Interviews

• Rumiko Takahashi

  Various: Our comprehensive list of Rumiko Takahashi interviews.

• All the Staff Members are Researching Lum-chan, Who Flies Away from the Mundane World to Another Dimension!

  Published in: Animage 1981 October. Comments from Shigekazu Ochiai, Yuji Nunokawa, Mamoru Oshii and Yu Yamamoto on the upcoming debut of the Urusei Yatsura anime. One page.

  Group Introduction Urusei Yatsura

  Published in: The Anime 1981 October. Episode summaries and brief comments from Mamoru Oshii, Shigekazu Ochiai and Tadashi Oka discussing the debut of the Urusei Yatsura anime. One page.

  Lum is Coming!

  Published in: Animedia 1981 October. A mission statement from Shigekazu Ochiai about the debuting Urusei Yatsura anime. One page.

  Urusei Yatsura Big Research

  Published in: Animage 1981 November. An deep dive into the beginning of Urusei Yatsura. The article defines the work as 'City Sci-Fi,' interviews many staff members including Akemi Takada, Tatsuo Imamura, Mamoru Oshii, Tamiko Kojima, Hiroshi Sasagawa and Yuji Nunokawa, and discusses the ending animation for each episode. Eight pages.

  The Blitz Broadcast is About to Begin!

  Published in: The Anime 1981 November. This article has comments from each cast member but then goes into a deep dive behind the scenes at Studio Pierrot with Shigeharu Shiba, Yuko Matsutani, Mamoru Oshii, Tamiko Kojima, Akemi Takada, Ichizo Kobayashi, Katsumi Aoshima and many more. Four pages.

  Urusei Yatsura

  Published in: My Anime 1981 November. Coverage of the cast (in character) and select staff members including Yu Yamamoto, Tadashi Oka and Takao Koyama. Four pages.

  Sex Appeal Strategy

  Published in: Animedia 1981 November. A discussion on sex appeal and sexuality in anime featuring a roundtable discussion with Akemi Takada of Urusei Yatsura, Kazuya Uenashi of Miss Machiko and Shizuo Kawai of Dash Kappei. A separate short Q&A with Rumiko Takahashi is also included. Eight pages.

  Works Currently Attracting Attention - Studio Pierrot World

  Published in: Animedia 1981 December. An analysis of the themes of Urusei Yatsura and a comment from Mamoru Oshii. Four pages.

  Comments from Mamoru Oshii and Yuji Nunokawa

  Published in: Animage 1981 December. Mamoru Oshii discusses the casting of Ichiro Nagai as Cherry and Yuji Nunokawa talks about Oshii. One page.

  I Want to Know (Dec. 1981)

  Published in: The Anime 1981 December. A fan asks Mamoru Oshii when Mendo will debut in the anime. One page.

• Comments from Yuji Nunokawa and Keiko Han

  Published in: Animage 1982 January. Yuji Nunokawa updates fans on the progress of Urusei Yatsura going into its second year. Keiko Han delivers horoscopes for Lum and Ataru. One page.

  I Want to Know (Jan. 1982)

  Published in: The Anime 1982 January. A fan asks Fumi Hirano some personal questions. One page.

  I Want to Know (Feb. 1982)

  Published in: The Anime 1982 February. Saeko Shimazu is asked a fan question while the entire cat of Urusei Yatsura is interviewed in the studio all at once. One page.

  Can You Tell the Difference?

  Published in: Animedia 1982 February. A group of fans discuss Urusei Yatsura after its first batch of episodes have aired. One page.

  Comments from Yuji Nunokawa (Mar. 1982)

  Published in: Animage 1982 March. Yuji Nunokawa shares his thoughts about what else he would like to adapt with Studio Pierrot. One page.

  I Want to Know (Mar. 1982)

  Published in: The Anime 1982 March. A fan has questions for Yuko Matsutani. One page.

  Comments from Yuji Nunokawa (Apr. 1982)

  Published in: Animage 1982 April. Yuji Nunokawa discusses the two animation directors of Urusei Yatsura. One page.

  I Want to Know (Apr. 1982)

  Published in: The Anime 1982 April. A fan has questions for Toshio Furukawa. One page.

  Homework Time: Parodies in Urusei Yatsura

  Published in: Animedia 1982 April. Mamoru Oshii reveals the parodies embedded in early episodes of Urusei Yatsura. One page.

  Urusei Yatsura Staff Interview

  Published in: Shonen Sunday Graphic Urusei Yatsura 1. Includes short comments from: Shigekazu Ochiai, Tadashi Oka, Yuji Nunokawa, Mamoru Oshii, Akemi Takada, Shigeharu Shiba, Hiroshi Hayakawa. Available for translation.

  Urusei Yatsura Voice Actor Roundtable

  Published in: Shonen Sunday Graphic Urusei Yatsura 1. Includes short comments from: Toshio Furukawa, Fumi Hirano, Saeko Shimazu. Available for translation.

  Comments from Yuji Nunokawa (May 1982)

  Published in: Animage 1982 May. Yuji Nunokawa discusses the first six months of Urusei Yatsura. One page.

  I Want to Know (May. 1982)

  Published in: The Anime 1982 May. A fan wants to learn more about Kazuko Sugiyama. One page.

  Animedia's Popularity Rankings for 1981

  Published in: Animedia 1982 May. Urusei Yatsura's rankings in the best anime, male character and female character for 1981 with comments from Shigekazu Ochiai and Fumi Hirano. One page.

  Comments from Yuji Nunokawa (Jun. 1982)

  Published in: Animage 1982 June. Yuji Nunokawa discusses recording Urusei Yatsura and cel theft by fans. One page.

  I Want to Know (Jun. 1982)

  Published in: The Anime 1982 June. A fan who loves Benten wants to learn who plays her. One page.

  Comments from Yuji Nunokawa (Jul. 1982)

  Published in: Animage 1982 July. Yuji Nunokawa analyzes the male staff's feelings about Ataru. One page.

  I Want to Know (Jul. 1982)

  Published in: The Anime 1982 July. A fan asks about Izumi Kobayashi. One page.

  Lum-chan on the Big Screen?!

  Published in: Animedia 1982 July. Comments from Saeko Shimazu and Kazuko Sugiyama on their characters and the first announcement of the first upcoming Urusei Yatsura theatrical film. One page.

  Comments from Yuji Nunokawa (Jul. 1982)

  Published in: Animage 1982 August. Yuji Nunokawa discusses the numerous talented women who work on Urusei Yatsura. One page.

  I Want to Know (Aug. 1982)

  Published in: The Anime 1982 August. A fan asks about Izumi Kobayashi. One page.

  What is Lum's Tiger-Striped Bikini?!

  Published in: Animedia 1982 August. Akemi Takada briefly discusses Lum's fashions. One page.

  City Sense in TV

  Published in: Animage 1982 September. In addition to Yuji Nunokawa's usual comments, the animators of Urusei Yatsura are profiled, including Masahito Yamashita, Kazuhiro Ochi and Torao Arai. One page.

  Interview with Shigekazu Ochiai

  Published in: The Anime 1982 September. Ochiai discusses early negative fan reaction to Urusei Yatsura as well as the upcoming first movie. One page.

  Urusei Yatsura Great Research

  Published in: Animage 1982 October. A massive series of articles on Urusei Yatsura and its surging popularity. The staff of Animage briefly interview the cast during a recording session, and devote more time to sit-down conversations with Akemi Takada, Asami Endo, Kazuhiro Ochi, and Kazunori Ito. Ultimately a three-person conversation between Keiji Hayakawa, Tamiko Kojima is the highlight. Twenty pages.

  Urusei Yatsura: Extensive Study of Men and Women

  Published in: Animedia 1982 October. Analysis of the relationships in Urusei Yatsura with comments by Akemi Takada and Fumi Hirano.

  Urusei Yatsura the Movie: Secret Big News

  Published in: Animage 1982 November. An early look at the first Urusei Yatsura film before it had been officially titled as Only You. Includes comments from Rumiko Takahashi, Mamoru Oshii, Akemi Takada, Yuichi Endo, Katsumi Aoshima, and Masahito Yamashita. Four pages.

  The Guest-Star is an Alien?!

  Published in: The Anime 1982 November. More coverage of the first fan club meeting with quotes from Rumiko Takahashi and the cast of Urusei Yatsura as well as notes on the first film and information on Helen Sasano. Two pages.

  Ataru's Previous Fiancee Elle Appears

  Published in: Animedia 1982 November. More coverage of the first Urusei Yatsura film from the fan event. Comments from Rumiko Takahashi, Hidenori Taga, Shigekazu Ochiai, Tomoko Konparu, Yuji Nunokawa and Mamoru Oshii. One page.

  Ataru and Torajima's Boxing Scene: A Genga Breakdown

  Published in: Animage 1982 December. An overview of the 43rd episode of Urusei Yatsura and some information on Only You. Comments from animator Kazushige Yusa, Mamoru Oshii, and producer Makoto Kubo. One page.

  Before Lum a Powerful Rival Appears!

  Published in: The Anime 1982 December. The Anime drops in for the recording session of episode 50 to attempt to get news on the upcoming Urusei Yatsura feature film. Quotes from Fumi Hirano, Toshio Furukawa, Akira Kamiya, Kazuko Sugiyama. Izumi Kobayashi discussing writing music for the film. Four pages.

  The Movie Will Feature Familiar Guest Characters

  Published in: Animage 1982 December. My Anime uses the same quotes from Izumi Kobayashi as the above article. One pages.

  It's a World of Psychics and Superhumans

  Published in: Animedia 1982 December. An analysis on thet powers and abilities of the cast of Urusei Yatsura. Comments by Mamoru Oshii. Three page.

• Conquering the Anime World, a Roundtable Discussion for Young Directors! Let's Go to Battle!!

  Published in: Animage 1983 January: Mizuho Nishikubo, Hidehito Ueda, Koichi Mashimo and Mamoru Oshii discuss their early days at Tatsunoko Pro and working on Urusei Yatsura. Four pages.

• This is Urusei Yatsura Itself

  Published in Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer (Cinema Pamphlet): Director Mamoru Oshii discusses his work on the second Urusei Yatsura film, Beautiful Dreamer and its connection to filmmaking and dreams. Two pages.

  Staff/Cast Free Talk Anime It's About Making Dreams!!

  Published in: Shonen Sunday Graphic Urusei Yatsura 10. Includes short comments from: Mamoru Oshii, Fumi Hirano, Takuya Fujioka, Toshio Furukawa, Akira Kamiya, Shigeru Chiba, Akira Moriyama, Issei Futamata, Michihiro Ikemizu, Machiko Washio, Saeko Shimazu, Shinji Nomura, Tomomichi Nishimura, Masaru Hoshi, Junji Nishimura, Kazuo Yamazaki, Yuji Moriyama, Shichiro Kobayashi. Available for translation.

• Messages from the Staff and Cast of Urusei Yatsura Remember My Love

  Published in: Shonen Sunday Graphic Urusei Yatsura 13. A discussion between Fumi Hirano and Kazuo Yamazaki and a separate Fumi Hirano interview. Available for translation.

• Firetripper Staff and Cast Waku Waku Interview

  Published in: Shonen Sunday Graphic Firetripper. Short comments from Motosuke Takahashi, Shigeharu Shiba, Katsumi Aoshima, Tarao Arai, Osamu Kamimura, Sumi Shimamoto, Yuu Mizushima, Mayumi Tanaka, Tessho Genda, Yoku Shioya, Akiko Tsuboi, TARAKO, Masaharo Satou, Kouji Yada, Tomohiro Nishimura, Atsuko Miwa, Jouji Yanaka, Tadashi Sugawara, Shigeru Chiba, Natsuo Tokuhiro, Tatsuyuki Ishimori, Tomomichi Nishimura, Shigezo Kisaoka Available for translation.

  Maris the Supergal Staff and Cast Shocking Interview

  Published in: Shonen Sunday Graphic Maris the Supergal. Short comments from staff members: Motosuke Takahashi, Shigeharu Shiba, Katsumi Aoshima, Torao Arai, Hirokata Takahashi, Naoko Yamamoto, Kazuyoshi Katayama, Masaaki Nishida, Nomonori Yokota, Miyoko Ichinose, Takuji Yamauchi, Mami Endou. Cast members: Mami Koyama, Toshio Furukawa, Sumi Shimamoto, Jyouji Yanami, Shunpei Takiguchi, Sukekiyo Kameyama, Atsuko Mine, Daisuke Gori, Hiroyuki Shibamoto, Masami Kikuchi, Naoki Tatta, Eiji Maruyama VTR: Kazuki Tanaka, Hajime Tachihara, Tomoko Konparu, Ichiro Inomatako, Rumiko Takahashi, Ren Ukimi, Isamu Senda, Yuji Nunokawa, Hideo Takayashiki, Hiroki Takeda. Available for translation.

  Fourway Broadcast Chat

  Published in: Shonen Sunday Graphic Maris the Supergal. Ichiro Nitta, Joji Tokoro, Yuho Iwasato, and Kirara & Urara. The lyricists and singers from Maris the Supergal. Available for translation.

  New TV Insert Song by Kyoko Otonashi

  Published in: Gather With Anime from All Over the Country. A short interview with Sumi Shimamoto discussing a song she sings as Kyoko. Available for translation.

  Gather With Anime from All Over the Country

• Inaba the Dream Maker Cast and Crew

  Published in: Urusei Yatsura You Can Meet Lum in the New Film. Short comments from Rumiko Takahashi, Shigekazu Ochiai, Satoshi Dezaki, Toshio Nobe (manga artist) Junichi Tomonari, Kazuhiko Shimamoto, Motoko Arai, Tomomi Nishimura, Yoshiki Tanaka (author), Kaisei Rokudo (from Anzen Chitai).Available for translation.

  My Producer's Diary - April 1987

  Published in: Movement 1987 Vol. 4: Shigekazu Ochiai discusses his decision to toss out the work that had begun on Urusei Yatsura Movie 5 are relaunch the movie as an adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's just released conclusion to her series. Two pages.

  Ranma 1/2 Voice Actors Interview - Kappei Yamaguchi and Megumi Hayashibara

  Published in: Movement 1987 Vol. 6: The voices behind Ranma share some early memories of their days as rookie voice actors and their work on Ranma 1/2. Two pages.

  Staff & Cast Doki Doki Interview

  Published in: Shonen Sunday Graphic Laughing Target. Short comments from Motosuke Takahashi, Shigeharu Shiba, Katsumi Aoshima, Tarao Arai, Osamu Kamimura, Sumi Shimamoto, Yuu Mizushima, Mayumi Tanaka, Tessho Genda, Yoku Shioya, Akiko Tsuboi, TARAKO, Masaharo Satou, Kouji Yada, Tomohiro Nishimura, Atsuko Miwa, Jouji Yanaka, Tadashi Sugawara, Shigeru Chiba, Natsuo Tokuhiro, Tatsuyuki Ishimori, Tomomichi Nishimura, Shigezo Kisaoka Available for translation.

• Main Cast and Staff Message

  Published in: Shonen Sunday Graphic Special Urusei Yatsura the Final Chapter Boy Meets Girl. Includes short comments from Toshio Furukawa, Fumi Hirano, Kaneto Shiozawa, Saeko Shimazu, Akira Kamiya, You Inoue, Tetsu Dezaki, Tomoko Konparu, Setsuko Shibuichi, Tsuneo Tominaga, Yukari Kobayashi, Torao Arai, Shigeharu Shiba, Akitaro Daichi, Shigekazu Ochiai about the fifth Urusei Yatsura film. Five pages.

  Tetsu Dezaki

  Published in: Urusei Yatsura Movie 5 The Final Chapter, Theater Booklet. An interview with director of the film, Tetsu (Satoshi) Dezaki. 1 page. Available for translation.

  Shigekazu Ochiai

  Published in: Urusei Yatsura Movie 5 The Final Chapter, Theater Booklet. An interview with the head of planning, Shigekazu Ochiai. 1 page. Available for translation.

  Ah, I Can't Help But Sigh

  Published in: Urusei Yatsura Movie 5 The Final Chapter, Theater Booklet. A goodbye tribute to Urusei Yatsura from author Junichi Tomonari. 2 pages. Available for translation.

  Kyoko-san and I Are Just Perfect

  Published in: Maison Ikkoku The Final Chapter, Theater Booklet. A farewell interview with Sumi Shimamoto, the voice of Kyoko. 2 pages. Available for translation.

  OVAs Staff and Cast Comments

  Published in: Urusei Yatsura Maison Ikkoku Summer Carnival. Comments from Shigekazu Ochiai, Setsuko Shibuichi, Mitsuki Yayoi, Kenta Kimotsuki, and Naoyuki Yoshinaga. Available for translation.

• Ranma 1/2's Beginning

  Published in: Movement Deluxe. A pair of conversations with Shigekazu Ochiai and Tsutomu Shibayama. 1 pages Available for translation.

• Ranma Record Project II Prizewinner of “Lyrics Contest”!!

  Published in: Movement 1990 Vol. 11: Kodachi's voice actress, Saeko Shimazu, is interviewed along with the contest winner, 13 year old Akie Yamaguchi, who wrote the lyrics to one of Ranma 1/2 songs. One page.

  A Roundtable Discussion with Eight Female Animators

  Published in Animage 1990 Vol. 6: Masato Shinohara, Sachiko Kamimura, Yukari Kobayashi (Urusei Yatsura), Kazuko Tadano, Michi Himeno, Atsuko Nakajima (Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Ranma 1/2), Matsuri Okuda and Yumiko Horazawa talk to Animage magazine about their experiences as women in the animation industry.

  Cast Roundtable Talk

  Published in: Movement Special 5. A roundtable of conversation between voice actors, including Noriko Hidaka, Kappei Yamaguchi, Minami Takeyama, Toshihiko Seki, Koichi Yamadera, Megumi Hayashibara, Hiroko Minaguchi (from Yawara), Saeko Shimazu, Kikuko Inoue and Rei Sakuma. 2 pages. Available for translation.

• What does "bori bori" mean, anyway? Let's ask... Gerard Jones, Rewriter to the Stars!

  Published in: Animerica Vol 1. No. 2: The rewriter of all of Takahashi's English work through Inuyasha examines the subtle art of the rewrite. One page.

  The Nurse Who Would Be Kitty

  Published in: Animerica Vol. 1 No. 10: The first English language interview with Megumi Hayashibara. Three pages.

  Editing Legends with Katsuya Shirai

  Published in: Animerica Vol. 1 No. 10: The founder and editor-in-chief of Big Comic Spirits talks about Rumiko Takahashi's works, deadlines, and why she loves sumo. Two pages.

• A Talk With Takahashi

  Report from: Comic Con 1994: Not so much an interview than a report of a Q&A session with Takahashi at the 1994 San Diego ComiCon written by Animeco fanzine writer K.J. Karvonen. Does Takahashi reveal any secrets?

  Development Staff Interview

  Published in: Official Guidebook Ranma 1/2 Super Skill Wild Dance Chapter: An interview with the staff of the game which includes Satoshi Arai (Public Relations Manager), Tetsuro Maru (Game Design), Hajime Kimura (Story), Takashi Kawarabuki (Main Programmer) and Kunihiko Kagawa (Director). Three pages. Available for translation.

  Ranma 1/2 Three Lady Voice Actress Roundtable: Learn My Secret Techniques

  Published in: Official Guidebook Ranma 1/2 Super Skill Wild Dance Chapter: Hiromi Tsuru, Noriko Hidaka and Megumi Hayashibara discuss the Ranma 1/2 Super Famicom fighting game. Three pages. Available for translation.

  Maison Ikkoku Music Box Interviews

  Published in: Maison Ikkoku Music Box: Interivews with the musicians behind the television series and films of Maison Ikkoku. Four pages.

  Urusei Yatsura Music Box Interviews

  Published in: Urusei Yatsura Music Box: Interivews with the musicians behind the television series and films of Urusei Yatsura. Six pages.

• Sound Bites - Jason Gray-Stanford

  Published in: Animerica Vol. 4 No. 2: Before he played Yusaku Godai he played Yuta and Shinnosuke, an early career interview with Jason Gray-Stanford. Two pages.

  Sound Bites - Cathy Weseluck

  Published in: Animerica Vol. 4 No. 3: From DJ to Chinese Amazon, Cathy Weseluck reveals all. Two pages.

  Designing Woman: Atsuko Nakajima

  Published in: Animerica Vol. 4 No. 4: The character designer extraordinaire discusses working on Takahashi anime and adapting her characters to the screen. One page.

  Sound Bites - Ellen Kennedy

  Published in: Animerica Vol. 4 No. 4: Kyoko Otonashi's English voice actress discusses the series upon its debut. Two pages.

  Sound Bites - Jason Gray-Stanford

  Published in: Animerica Vol. 4 No. 4: A second interview with Jason-Gray Stanford upon the debut of Maison Ikkoku in English. One page.

  Sound Bites - Saffron Henderson

  Published in: Animerica Vol. 4 No. 7: From little boys to little boys who dress as girls, Saffron Henderson has played them all. Two pages.

• Director's Dreamscape: Mamoru Oshii

  Published in: Animerica Vol. 4 No. 2: An interview with director Mamoru Oshii from Animerica looking at his career up to the release of Ghost in the Shell. Five pages.

  Sound Bites - Ted Cole

  Published in: Animerica Vol 5. No. 4: The Blue Thunder of voice-over discusses his work on the stage and screen. One page.

  Meet Kazuo Yamazaki

  Published in: Animerica Vol. 5 No. 10: Beloved director of Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku and many other works discusses meeting Rumiko Takahashi during a panel at Anime Expo '97. Two pages.

• Sound Bites - Paul Dobson

  Published in: Animerica Vol. 6 No. 8: Paul ponders strip clubs, underwear theivery, and German nobility. Two pages.

• Sound Bites - Myriam Sirois

  Published in: Animerica Vol 7. No. 3: Myriam weighs in on how her impression of Akane has changed over the years. Two pages.

  Osamu Dezaki

  Published in: Animerica Vol. 7 No. 5: The legendary director and founder of Madhouse discusses his career and work on One Pound Gospel. Four pages.

  BS Manga Yawa - Maison Ikkoku

  Published in: Manga Yawa Vol. 4: Manga fans and scholars discuss Rumiko Takahashi's Maison Ikkoku in a roundtable format. Sixty-one pages.

• Sound Bites - David Kaye

  Published in: Animerica Vol. 8 No. 2: Soun Tendo's voice actor discusses his career and work in then-current Gundam Wing before his debut as Sesshomaru in Inuyasha. Two pages.

  Sound Bites - Kirby Morrow

  Published in: Animerica Vol. 8 No. 11: Kirby Morrow discusses his pre-Miroku roles. Three pages.

• Masashi Ikeda, Yoshihito Hishinuma & Shigemi Ikeda

  Published in: The Art of Inuyasha: The masterminds behind the Inuyasha anime discuss the early days of the series.

  Toshifumi Yoshida

  Published on: Rumic World: From Maison Ikkoku to Ranma 1/2's beginnings on DVD.

  10+ Years of Ranma 1/2 in the United States with Toshifumi Yoshida

  Published on: Rumic World: Another interview with Toshifumi Yoshida about how far the series has come in its 10+ years.

  Inuyasha: Affections Touching Across Time Cast and Staff

  Published in: Inuyasha Movie 1: Affections Touching Across Time Theater Guide. A short interview with Rumiko Takahashi, Toshiya Shinohara, Kappei Yamaguchi, Satsuki Yukino, Koji Tsujitani, Houko Kuwashima, Kumiko Watanabe, Kenichi Ogata, Ken Narita, Noriko Hidaka, Naoko Kyoda, Tomokazu Seki, Hekiru Shiina, Tomoka Kawakami, Ayumi Hamasaki and Kaoru Wada. Available for translation.

• Fumitaka Anzai

  Published on: RocketBaby: Urusei Yatsura has undoubtedly some of the most lively and varied music of any anime series, and Anzai is responsible for a lot of it. Here in an interview for anime and game music web journal RocketBaby, he talks about his work experiences with Urusei Yatsura and his life since then.

  Inuyasha: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass Cast and Staff

  Published in: Inuyasha Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass Theater Guide. A short interview with Rumiko Takahashi, Kappei Yamaguchi, Satsuki Yukino, Meiko Harada, Koji Tsujitani, Yukana, Houko Kuwashima, Tomoyuki Morikawa, Kumiko Watanabe, Kenichi Ogata, Noriko Hidaka, Akiko Yajima, Izumi Ogami, Yuji Ueda, Toshiya Shinohara, Katsuyuki Sumisawa, Every Little Thing and Kaoru Wada. Available for translation.

• Scott Carlson

  Published on: Anime News Network: A discussion about Animeigo's return to dubbing Urusei Yatsura with Only You.

  Inuyasha: Swords of an Honorable Ruler Cast and Staff

  Published in: Inuyasha Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler Theater Guide. A short interview with Rumiko Takahashi, Toshio Shinohara, Katsuyuki Sumisawa, Kappei Yamaguchi, Satsuki Yukino, Ken Narita, Koji Tsujitani, Jouji Yanami, Houko Kuwashima, Kenta Kimotsuki, Kumiko Watanabe, Akio Ohtsuka, Yuichi Nagashima, Kikuko Inoue, Mamiko Noto, Yasunori Matsumoto, Kenichi Ogata, Fumihiko Tachiki, Kaoru Wada, and Namie Amuro. Available for translation.

• Central Park Media Interview with Mamoru Oshii

  Published on: Urusei Yatsura 2 Beautiful Dreamer DVD: A third interview with Mamoru Oshii celebrating Beautiful Dreamer's release on DVD in the United States.

  Inuyasha: Fire on the Mystic Island Cast and Staff

  Published in: Inuyasha Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island Theater Guide. A short interview with Toshio Shinohara, Katsuyuki Sumisawa, Kappei Yamaguchi, Satsuki Yukino, Kumiko Watanabe, Ken Narita, Koji Tsujitani, Yuichi Nagashima, Houko Kuwashima, Noriko Hidaka, Mamiko Noto, Ai Orikasa, Emi Motoi, Yuu Kobayashi, Yuki Masuda, Kana Entoshi, Nobuo Tobita, Reiko Kikuchi, Kaori Shimizu, Takeshi Kusao, Tadahisa Nishimae, Kaoru Wada and Do As Infinity. Available for translation.

• Monica Rial

  Published on: Geneon Animation: Monica Rial talks about playing Natsume in the Mermaid Forest series.

• Learning to Love -The Epic Romance of Maison Ikkoku- Gerard Jones Interview

  Published on: Playback STL.com: Gerard Jones discussing his work as the English adapter of Maison Ikkoku.

• Ken Narita & Cho

  Published in: Animage, February 2010 (on Tumblr): Ken Narita the voice of Sesshomaru, and Cho, the voice of Jaken discuss Inuyasha: The Final Act.

• Manga Questionnaire: Kyokai no RINNE, whose main character Rinne was "born" two weeks before the serialization started

  Published on: Mantan Web: An interview with two of Rumiko Takahashi's editors Masayoshi Yokoyama and Shunsuke Motegi about Kyokai no RINNE.

• Noriko Hidaka & Sumi Shimamoto's Dream Talk!

  Published on: Nico Nico: The voices behind Akane Tendo, Kikyo, Kyoko Otonashi and Asuna Mizunokoji sit down to discuss their experiences working on Rumic World anime productions.

• Soichiro Suzuki

  Published on: eBook Japan: Rumiko Takahashi's former editor looks back on the creation of Maison Ikkoku in Big Comic Spirits.

  Kyokai no RINNE - I Asked Kaito Ishikawa, the voice of Rinne Rokudo! Part 1 & 2

  Published on: NHK's Anime World: Kaito Ishikawa shares his thoughts about Rinne Rokudo's best trades and what he has in common with his character.

  Kyokai no RINNE - I Asked Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, the voice of Oboro! Part 1 & 2

  Published on: NHK's Anime World: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka discussing playing Oboro in Kyokai no RINNE.

  Interview with Legendary Creators Yuji Nunokawa & Akemi Takada

  Published on Otocoto.jp: Yuji Nunokawa, chief advisor at Studio Pierrot and Akemi Takada, character designer, sit down at talk about Urusei Yatsura, Creamy Mami the Magical Angel and Patlabor.

  Kyokai no RINNE - I Asked Shizuka Ishigami, the voice of Renge Shima! Part 1 & 2

  Published on: NHK's Anime World: Shizuka Ishigami talks about playing Renge Shima as she debuts in the second season of Kyokai no RINNE.

  Rie Kugimiya will be playing the role of Anju in "Kyokai no RINNE"!

  Published on: NHK's Anime World: Rie Kugimiya briefly discusses being cast as Anju.

• My Page One

  Published in: Shonen Sunday S 2017 Vol. 5. Rumiko Takahashi and a number of her editors spanning her entire career discuss their favorite scenes from each of their tenures with her.

  Kyokai no RINNE - I Asked Kappei Yamaguchi, the voice of Sabato Rokudo! Part 1 & 2

  Published on: NHK's Anime World: Yamaguchi shares his thoughts on reuniting with Megumi Hayashibara in Kyokai no RINNE season 3.

  Rumic Voice Actors Representative, Kappei Yamaguchi-san!

  Published in: Shonen Sunday 2017 Vol. 17. Kappei Yamaguchi discusses his long career in Rumiko Takahashi anime adaptations and celebrates her milestone of having 200 million copies of her work sold around the world. Two pages.

  Director Mamoru Oshii Reflects on His Anime Classic Beautiful Dreamer

  Published on: Anime News Network: Mamoru Oshii discusses Beautiful Dreamer and his approach to making sequels.

• Urusei Yatsura Reunion

  Published on: Otocoto. A lookback at Urusei Yatsura between Kazuko Sugiyama, Fumi Hirano and Toshio Furukawa.

• Sunday Champions Part 1

  Published on: Comics Natalie : The first part of an interview between Shonen Sunday editor-in-chief Takenori Ichihara and Shonen Champion editor-in-chief Shingo Takekawa.

  Sunday Champions Part 2

  Published on: Comics Natalie : The final part of an interview between Shonen Sunday editor-in-chief Takenori Ichihara and Shonen Champion editor-in-chief Shingo Takekawa.

  Kazuhiro Fujita X Ryoji Minagawa - Because Takahashi-sensei was there, we can draw manga.

  Published on Mangakabon Vol. 14 Rumiko Takahashi Book: Mangaka Kazuhiro Fujita and Ryoji Minagawa sit down to talk about the influence of Rumiko Takahashi's work on their careers.

• Izumi Kobayashi

  Published on: Coolestsound.jp: Izumi Kobayashi, the writer and singer of so many iconic songs from Urusei Yatsura, talks with Coolest Sound Japan about her career, her work on Urusei Yatsura, the support she recieved from Hidenori Taga, the head of Kitty, and working with Depeche Mode and Swing Out Sister.

  Yuki Kaji

  Pubished on: Comics Natalie: Takahashi superfan Yuki Kaji discusses his favorite Rumic World series, and his desire to get to act in the anime version of MAO.

  Yuyuko Takemiya's says Urusei Yatsura has become her flesh and blood and she loves it all!

  Pubished on: Good Life With Books: Light novelist Yuyuko Takemiya discusses her love for Urusei Yatsura.

  Takenori Ishihara Part 1

  Published on: Comics Natalie : Takenori Ishihara discusses his five year tenure as the editor-in-chief of Shonen Sunday.

  Takenori Ishihara Part 2

  Published on: Comics Natalie : Part two of Takenori Ishihara discussing his five year tenure as the editor-in-chief of Shonen Sunday.

  Katsuyuki Sumisawa

  Published in: Animage, September 2020: A look at Yashahime with producer Katsuyuki Sumisawa.

  Toshikazu Naka

  Published in: Animedia, September 2020: A look at Yashahime with writer Toshikazu Naka.

  Hisakazu Nara & Yoshihito Hishinuma

  Published in: Newtype, October 2020: An early discussion about the upcoming sequel to Inuyasha with producer Hisakazu Nara and character designer Yoshihito Hishinuma.

  Sara Matsumoto, Mikako Komatsu, & Azusa Tadokoro

  Published in: Animage, November 2020 (on Tumblr): An interview with the three lead actresses of Yashahime.

  Katsuyuki Sumisawa

  Published in: Animedia, November 2020 (on Tumblr): A discussion of Yashahime with series writer Katsuyuki Sumisawa.

  Toshikazu Naka

  Published in: Dengeki G, November 2020 (on Tumblr): A discussion of Yashahime with producer Toshikazu Naka.

  Sara Matsumoto

  Published in: Newtype, November 2020 (on Tumblr): A long conversation with Sara Matsumoto the voice of Towa in Yashahime.

  Kimura Ryohei & Urao Takehito

  Published in: Animage, December 2020 (on Tumblr): An interview with Kimura Ryohei, the voice of the adult Kohaku and Urao Takehito, the voice of Hisui, in Yashahime.

  Uru & Lim Kahee

  Published in: Animage, December 2020 (on Tumblr): An interview with Uru, performer of the ending theme Break and Lim Kahee (Storyboard) in Yashahime.

  Hanyo No Yashahime Tripartite Cast Talk

  Published in: DaVinci, December 2020 (on Tumblr): A long conversation with Mikako Komatsu, Sara Matsumoto and Azuka Tadakoro.

  Mikako Komatsu

  Published in: Newtype, December 2020 (on Tumblr): A long conversation with Mikako Komatsu the voice of Setsuna in Yashahime.

  Sara Matsumoto

  Published in: VV Magazine, December 2020 (on Tumblr): A long conversation with Sara Matsumoto the voice of Towa in Yashahime.

• Merry Christmas from the Demon Princesses

  Published in: Animage, January 2021 (on Tumblr): A brief Christmas message from the half-demon princesses.

  Sara Matsumoto, Mikako Komatsu, & Azusa Tadokoro

  Published on: Animate Times January 9, 2021 (on Tumblr): An interview with the three lead actresses of Yashahime.

  Azusa Tadokoro

  Published on: Realsound.jp January 9, 2021 (on Tumblr): An interview with the voice of Moroha from Yashahime.

  Azusa Tadokoro, Sara Matsumoto, & Mikako Komatsu

  Published on: Animage Plus January 14, 2021 (on Tumblr): Another interview with the three lead actresses of Yashahime.

  Mikako Komatsu, Azusa Tadakoro, & Sara Matsumoto

  Published on: Mantan Web January 16, 2021 (on Tumblr): A third interview with the three lead actresses of Yashahime.

  Teruo Sato & Toshikazu Naka

  Published on: Livedoor.com January 16, 2021 (on Tumblr): The director and producer of Yashahime discuss the series.

  Mikako Komatsu, Azusa Tadakoro, & Sara Matsumoto

  Published on: Web Newtype January 18, 2021 (on Tumblr): One more interview with the three leads of Yashahime.

  Sara Matsumoto, Mikako Komatsu, & Azusa Tadokoro

  Published on: PashPlus.jp, January 23, 2021 (on Tumblr): The main voice cast of Yashahime share their thoughts on the series and characters.

  Mikako Komatsu, Azusa Tadakoro, & Sara Matsumoto

  Published on: Mantan Web January 23, 2021 (on Tumblr): One more interview with the three lead actresses of Yashahime.

  Teruo Sato

  Published on: Mantan Web January 24, 2021 (on Tumblr): A conversation with director of Yashahime, Teruo Sato.

  Nii Kazuhiro

  Published on: Animedia Janaury 2021 (on Tumblr): A discussion with Nii Kazuhiro, editor on Yashahime.

  SixTONES

  Published in: Animage, January 2021 (on Tumblr): An interview with the members of SixTONES, the band who provided songs for Yashahime.

  Jun Fukuyama

  Published in: Animage, February 2021 (on Tumblr): An interview with Jun Fukuyama the voice of Riku from Yashahime.

  Teruo Sato

  Published in: Animedia, February 2021 (on Tumblr): An interview with Teruo Sato, director on Yashahime.

  Teruo Sato

  Published in: Animage, March 2021 (on Tumblr): An interview with Teruo Sato, director on Yashahime.

  Katsuyuki Sumisawa

  Published in: Animage, May 2021 (on Tumblr): An interview with Katsuyuki Sumisawa, series writer for Yashahime.

  Sara Matsumoto

  Published in: Animedia, March 2021 (on Tumblr): An interview with Sara Matsumoto, the voice of Towa in Yashahime.

  Ken Narita, Sara Matsumoto, Mikako Komatsu, & Teruo Sato

  Published in: Prince Animage, May 2021 (on Tumblr): An interview with the cast and crew of Yashahime.

  Hishida Masakazu

  Published in: Animage, September 2021 (on Tumblr): An interview with director of Yashahime, Hishida Masakazu.

  Hishida Masakazu

  Published in: Animage, October 2021 (on Tumblr): An interview with director of Yashahime, Hishida Masakazu.

  The Reason Why Mangaka Rumiko Takahashi Opened an Official Twitter

  Published on: Bunshun Online: Rumiko Takahashi's editor Kento Moriwaki speaks about her decision to join Twitter, and the influence behind MAO.

  Sara Matsumoto

  Published in: Animage, October 2021 (on Tumblr): Results of the 43rd Anime Grand Prix and comments from Sara Matsumoto Yashahime.

  Kazunori Ooshima

  Published on: Gendai Media : Kazunori Ooshima replaces Takenori Ishihara as the new editor-in-chief of Shonen Sunday.

  Former Editor-in-Chief Takenori Ichihara Reveals How Shonen Sunday Was Able to "Revive" from a "Huge Projected Decline"

  Published on: Bunshin Online: Takenori Ichihara discusses saving Sunday during its dark days and the success of Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Komi Can't Communicate and Frieren.

• Mikako Komatsu, Sara Matsumoto & Azusa Tadokoro

  Published in: Shonen Sunday 2022 Vol. 13: As the second season comes to a close the Yashahime voice actresses discuss their involvement with the series.

  The Cast of Urusei Yatsura 2022

  Published on: UY-AllStars.com: Voice actors old and new talk about their experiences with Urusei Yatsura and their excitement for the upcoming show.

  'Rumiko Takahashi Encouraged Them to Make Bold Changes'

  Published on: Shueisha Online: Rumiko Takahashi's two most current editors and the producer of the new Urusei Yatsura anime discuss the series.

  Kazuhiko Torishima, former editor-in-chief of Weekly Shonen Jump, talks with Shogakukan's legendary manga editor Katsuya Shirai

  Published on: Den Famicom Gamer: Shonen Jump editor Torishima and Big Comic Spirits editor-in-chief Shirai discuss Rumiko Takahashi, Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan and the job of editors in the manga industry.

  Urusei Yatsura Cast Gravure Interview

  Published in: Shonen Sunday Graphic TV Anime Urusei Yatsura Official Starting Guide. Hiroshi Kamiya and Tsumire Uesaka have a conversation. Available for translation.

  Urusei Yatsura Cast Handwritten Comments

  Published in: Shonen Sunday Graphic TV Anime Urusei Yatsura Official Starting Guide. Comments from Maaya Uchida, Mamoru Miyano, Wataru Takagi, Miyuki Sawashiro, Kana Hanazawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Saori Hayami, Shizuka Ishigami, Nana Mizuki, Kenta Miyake, Takahiro Sakurai, Toshio Furukawa, Keiko Toda, Rikiya Koyama, Fumi Hirano Available for translation.

  Urusei Yatsura Cast Comments

  Published in: Shonen Sunday Graphic TV Anime Urusei Yatsura Official Starting Guide. Maya Uchida and Mamoru Miyano have a conversation. Available for translation.

  Starting Conversation

  Published in: Shonen Sunday Graphic TV Anime Urusei Yatsura Official Starting Guide. Director Hideya Takahashi and Director Yasuhiro Kimura discuss the Urusei Yatsura anime. Available for translation.

  Interview with Character Designer Naoyuki Asano

  Published in: Shonen Sunday Graphic TV Anime Urusei Yatsura Official Starting Guide. Naoyuki Asano reviews his designs for the Urusei Yatsura anime. Available for translation.

  Hiroshi Kamiya, Mamoru Miyano, and Sumire Uesaka: Thoughts on the characters they play: "We're only kept alive through our work."

  Published on: Fuji TV. Miroshi Kamiya, Mamoru Miyano and Sumire Uesaka discuss their starring roles in the 2022 adapatation of Urusei Yatsura.

• Moyashi Fujisawa: “I particularly wanted my manga to be as realistic as possible”

  Published on: Linternaute.com. Former assistant to Rumiko Takahashi, Moyashi Fujisawa discusses her series Burn Down the House and what working under Takahashi was like.

• Hiroshi Kamiya: His Deep love for Urusei Yatsura, Inheriting Important Roles, "Fun" Overcomes Pressure

  Published on: Mantan Web: Shortly before the debut of the second season of the Reiwa era Urusei Yatsura, Hiroshi Kamiya talks about his role as Ataru.

  An interview with Urusei Yatsura Season 2, Cool 3rd Ending Staff Hitomi Kariya and Yoko

  Published on: Animate Times: A chat with the staff responsible for the animation of "Raiou" the third ending theme of the Reiwa Urusei Yatsura anime.

  Rumic World is Unstoppable!

  Published in: Weekly Bunshun: A brief except of the highlights with COLORS 1978-2024's Tomofumi Arito, Kento Moriwaki and Riri Okamoto, Takahashi's editors. Six pages.

  Interview with Rumiko Takahashi's Past Editors

  Published on: Bunshun Online: After the publication of Rumiko Takahashi's art book COLORS 1978-2024 Tomofumi Arito, Kento Moriwaki and Riri Okamoto sit down to discuss working with the legendary mangaka.

  Ranma 1/2 Cast and Crew Comments for the 2024 Anime

  Published on: Ranma-PR.com: The staff and cast of the 2024 adaptation of Ranma 1/2 share their thoughts about returning to the series they first worked on over thirty years prior.

  Kappei Yamaguchi x Noriko Hidaka Special Borderless Talk

  Published in: TV Guide VOICE STARS Dandyism: The two leads discuss returning to roles they originally had in their twenties, how decades of experience have changed their approach to performing and their excitement to return to the series they both consider key in their careers. Five pages.

  Konosuke Uda (Director/Sound Director) X Hiroya Hasegawa (Production Director)

  Published in: DaVinci #367, November: The director and producer of Ranma 1/2's 2024 adaptation discuss getting the original cast back together and their respect for the original manga. Two pages.

  Main Cast Interview - Kappei Yamaguchi (Ranma Saotome) x Noriko Hidaka (Akane Tendo)

  Published in: DaVinci #367, November: Kappei Yamaguchi and Noriko Hidaka discuss returning to Ranma 1/2 thirty years after the original series and how their throughs on the characters have changed in the ensuing decades. Four pages.

  Main Cast Interview 1 - Megumi Hayashibara (Ranma)

  Published in: DaVinci #367, November: Megumi Hayashibara talks about playing Ranma, collaborating with Kappei Yamaguchi on the role, and her memories of the late Hirotaka Suzuoki. Two pages.

  Main Cast Interview 2 - Koichi Yamadera (Ryoga)

  Published in: DaVinci #367, November: Koichi Yamadera shares his nervousness about returning to the role of Ryoga Hibiki. Two pages.

  Main Cast Interview 3 - Rei Sakuma (Shampoo)

  Published in: DaVinci #367, November: Rei Sakuma discusses how the depiction of Shampoo has evolved. Two pages.

  Weekly Shonen Sunday Special Focus

  Published in: Shonen Sunday 2024 Vol. 47: ano, the singer for the opening theme of Ranma 1/2 sits down to discuss the show, her fashion and what she would turn into if she fell into Jusenkyo. Eight pages.

  Ayane Sakura: Ranma 1/2 Interview

  Published on: Mantan Web: The actress discusses the challenges of playing Kodachi Kuno and the difficulty of stepping into the role made famous by Saeko Shimazu.

  Saeko Shimazu: Ranma 1/2 Interview

  Published on: Mantan Web: The veteran Rumic World voice actress discusses playing Kodachi and Shinobu and working on the character songs.

  I want to finish Ranma 1/2! The director and MAPPA CEO talk about their thoughts on the new work [AFA SG 24 Report]

  Published on: Anime! Anime!: The director of Ranma 1/2's 2024 adaptation and president of MAPPA discuss the first season of the Ranma 1/2 remake at an anime convention in Singapore.