June 22nd
Ranma 1/2 Season 2 Event
At 7:00 pm Tokyo time an event featuring Kappei Yamaguchi, Noriko Hidaka, Megumi Hayashibara, and Rei Sakuma was held to introduce the new season of Ranma 1/2. They called a special guest onto the stage who was revealed to be Toshihiko Seki who is returning as the voice of Mousse. The series will return to Netflix in October of this year. Many other cast were announced at the event:
Toshihiko Seki as Mousse
Kaori Nazuka as Ukyo Kuonji
Kazuhiko Inoue as Happosai
Ako Mayama as Cologne
Akira Ishida as Hikaru Gosunkugi
Additionally, the animation studio handling the show will be Mappa, Konosuke Uda will direct the show with character designs by Hiromi Taniguchi. Kaoru Wada will be doing the music for the new series. The opening and closing theme songs will be announced soon.
Source: Ranma PR Twitter
Kaori Nazuka Comments on Ukyo Casting
Kaori Nazuka has been cast as Ukyo in season two of Ranma 1/2, after the passing of Ukyo's original voice actress, Hiromi Tsuru, in 2017. Nazuka posted on her Twitter account, "I absolutely, absolutely, absolutely love the original work✨It's like a dream to be able to take part as my beloved Ucchan in a work that I've read and watched over and over since I was little, and I'm so excited♡
However, as much as I loved the original manga and anime... I'm also a bit worried about whether I'm really the right person for the role...💦
But, but! Since they've entrusted me with this role, I'll do my best to face it with the feeling that my love for Ucchan is second to none!!
I will do my best to portray Ucchan, who was so cherished by Tsuru-san, in a way that makes everyone and Tsuru-san happy!!
Source: Kaori Nazuka's Twitter
June 17th
MAO Chapter 279
Daigo escapes from Yurako's attack and seeks help from Mao, while there he recalls his final moments with his beloved Sana and reveals his true feelings for the Goko Clan.
Source: MAO Online
June 10th
MAO Chapter 278
Yurako is left on her own and realizes that Daigo could use her to track down Shiranui or Hakubi anytime he wanted. Knowing this, she is entrusted with the Moss of Earth's Ruin, a cursed fungi she hopes to use against Daigo.
Source: MAO Online
Megumi Hayashibara Comments on Foreigners in Japan
Megumi Hayashibara has posted comments about the behavior of foreigners in Japan, assistance offered to international students rather than taxpayers and the breakdown of social norms that go against Japanese social mores. This has stirred both support and criticism online from both sides of the political spectrum. A translation and additional context can be found on @mrjeffu's Twitter account.
Hayashibara mentions getting her news from South Korean based YouTubers who are supporters of recently impeached President Yoon. She later updated her blog to include the line supporting "tax-paying foreigners".
Source: Megumi Hayashibara Official Blog & @mrjeffu's Twitter account
June 3rd
MAO Chapter 277
Mao and Nanoka discover the secret weakpoint of the raven-haired evil spirit as she reveals her history as a bandit. With the mission resolved, Mao and Nanoka have time for a date to enjoy each other's company.
Source: MAO Online
June 1st
Rumiko Takahashi Visits Maison Ikkoku Film Set
This month on our YouTube channel we share a clip from Rumiko Takahashi's 1986 visit to the Maison Ikkoku: Apartment Fantasy film set where she met the cast and toured the set.
Source: Rumic World YouTube Channel
May 31st
Week 2 MAO Volume 24 Sales
For the week of May 19-25th MAO volume 24 sold an additional 8,778 copies for a total of 17,744 copies in its first ten days of release. It was in 35th place on the Oricon charts.
Source: Manga Codex Twitter
May 24th
MAO Volume 24 Sales
For the week of May 12-18th MAO volume 24 debuted in the 31st position on the Oricon sales chart with a weekly total of 8,911 copies.
1. In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (うるわしの宵の月) #9
2. Nanatsuya Shinobu no Housekibako (七つ屋 志のぶの宝石匣) #24
3. My Isekai Life (転生賢者の異世界ライフ) #28
4. Rohan Kishibe Jump (岸辺露伴ジャンプ)
5. I'm Addicted to You (花野井くんと恋の病) #17
6. Blue Lock -Episode Nagi- (ル ー ロ ッ ク) #7
7. And yet, you are so Sweet (なのに、千輝くんが甘すぎる。) #12
8. Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend who Doesn't Remember Me Prologue Kara (死に戻りの魔法学校生活を、元恋人とプロローグから) #6
9. Magic Artisan Dahlia Wilts no More (魔導具師ダリヤはうつむかない) #8
10. Blue Box (アオのハコ) #20 (2 weeks)
31. MAO (マオ) #24
Source: Manga Codex Twitter
May 23rd
Ranma 1/2 "A Very Joyous Anime Presentation"
A Ranma 1/2 anime event is going to be held on June 22nd in Shinjuku, Ward 9. The event will feature new goods, a live dubbing session, and a preview of the second season of Ranma 1/2.In attendance will be Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara, Noriko Hidaka and Rei Sakuma. It is likely that the voice of Mousse will also be revealed at the event as the character is teased in the official artwork.
Source: Ranma PR
Yashahime Chapter 45
With the destruction of the Grim Comet and Kirinmaru defeated, the girls come to terms with the fact that they may not be able to return to the past and see their parents again. Living in the modern era, they come to terms with holidays and the thought that they may need to enroll in school and live ordinary lives awaiting the chance to go back to the past.
Source: The Inuyasha Companion
One Final Chapter of Yashahime
In his author comments with this month's chapter, Takashi Shiina confirmed that the next chapter of Yashahime will be the series' finale.
Source: The Inuyasha Companion
May 22nd
Shonen Sunday Speech Bubble Podcast
In the 10th episode of Shonen Sunday Speech Bubble the official podcast of Shonen Sunday the episode is dedicated to Rumiko Takahashi and features a discussion with Riri Okamoto, Takahashi-san's current editor.
Source: Apple Podcast
May 20th
MAO Chapter 276
Nanoka finds herself battling against the decapitated head of an angry spirit while Mao and Otoya are trapped outside, unable to reach her. As they investigate more, they discover the spirit belongs to a woman from the Warring States era who mistakenly believes her hair saved her from decapitation.
Source: MAO Online
May 16th
MAO Volume 24
MAO volume 24 is in stores today.
Source: MAO Online
Takahashi Recommends Momose Akira no hatsukoi hantan chuu.
Rumiko Takahashi has recommended Shinta Harekawa's Momose Akira no hatsukoi hantan chuu. (百瀬アキラの初恋破綻中。) manga, and her quote appears on the upcoming release of volume 3. Her quote is as follows, "I'm looking forward to seeing Momose-san's hometown introduction. She's running around with all her might, planning her dreams. Her bravery sometimes makes me cry!!" Harekawa-san's response on Twitter was as follows: "Ranma 1/2 was the first manga I ever read, and it was an important work that inspired me to want to try drawing manga myself, because I love manga so much.
I am so moved and happy that I cannot put into words how pleased I am to have received such a wonderful comment on the obi from Rumiko Takahashi, the creator of this work...!
Once again, thank you so much, Professor Takahashi! 🙇♀️✨"
Source: Shinta Harekawa's Twitter and Twitter
Takahashi Recommends Land of Monsters
Rumiko Takahashi has recommended Mitsutani's Lnad of Monsters (魔物の国/Mamano no kuni) manga, and her quote appears on the upcoming release of volume 1. Her quote is as follows, "I love everything about it, from the smell of death and monsters, to the feel of the stone castle, to the moist images that envelop them in a fantastical way, to Ravi's innocent eyes." Viz provides a weekly simultaneous translation of the series.
Source: Mitsutani's Twitter
May 13th
MAO Chapter 275
A rash of hair-cuttings and abductions have been occurring lately and the ayakashi thought to be responsible, Kamikiri, seeks Mao and Nanoka out to help clear his name. When Nanoka is kidnapped after trying to lure the perpetrator, Mao and Otoya try to rescue her.
Source: MAO Online
May 6th
MAO Chapter 274
Hakubi has dealt with Soma and retreats, leaving Mao and the others to mourn their losses and come to terms with Hakubi's brutality. With Soma's younger brothers in his care, Mao regroups with his allies to ponder what the next steps in their battle with the Goko Clan will be.
Source: MAO Online
May 1st
A Look at Kikyo's Nendoroid Figure
This month on our YouTube channel we have a look at the Kikyo Nendoroid figure, looking at her extra parts and accessories and how she compares with the other Nendoroid Inuyasha figures.
Source: Rumic World YouTube Channel
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