March 8th
Rumiko Takahashi vs Takako Takezawa
We have a newly translated interview from 1980 with Rumiko Takahashi at the beginning of he rise to fame. Joining her is a young, still struggling talent, Takako Takezawa (竹沢タカ子) who is hoping to find success as well. Source: Rumic World

March 6th
New Short Story - Himitsu o Kiipu
Rumiko Takahashi’s new short story Keep a Secret (秘密をキープ/Himitsu o Kiipu) has been previewed for the April 4th issue of Big Comic Original. Source: Mantan Web

March 4th
MAO Chapter 266
Renji and Mei are in over their heads as the ayakashi who have taken over the elderly care home reveal themselves. Mao and Nanoka race to help save their Goko Clan rivals, but Renji hardly seems appreciative of their generosity. Source: MAO Online

Urusei Yatsura Anime Exhibition Continues
In Shonen Sunday this week there is an ad for the continuation of the Urusei Yatsura anime exhibition from August 2024. The exhibition promises a new, life-sized Lum sculpture, objects and artwork from the anime's production as well as an original video for the exhibition, "Girl Hunt with Ataru" (あたると一緒にガールハント‼/Ataru to issho ni gaaru hantto!!), which will also be the theme of the exhibition's layout. The tour will be at the Niigata Manga and Anime Information Center from April 5th to May 6th and then Messe Shizuoka West Building, 2nd floor, 2nd small exhibition hall from July 26th to August 17th. Source: Shonen Sunday 2025 Vol. 14

Ranma 1/2 x Maru-Chan Ramen Promotion
Also in this week's Shonen Sunday is an advertisement for the Ranma 1/2 promotional crossover with Maru-chan's Zubaaan line of instant ramen. Ranma, Akane and Shampoo collectible cards are given away with a chance to be one of 900 winners of special t-shirts. Source: Shonen Sunday 2025 Vol. 14 and Zubaan.jp

March 1st
Ranma 1/2 Neighborhood Combat Advertisement

This month we're sharing a 1992 television advertisement for the Super Famicom game Ranma 1/2 Neighborhood Combat (らんま1/2 町内激闘篇/Ranma 1/2 Chounai Gekitouhen) over on our YouTube Channel. Source: Rumic World YouTube Channel

MAO Volume 23 Sales
For the week of February 17-24th MAO volume 23 debuted in the 13th position on the Oricon sales chart with a weekly total of 16,077 copies.

1. Shangri-la Frontier (シャングリラ・フロンティア) #21
2. Spring Storm and Monster (春の嵐とモンスター) #7
3. 40 Made ni Shitai 10 no Kato (40岁以前想达成的10件事) #2
4. Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy (月が導く異世界道中) #15
5. Four Knights of the Apocalypse (黙示録の四騎士) #20
6. MIX #22 (12 days)
7. World Trigger (ワールドトリガー) #28 (3 weeks)
8. A Sign of Affection (ゆびさきと恋々) #12 (11 days)
9. Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange (め組の大吾 救国のオレンジ) #11
10. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (転生したらスライムだった件) #28 (4 weeks)
13. MAO (マオ) #23

Source: Manga Codex Twitter

Febuary 25th
MAO Chapter 265
Mao and Nanoka stumble upon some shocking secrets in the basement of the old folks home, but Renji and Mei make an even more troubling discovery as they ascend the tower and confront the aid workers who have been caring for the elderly at the facility. Source: MAO Online

Yashahime Chapter 42
The girls race to Tokyo Tower to battle against the looming Grim Comet, but they quickly realize their strength alone will not be enough. Setsuna realizes there may be a way to reach for help in the past to battle against the celestial creature. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

February 18th
MAO Volume 23

MAO volume 23 is in stores today. Source: MAO Online

MAO Chapter 264
Mao and Nanoka find themselves investigating a care home for the elderly where Mei and Renji are also summoned to a job. It seems nurses have been disappearing, and even the elderly man financing the care home thinks the woman running it is not really who she claims to be. Source: MAO Online

February 17th
Megumi Hayashibara talks to DaVinci
We have a newly translated interview with Megumi Hayashibara (female Ranma) about working on the new Ranma 1/2 series as well as her thoughts on the old series. Source: Rumic World

Febuary 11th
MAO Chapter 263
Mao agrees to seal the Spear of Taima alongside Daigo, but when he returns to his home, the thought of his friends turning against him weighs heavily on his mind. To ease his troubles, Nanoka introduces Mao to chocolate. Source: MAO Online

Febuary 4th
MAO Chapter 262
Mao meets with Daigo who reveals the cause of the monstrous bear that has been attacking the forest. Mao struggles to understand if his old friend is really his ally, or is plotting to use the Spear of Taima against him. Source: MAO Online

February 1st
Urusei Yatsura Qoo10 Advertisement

This month we're sharing a brand new Urusei Yatsura advertisement that just debuted in Japan in January in conjunction with Qoo10, the online marketing platform. Source: Rumic World YouTube Channel

Frieren Comes to Visit

Rumiko Takahashi was excitedly tweeting today about Frieren coming to visit her home today. Frieren, the main character from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (葬送のフリーレン) by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe. The Frieren Twitter account was also posting photographs of the visit. No word on if any of the Frieren's creators were on hand or if it was just the doll that paid the visit. The official Twitter of Frieren has shown the doll visiting various locations eaech day this month. Source: Rumiko Takahashi's Twitter & Official Frieren Twitter

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