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January
January 3rdNew Takahashi Interview
Happy 2015! As we begin our 19th year reporting on the works of Rumiko Takahashi, we've translated and published an interview from last October where Takahashi once again discusses her favorite sports team, the Hanshin Tigers! In addition we've added a link for translators for one of the earliest published interviews with Takahashi, dating back to 1980. Source: Rumic World
January 7th
13th Annual Rumic World Quiz Results
For the third year in a row Greg Lee has proven himself to have the right stuff when it comes to Rumic World trivia! Congratulations Greg, we'll get your prizes in the mail shortly. You can click the link below to see the answers to this year's quiz. Source: Rumic World
January 10th
RINNE Chapter 266
Rinne begins his new year by investigating a ghost haunting a ramen store who cannot recall his connection with the ramen shop. After a little investigating it seems a large sum of money could be on the line and that always piques Rinne's interest. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
January 17th
RINNE Chapter 267
A weird beard and the purchase of a daruma doll go hand-in-hand to curse a boxer who is struggling to make his girlfriend happy. Annette seems to be in over her head on this investigation but hopefully Rinne can sort it all out. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
January 22nd
Rinne Anime Debut Date
Kyokai no RINNE's anime debut has been set for Saturday, April 4, at 5:30 in the evening. As previously mentioned the show will debut on NHK'sE Tele channel. Thanks to Ian Lepard for the news alert. Source: Anime News Network
January 23rd
Rinne Cast Announced and First Footage
Along with posting the first footage on the official Rinne anime website the following cast members names have been released:
Kaito Ishikawa as Rinne Rokudo
Marina Inoue as Sakura Mamiya
Hitomi Nabatame as Rokumon
Satsuki Yukino as Tamako
Kappei Yamaguchi as Sabato Rokudo
Source: Kyokai no RINNE Anime
January 25th
RINNE Chapter 268
A debt-ridden teacher died eluding the debt collectors and now she's after any money she can get her hands on, even if it means stealing Rokumon's meager life savings to help her move on. Click the link below to read all the latest chapter summaries of Kyokai no RINNE. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
January 28th
Kyokai no RINNE at Anime Japan 2015
Anime Japan 2015 will feature a booth filled with Rinne goodies to celebrate the impending debut of the anime series on television in April. Also the Kyokai no RINNE cast will be appearing at Sunday Fest 2015 at Pacifico Yokohama on March 29th and special luxury goods will be on sale. Thanks to Elizabeth for passing along this news! Source: Anime Japan & Sunday Fest
February
February 1stRINNE Chapter 269
Sakura and Ageha have wild dogs on their hands, but no one is sure about why the dog Sakura has to deal with has a human face. Even the dog itself seems to have trouble remembering until Rinne gets involved in the case. Click the link below to read all the latest summaries of Kyokai no RINNE. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
February 8th
RINNE Chapter 270
Rinne and Sakura are investigating a mysterious ghost that rings doorbells and then seems to vanish leaving only his footprints behind in the snow. It soon becomes clear that this is going to be a very expensive ghost to be rid of. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
February 15th
RINNE Chapter 271
Broke, Rinne decides to take a part-time job selling scythes with Left and Right but when the event turns sour Rinne has a chance to make some real money and sell the shoddy scythes at the same time. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
February 24th
New RINNE Anime Art & More News
Thanks to Elizabeth for passing along this new piece of Kyokai no RINNE promotional art that gives us our first look at some of the main cast in the anime adaptation. Also this week's issue of Shonen Sunday will feature the announcement of the opening and ending themes for the series and there will be a special April edition of "Sunday S" featuring cast interviews. Source: NHK.or.jp
February 27th
Shonen Sunday S Cover Revealed
Once again thanks to Elizabeth for passing along the cover for the special Rinne-focused April issue of Shonen Sunday S which will feature interviews with the cast of the upcoming anime. Source: Comic Natalie
February 28th
(Confidentiality) Renaissance
This years annual Rumic Theater short story will debut in the next issue of Big Comic Original and is entitled (Confidentiality) Renaissance. Source: Big Comic Original
RINNE Chapter 272
After taking last week off (likely to finish up her new short story) Rumiko Takahashi returns with chapter 272 of Kyokai no RINNE which features the return of Rinne's grandfather. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
March
March 2ndMore RINNE Cast Announced
In this week's 14th issue of Shonen Sunday, Shogakukan has announced the following seiyuu and the characters they will play in the new Kyokai no RINNE anime:
Ryohei Kimura as Tsubasa Jumonji
Tetsuya Kakihara as Masato
Sora Tokui as Miho
Aya Suzaki as Rika
Tessho Genda as Narrator
This in addition to the previous cast announcement as well as the recent news that Ouka Ranman by KEYTALK will be the opening theme song, and Toki no Wa by Passepied will be the closing theme. Source: Anime News Network
CR Maison Ikkoku 3 ~Sukinaoni
A remake/update of the third Maison Ikkoku pachislot game is being released today which adds new animated cutscenes. Source: Life at Maison Ikkoku
(Confidentiality) Renaissance
Takahashi-sensei's short story for Big Comic Original will be in bookstores today in Japan. Entitled (Confidentiality) Renaissance (㊙ルネッサンス) is a story about a drug that seems to be a kind of modern day fountain of youth. Source: Rumic Theater
March 8th
RINNE Chapter 273
Annette has brought her bad luck to a local donut shop when she angers a snake and the god of good fortune all at once. Click the link below to read summaries of all the latest Kyokai no RINNE releases. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
March 15th
RINNE Chapter 274
In a modern retelling of the story of King Midas, Rinne is given a school unform that makes him finally feel a little less poor than his other classmates, but the downside is that any food he touches turns to ash. It does not take much guessing that his devilish rival Masato is the one behind the less than welcome gift. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
March 18th
Kyokai no RINNE Volume 24
Kyokai no RINNE volume 24 is in stores today. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
March 22nd
Kyokai no RINNE Volume 24 Sales
For the week of March 16th-22nd Kyokai no RINNE volume 24 debuted in 46th position on the Oricon sales chart with a weekly total of 23,618 copies.
- Tokyo Ghoul:re #2
- Fairy Tail #48
- Ace of Diamond (ダイヤのA) #46
- Ahiru no Sora (あひるの空) #40
- Skip Beat! #36
- Baby Steps #34
- As the Gods Will (神さまの言うとおり弐) #11
- Assassination Classroom ( 暗殺教室) #13 (3rd week)
- Yona of the Dawn (暁のヨナ) #17
- The Knight in the Area (エリアの騎士) #45
- Kyokai no RINNE (境界のRINNE) #24
March 24th
RINNE Chapter 275
A good-hearted classmate decides to ask out Renge before he moves away only for it to be discovered that he has a shy ghost possessing him that can see through Renge's manipulative ways. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
March 26th
Manga Rankings
Kyokai no RINNE rose in the ranks perhaps in preparation of the debut of the anime next week. Kyokai no RINNE volume 24 debuted in 46th place, selling 23,618 copies in its first week on the charts for the week of March 16th through 22nd. Source: Anime News Network
March 28th
RINNE Chapter 276
A robot Rinne goes around demanding money and attacking anyone who doesn't obey leaving the real Rinne's reputation in tatters! Click the link below to read all the latest Kyokai no RINNE Chapter summaries. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
Kyokai no RINNE Opening Animation
We've got a first look at the opening animation and theme to the soon-to-debut Kyokai no RINNE anime up on our Facebook page. Click the link below to check it out for yourselves! Source: Rumic World Facebook Page
Takahashi Bookmarks
Thanks to Elizabeth for informing us of the new Takahashi themed bookmarks that Shonen Sunday is promoting. The bookmarks will feature each of the main female protagonists from her series Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Ranma 1/2, Inuyasha and Kyokai no RINNE. Source: Web Sunday
April
April 3rdRINNE Anime Debuts
As the Kyokai no RINNE anime debuts tomorrow (today in Japan) we've officially launched the anime section of the site. For all the latest episode summaries, behind the scenes information and crew listings, visit Kyokai no RINNE Complete's Anime section. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
April 4th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 1
We have the first episode fully summarized and posted as well as our launch of the music section of Kyokai no RINNE Complete, introducing you to the music of Passepied and Keytalk and their themes for the series. Enjoy! Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
April 5th
RINNE Chapter 277
This week's chapter made the cover of Shonen Sunday as well as color pages to celebrate the beginning of the anime. Rinne has to help a ghost girl from the 1990s move on to the next life but she insists on making life difficult for Sakura before she'll pass on. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
Legendary Manga Characters Immortalized in Bronze
Three life size statues have been created and displayed at the Seibu Ikebukuro Line in Nerima, Tokyo. The statues include Lum as well as Maetel and Tetsuro from Galaxy Express 999 and Astro from Astroboy. Both Rumiko Takahashi and Leiji Matsumoto were on hand to unveil the statues. Thanks to Ian Lepard for the news tip. Source: Crunchyroll
April 7th
Crunchyroll Streams RINNE
Anime streaming site Crunchyroll has announced that it will be streaming the brand new 25 episode Kyokai no RINNE anime for audiences in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Latin America. They will stream the first episode on tomorrow, April 8th for premium subscribers and one week later for non-subscribers. Thanks to Ian Lepard for the news tip. Source: Anime News Network
April 9th
Sentai Filmworks Licenses RINNE
In a suprise announcement Sentai Filmworks revealed that they have licensed the new Kyokai no RINNE anime for release both digitally and on disc for the home market. No details on dvd versus blu-ray. While most fans expected Viz to license the work, this is not the first time they have not released one of Rumiko Takahashi's anime. Urusei Yatsura was released in the US by Animeigo, while the Rumik Trilogy OVAs were put out by Central Park Media, and Mermaid Saga and Rumic Theater were produced by Geneon. Thanks to Ian Lepard for the news tip. Source: Sentai Filmworks Twitter
April 11th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 2
Sakura starts to recall her childhood trip to the other side and has a close brush with the Wheel of Reincarnation when she meets a demashigami in episode 2 of the new anime series. You can click the link below to read all the latest episode summaries of Kyokai no RINNE. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
Kyokai no RINNE at Tokyo Big Site
We were fortunate enough to have a report from a long time friend of Rumic World happen to be in Japan during the festivities for the debut of the Kyokai no RINNE anime. Megan visited Tokyo Big Site and filed a firsthand report of all she saw and did. Source: Rumic World
April 14th
RINNE Chapter 278
A little ghost girl finds Sakura and is fleeing from someone terrible which turns out to be Tsubasa. In order to get the girl to pass on she'll have to accept the backpack that she seems to hate more than anything else in the world. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
April 17th
Kyokai no RINNE Volume 25
Kyokai no RINNE volume 25 is in stores today. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
April 18th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 3
Rinne meets a black cat with ties to his family in search of a job. The introduction of Rokumon! Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
Kyokai no RINNE DVD Releases Announced
The official Kyokai no RINNE NHK blog has announced that at DVD release of the anime has been scheduled for this summer. The price will be set at 6000 yen with four episodes appearing on the first disc. It was also annouced that Rumiko Takahashi will provide the artwork for the discs and a clear file will be included in the first editions as they are released. Volume 1 will be released July, 15, 2015 through Pony Canyon and Shogakukan. Thanks as always to Elizabeth for passing along this news to us. Source: Anime-Rinne Blog
April 19th
RINNE Chapter 279
Ageha's neglectful ways catch up to her when her childhood doll Mimi turns evil after being left unattended in the closet for far too long. Now the wicked doll is wrecking havoc in Rinne's house and Ageha seems incapable of helping out at all. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
Kyokai no RINNE Volume 25 Sales
For the week of April 13th-19th Kyokai no RINNE volume 25 did not debut in the top 50 sales chart of Oricon. Source: Manga Codex
April 25th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 4
Tsubasa Jumonji arrives to make Rinne's life hell and Sakura's life heavenly, as the first love triangle of the series is formed! Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
April 26th
RINNE Chapter 280
Suzu accidently brings a spirit back from the dead, but some ghosts aren't meant to walk the earth again. Now Sakura and Rokumon are at the spirit's mercy and Rinne is nowhere to be found. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
April 29th
Ouka Ranman and Tokinowa Single
The new singles/themes from Kyokai no RINNE by Keytalk and Passepied are in stores today. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
May
May 1stKoike x Takahashi Interview
The June issue of "Stranger Sorento" magazine will feature an interview with both Rumiko Takahashi and her mentor, Kazuo Koike for the first time they've sat down together in 15 years. Takahashi has often talked about Koike's influence on her writing and emphasis on characterization. The issue will retail for 310 yen. Thanks to Elizabeth for passing along this news and all of today's news. Source: Koike-Shoin.co.jp
Ranma 1/2 Movie & OVA Blu-Ray Release
The Ranma 1/2 Movie and OVA blu-ray boxset has finally been announced for release in Japan. All OVAs (minus the most recent Rumic World All-Star release) and the all three films will be released on 3 discs an retail for 8792 yen. The set will be released on August 19, 2015. Source: Comic Natalie
RINNE Opening & Ending Singles
Victor Entertainment and Warner Music Japan have announced the release of a special combo single edition that will contain both Keytalk's "Ouka Ranman" and Passepied's "Tokinowa". The special set will retail for 1,111 yen. Source: Anime-Rinne.jugem.jp
May 2nd
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 5
Rinne and Tsubasa continue to butt heads over how to best exorcise spirits, especially one from Tsubasa's past. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
RINNE Chapter 281
Kain is searching for the escaped spirit but Rinne finds her first along with Sakura and the black cats. As they explore the story of the jilted lover they realize it is not quite how she originally explained things. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
May 9th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 6
Rinne and Tsubasa's antagonistic relationship gets the better of them as they battle against neighborhood Bakenekos. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
May 16th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 7
A face from Rinne's past arrives to make his life a living hell...literally! Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
May 20th
RINNE Chapter 282
A case of strange lunches leads Rinne to investigate a possible possession when one of his classmates asks he and Sakura to check up on his mother. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
May 23rd
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 8
Rinne descends into the depths of hell to try and rescue Reiji's soul from Masato. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
May 24th
RINNE Chapter 283
A ghost is trapped in the mirror of a girl's dressing room at a local store and Rinne struggles to find out why he seems unable to leave. The wholesome student seems to have some interesting regrets as the red-headed shinigami soon discovers. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
May 30th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 9
Rinne battles a new agent of the Damashigami and Sakura learns there is nothing too embarrassing for Rinne to go through to solve a case. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
Big Comic Original Celebrates the Tigers
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of one of Japan's most iconic baseball team's Big Comic Original is devoting an issue to the Hanshin Tigers. The Tigers also happen to be Rumiko Takahashi's favorite team and she is contributing a new color illustration of Lum to the issue as well. Thanks to Elizabeth for the news! Source: DDNavi.com
June
June 6thKyokai no RINNE Episode 10
In Rinne episode 10 Sakura learns more about Rinne's family and Rinne learns who is behind the Damashigami Company. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
New RINNE Opening Song
With episode 14 Kyokai no RINNE will be getting a new opening song called "Ura no Ura" by Passpied. Source: NHK Blog
RINNE Chapter 284
A ghostly girl with a terrible smile cannot pass on due to the awful memorial picture placed at her funeral service. It is up to Rinne, Tsubasa and Sakura to solve her awkward smile before the can drift on into the next realm. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
RINNE Radio Show
A Kyokai no RINNE radio show hosted by Rinne's voice actor, Kaito Ishikawa. Aya Suzaku (Rika) and Sora Tokui (Miho) also act as hosts as various reincarnation issues and letters from the weather hutch are discussed. The show airs each Monday on HiBiKi Radio. Source: Websunday
June 13th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 11
Rinne's battle against his father continues and by the end of the episode someone's feelings will be crushed! Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
New RINNE Ending Song
J-Pop group Quruli has been confirmed as providing the second ending theme song for Kyokai no RINNE, entitled "Futatsu no Sekai" Thanks to Ian Lepard for the news tip. Source: Crunchyroll
Tiger
Takahashi-sensei has released a suprise short story entitled Tiger (トラ) in the Big Comic Spirits Hanshin Tigers dedicated issue out today. Source: Rumic Theater
June 16th
RINNE Chapter 285
As Rinne tries to do his laundry late one night at school he finds a ghost inside the washing machine who's unusual mutterings prove to be challenging clues to help him to pass on. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
June 17th
Rinne Boxset Announced
The first DVD of the Rinne boxset has been announced in Japan. The disk will have 4 episode (the following seven volumes will be 3 each) and retail for 6,000 yen (5,000 for the rest). The first set will also come with a box to collect the series with art by Rumiko Takahashi along with clear files by both Takahashi and character designer Kazuhiko Tamura. You can see the boxart at the link below. Thanks to Elizabeth for passing along the news. Source: Comics Natalie
June 20th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 12
The Shinigami Ageha makes her debut in this week's episode. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
June 22th
RINNE Chapter 286
Tsubasa and Ayame get wrapped up in some kappa trouble in the latest chapter of Kyokai no RINNE. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
June 28th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 13
Ageha continues her battle against the Damashigami Company and is forced to learn some harsh truths about her own family. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
June 29th
RINNE Chapter 287
Matsugo shirks his duties to a recently dead girl and it takes a great deal of effort from Rinne to get him to deliever the girl across the Sanzu River and to the Wheel of Reincarnation. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
July
July 7thKyokai no RINNE Episode 14
Its the double date from hell as the group investigates an amusement park's haunted house that may actually be haunted. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
July 8th
RINNE Chapter 288
Volume 29 wraps up with a story about Setsubun and a long simmering curse brought about by a wraithful spirit. Rinne and Sakura have to help solve the mystery of their cursed classmate. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
Takahashi Illustrations Featured in Book
Many mangaka, including Rumiko Takahashi, are featured in the new book "Hyakkaryouran Taisenran!! Sangokushi Battle The Illustrations. The images come from a Romance of the Three Kingdoms themed collectible card game in Japan. The book was released on June 25th and retails for 3,800 yen. Thanks to Elizabeth as always for passing along this news! Source: DDnavi
July 10th
Came the Mirror Collection
A collection of recent short stories is set to be released on July 17th. The novel will include: Came the Mirror, Star With a Thousand Faces, With Cat, Revenge Doll, My Sweet Sunday, and Cute Flower. Source: Amazon.jp
July 11th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 15
The relationship rectangle becoming more and more strained as Rinne attempts to tell Sakura that nothing is going on between he and Ageha, while Ageha and Tsubasa have their own plans in mind. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
July 12th
Favorite Mangaka Ranking
Japanese website Charapedia ran a survey amongst their visitors asking who their favorite manga artists are. Among 10,000 users, Rumiko Takahashi came in sixth place. You can view the top thirty list at Anime News Network. The top ten artists are as follows:
1. Hideaki Sorachi (Gintama)
2. Eichiro Oda (One Piece)
3. Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball)
4. Hiromu Arakawa (Silver Spoon)
5. Hirohiko Araki (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
6. Rumiko Takahashi (Kyokai no RINNE)
7. Sui Ishida (Tokyo Ghoul)
8. Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto)
9. Gosho Aoyama (Detective Conan)
10. Yana Toboso (Black Butler)
Source: Charpedia
July 14th
RINNE Chapter 289
Tsubasa does his best to put the moves on Sakura and ensure he has some alone time with his classmate, but Rinne, Miho and Rika all intervene and unleash what could possibly be the goddess of wisdom, Minerva. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
July 17th
Kyokai no RINNE Volume 26
Kyokai no RINNE volume 26 is in stores today. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
July 18th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 16
Tsubasa and Sakura's shared past comes back to haunt them in this week's episode. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
Shogakukan Lottery Prizes
Shogakukan is offering a chance to win numerous Rumiko Takahashi goods for those who send in a proof of purchase from volume 26 of the Kyokai no RINNE manga or the Japanese editions of the Ranma 1/2 and Maison Ikkoku OVA sets and Kyokai no RINNE DVDs. Prizes range from clear files, kewpie figurines, or if you're one of twenty lucky winners, a signed drawing by Rumiko Takahashi herself. Thanks to Ian Lepard for the news tip. Source: Crunchyroll
July 19th
Kyokai no RINNE Volume 26 Sales
For the week of July 13th-19th Kyokai no RINNE volume 26 did not debut in the top 50 sales chart of Oricon. Source: Manga Codex
July 22nd
RINNE Chapter 290
A ghost haunts the Bell of Love where he died, preventing other couples from using the bell after having forgotten why he died there in the first place. You can read all the latest RINNE Chapters by clicking the link below. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
July 25th
The Mirror Came a Top Pre-Order
The Japanese store "Manga King" stated that pre-orders of "The Mirror Came" placed it at the top of its weekly sales ranking. Interest in "The Mirror Came" collection propelled the fourth collection of Rumic Theater stories, "Birds of Fate" to become the second highest ordered collection as well. Source: Mynavi.jp
Female Ranma Figure Debuting at Wonderfest
July 26th will see the beginning of Wonderfest in Japan showcasing a number of new toys, one of which will be the "My Heroine" line from Bandai. Female Ranma is the first in the announced three figure series will will include male Ranma and panda Genma. Thanks to Elizabeth for passing this along! Source: Tamashii Blog
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 17
Tsubasa's jealousy gets the better of him, and whether he wants to or not he ends up making a deal with a devil. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
July 27th
RINNE Chapter 291
Hundreds of thousands of eel are consumed during the summer in Japan and their ghosts have become a problem for the afterlife. An accident sends them filing back into the living world and the shinigami must round them up before a resort swimming pool is overflowing with the slithering ghosts. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
July 29th
Ura no Ura and Futatsu no Sekai Single
The new singles/themes from Kyokai no RINNE by Passepied and Quruli are in stores today. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
July 30th
SH Figuarts Announces Shampoo
In addition to the male and female Ranma figures and panda Genma, SH Figuarts has also announced a Shampoo figure complete with Cat Cafe delivery box Images of the figure can be seen here. There is still no confirmed release date for the toys. As always thanks to Elizabeth for catching this and passing it along. Source: MyNavi.jp
August
August 2ndRINNE Chapter 292
A trip to the beach brings out a ghostly girl who is searching for a pig-tailed girl that she blames for stealing the boy of her dreams away from her. Unfortunately she fixates on Sakura as the main object of her hatred. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
August 6th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 18
Kain makes his debut and makes Rinne's life a living hell. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
Lum X-Plus Toys Statue
At nearly 17 inches tall, X-Plus Toys debuted their new Lum statue. Reservations for the figure open on Monday, August 17th, and it will ship out in September. Thanks to Ian Lepard for the news tip. Source: Anime News Network
August 8th
RINNE Chapter 293
The investigation into the ghost girl's hatred of anyone with pig-tails continues as Rinne and his friends begin to unravel what truly happened to her all those years ago and how she actually died. Click the link below to read all the latest Kyokai no RINNE Chapter summaries. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 19
Kain and Rinne continue their battle with Rinne's very soul at stake! Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
August 7th
Bar Sunday
Shonen Sunday is opening a "Bar Sunday" featuring food and drinks based on current manga running in the magazine. Kyokai no RINNE is featured in a fish sandwich called a "sabasando". For a complete look at the menu, you can click here. Source: Comics Natalie
August 15th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 20
Things change as ghosts begin to wander through Sakura's house for the first time. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
Urusei Yatsura Ketteiban Urusei Yatsura Anime Theme Song & Character Song Complete Works
The new greatest hits CD release Urusei Yatsura "Ketteiban Urusei Yatsura Anime Theme Song & Character Song Complete Works" is on sale today. Source: Tomobiki-cho
August 19th
Ketteiban Ranma 1/2 Anime Theme Song & Character Song Complete Works
A new CD release which serves as a companion to the Urusei Yatsura release of a few days ago, this release collects the openings and endings of the television series paired with the character singles. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition
Ketteiban Maison Ikkoku Anime Theme Song & Character Song Complete Works
A new "best of" soundtrack for all the opening and ending themes of Maison Ikkoku as well as Sumi Shimamoto's vocal contributions to the anime has been released on CD today. Source: Life at Maison Ikkoku
TV Animation Kyokai no RINNE OST
In addition to the "best of" soundtracks out today, Kyokai no RINNE's soundtrack by Akimitsu Honma is for sale today as well. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
August 21st
RINNE Chapter 294
Rinne helps a ghost reunite with a work of art he created long ago, of course Tsubasa is all too happy to help when he learns its a nude sculpture of a cute girl. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
RINNE Soundtrack Released
The first soundtrack from the Kyokai no RINNE anime was released on August 19th. The CD contains 35 tracks and costs 2,800 yen. For the complete track listing please visit Kyokai no RINNE Complete's discography. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
August 22nd
Changes in Store at Shonen Sunday
New editor-in-chief at Shonen Sunday promises a shake up in the magazine, per a mission statement in this week's issue 38. Takenori Ichihara says that he will invest in new talents as they are the future of the magazine. However his vision also includes veteran mangaka still remaining a feature alongside these new, rising talents and he specifically mentions wishing to see Koji Kumeta, Hiroyuki Nishimori and Kazuhiro Fujita return to the magazine that gave them their start. Ichihara does mention that some series will end to make room for the newer talent's works. Shonen Sunday's sales have fallen in recent years, from a low of 600,000 in 2011 to an even lower 400,000 in the first quarter of 2015. Source: Comics Natalie & Anime News Network
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 21
The Case of the Mixed-Up Briefcases leads Rinne into big trouble with Kain. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
August 29th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 22
Christmas comes early this year as Ageha attempts to discover the secrets of the friendly square. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
RINNE Chapter 295
It seems that Annette has been abducted and replaced with a fake made out of balloons with a face doodled on it. All of the students at school assume she is authentic, but the spiritually gifted like Sakura and Rinne are able to see through the trick. Now its up to them to discover what happened to their teacher and rescue her from harm. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
September
September 5thKyokai no RINNE Episode 23
It's a three way battle between when the Nine-Tailed Fox possesses Tsubasa and goes against the reluctant team of Rinne and Kain. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
September 6th
RINNE Chapter 296
A ghostly girl that was obscessed with tanning in the 1990s finds herself attached to the back of a swim captain at Sankai High who loves tanning even more than her. It's up to Rinne to find out a way to satisfy the pale girl who only bakes instead of browns. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
September 8th
Announcement About RINNE Next Week
Next week's 42nd issue of Shonen Sunday is set to have an "important announcement" about the series from author Rumiko Takahashi. No early word on what the announcement could be regarding. Source: Anime News Network
September 12th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 24
Has Sabato given up the Damashigami Company to become a locally famous ramen chef? Not exactly... Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
September 14th
Kyokai no RINNE Season 2 Announced
Ahead of this week's episode 25, which was planned to be the final episode, we are pleased to report it will only be the final episode of the first season. Kyokai no RINNE Season 2 is slated to begin in Spring of 2016. The announcement features an image of characters that will make their debut, including Renge, Oboro and Suzu. Last week Shonen Sunday teased an announcement regarding the series for its 42nd issue this week. Source: Anime News Network & NHK
September 18th
Kyokai no RINNE Volume 27
Kyokai no RINNE volume 27 is in stores today. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
September 19th
Kyokai no RINNE Episode 25
Sakura and Rinne's relationship is tested as she eats candy that takes away her ability to see spirits, in the season one finale of Kyokai no RINNE. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
September 20th
Kyokai no RINNE Volume 27 Sales
For the week of March 16th-22nd Kyokai no RINNE volume 27 debuted in 49th position on the Oricon sales chart with a weekly total of 17,869 copies.
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- Hajime no Ippo (はじめの一歩) #111
- Kyokai no RINNE (境界のRINNE) #27
September 22nd
RINNE Chapters 297 & 298
A bit of a delay the last two weeks but we are caught back up now as we close out volume 30 with a two-part storyline featuring Masato and the power of the Medusa Mask. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
October
October 11thRINNE Chapters 299, 300 & 301
We've got the chapter summaries for the last three weeks posted, catching us back up. Chapter 300 featured color artwork as well to celebrate the passing of another hundred chapters as well. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
October 17th
RINNE Chapter 302
Rinne and Kain pursue the shinigami license thief and the trail grows ever closer to Renge once they learn it was Ageha's license that was used as the basis for the forgery. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
October 21st
Yo-kai Watch Wibble Wobble Adds Urusei Yatsura Content
The mobile puzzle game has added Shonen Sunday characters from Rumiko Takahashi series including Urusei Yatsura, Ranma 1/2 and Inuyasha as well as Kazuhiro Fujita's Ushio and Tora. Source: Tomobiki-cho
October 24th
RINNE Chapter 303
Kain concludes his investigation into Renge's counterfeiting scheme and we learn the name of her elderly black cat (Tama). Click the link below to read all the latest chapter summaries of Kyokai no RINNE. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
October 29th
Life-size Lum
Shokakugan has announced that they will be producing a very limited number of lifesize, full scale Lum figures. While the figure is still in the early stages, no images of the figure/statue have been produced, but Shogakukan has published a few photos of gigantic illustrations of Lum by Rumiko Takahashi as examples. Thanks to Ian Lepard for the news. Source: Crunchyroll
October 31st
Akane Figure Announced
Our thanks to reader Elizabeth who shared with us that in addition to male and female Ranma, Genma and Shampoo S.H. Figuarts is also planning to release an Akane figure complete with P-Chan. More figures can be seen at the link below or on the Rumic World Facebook page. Thanks again to Elizabeth for the news! Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition
RINNE Chapter 304
Rinne investigates some spooky goings-on at a local wedding hall that features a ghost that seems obsessed with catching the bouquet. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
Ranma Liner Notes Added
Thank you to Jeffrey Roberie for once again coming through with scans from the old VHS Ranma 1/2 subtitled tapes, these additions are hard to find after twenty years and we're very privledged to be able to host them here. Be sure to check out these little bits of anime history. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition
November
November 11thTakahashi Comments on Manga
Rumiko Takahashi has commented on fellow mangaka and high school friend Yoko Kondo's Suikyou Kitan (水鏡綺譚). In the volume released today she says, "Suikyou Kitan has been an unfinished story that has been unforgettable for many years. Now that the journey has ended, this story remains in my heart like a beloved spring. --Rumiko Takahashi". Source: Suikyo Kitan
November 12th
Rumiko Ramen
Acecook is releasing two Rumiko Takahashi brand ramen bowls in Japan. The Urusei Yatsura brand is a light soy flavor, while the Ranma 1/2 brand is a rich miso flavor. Thanks to Ian Lepard for the news. Source: Crunchyroll
November 15th
RINNE Chapter 305
Rinne loans out Rokumon to Annette who takes him to a witches' coven where he is cursed and turned into a pizza. Now Rinne must resist his urge to eat his partner long enough to get him restored to normal. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
November 17th
Ranma Office Figures
A set of Ranma figurines are coming to fill your office, each equipped to hold post-it notes, pencils and perch on your coffee cup. The set will include male and female Ranma, panda Genma, P-chan, and Shampoo. Thanks to Ian Lepard for the news. Source: Anime News Network
November 27th
RINNE Chapter 306 and 307
Rinne continues his quest to help his black cat partner turn back into a cat instead of a pizza and then in the following chapter Rinne's weather hutch is taken over by Inari, the god of good fortune, but good fortune for him of coures means hurting Rinne's sole means of income. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
December
December 6thRINNE Chapter 308
The tale of a cursed hot water bottle pulls Rinne into the case in hopes of getting the object to keep his drafty hovel warm on these cold winter nights. Click the link below to read all the latest summaries for Kyokai no RINNE. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
December 18th
Kyokai no RINNE Volume 28
Kyokai no RINNE volume 28 is in stores today. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
December 20th
Kyokai no RINNE Volume 28 Sales
For the week of December 14th-20th Kyokai no RINNE volume 28 debuted in 48th position on the Oricon sales chart with a weekly total of 18,129 copies.
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- Bride's Story (乙嫁語り) #8
- Mix #8 (2nd week)
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- Haikyuu!! (ハイキュー!!) #19
- As the Gods Will: The Second Series (神さまの言うとおり弐) #15
- Kyokai no RINNE (境界のRINNE) #28
December 24th
RINNE Chapter 309 & 310
Rinne struggles to clean windows for a little extra money but as always his luck turns out to be as lacking as his finances, then a Christmas gift exchange goes exceedingly well until a ghost enters the picture and starts to ruin a wonderful Christmas for Rinne. Click the link below to read all the latest summaries for Kyokai no RINNE. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
December 30th
RINNE Chapter 311
Ayame's ceremonial arrows fall under a curse from Masato which looks as if it will ruin the New Year's celebrations at her temple until Rinne and Tsubasa can break the curse in time. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
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