! Source: Shimo-Tomobiki Station
Moeyo-ken Pachinko Machine
A new Moeyo-ken pachinko machine is being manufactured in Japan. You can see some of the imagery used in the machine here. Thanks to Toshio for the news! Source: Shimo-Tomobiki Station
January 19th
Inuyasha Chapter 489
Sesshomaru encounters a boy who lures him to his master, Shishinki, the creator of the Meido Zangetsuha. Shishinki reveals that it was Sesshomaru's father who stole the technique from him. Source: Inuyasha Companion
January 23rd
Inuyasha: Secret of the Divine Jewel for the Nintendo DS
From Bandai/Namco is the new portable Inuyasha roleplaying game developed for an American audience is available today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
January 26th
Top 10 Manga in Japan
Inuyasha Vol. 48 was the eighth highest selling manga this week. The complete top ten includes:
- Detective Conan (名探偵コナン) #56
- Mahou Sensei Negima! (魔法先生ネギま!) #17
- Fruits Basket (フルーツバスケット) #22
- Air Gear (エア・ギア) #22
- Tenjho Tenge (天上天下) #16
- Fairy Tail #2
- The Gentleman's Alliance (紳士同盟†) #6
- Inuyasha (犬夜叉) #48
- Kekkaishi (結界師) #15
- Life (ライフ) #14.
Inuyasha Chapter 490
As Shishinki mocks Sesshomaru and the Tenseiga, he reveals begins to hint at the origins of the blade Sesshomaru weilds. Source: Inuyasha Companion
2006's Top Weeklies
The top chain bookstore in Japan, Bunkyoudou, has compiled a list of the top weekly magazines. Shonen Jump came in first place, followed by Shonen Magazine in third and Shonen Sunday in seventh. Source: Narinari.com
January 31st
Inuyasha Chapter 491
Sesshomaru and Inuyasha's battle with Shishinki heats up as the true origin of Tenseiga is revealed, a fact that leaves Sesshomaru enraged to learn. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Inuyasha on DS
The newest Inuyasha game has been released in the US this week. Inuyasha: Secret of the Divine Jewel for the Nintendo DS is a roleplaying game in the same vein as The Cursed Mask for the Playstation 2 in that it features another character from the modern era traveling back in time to team up with Inuyasha and his friends. Source: Namco Bandai Games
February
February 1stOne-Pound Gospel Vol. 4
Shogakukan has announced a release date of March 5th for the fourth and final volume of One-Pound Gospel to be published. It will retail for 530 yen. Thanks to Lance Hatami for letting us know. Source: Shogakukan.co.jp
February 7th
Inuyasha Chapter 492
Sesshomaru's battle against Shishinki continues as Myoga tries to explain to Sesshomaru why Tenseiga was cast off from Tessaiga. Source: Inuyasha Companion
February 14th
Inuyasha Chapter 493
Happy Valentine's Day! Unfortunately it doesn't look as though Sesshomaru and Inuyasha will be sharing any brotherly love as Sesshomaru learns to make a complete Meido Zangetsuha but feels that Tenseiga will always be the servant blade to Tessaiga. Source: Inuyasha Companion
February 18th
Maison Ikkoku Casting News
There have been some new casting announcements on the Maison Ikkoku live-action drama. Kayoko Kishimoto will play Hanae Ichinose, Yumiko Takahashi will play Akemi Roppongi, and Japanese Academy Award nominee Ittoku Kishibe will play Yotsuya. Source: Life at Maison Ikkoku
February 21st
Inuyasha Chapter 494
Kagome returns to the modern era only to find that her family has gone on a trip. Alone at home with her thoughts, Kagome begins to wonder about where she belongs- in the present with her friends and family or in the past with Inuyasha. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Maison Ikkoku Drama Info
We've got a new section up at Life at Maison Ikkoku focusing on the new Japanese drama of Maison Ikkoku. Click the link below to check it out. Source: Life at Maison Ikkoku
February 25th
New Takahashi Short Story
Takahashi has released a new short story entitled "Jiken no genba" (事件の現場) (Scene of the Crime) in Big Comic Original Vol. 3.5, which is on sale this week. Source: Big Comic Original
February 27th
Inuyasha Drama CDs
More information has been released about the two upcoming drama CDs, Inuyasha Aka to Shiro no Utagassen! The Sesshomaru disc features two new drawings by Rumiko Takahashi, an interview with her and the returning cast. Source: Inuyasha News From Japan
March
March 1stInuyasha Chapter 495
Sesshomaru travels to confront Totosai about the truth of the Tenseiga. He believes that once he masters the Meido Zangetsuha that Inuyasha will steal it from him, and Totosai does not disagree. Source: Inuyasha Companion
March 4th
Whatever Happened to Kitty?
We've got a new article up on the disappearance of the 1980s anime giant responsible for Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku and Ranma 1/2. Click the link to see the article. Source: Rumic World
March 5th
One-Pound Gospel Volume 4
The final volume of One-Pound Gospel, volume 4, is in stores today. Source: The Ring & the Rosary
March 6th
Young Sunday Charity Auction
In honor of its 20th anniversary Young Sunday is holding an auction to benefit the city of Yuubari in Hokkaido. Takahashi is contributing an original piece of artwork that features Kosaku from One-Pound Gospel hoisting Azusa Satomi from Mitsuru Adachi's Idol A on his shoulders. Source: Yahoo! Japan's Young Sunday Auction
Casting Maison Ikkoku
The complete cast list of the new Maison Ikkoku drama series has been added to the site, check it out to see who will be playing Mitaka, Kozue and many more! Thanks to imnho for the news. Source: Life at Maison Ikkoku
Gospel Site Completed
The Ring & The Rosary has had its final update posted today. The summaries of the final storyline are up so you can know what's going on when you order your copy of volume 4 this week. Source: The Ring & The Rosary
March 7th
Inuyasha Chapter 496
Finding Kohaku alone, Naraku plans to take his shard only for the purification Kikyo placed in the nearly complete Shikon Jewel holds him off for a moment. Source: Inuyasha Companion
March 14th
Inuyasha Chapter 497
Naraku begins to taint Kohaku's shard and then commands him to kill himself as Sango rushes to his aid. Source: Inuyasha Companion
March 15th
One-Pound Gospel Translations
We've posted the translations for the second storyline of the newly published fourth volume of One-Pound Gospel, entitled "The Lamb's Future Plans", at Rumic Theater. Source: Rumic Theater
Lum Figure
A new fully poseable Lum figure is in the works and will retail for 15,540 yen. She comes with her school girl outfit and a small Ten figure as well. Thanks to Abarero for passing this along. Source: Websunday.net
March 16th
Maison Ikkoku Drama Debut
The new Maison Ikkoku live action drama will debut on May 12th. Thanks to Imnho for the news. Source: Rumic World Messageboard
March 21st
Inuyasha Chapter 498
Sango discovers the new powers of her Hiraikotsu as she confronts Naraku while he attempts to taint Kohaku's shard. Source: Inuyasha Companion
March 28th
Inuyasha's 500th Chapter Bonuses
Shonen Sunday is planning to celebrate Inuyasha's landmark 500th chapter with the cover of the magazine, color pages, and a special unknown "bonus"! Source: Inuyasha Companion
Inuyasha Chapter 499
Byakuya gives Sesshomaru a shard of Kanna's mirror, telling him that rather than allowing Tessaiga to take the Meido Zangetsuha, Sesshomaru can steal the powers of Tessaiga for himself. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Red and White Singing Matches! ~Sesshomaru Edition~
The new Inuyasha drama CD is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
April
April 1stMaison Ikkoku the Sequel
In a complete surprise, with the publication of Inuyasha's 500th chapter, Takahashi has announced plans to return to Maison Ikkoku once again. For full details as well as scans of the ad, please click the link to read the incredible news! Source: Rumic World
April 2nd
April Fools!
Before the prank gets too out of hand, we wanted to announce that the Maison Ikkoku sequel is, in fact, an April Fool's joke. Click on the link below to see how we came up with it and the planning behind the prank. Source: Rumic World
April 4th
Inuyasha Chapter 500
Inuyasha hits the 500th chapter mark which features a battle between Sesshomaru and Inuyasha. The present mentioned last week includes some triva questions, one color page, and some ads showcasing the upcoming Inuyasha prizes Shonen Sunday is offering, including sweatshirts, drama CDs, and three Nintendo DS Lites with a personal drawing and autograph by Takahashi on the casing. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Red and White Singing Matches! ~Inuyasha Edition~
The new Inuyasha drama CD is in stores today following the previous "Sesshomaru edition" from last week. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
April 12th
Inuyasha Chapter 501
Sesshomaru and Inuyasha's battle heats up as the brothers face each other for what could be the last time. Click the link to read this week's summary. Source: Inuyasha Companion
April 13th
Urusei Yatsura Pachinko
A new Urusei Yatsura pachinko machine manufactured by Sammy is in the works. The game will feature some new animation, and perhaps new vocal work as well, click the link to see some of the new animation. Thanks to Masahiko88 for the news! Source: Ginza-p.co.jp
April 18th
Inuyasha Volume 49
Inuyasha volume 49 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
April 19th
Inuyasha Chapter 502
The battle between Inuyasha and Sesshomaru continues with some unexpected results, Sesshomaru sends Inuyasha into his Meido, and then tosses Tenseiga in after him. Source: Inuyasha Companion
April 26th
Top 10 Manga in Japan
Last week's highest selling tankobons in Japan saw Inuyasha 49 debut in 6th place, beating out the final volume of Getbackers which appeared in 7th place. The newest volume of Inuyasha debuted two spots higher than volume 48 in January. The entire list is as follows:
- Mahou Sensei Negima! (魔法先生ネギま!) #18
- Air Gear (エア・ギア) #17
- Hayate the Combat Butler (ハヤテのごとく!) #11
- Kekkaishi (結界師) #16
- V. B. Rose (V·B·ローズ) #9
- Inuyasha (犬夜叉) #49
- Get Backers (ゲットバッカーズ -奪還屋-) #39
- Sayonara Zetsubo-sensei (さよなら絶望先生) #8
- Ace of Diamond (ダイヤのA) #5
- Pride (プライド) #7
April 27th
Inuyasha Chapter 503
Sesshomaru watches as Inuyasha nearly escapes but when Naraku decides to control Sesshomaru's discarded Tenseiga it insults Sesshomaru's sense of fairness. Source: Inuyasha Companion
May
May 1stInuyasha Petition
We've had people on the messageboard discussing the potential for a petition to help express interest in seeing the Inuyasha anime continue, so when we were contacted about putting up a link, we wanted to help out. Click the link or banner below. Source: Inuyasha Anime Continuation
May 11th
Maison Ikkoku Drama Reminder
Just a reminder that the new live action Maison Ikkoku drama will debut on TV Asashi in the next few hours, keep checking here for the latest news. Source: Life at Maison Ikkoku
Inuyasha Chapter 504
Inuyasha must save himself and Sesshomaru, and as the brothers leave their prison, Sesshomaru leaves behind a now reduced Tenseiga. Source: Inuyasha Companion
May 17th
Inuyasha Chapter 505
Shippo wanders into a kitsune examination and quickly decides that he is going to score top marks by torturing Inuyasha. Source: Inuyasha Companion
May 18th
File Sharers Busted
Japanese police have arrested three individuals who were scanning and distributing series from Shonen Jump and Shonen Sunday using the Winny file sharing program. All three men were arrested and their computers and manga were confiscated. In February, three individuals were arrested for selling scanned manga, including Maison Ikkoku. Source: Anime News Network
May 21st
Crossword Challenge! #2
Just like last summer we'll be having a new Rumic World crossword puzzle where you can win some cool prizes. The contest starts in one week on Monday, May 28th! Source: Rumic World
Rumiko Takahashi, Japan's J.K. Rowling?
The Library Journal has published an interesting article comparing our beloved mangaka to popular British author of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling. Check out the full article by clicking the link. Rumic World even gets a mention! Source: Library Journal
May 25th
Inuyasha Chapter 506
Shippo continues his battle against Inuyasha as he scrambles to increase his kitsune ranking before the sun rises. Source: Inuyasha Companion
May 28th
Crossword Challenge! #2
Our new crossword puzzle is now online, and you can enter to win some great prizes by clicking here or on the banner above! Source: Rumic World
May 29th
Inuyasha News and Releases
Viz is finally cranking out the boxsets again. Both Inuyasha Season 4 DVD Boxset and the Inuyasha Movie Boxset will be available in September. The special edition of Season 4 will include Miroku's prayer beads. Also worth noting is Mariko Noto's (Rin) upcoming appearance in the US at Otakon this year. Thanks to Gold Guardian for the DVD news! Source: Rumic World
May 31st
New Short Stories Added
We've got some new short stories added to Rumic Theater including Delinquent, Elfairy, and Scene of the Crime. Our Want List is getting pretty small as we aquire more of these rare shorts. Source: Rumic Theater
Inuyasha Chapter 507
Journeying to a new village, Kagome discovers that a miko named Hitomiko has recently died and returned to life. The woman spills spiderwebs from her body and flees only for Naraku to find her and command her to kill Kagome. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Pachislot Urusei Yatsura
Ginza Company Ltd. has released a pachislot game with an Urusei Yatsura theme that will be appearing in gaming parlors this month. Source: Tomobiki-cho
CR Urusei Yatsura 3
Not to be confused with the pachislot game, this game, also released this month, is a classic pachinko machine. Two new songs by Atsuko Enomoto feature in this game as well as new animations, however this does not contain all of the original voice actors. Source: Tomobiki-cho
June
June 7thInuyasha Chapter 508
Lured into a battle alone against Hitomiko with Naraku watching impassively , Kagome has no choice but to try and match the revived miko's power or risk losing the bow she attained while trying to save Kikyo. Source: Inuyasha Companion
June 16th
Inuyasha Chapter 509
Naraku tries to press Kagome into shooting Hitomiko then taunts her that when she attempts to flee rather than harm the priestess. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Upcoming My Lum Artists
The newly rereleased volumes of Urusei Yatsura feature pin-ups of Lum by various famous manga artists, and this month we will get Lum as drawn by Hiromu Arakawa (Fullmetal Alchemist) and Ryoji Minegawa (Spriggan & Project ARMS). Source: Mobuta.com
June 19th
Inuyasha Producer Visits USA
Inuyasha and Detective Conan producer Michihiko Suwa is scheduled to visit Otakon this year, July 20-22. Fans can go and ask when and if more Inuyasha animation will be announced. Source: Otakon 2007
June 21st
Inuyasha Final DVD Extras
For those of us who have been purchasing Inuyasha as single DVDs next week marks the 55th and final volume. In addition to the usual extras Viz is including footage from the series wrap party, interviews and rememberances with the English voice cast and an original short about the myths and legends that influence the series. Source: Rumic World
June 24th
The History of Rumic World
Rumic World has received the great honor of being the subject of Comipress' Backstage, a feature that details the history of various manga and anime sites. Please take some time to read about the history of our site, and maybe learn some new things. A huge thanks to Shawn for his months of hard work putting this all together! Source: Comipress
June 25th
Inuyasha Chapter 510
Hitomiko begins to become demonic as she antagonizes Kagome. It is all part of Naraku's plan to taint Kagome to such an extent that she can no longer purify the Shikon Jewel. Source: Inuyasha Companion
June 27th
Inuyasha Chapter 511
Hitomiko presses Kagome to access her spiritual powers and fire her arrow through the priestess and into Naraku. Afterwards Kagomes learns a puzzling truth about her own spiritual powers. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Crossword Challenge Winner!
Congratulations to Kate Rave to winning our second Crossword Challenge! Kate will win some nice Inuyasha prizes for her hard work. Source: Rumic World
July
July 2ndThe Summer of Short Stories
Rumic World kicks off our Summer of Short Stories with new translations of Takahashi's rare and untranslated works. The schedule will be:
- July 1st - One-Pound Gospel (The Lamb's Promise- Ch. 1)
- July 15th -One-Pound Gospel (The Lamb's Promise- Ch. 2)
- August 1st - Positive Cooking
- August 15th - One-Pound Gospel (The Lamb's Promise- Ch. 3)
- September 1st - One-Pound Gospel (The Lamb's Promise- Ch. 4)
- September 15th - 1980
- October 1st - One-Pound Gospel (The Lamb's Promise- Ch. 5)
Just click the banner or the link below and start reading! Source: Rumic Theater
July 4th
Inuyasha Chapter 512
Inuyasha speaks with Kaede to see if it really was Kikyo that sealed Kagome's spiritual powers. Meanwhile, Kagome returns to the present and prepares for her high school entrance exams. Source: Inuyasha Companion
July 9th
Inuyasha Movies Streamed
Adult Swim has annouced plans to stream Inuyasha Movies 3 and 4. Movie 3 will be shown on July 27th and Movie 4 on August 3rd. Each film will be available for one week. Source: Adult Swim
Kyoko Otonashi Figures
Banpresto, the company behind the recent Lum statue figures is releasing two new statues of our beloved manager. Click the link for images. Source: Rumic World
2000th Member
The population of Rumic World continues to grow as we just had our 2000th registered member on the messageboard! Source: Rumic World
July 12th
Inuyasha Chapter 513
A dark evil from within the Shikon Jewel passes through Naraku, borrowing his flesh to give itself a body. It then proceeds to seek out Kohaku to reclaim the final shard of the jewel. Source: Inuyasha Companion
July 15th
Most Beautiful Manga Character
Oricon polled Japanese men and women to determine who was the most beautiful of all manga characters. One of our favorites, Lum, came in fourth place among men following Minami from Touch, Fujiko from Lupin III, and Maetel from Galaxy Express 999. Source: Animeonline & Oricon
July 16th
One-Pound Gospel Chapter 2
Continuing our "Summer of Short Stories," we've added the second chapter of One-Pound Gospel's conclusion to the site. Source: Rumic Theater
July 18th
Inuyasha Volume 50
Inuyasha volume 50 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
July 19th
Inuyasha Chapter 514
Sesshomaru does battle with the creature birthed from the Shikon Jewel. It badly maims his arm and corrupts Kohaku's Shikon shard with but a touch. Source: Inuyasha Companion
July 25th
Top 10 Manga
Inuyasha Vol. 50 was the 8th highest selling manga the week it went on sale (July 17-23). Detective Conan Vol. 58 topped the list at number one. The full top ten is as follows:
- Detective Conan/Case Closed (名探偵コナン) #58
- Negima! Magister Negi Magi (魔法先生ネギま!) #19
- Hayate the Combat Butler (ハヤテのごとく!) #12
- Kekkaishi (結界師) #17
- Tenjho Tenge (天上天下) #17
- Kindaichi Case Files: The Case of the Snow Spirit Legend Murder (雪霊伝説殺人事件) (Part I & II)
- Fairy Tail #5
- Inuyasha (犬夜叉) #50
- One-Piece #46 (2nd week)
- Sprout (スプラウト) #5 (2nd week)
July 26th
Shonen Sunday Goods
Shonen Sunday is offering two Rumiko Takahashi offset prints for sale starting this week. Both are full color, one being of Inuyasha and the other Urusei Yatsura. Takahashi herself chose these two pieces from among her many color illustrations, according to Shonen Sunday. The offer will run from Shonen Sunday vols. 34 through 38, with each print selling for 1000 yen. Source: Websunday.net
Inuyasha Chapter 515
The creature reveals its name to be Magatsuhi and even Sesshomaru's tearing the creature's head off and chewing it up does not result in its death. Source: Inuyasha Companion
August
August 1stPositive Cooking
Our Summer of Short Stories continues with the first of our non One-Pound Gospel series, Takahashi's 2006 short story, Positive Cooking. You'll only find this charming story here at Rumic World! Source: Rumic Theater
August 3rd
Inuyasha Chapter 516
As webmaster Mason celebrates his birthday, the twin webmasters say farewell to graduate school and hello to Master's Degrees! With plenty of time to devote to the site, look forward to some big updates in the future, but for now read about the battle with Magatsuhi in Inuyasha chapter 516. Source: Inuyasha Companion
August 9th
Inuyasha Chapter 517
Sesshomaru struggles in his battle against Magatsuhi, as he arrogantly tries to fight without the help of his brother. When he is pushed to his limits, a light begins to glow from his missing left arm. Source: Inuyasha Companion
August 15th
One-Pound Gospel Part 3
There might not be a new Inuyasha chapter this week, but Rumic World will never let you down. Check out the new translation of One-Pound Gospel, The Lamb's Promise Part 3. Source: Rumic Theater
August 20th
End Card Illustation
Rumiko Takahashi is providing the end card illustation for the anime series Sayonara, Zetsubou-sensei. Her illustration was released with the seventh release. The original shonen gag manga series is by Koji Kumeta and appears in Weekly Shonen Magazine. The series deals with a suicidal teacher whose eccentric students constantly prevent him from killing himself. Source: Inuyasha Information From Japan & Rumic World
August 22nd
Inuyasha Chapter 518
Sesshomaru recovers his long lost arm and with it a new blade- the Bakusaiga. Now he stands toe-to-toe with Magatsuhi and turns the tide against the wickedness within the Shikon Jewel. Source: Inuyasha Companion
August 28th
Inuyasha Companion Relaunched!
It's the twins' birthday, but you're getting the present! The Inuyasha Companion has been completely made over with a sleek new design based on Tomobiki-Cho. Get a look at the future of Rumic World! Source: Inuyasha Companion
August 29th
Inuyasha Chapter 519
As everyone recovers after their battle with Magatsuhi Kagome discovers that the creature sealed her spirtual powers with his wicked glance. Now Sesshomaru leaves to hunt Magatsuhi and hopefully unseal Kagome's powers in the process. Source: Inuyasha Companion
September
September 1stOne-Pound Gospel Chapter 4
The conclusion to Takahashi's romantic comedy draws one step closer as Mother Abbess finds out about Angela's extracurricular activities. Click the link to read the translation. Source: Rumic Theater
September 4th
Inuyasha Chapter 520
Back in the present day Kagome prepares for her biggest challenge- her high school entrance exam. Source: Inuyasha Companion
September 13th
Inuyasha Chapter 521
Magatsuhi is able to slip past everyone and possess a comatose Kohaku and attain the final shard of the Shikon Jewel in the process. Source: Inuyasha Companion
September 16th
One-Pound Gospel Part 5
Its the end of the series, as Rumic World presents the translation for the final chapter of One-Pound Gospel. Find out the fate of Kosaku, Angela, and the rest of your favorite characters. Source: Rumic Theater
MyLumx34 Volumes 19, 20, 21, & 22
The artists who provided special illustrations for Urusei Yatsura Shinsobons 19 and 20 are Atsushi Kamijo (To-y) and Takatoshi Yamada (Dr. Koto's Clinic), Gosho Aoyama (Detective Conan) & Junji Ito (Uzumaki). A lot of interesting interpretations on Lum! Source: Rumic World
September 21st
Inuyasha Chapter 522
As Kohaku is possess, Miroku tries to save the boy which leads to the poison worsening his wound and his Wind Tunnel being pushed to the brink of tearing open. Source: Inuyasha Companion
September 26th
Geneon Going Out?
The biggest news in the American anime industry of late has been the failed distribution merger between Geneon and ADV. Geneon announced today that they will no longer be accepting orders for their series after Friday the 28th. Details are still hazy about what this means for the future of the company, but for those of you who have yet to purchase the Rumiko Takahashi Anthology and the Mermaid Forest TV anime series, you may want to think about it. Order through the site and you'll be helping us out! Source: Anime News Network
September 27th
Inuyasha Chapter 523
Magatsuhi flees with Kohaku as he has the boy take the shard towards its reunification with the rest of the Shikon Jewel. Inuyasha and Kagome race against time to try and stop Kohaku from losing his shard and his life. Source: Inuyasha Companion
September 29th
Color Pages Upcoming
Inuyasha Chapter 525 is slated for some color illustrations by Rumiko Takahashi, the first since chapter 513. Source: Websunday
September 30th
Rumiko Takahashi Anime Marathon
The Washington D.C. anime club will be having a marathon of anime series based on the works of Rumiko Takahashi. The event will be held December 27th and will show anime from Urusei Yatsura to Rumiko Takahashi Anthology. For more information, visit the club's website. Source: DC Anime Club
October
October 1st1980
Fall is officially here, and with it our Summer of Short Stories comes to an end. Check out the last of our selections, 1980, which chronicles Rumiko Takahashi's creation of her classic series, Maison Ikkoku. Source: Rumic Theater
October 2nd
Inuyasha Chapter 524
Sango pleads with her brother to awaken to what is happening as he is lost in his own mind, reliving the murder of his father and and the pain he has caused his sister. Source: Inuyasha Companion
October 10th
Happy 50th!
We here at Rumic World would like to wish a very happy birthday to our beloved mangaka, Rumiko Takahashi, who turns 50 today! Happy Birthday! Source: Rumic World
October 11th
Inuyasha Chapter 525 & Volume 51
Kohaku decides that he will try to drive Magatsuhi out of his body by leaping to his death as Sango, Inuyasha and Kagome look on. Also be sure to pick up volume 51 on October 18th. Source: Inuyasha Companion
October 12th
Kenji Kawai Concert
Kenji Kawai, the composer for such anime as Maison Ikkoku and Ranma 1/2 is celebrating his 20th anniversary as a composer by holding a concert on November 4th. His producers say that this will be the "first and probably only" concert he'll ever give. The concert will take place at the Pacifico Yokohama National Hall in the Kanagawa prefecture. Source: Anime News Network
MyLumx34 volumes 23 & 24
The new artists who will be drawing Lum in the new shinsoban editions will be Katsutoshi Kawai (Monkey Turn) and Taiyo Matsumoto (Tekkonkinkreet). Source: Rumic World
October 17th
Inuyasha Chapter 526
Sesshomaru and his Bakusaiga join the battle for the final shard and Kagome, unable to use her spiritual powers, summons enough strength to try to warn Inuyasha about Naraku's Shikon Jewel. Source: Inuyasha Companion
October 18th
Inuyasha Volume 51
Inuyasha volume 51 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
October 24th
Top 10 Tankobon in Japan
As usual, when a new tankobon of Inuyasha is released in Japan, we post up the top ten ranking so that everyone can see how the series is selling. This time, Inuyasha volume 51 entered the charts in 8th place.
- Detective Conan (名探偵コナン) #59
- xxxHOLIC #12
- Negima! (魔法先生ネギま!) #20
- Hayate the Combat Butler (ハヤテのごとく!) #13
- Kekkaishi (結界師) #18
- Black Lagoon #7
- Skip Beat! (スキップ・ビート!) #17
- Inuyasha (犬夜叉) #51
- Dear Boys Act II #26
- Hotaru no Hikari (ホタルノヒカリ) #10
Inuyasha Chapter 527
Kohaku takes the fight to Naraku after realizing that Meioju's shell is now inside Naraku's body shielding the Shikon Jewel. Source: Inuyasha Companion
New Inuyasha Goods
To commemorate the 500th chapter of the manga, Shogakukan is releasing a new phone card, poster and towel. Source: Movic.jp
October 26th
Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition Relaunch
After weeks of working, I've relaunched our Ranma 1/2 site, with a new design in the vein of Tomobiki-cho and the Inuyasha Companion. I hope you enjoy the new look and new information! Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition
October 27th
Comic World News Interview
Webmaster Dylan Acres has been interviewed by Comic World News about Rumiko Takahashi, her works, and Rumic World as well. Big thanks to David Welsh for the very fun discussion! Click the link for the full interview. Source: Comic World News
October 31st
Inuyasha Chapter 528
Kohaku manages to wound Naraku severely, driving him away and freeing himself and Kagome from the wicked demon's clutches. Source: Inuyasha Companion
November
November 5thOne-Pound Gospel J-Drama Announced
It has been announced in Japan that Takahashi-sensei's recently concluded series, One-Pound Gospel will be adapted into a live action television series. J-pop group KAT-TUN's Kazuya Kamenashi will be playing Kosuke Hatanaka. The series is expected to run from January to March 2008. More news at it comes in! Source: Sankei Sports
November 7th
Inuyasha Chapter 529
Kohaku lays dead and Naraku completes the Shikon Jewel once more before making his escape. Source: Inuyasha Companion
November 14th
Inuyasha Chapter 530
Kagome returns to the modern era for a brief respite to attend he junior high school graduation before flinging herself into the final battle with Naraku. Source: Inuyasha Companion
November 15th
2008 Rumic World Quiz
We wanted to remind everyone that the quiz will be kicking off on December 1st, everyone dust off your Takahashi manga and anime, put on your thinking caps and get ready! The quiz commences December 1st and will run until December 31st. Source: Rumic World
November 16th
MyLumx34 vol 25 & 26
The biggest names in manga continue to show their love for one of the most influential comedy series of all time, Urusei Yatsura! Volume 25 will feature Tetsuo Hara (Fist of the North Star) while volume 26 will contain an illustration by shojo superstar Yuu Watase (Fushigi Yugi, Ceres). Source: Rumic World
November 17th
Dallas Middaugh Talks Takahashi
Del Rey's Dallas Middaugh (formerly of Viz) recounts meeting Rumiko Takahashi in his blog entry for the week and provides some insight into two of her American SDCC appearances. Check it out here. Source: Comipress
November 22nd
Inuyasha Chapter 531
Naraku has transformed into a giant spider and everyone goes on the attack. Everyone except Shippo and Kohaku, who are left behind in Kaede's village. Source: Inuyasha Companion
November 28th
One-Pound Gospel Casting & News
The One-Pound Gospel J-Drama has been announced to debut Saturday, January 12th 2008. 19 year-old Kuroki Meisa has been cast as Sister Angela. Unfortunately some liberties are being taken with Takahashi's manga as popular actor Ryosuke Yamada has been cast as Katsumi Mukoda, Coach Mukoda's "son". Ken Mitsuishi will likely play the role of Coach Mukoda. Thanks to messageboard member Mirai Trunks for the Meisa information. Source: Yomiuri
November 29th
Ranma 1/2 Seiyuu Divorce
Famed Japanese voice actors Koichi Yamdera (Ryoga Hibki) and his former wife Mika Kanai (Panda Scribble) have announced their divorce. The couple officially divorced in 2006, but the news has only just now become public knowledge. The couple was married in 1994. Kanai will keep the couple's house, while Yamadera has moved into an apartment. Source: Anime News Network
Inuyasha Chapter 532
The battle builds as Inuyasha and his friends confrontation with Naraku escalates as they find their way inside Naraku's massive spider body and discover how powerful he has now become. Click the link to read our complete summary. Source: Inuyasha Companion
December
December 1st2008 Rumic World Quiz
The sixth annual Rumic World Quiz is now online! This year all entrants will have a shot at winning a bonus prize, and of course, as always the winner will get a great package stuffed full of Takahashi manga, DVDs and music! Click the link below to get started! Source: Rumic World
December 5th
Inuyasha Chapter 533
A busy day! With our heroes inside Naraku the search for a way to defeat him intensifies, but Naraku has other plans for the group. Click the link for a full summary. Source: Inuyasha Companion
My Lumx34 vols. 27 and 28
Two more mangaka tackle Takahashi's iconic characters in the new shinsoban editions of Urusei Yatsura. Volume 27 sees Koji Kumeta (Sayonara Zetsubo-Sensei) while in volume 28 Lum is illustrated by Fusako Kuramochi (Tennen Kokekko). Source: Rumic World
December 10th
Minami Takayama Divorces
As reported in Mainichi Daily News, famed seiyuu Minami Takayama and her manga artist husband Gosho Aoyama are divorcing. We wish them the best, and hope that the divorce is as painless as possible. Takayama is best known to Takahashi fans as the voice of Nabiki Tendo from Ranma 1/2 and Mana from Mermaid Forest. Aoyama is the creator of the mega-popular Detective Conan manga, in which Takayama portrays the title character. Thanks to Toshiaki Yamada for the news submission. Source: Manichi Daily News
December 12th
Inuyasha Poster/Calendar
The newest Shonen Sunday Super will have an Inuyasha and Hayate the Combat Butler calendar/poster. Shonen Sunday Super usually recycles old artwork from Shonen Sunday, so chances are it won't be a new piece of Takahashi artwork, but check it out if you need a new calendar. Source: Shonen Sunday Super
December 13th
Life at Maison Ikkoku Relaunch
The Maison Ikkoku site has been redesigned in line with the rest of Rumic World, completing our plan to update the site and give you the most easy to navigate, well-designed Rumiko Takahashi website on the internet. There is a lot of new information and graphics to enjoy. Also check out the new index for Mermaid's Flesh, completed earlier this week. Source: Life at Maison Ikkoku
Inuyasha Chapter 534
The overwhelming darkness of the Shikon Jewel causes Inuyasha to revert to his fully demonic form and he mindlessly begins to terrorize Kagome deep within the bowels of Naraku's body. Also, remember that there will be no new chapter next week, so check back here around the 26th for chapter 535. Source: Inuyasha Companion
December 23rd
Young Sunday One-Pound Gospel Drama
The news always slows to a crawl this time of year, but the current issue of Young Sunday has a mention about the upcoming One-Pound Gospel drama. No new information however. Source: Young Sunday
December 27th
Inuyasha Chapter 535
Sesshomaru finds Kagome bloodied at the hands of Inuyasha and sets off to find what has become of his half-brother. Elsewhere Miroku can feel the Wind Tunnel reaching the limits of its stability. Source: Inuyasha Companion
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