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January
January 4th2008 Rumic World Quiz Winners
Congratulations to Ben, the first perfect score in the history of the Rumic World Quiz! Kudos also go out to Lisa who won our drawing from the entrants who participated. Thanks to everyone who entered and here's to another great year here at Rumic World. Source: Rumic World
January 7th
One-Pound Gospel Drama
As you can see at left, Kuroki Meisa graces the January 10th cover Young Sunday dressed in a nun's habit to promote her role as Sister Angela in the upcoming One-Pound Gospel drama. Source: Young Sunday
January 9th
Inuyasha Chapter 536
Sesshomaru and Kagome continue their search for Rin within the darkness of Naraku. The child has escaped from Magatsuhi and been driven into the arms of an insane Inuyasha. Source: Inuyasha Companion
January 10th
Viz to Re-release One-Pound Gospel
Viz will be re-releasing Rumiko Takahashi's recently concluded manga, One-Pound Gospel. The first volume of the new edition will hit stores on June 10th with the second volume hitting stores two months later. One-Pound Gospel will also debut as a live action drama in Japan this Saturday at 8:00pm. Both volumes are available for pre-order at Rightstuf.com Thanks to Star Hinson for the news. Source: Rumic World
January 11th
MyLumx34 Volumes 29 & 30
The next set of artists to depict Lum in the 29th and 30th volumes of the Urusei Yatsura shinsoban will be Tsukasa Hojo (City Hunter) and Akira Saso (Shindo) to be released on January 18th. Source: Rumic World
Viz Library Editions
Starting this month Viz will be releasing Inuyasha and Ranma 1/2 in hardcover "library editions". No known additional changes will be made to the material. Source: Rumic World
January 12th
One-Pound Gospel Drama Episode 1
After finding Kosaku passed out in the park due to his fasting, Sister Angela takes him back to have lunch as the church causing him to be a pound over his weigh-in limit for his upcoming boxing match. Disqualified from his match, he soon begins to prepare for a battle against Kappei Onimaru. Source: The Ring and the Rosary
January 15th
Inuyasha Cellphone Downloads
Mobagetown is offering free avatars of Shonen Sunday characters for Japanese cellphones, which includes Inuyasha, Kagome and Miroku as well as characters from Kekkaishi and Detective Conan. Future releases will include Sango, Kikyo, Shippo, Sesshomaru and many others. Their website can be found here. Source: Websunday
January 17th
Inuyasha Chapter 537
Sesshomaru and Kagome arrive just in time to find Inuyasha struggling not to harm Rin, but before they can save the girl, Magatsuhi possesses Inuyasha. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Design a Banner for Rumic World
Okay ladies and gentlemen we're looking for some banners for our upgraded messageboard. If you're interested in submitting some Rumiko Takahashi centric art we'd love to see it! Banner submissions should be 150 x 75 and say "Rumic World" somewhere in the image. Please only use official artwork from the anime and manga. Send your submissions to Dylan Acres by January 29th. Source: Rumic World
January 18th
Inuyasha Volume 52
Inuyasha volume 52 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
January 19th
One-Pound Gospel Drama Episode 2
While visiting the church Kosaku runs into an electrician, Masayoshi Kurusu, who will be his upcoming opponent in the ring. Kosaku tells Angela that she should leave the church so that the two of them can be together, earning him a slap across the face. Source: The Ring and the Rosary
New Artwork
We've been sharing the new artwork from Urusei Yatsura and Inuyasha on the messageboard. To see previews of all the famous mangaka's depiction of Lum, click here. To view the newest front and back cover of Inuyasha Vol. 52, click here. Source: Rumic World
January 21st
Color Illustrations Article and Guide
One of the most highly requested topics in fandom, Rumiko Takahashi's color illustrations for her chapters. We take a look at the chapters, provide examples from each series and catalog every chapter with color art. Follow the link below to check it out, and feedback is always appreciated. Source: Rumic World
January 23rd
Inuyasha Chapter 538
As Kagome watches, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru battle for what might be the last time. Check out the summary for chapter 538 by clicking the link below. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Urusei Yatsura Lyrics & Musicians
Tomobiki-cho has two new sections listing the lyrics from the show, plus a section discussing the musicians that made the music so special. Source: Tomobiki-cho
Top 10 Manga
The top ten tankoban in Japan for the week of January 23rd are:
- Detective Conan (名探偵コナン) #60
- Hayate the Combat Butler (ハヤテのごとく!) #14
- Mahou Senshi Negima! (魔法先生ネギま!) #21
- Kekkaishi (結界師) #19
- Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE (ツバサ-RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE-) #22
- Fairy Tale #8
- The Gentleman's Alliance (紳士同盟†) #9
- V.B. Rose (V·B·ローズ) #11
- Inuyasha (犬夜叉) #52
- The Wallflower (ヤマトナデシコ七変化) #20
One-Pound Gospel Drama Guide
At right you will see a link with Meisa Kuroki as Sister Angela, this will take you to our exhaustive guide on the brand new One-Pound Gospel drama, currently running in Japan on Saturday nights. Click the link for episode summaries, a complete cast list and much more! Source: The Ring and the Rosary
January 26th
One-Pound Gospel Drama Episode 3
Yoshihiko arrives much to Coach Mukoda's frustration. The boy wants to become a boxer despite the coach's misgivings, however when Yoshihiko's parents send expensive new equipment to the gym, Mukoda can hardly refuse. Source: The Ring and the Rosary
January 30th
Inuyasha Chapter 539
Magatsuhi leaps partially from Inuyasha into Kagome, planning on spreading himself thinner and forcing Sesshomaru to murder both of them in order to be rid of the creature. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Top 10 Manga
For the second week, Inuyasha volume 52 is hanging in there on the Japanese manga rankings chart. In fact, the book increased its position from 9th place last week to 7th this week while many other books fell off the list entirely. The top ten tankoban in Japan for the week of January 23rd are:
- Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE (ツバサ-RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE-) #22
- Mahou Senshi Negima! (魔法先生ネギま!) #21
- Juushin Enbu - Hero Tales (獣神演武) #2
- Detective Conan (名探偵コナン) #60
- Boku no Hatsukoi o Kimi ni Sasagu (僕は妹に恋をする) #10
- Fairy Tale #8
- Inuyasha (犬夜叉) #52
- V.B. Rose (V·B·ローズ) #11
- Boku o Tsutsumu Tsuki no Hikari (ボクを包む月の光) #5
- Hayate the Combat Butler (ハヤテのごとく!) #14
February
February 2ndOne-Pound Gospel Drama Episode 4
Angela is taken to meet Wakaoji, a chef who she is being pressured to consider as a candidate for an arranged marriage. Jealous of the attention the chef is getting, Kosaku decides to start taking cooking classes and give up boxing. Source: The Ring and the Rosary
February 6th
Inuyasha Chapter 540
Magatsuhi may be gone, but Naraku is not defeated, he uses a glimmer within the Shikon Jewel to lure everyone back together into one last trap. Source: Inuyasha Companion Lips Single
KAT-TUN's theme song "Lips" is being used as the theme song for the live action One-Pound Gospel drama and is in stores as a single today. Source: The Ring & the Rosary
February 7th
MyLumx34 Volumes 31 & 32
The penultimate release of the Urusei Yatsura shinsobans feature two extremely popular artists depictions of Lum. Kiyohiko Azuma (Azumanga Daioh) and Chika Umino (Honey and Clover). Source: Rumic World
February 8th
New Short Story - Shiawase List
Rumiko Takahashi will be publishing a new short story entitled Shiawase List in Big Comic Original issue 5, to be released on February 20th. Click here to discuss the new story and see scans from the advertisement. Source: Big Comic Original & Rumic Theater
February 9th
One-Pound Gospel Drama Episode 5
Just a reminder, but the One-Pound Gospel episode guide is updated with episode summaries every Saturday, including today's episode 5! Kosaku asks for Angela to get him some chocolate for Valentine's Day, however when she does, she happens to arrive to gift it to him just when he is getting chocolate from another girl instead.
Source: The Ring and the Rosary
February 12th
Next Week: Color Art
Chapter 542's summary will be up tomorrow, but next week, Inuyasha chapter 543 will have center color pages in Shonen Sunday. That means it will have either one or two pages in full color. So we can all look forward to that. Source: Rumic World
February 14th
Inuyasha Chapter 541
Miroku is lured into a trap as he believes he needs to unleash his Wind Tunnel one final time against a false Naraku, while Sango is taunted to kill Rin in order to save Miroku. Source: Inuyasha Companion
February 16th
One-Pound Gospel Drama Episode 6
Kosaku is thrilled that Angela admitted having feelings for him, but he will have to overcome his next opponent, Tiger, a boxer from Thailand. Angela decides to take up boxing as a way to help get her mind off Kosaku.
Source: The Ring and the Rosary
February 18th
Top 25 Anime Sites
Active Anime has taken over Anime Fringe's annual ranking of the Top 25 Anime Sites on the internet, and we here at Rumic World are proud to annouce that this year we captured the #8 spot! Thanks to all of our visitors who voted and earned us this great honor! Source: Active Anime
February 20th
Inuyasha Chapter 542
Miroku prepares to open his Wind Tunnel as Inuyasha and Kagome stand nearby, unseen, as they will be sucked in as well if he manages to go through with his plan. Source: Inuyasha Companion
New My Lumx34 Samples
We've been sharing the new artwork from Urusei Yatsura on the messageboard. To see previews of all the famous mangaka's depiction of Lum, click here. Source: Rumic World
February 23rd
One-Pound Gospel Drama Episode 7
In an act of charity, Sister Angela is invited to a host club where she agrees to buy a bottle of champagne after feeling sorry for a debt-burdened host named Ryusei Kurenai. However Angela soon learns that she has been duped into buying an exorbitantly expensive 400,000 yen bottle of bubbly.
Source: The Ring and the Rosary
February 26th
Inuyasha Websunday Desktop
Last week's full color title page has been adapted into a new desktop image by Websunday, free for download. Click the link to download one for yourself. Source: Websunday
February 27th
Inuyasha Chapter 543
Sango makes her decision about the fate of Rin and Sesshomaru arrives just in time to see what the demon slayer will do. Source: Inuyasha Companion
One-Pound Gospel Soundtrack
The One-Pound Gospel soundtrack to the live action series is being released on CD today.
Source: The Ring & the Rosary
March
March 1stOne-Pound Gospel Drama Episode 8
After Ueda is knocked out by Kurenai, the host/boxer accepts Kosaku's challenge. Angela struggles to come to terms with how Kurenai manipulated her while Kosaku prepares for his bout against the champion. Source: The Ring and the Rosary
March 2nd
Graffiti Pop Translated
We've got a new short story all translated and posted up for your enjoyment. This one is from Big Comic Original in 2001. Click the link to check it out. Source: Rumic Theater
March 4th
Maison Ikkoku Sound Theater
I've just received a nice shipment from Japan, including a few discs from the Maison Ikkoku Sound Theater. For fans of the series, this is a radio drama released on 48 CDs in 1990/1991. I scanned in one of the discs and put up a few sample tracks, so if you're a fan of Maison Ikkoku or just curious to see what all the fuss is about these rare discs, check out the discussion on the messageboard. Source: Rumic World
Happiness List Added
Check out the summary for Takahashi's brand new short story, Happiness List (Shiawase List) just added to the Rumic Theater site. A translation of the story will be forthcoming. Source: Rumic Theater
March 5th
Inuyasha Chapter 544
The final battle looms on the horizon as various members of our cast finally reach Naraku's true body. What scemes does the evil demon have up his sleeve as Byakuya makes his move. Source: Inuyasha Companion
March 6th
My Lumx34 Volumes 33 & 34
Well, this is it, the final two artists to contribute to the My Lum pieces of art in the new Urusei Yatsura reprints. Volume 33 will see horror mangaka Daijiro Morohoshi (Shiori & Shimiko) while volume 34 will have a drawing by Yukinobu Hoshino (2001 Nights). Source: Rumic World
March 8th
One-Pound Gospel Drama Finale
The live action One-Pound Gospel drama has reached its conclusion. Our final episode summary is up, and you can take a look at summaries from the entire eight episode series as Angela threatens to leave the convent and Kosaku decides to give up boxing despite becoming a champion. Thanks to Star Hinson for her assistance with the summaries. Source: Rumic World
March 9th
Upcoming Tankobon Release Dates
A few new tankobon will be released in Japan over the next month or so. The final two books in the Urusei Yatsura shinsoban rerelease (33 and 34) will be issued on March 18th, while Inuyasha volume 53 will hit stores in Japan on April 18th. Source: Rumic World
March 12th
Inuyasha Chapter 545
Sango and Miroku reunite as the Shikon Jewel shifts back towards darkness and Kagome and Inuyasha are left alone with Naraku. Source: Inuyasha Companion
March 13th
Mermaid's Flesh Relaunched
We've completely redesigned our Mermaid Saga website! The design now matches the rest of Rumic World, is easier to navigate, and has tons of new information and images for you all to enjoy, so please go check it out! Source: Mermaid's Flesh
Kamenashi Break-Up
News reports from Japan have announced that Kazuya Kamenashi, 22, (One-Pound Gospel drama's Kosaku) and his girlfriend Kyoko Koizumi, 42, have stopped seeing each other. Kamenashi is best known for singing in the group KAT-TUN, while Koizumi is a singer who was most popular in the 1980s. Thanks to Toshiaki for the news report. Source: Sankei.jp
March 17th
The Ring & The Rosary Relaunched
The last of Rumic World's website redesigns is complete and up for viewing. The Ring & The Rosary is the most complete (only?) website devoted entirely to Rumiko Takahashi's One-Pound Gospel. All of the information from the new drama has been integrated as well as dozens of new images from the 1988 anime. Enjoy! Source: The Ring & The Rosary
March 18th
Shonen Sunday's 50th Anniversary
Shonen Sunday has been running a series of anniversary issues to celebrate half a century of publication. Next week's issue will have an offer for clearfiles for 1980s megahits Urusei Yatsura and Mitsuru Adachi's Touch. Also next week's My Sweet Sunday special will focus on Osamu Ishiwata and Shinji Mizushima and chronicles Sunday from 1979 through 1988. Source: Websunday.net
March 19th
Inuyasha Chapter 546
Whew, what a busy week for the site! More to come, but the most important thing is Takahashi's newest chapter of Inuyasha. The battle takes an interesting turn as Kagome makes an important realization about Naraku and his use of the Shikon Jewel. Source: Inuyasha Companion
24 Carat Lum & Video Game News
One of the big giveaways this year to celebrate Shonen Sunday's 50th Anniversary is a solid gold, 24k Lum figure. Readers of the magazine will be given a chance to earn this lovely figure. Two other readers may win silver Lum's, eight readers will receive bronze Lum's, and 490 others will get clear Lum's. The gold Lum is valued at 2,000 dollars Additionally video game developer Konami is creating a video game that will feature characters from Shonen Sunday and Shonen Magazine in celebration of the anniversary. Source: Anime News Network
March 20th
Shonen Sunday's 50th Anniversary
With yesterday's huge announcement of the team-up between Shonen Sunday and Shonen Magazine, Rumic World just couldn't sit on the sidelines, so we decided to get translating, writing and ordering and have begun our look at the unpresedented spectacle that is Shonen Sunday's 50th Anniversary! Source: Rumic World
March 22nd
Urusei Yatsura Sake
The same company that had such great success their Maison Ikkoku brand of sake is releasing an Urusei Yatsura brand as well. Click the link to view the bottle and get some details (if you can read Japanese, that is). Source: Bijin Shop
March 23rd
More Team Wednesday News
The news regarding Shonen Sunday and Shonen Magazine's unprecedented team up continues. Sega has announced they are releasing a crane game featuring series from the two magazines. Additionally, we have tracked down and added video footage from the March 19th press conference featuring Rumiko Takahashi! For images, video and the full list of series in the crane game, visit our complete and continuing coverage of Team Wednesday, Shonen Sunday's 50th Anniversary Retrospective. Source: Rumic World
March 27th
Inuyasha Chapter 547
Big developments in the newest chapter of Inuyasha this week! The tide of battle seemingly turns as Sesshomaru makes his presence known. Source: Inuyasha Companion
April
April 1stTokyo International Animation Fair
Not an April Fool's joke, Rumic World reports directly from the Tokyo International Animation Fair! Check out all the latest Takahashi goods straight from Tokyo in our exclusive article. A big thank you to Star Hinson for her reporting. Source: Rumic World
April 2nd
Inuyasha Chapter 548
Volume 55 ends with a bang with some big changes that lead us into what will presumably be our final volume! Byakuya slashes Kagome with his bladeless sword as Naraku's massive body begins to fall apart. Source: Inuyasha Companion
April 8th
Yuji Moriyama at ACen
Anime Central will host director/character designer Yuji Moriyama. Moriyama contributed character designs to Maison Ikkoku and animation director on Urusei Yatsura and its first three films. Source: Anime News Network
April 9th
Inuyasha Chapter 549
Will everyone survive to regroup for the battle with Naraku? Find out this week, and next week, the landmark 550th chapter! Source: Inuyasha Companion
New Release Dates
We've got the releases for the Inuyasha and One-Pound Gospel manga through the end of the year, so you can see when you'll need to save your pennies. Source: Rumic World
April 13th
with CAT Translation
Check out Rumic World's exclusive translation of Takahashi's last shonen short story, 1999's with CAT. This is the first time a translation of this rare story has appeared anywhere, enjoy! Source: Rumic Theater
Shonen Sunday News
Japanese news program "Broadcaster" reported on the Shonen Sunday/Shonen Magazine team-up this week. In the story, the reporter mentioned that Urusei Yatsura was key to Shonen Sunday's success in the 1980s. Thanks to Toshiaki Yamada for the news! Source: Rumic World
April 16th
Inuyasha Chapter 550
With the group reunited, Naraku stands alone against everyone. It seems as though he has one last trick up his sleeve as the crumbling remains of his body loom towards Kaede's village. Source: Inuyasha Companion
April 18th
Inuyasha Volume 53
Inuyasha volume 53 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
April 20th
Top 10 Manga
Inuyasha enters the Japanese manga rankings in the eight spot. Even in its third week, Bleach continues out outsell Inuyasha, while three weeks after its release, the latest Detective Conan book hangs in right behind Inuyasha. The top ten tankobon in Japan for the week of April 14-20th are:
- Hayate the Combat Butler (ハヤテのごとく!) #15
- Mahou Senshi Negima! (魔法先生ネギま!) #22
- Kekkashi (結界師) #20
- Ace of Diamond (ダイヤのA) #10
- Otomen (オトメン(乙男)) #5
- Inuyasha (犬夜叉) #53
- Ouran High School Host Club (桜蘭高校ホスト部) #12 (3rd week)
- Good Morning Kiss (グッドモーニング・キス) #2
- Hotaru no Hikari (ホタルノヒカリ) #11
- The Knight in the Area (エリアの騎士) #10
April 23rd
Inuyasha Chapter 551
Naraku's body collapses onto Kaede's village in one last act of petty vengence. As his body falls apart the Shikon Jewel appears clearly in the open again. Source: Inuyasha Companion
April 27th
Top 10 Tankobon in Japan
For the week of April 21st – 27th Inuyasha continues to stay in the top ten moving down two places since its debut last week.
- High School Debut (高校デビュー) #11
- Boku no Hatsukoi wo Kimi ni Sasagu (僕の初恋をキミに捧ぐ) #11
- Hayate the Combat Butler (ハヤテのごとく!) #15
- Kekkaishi (結界師) #20
- Emma (エマ) #10
- MPD Psycho (多重人格探偵サイコ) #12
- Otomen (オトメン(乙男)) #5
- Cat Street (キャットストリート) #8
- Zipang (ジパング) #35
- InuYasha (犬夜叉) #53
May
May 3rdToshifumi Yoshida to Bandai
Former Viz producer, Toshifumi Yoshida has accepted a position at Bandai Entertainment. While at Viz Toshi was responsible for producing all of the companies Rumiko Takahashi related anime, as well as many other series. We wish Toshi the best in his new position! Source: Anime News Network
May 7th
Rumiko Takahashi Art Exhibition
Announced in the newest issue of Shonen Sunday, Rumiko Takahashi will have an exhibition of her artwork from July 30th through August 11th in Ginza. The show is called "It's A Rumic World" and the gallery will be open from 8 AM through 10 PM with tickets running 1,000 yen. Source: Web Sunday
May 8th
Inuyasha Chapter 552
Wow, this is a world class chapter with a moment almost every Inuyasha fan has waited 10+ years for! Click the link below to read the summary for yourself! Source: Inuyasha Companion
May 12th
Urusei Yatsura Candies
Japanese candy maker Glico has released a series of candies with images of various Shonen Sunday and Shonen Magazine characters emblazoned on them in celebration of the magazines' 50th anniversaries. Urusei Yatsura's Lum is featured on one lollipop. Thanks to Kirara3501 for the news. Source: Glico
May 14th
Inuyasha Chapter 553
Naraku takes his last act of revenge as Kagome is slashed with Byakuya's sword and vanishes along with the dry well that allows her to slip through time. Source: Inuyasha Companion
May 20th
Inuyasha Chapter 554
Trapped in the present and with no memory of her time in the past, Kagome tries to make sense of the new world she finds herself in. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Young Sunday Ending?
The Mainichi Shimbun is reporting that Shogakukan is considering cancelling Weekly Young Sunday. Young Sunday is best known to Takahashi fans as the magazine in which One-Pound Gospel was published sporadically for over 20 years. Source: Anime News Network
Shonen Sunday vs Shonen Magazine Card Game
The website for the new Shonen Sunday versus Shonen Magazine card game has gone online. The site features discussion of the rules, various decks, and some of the series that will appear including Urusei Yatsura and Love Hina. For more information on which series will be featured you can click here to go to our in-depth article on the series' 50th anniversaries. Source: SVSM.com
May 23rd
Yamaguchi, Seki to Attend US Conventions
Toshihiko Seki (Mousse) has been announced as a guest for this year's Anime Expo in Los Angeles, July 3-6. Additionally, Kappei Yamaguchi (Ranma Saotome & Inuyasha) will be attending Otakon from August 8-10 in Baltimore, MD. Thanks to Toshi for the news! Source: Rumic World
Maison Ikkoku Drama Sequel
ANN has announced that last year's Maison Ikkoku drama will be receiving a final sequel. The entire cast is returning with the exception of Nana Eikura as Kozue. She will be replaced with Akina Minami. Keep checking the site for more news and a release date. Source: Anime News Network
May 24th
Takahashi Talk Debuts
We've got a new section for all you Takahashi fans! In each Shonen Sunday all of the mangaka answer a question posed by fans. We've archived as many of these questions as we could find from our collection, and if any of you can help fill in the holes, please feel free to pitch in. In the meantime, click the link below, and in the future follow the link at the bottom left of the index entitled "Takahashi Talk". Enjoy! Source: Rumic World
May 28th
Inuyasha Chapter 555
Chapter 555 reveals more about Kagome's location and just what she will have to do to escape. Source: Inuyasha Companion
May 30th
Takahashi Talks... Adachi!
Our new weekly feature continues this week with and additional comment from Takahashi on her friend and fellow Sunday mangaka Mitsuru Adachi, who recently sold 200 million copies of his works. Congratulations Adachi-sensei! Source: Rumic World
Young Sunday to End
ANN through Mainichi Shimbun has confirmed that Young Sunday will cease publication with its July 31st issue. Young Sunday was home to Rumiko Takahashi's One-Pound Gospel, additionally Shogakukan will also be cancelling its Judy shojo manga magazine. Source: Anime News Network
Team Wednesday Statues
We've just learned of an upcoming line of figures featuring key female characters from the history of Shonen Sunday and Shonen Magazine. The first series includes Lum from Urusei Yatsura alongside characters from Touch and Love Hina. For photos, visit our continuing coverage of the Shonen Sunday/Shonen Magazine 50th Anniversary. Source: Dengeki Online
June
June 4thInuyasha Chapter 556
A bit late on chapter 556, with the webmasters on vacation. With Kagome alone in a dark void, Inuyasha learns that she is fated to replace Midoriko and battle Naraku endlessly within the Shikon Jewel. Source: Inuyasha Companion
June 7th
Akemi Takada Comes to Anime Expo
The character designer for Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku will be at Anime Expo in Los Angeles July 3rd through the 6th. Last time she was in the US was 2000. Source: Anime Expo
Takahashi Talks
We've got this weeks Takahashi Q&A posted in our new Takahashi Talk section, with more coming to fill out the backlog soon. Source: Rumic World
June 8th
Inuyasha to End
It has been a long time coming, and after twelve years Inuyasha is set to end after two more chapters with 558 wrapping up volume 56. An official announcement is expected in this week's issue of Shonen Sunday (vol. 28), with the final chapter being released in Shonen Sunday vol. 29, on sale June 18th. Source: Rumic World
Comparing Lum the Forever with the End of Inuyasha
With the end of Inuyasha less than two weeks away, several new story points got Dylan thinking about some similarities to the 4th Urusei Yatsura film, Lum the Forever. Needless to say the article is chock full of spoilers for both the series and the film, so if you're not familiar with one or the other, you might want to skip this one! Source: Rumic World
June 10th
Inuyasha Scavenger Hunt Contest
To celebrate the ending of Inuyasha a week from today, we're holding an Inuyasha scavenger hunt. The lucky winner will win the Inuyasha light novel, so get your cameras and get to hunting by clicking the link below! Source: Rumic World
Inuyasha Chapter 557
The second-to-last chapter of the series is up, read it now and get ready for the end of this almost twelve year epic! Source: Inuyasha Companion
June 12th
Embattled Mangaka Mentions Takahashi
In his blog Makoto Raiku, who is currently suing Shogakukan/Shonen Sunday, mentions Rumiko Takahashi, telling fans that he does not want them to cease buying Sunday when Takahashi is ending Inuyasha. In response to fans threats of boycotting Sunday Raiku stated, "Not only do I have respect for the senior mangaka at Sunday, but also the young artists who take their work seriously. Especially considering that Rumiko Takahashi-sensei's manga, Inuyasha, will be serialized for the final time in issue 29, which I want everyone to see. As for Takahashi-sensei, her manga is lovely, and she's truly an artist that I respect. She is a wonderful person who continues to draw manga with earnesty and sincerity. As a fan of hers, I want to make sure I'm able to read this last chapter of Inuyasha in Shonen Sunday with happiness." Source: Makoto Raiku's Blog
June 17th
Inuyasha Chapter 558- The End
Our summary for the final chapter of Inuyasha is now online. Just click the link to see how all of your favorite characters end up. As a final added bit, Inuyasha is ending exactly 30 years to the week after Rumiko Takahashi published her debut story Katte ne Yatsura in Shonen Sunday. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Final Volume Release Dates
We've added the release dates for the final three volumes of Inuyasha to the right, but it's worth mentioning here as well. Volume 54 will be released July 11th, while 55 is due out in October. The final volume will be collected and released in January of 2009. Source: Rumic World
Goodbye Inuyasha
Harley and Dylan look back at the time they've spent with the series over the course of almost twelve years! This article contains minor spoilers for those who haven't read the ending yet, and is a personal look from two fans who have been with the series since its inception. Source: Rumic World
June 19th
It's A Rumic World Boxset
Amazon Japan is currently advertising a soon to be released boxset entitled "It's A Rumic World", which commemorates Takahashi's 30th year of publishing manga. The boxset will include artwork from all of her series as well as a set of 50 cards and a figurine of Lum in a wedding dress. The boxset will be available on July 25th. Source: Amazon.co.jp
June 22nd
Takahashi's Final Comments to Inuyasha Fans
In the weekly Q & A in Shonen Sunday, Takahashi-sensei took the opportunity to thank fans for their support of Inuyasha over the past decade. You can click the link below to read her current and past comments. Source: Rumic World
June 25th
Scavenger Hunt Contest Winner
Congratulations to Richard Reed, the winner of the Inuyasha Scavenger Hunt contest! Richard won the Japanese Inuyasha novelization which features original art by Rumiko Takahashi! Thanks to all the entrants, we had a good turn out! Source: Rumic World
June 26th
Rumic World Gashapon
In addition to the Shonen Sunday 50th Anniversary Lum figure coming out on Halloween, September sees the release of a whole new wave of "Rumic World" edition gashapon. Included in the set are new figures for Ranma, Kyoko, Inuyasha and two Lum figures. Source: Rumic World
June 29th
My Lumx34 Gallery
Rumic World has slowly been building a collection of the 07/08 Urusei Yatsura shinsoban featuring different artists depictions of Lum. We've got the first two of our collection up now, with more to be added in the near future. If you'd like to contribute scans from one of the books, drop us a line and let us know! Click the source to check it out. Source: Rumic World
July
July 1stGospel DVD Boxset
This year's nine episode One-Pound Gospel television drama will be released as a boxset on September 3rd. Source: Amazon.co.jp
July 4th
Moeyo Ken TV to Funimation
ARMS Corporation has yanked over 30 of its titles away from ADV and awarded them to Funimation for continued distribution in the United States. A number of big name titles will be changing hands, however the only one remotely related to Rumiko Takahashi is the 2005 Moeyo Ken TV series. For a complete list of titles follow the link to ANN. Source: Anime News Network
July 9th
New Inuyasha Anime
A new half hour animated Inuyasha special, entitled "Kuroi Tessaiga" (Black Tessaiga) will debut for a limited run at Rumiko Takahashi's "It's a Rumic World" art exhibition. The voice cast recorded yesterday (July 8th) and went out to dinner together following the session. The animation will debut on July 30th and Rumic World will be covering the event from Ginza. Source: Anime News Network & Saishin Anime Joho
New 50th Anniversary Figures
Thanks to Shakura and Ataru the Jekyll from our messageboard for providing links to these two new items... a new Lum figurine being sold with Georgia Coffee, and an image of the previously mentioned Kimono Lum figure as well. Thanks guys! Source: Rumic World
July 10th
Takahashi Comments on Next Series Plus Inuyasha Anime Image
Yesterday's edition of the Yomiuri Shimbun featured an interview with Rumiko Takahashi. In the paper, she discussed her upcoming "It's a Rumic World" gallery show. In addition, she made her first mention of her next series, saying "I want my next work to be read by boys."
Also, this week's Shonen Sunday discusses the upcoming gallery show, and includes exclusive images of some of the pieces appearing as well as the brand-new Inuyasha anime. Thanks to Beca and Toshiaki for the exclusive images! Click the link to see the images and join in the discussion! Source: Rumic World
July 11th
Inuyasha Volume 54
Inuyasha volume 54 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
July 14th
Inuyasha Video on Demand
Also announced in this week's Shonen Sunday is the new website Inuyasha VOD which will offer up episodes of Inuyasha episodes on demand. The service will, of course, be Japanese only. Source: Inuyasha-VOD
July 16th
Top 10 Manga in Japan
Inuyasha volume 54 debuts in 9th place this week. Personally I expected it to make a higher showing on the charts as fans would start buying the final few collected volumes. The following is for the week of July 8-14th:
- Bleach #34
- Gintama (銀魂) #24
- Hayate the Combat Butler (ハヤテのごとく!) #16
- Kekkaishi (結界師) #21
- Natsume's Book of Friends (夏目友人帳) #6
- pPoi! (っポイ!) #26
- Boys Over Flowers (花より男子) #37
- Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar (ピューと吹く! ジャガー) #15
- InuYasha (犬夜叉) #54
- 7SEEDS #13
Takahashi Trading Cards
More and more goods are being announced to celebrate Takahashi's upcoming gallery show/30th anniversary. Ensky Inc. is releasing a set of 50 trading cards featuring artwork from "It's a Rumic World." Each pack retails for 420 yen and includes five cards. There are fifty cards in the collection. Thanks to Toshiaki for the news. Source: Amazon.co.jp
Takahashi Series Puzzles
In addition to the trading cards mentioned above, Amazon is taking pre-orders for jigsaw puzzles representing Takahashi's four most famous series Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Ranma 1/2, and Inuyasha. Thanks to Star Hinson for the news. Source: Amazon.co.jp
July 16th
Takahashi Interview With Yomiuri Shimbun
Kanta Ishida, a writer for the Yomiuri Shimbun, sits down with Rumiko Takahashi to discuss Inuyasha and her top ten favorite things. Source: Yomiuri Shimbun
July 17th
Maison Ikkoku Drama Sequel Airdate
A press conference was held on the 15th in Roppongi announcing that the sequel to the Maison Ikkoku live action drama will be airing on July 26th. TV-Asahi is releasing a line of goods to support the debut, including an apron and jewelry. Thanks to Toshiaki for the news! Source: TV Asahi
Toys, Toys, Toys!
There are more new toys coming out for Takahashi's series now than ever before. First up we have a set of ten Kewpie cellphone straps featuring Benten, Oyuki, Ten, Ran, Ranma, Akane & P-Chan, Shampoo, Kyoko, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru. Additionally, Toyful is making a set of seven bobble-head figures featuring P-Chan, Benten, Lum, Ten, Sesshomaru, Inuyasha and Ranma. Click the links for pictures. Source: Toyslogic & Strapya World
July 20th
More of MyLum
Rumic World is continuing to add to our article profiling different manga artist's take on Lum. Last week we added a new illustration by Rumiko Takahashi herself, and today we've got Kazuhiro Fujita, artist of Ushio and Tora and Gekko Jorei. Source: Rumic World
More Takahashi Tee's from Uniqlo
As Uniqlo continues to release commerative t-shirts for the 50th Anniversary of Shonen Sunday and Shonen Magazine, more and more shirts featuring Takahashi's characters are appearing. On Tuesday the store will release two more, both featuring an Urusei Yatsura/Inuyasha collaborative image! Source: Uniqlo
July 21st
Team Wednesday at Tokyo Tower
Team Wednesday is holding an event called "Kaidan Dojo". The rules are very simple, you have just to climb up stairs of Tokyo Tower and you can find many characters from the history of Shonen Magazine and Shonen Sunday. If you can climb up 600 stairs, you'll get a "qualification card". The event will be held until August 31. Thanks to Toshiaki for the news. Source: Mainichi Shimbun
July 26th
Inuyasha Boxset 6
The only Takahashi related news coming out of this years Comic Con is that Viz will be releasing Inuyasha Season 6 Boxset on December 2. Rather than using the Japanese numbering, Season Six will only go up to episode 146 rather than 159, so that the final boxset will be regular sized. Source: Anime News Network
July 28th
It's A Rumic World Exhibition
With Takahashi's upcoming "It's A Rumic World" gallery exhibition coming up in two days we've got a new article discussing all the news coming out of the event, including a new interview Takahashi did with Yahoo Japan, and information on some of the new products that will be available at the exhibition. Special thanks to Takkun29 for the the heads up on the interview! Source: Rumic World
July 29th
Top 10 Manga in Japan
Inuyasha volume 54 stays put in its second week of release. Can't say anything bad about the series staying power! The following is for the week of July 15-21st:
- Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle (ツバサ-RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE-) #24
- Black Lagoon #8
- Hayate the Combat Butler (ハヤテのごとく!) #16
- Skip Beat (スキップ・ビート!) #19
- Kekkaishi (結界師) #21
- Ace of Diamond (ダイヤのA) #11
- Gakuen Alice (学園アリス) #16
- Sayonara Zetsubo-Sensei (さよなら絶望先生) #14
- Inuyasha (犬夜叉) #54
- Shitsuji-sama no Okiniiri (執事様のお気に入) #4
July 29th
100 Questions with Takahashi
Rumiko Takahashi is interviewed by Yahoo Japan and gives a yes or no answer to 100 of their questions. Source: Yahoo! Japan
July 30th
It's a Rumic World Day 1!
Rumic World's coverage of Takahashi's new gallery exhibition begins today. Rumic World has added photos from the opening ceremonies and your first glimpses inside the gallery itself. Coverage will continue on Saturday, as Star Hinson visits Matsuya and reports on the art and the all new animation!
Source: Rumic World
August
August 1stNew Ranma 1/2 Anime Episode
The one thing no one ever thought would happen is happening. In addition to the "Kuroi Tessaiga" 30 minute episode of Inuyasha, a new episode of Ranma 1/2 entitled Okumu! Shunminkou (Nightmare! Insense of Spring Sleep) will be shown at the "It's a Rumic World" exhibition, as well as a special opening segment featuring many of Takahashi's Shonen Sunday characters. Click the link for pictures and more information!
Source: Rumic World
August 3rd
It's a Rumic World Day 5
The first photos from Hoshi's visit to Ginza are up, included in this batch are all of Takahashi's new drawings exclusive to the event, as well as various ads leading into the Matsuya building. Toshiaki has submitted a new article from today's Yomiuri Shimbun. Tomorrow we'll have a first hand report and a summary of "Black Tessaiga" the new Inuyasha anime episode, which features the anime debut of Byakuya!
Source: Rumic World
Yomiuri Shimbun Story
Rumiko Takahashi has appeared in today's edition of the Yomiuri Shimbun, discussing her "It's a Rumic World" anniversary event. Source: Yomiuri Shimbun August 3rd, 2008 Edition
August 4th
It's a Rumic World Day 6
We've added Star Hinson's detailed account of the Rumic World event. As most non-Japanese fans won't be fortunate enough to attend the gallery in person, this is the next best thing! A big, big thanks to Star for going to all the trouble for the website. Follow the link to read the full story.
Source: Rumic World
August 5th
It's a Rumic World Day 7
We've added photos from the Urusei Yatsura portion of the "It's a Rumic World Event"! Exclusive to Rumic World, and thanks to Star Hinson.
Source: Rumic World
August 6th
It's a Rumic World Day 8
Images from the Maison Ikkoku portion of the "It's a Rumic World Event" are up! Exclusive to Rumic World, and thanks to Star Hinson.
Source: Rumic World
August 7th
It's a Rumic World Day 9
Today we've got images from the Ranma 1/2 section of the "It's a Rumic World Event"! Exclusive to Rumic World, and thanks to Star Hinson.
Source: Rumic World
August 8th
It's a Rumic World Day 10
Our coverage continues with photos from the Inuyasha portion of the "It's a Rumic World Event"! Exclusive to Rumic World, and thanks to Star Hinson.
Source: Rumic World
August 9th
It's a Rumic World Finale
We've added photos from the MyLumx34 portion of the "It's a Rumic World Event"! This will conclude our coverage of the event, thanks to everyone who's enjoyed the experience and thanks to Star Hinson.
Source: Rumic World
August 15th
Daily Yomiuri Article
Kanta Ishida writes about Rumiko Takahashi's 30th anniversary for the English edition of the Daily Yomiuri.
Source: Daily Yomiuri Shimbun August 15th, 2008 Edition
August 20th
Permanent Love Translation
As the long days of summer stretch on with no new Takahashi manga to read, Rumic World feels your pain. That's why we're giving you Permanent Love, Takahashi's 2005 short story translated in English for the first time! Click the link to read the story.
Source: Rumic Theater
MyLum Mitsuru Adachi Edition
Probably Takahashi's closest manga friend, Mitsuru Adachi contributed a drawing of Lum in his own uniqle style for the MyLumx34 series. Click the link to see his art as well as read a translation of his comments.
Source: Rumic World
Shonen Sunday Kingdom
Just because "It's a Rumic World" is over, doesn't mean that Shonen Sunday's anniversary is! For news on the upcoming "Shonen Sunday Kingdom" click the following link.
Source: Rumic World
September
September 2ndNew Urusei Yatsura Episode
A new episode of Urusei Yatsura was made with the intention of showing it at the It's a Rumic World event. The episode wasn't finished in time for the gallery show, but it will tour Japan and was directed by vetern Urusei Yatsura director Tsukasa Dokite. It will soon be going on a nationwide tour to Sendai, Niigata, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Takamatsu. Thanks to Toshio for the news! Source: Tsukasa Dokite's Messageboard
September 12th
Akane & Dr. Tofu Come to USA
Japanese voice actors Noriko Hidaka (Akane Tendo & Kikyo) and Yuji Mitsuya (Dr. Tofu) will appear at Denver, Colorado's Nan Desu Kan from September 12-14. If anyone is going, be sure to ask Noriko about her recent reprisal as Akane Tendo! Source: Anime News Network
September 17th
Do As Infinity Reunites
Do As Infinity, best known to Takahashi fans for the three songs they contributed to the Inuyasha anime, are planning to reunite for their 9th anniversary on September 29th. They will be holding a free outdoor concert in Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. Source: Anime News Network
September 22nd
Mainichi Issho Talks to Kikuko Inoue
For those of you that own a Playstation 3, be sure to check out today's edition of Toro Station on "Mainichi Issho". Toro chats with Kikuko Inoue about her 20th anniversary in the voice acting business, and they briefly discuss her role as Kasumi Tendo, which earned her the "Onee-san" (big sister) nickname. If you're a Playstation 3 owner, be sure to check it out, and also feel free to add us, our PSN is "RumicWorld". Source: Doko Demo Issho
September 24th
2009 Calendar Announced
For the first time in years, fans of Rumiko Takahashi will be getting a calendar featuring her artwork. The import-only 2009 calendar has been announced, and will be a sort of "best of" featuring images from all four of her major works. No new artwork is expected, but after years of anime only calendars, its great to get back to basics with an original Takahashi calendar. Source: Amazon.co.jp
September 26th
ANN Unearths Laughing Target
ANN's Buried Treasure column gives an extremely positive review to the long out of print, 1987 OVA of Laughing Target. Definitely creepy and most assuredly overlooked by most fans, if you have the means, check this anime out! Source: Anime News Network
Niigata Welcomes Home Mangaka
According to the "Niigata Nippo", the Niigata City library will hold a symposium entitled "Manga College". In class A, Maya Mineo will give a lecture. In class B, other mangaka from Niigata City and manga-related people will discuss manga culture on October 5. In class C, the family manga class will be held on October 19. In addition to this, 4 manga stars (Akatsuaka, Maya, Mizushima, Takahashi) and other young manga artists' original art exhibitions will be held from October 11 through the 19. Thanks to Toshiaki for the news! Source: Niigata Nippo
September 29th
New Kemo Kobiru Story Translated
Jon Lyons, one of our old translator friends from our days working on the Urusei Yatsura translation was kind enough to translate a chapter of The Diary of Kemo Kobiru. Click the link below and give chapter 8 a read detailing Takahashi's trip to Bali from the mid-1980s. Source: Rumic Theater
October
October 4thRumiko Takahashi, Manga Great, or Greatest?
Yesterday's Daily Yomiuri, has an article about the globalization of manga and who is responsible. After discussing Akira Toriyama, Naoko Takeuchi and Osamu Tezuka, the paper chooses Rumiko Takahashi. Read the archived article here. Thanks to Toshiaki Yamada for the information. Source: Rumic World
October 7th
Rumiko Takahashi versus Akira Toriyama
Back in 1986 when the anime for Maison Ikkoku and Dragon Ball were both starting up, Akira Toriyama and Rumiko Takahashi sat down together for an interview where they discussed their manga philosophies, their influences, and the way they work. Click the link below to check out the interview, chock full of interesting information. Special thanks to our good friend Toshiaki for doing the translation! Source: Rumic World
October 17th
Inuyasha Volume 55
Inuyasha volume 55 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
October 18th
Moon the Great Pet King
After years of searching, we've finally found one of Takahashi's rarest short serials, Moon the Great Pet King! Moon ran for four chapters in a children's manga anthology back in the early 1990s and was never collected, and probably never will be making this an extremely difficult to find manga. Check out Rumic Theater for pictures and info of this very funny series! Source: Rumic Theater
Rumic World Mentioned in Podcast
The great Daizenshuu EX podcast mentioned Rumic World this week when discussing the Takahashi/Toriyama interview we posted up recently. If you'd like to check out a really fun, high quality podcast (and a great Dragon Ball website to boot), click the links and take a listen. We're mentioned in episode 149 about fourteen minutes in. Source: Daizenshuu EX
October 20th
Astro Toy Reviews New Lum Figure
Rob Bricken, ANN's anime/manga toy reviewer, has posted up a positive review of the Shonen Sunday/Shonen Magazine 50th Anniversary figures, the first set of which includes Naru Hasegawa from Love Hina and our favorite oni princess, Lum from Urusei Yatsura. Source: Anime News Network
October 22nd
New Urusei Yatsura Episode Finally Finished
Tsukasa Dokite, the director of the new Urusei Yatsura OVA, has announced via his blog that after many delays the special is finally finished and ready for release. Initially Dokite estimated the special would take 16,000 drawings to complete, but the finished product worked out to around 17,600, though he admits he is baffled about why it required more. No word on release dates unfortunately. Thanks to Frogisis for the news! Source: Tsukasa Dokite's Messageboard
October 23rd
Top Ten Manga
The top ten manga for October 14-20th sees Inuyasha making the list:
- Hayate the Combat Butler (ハヤテのごとく!) #17
- Fairy Tail #12
- Skip Beat (スキップ・ビート!) #20
- Kekkaishi (結界師) #22
- Hunter x Hunter #26 (3rd week)
- Inuyasha (犬夜叉) #55
- Bleach #35 (3rd week)
- Gantz #24
- Beck #34
- Good Morning Kiss (グッドモーニング・キス) #3
October 29th
Inuyasha Remains in the Top Ten
The top ten manga for October 21-27th sees Inuyasha staying on the list:
- Big Windup! (おおきく振りかぶって) #11
- Soul Eater (ソウルイーター) #13
- Berserk #33
- Hayate the Combat Butler (ハヤテのごとく!) #17 (2nd week)
- Fairy Tail #12 (2nd week)
- Kekkaishi (結界師) #22 (2nd week)
- Skip Beat (スキップ・ビート!) #20 (2nd week)
- Gantz #24 (2nd week)
- Inuyasha (犬夜叉) #55 (2nd week)
- Beck #34 (2nd week)
November
November 11thIt's A Rumic World Returns
The "It's a Rumic World" gallery exhibition will return, this time at the Mitsukoshi department store in Sendai. The expo will run from Dec. 23rd through Jan. 5th and will most likely mark the debut of the new Urusei Yatsura anime which wasn't finished in time for the Tokyo debut. Source: Websunday.net
November 17th
Interview with Kappei Yamaguchi and Megumi Hayashibara
Our good friend Toshiaki has kindly translated an interview with Megumi Hayashibara and Kappei Yamaguchi, the voices of female and male Ranma. The interview took place shortly after the beginning of the Ranma 1/2 anime and has some great insight into the early days of the series and the casting process! Thanks again Toshiaki! Source: Rumic World
November 26th
First Sunday X Magazine Game Announced
Websunday has announced that the first video game for their 50th Anniversary crossover with Shonen Magazine will be a DS baseball game entitled "Sunday X Magazine Netto! Dream Nine". No release date or price has been set yet. For a preliminary look at the rosters, click the link below. Source: Rumic World
Maison Train Station to be Demolished
A brief note, Higashikurume train station, which is said to be the inspiration for Tokeizaka Station from Maison Ikkoku is set to be demolished next spring. Thanks to Toshiaki Yamada for the news. Source: Asahi Shinbun
November 27th
Urusei Yatsura Jacket
Just up for pre-order on Amazon Japan is a fashionable Lum jacket. It definitely looks good, but at 50,400 yen, it will set you back quite a bit. The jacket will hit stores February 25th. Click the link for images. Happy Thanksgiving! Source: Amazon Japan
December
December 3rd2009 Rumic World Quiz
Another year has passed, and we're happy to announce our 7th annual Rumic World Quiz! Put on your thinking caps and click the link below to get started. We're giving away great prizes to the winner so be sure to do your best! Source: Rumic World
December 7th
Color Page Bonanza!
As many of our visitors know, the the we are most hardcore about collecting are the original color pages from certain chapters of Takahashi's manga. Well last week we got our biggest addition yet! Eight chapters of color art from Maison Ikkoku, two from Mermaid Saga, one from Urusei Yatsura, and the ultra-rare 4-koma This Year a Championship! Check out the link below for a complete listing of Takahashi's color art, along with what we've managed to find four ourselves. Source: Rumic World
December 9th
New Urusei Yatsura Episode Debut
The new episode of Urusei Yatsura has finally had a date schedule for its debut. The new episode will debut on December 23rd at the Sendai location of the "It's a Rumic World!" gallery show. The new special was originally slated to debut alongside the new Ranma 1/2 and Inuyasha episodes, but the animators fell behind schedule. Click here for a first look! Source: Shonen Sunday and Muhyojo
December 15th
Takahashi Discusses the Conclusion of Inuyasha
With Inuyasha having concluded a few months ago, Takahashi-sensei sits down with Quarterly S to discuss her longest running series. Source: Quarterly S Vol. 25
December 23rd
The Obstacle Course Swim Meet
It has been seventeen years since the last Urusei Yatsura OVA, but the wait is finally over as the students of Tomobiki High School participate in a swimming contest while navigating a number of increasingly dangerous obstacles such as hungry snakes and Oyuki's out of control windchimes. Source: Tomobiki-cho
December 26th
New UY Anime & Upcoming It's a Rumic World Dates
Rumic World has discovered that the new Urusei Yatsura OVA will adapt the two-part "Obstacle Course Swim Meet" chapters from volume 23. The "It's a Rumic World" gallery event is currently running through January 5th in Sendai. Upcoming dates have been announced for Niigata, March 7th through April 12th, and Kyoto, April 25th through May 17th. We hope everyone is having a great Christmas! Source: Shonen Sunday and Rumic World
December 29th
Daily Mainichi Reviews IY
The Daily Mainichi has published a small article looking at volume 55 of Inuyasha and praising Rumiko Takahashi's unique vision for the series. Special thanks to Toshiaki Yamada for providing the translation! Source: Rumic World
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