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

April 30th
To Us in 1983
We have a newly translated interview with Rumiko Takahashi from the Shonen Sunday 1983 book looking back at Takahashi's home publication's banner year in the eighties as she reflects on her success and her early days in the industry. Source: Rumic World

April 25th
Yashahime Chapter 44
Kirinmaru is freed from his madness with the destruction of the Grim Comet, however Sesshomaru does not care about his father's friend's madness or sanity, he wants to finish their battle to the death no matter what. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

April 22nd
MAO Chapter 273
Mao and Hyakka battle against Hakubi and finally Soma decides to take matters into his own hands and help liberate himself from Hakubi's clutches. He gives Nanoka some parting words as he lets Hyakka ignite his beast and sics it on his mentor, Hakubi. Source: MAO Online

April 15th
MAO Chapter 272
Soma decides to save his brothers from following in his footsteps and joining the Goko Clan. Sending out his iron rats to draw Mao to him, Hakubi makes his intentions clear that he will not let Soma or his brothers leave the clan. Source: MAO Online

April 9th
Kaoru Wada Talks with Newtype
In a new interview with Newtype, Kaoru Wada discusses his work on Ranma 1/2 compared to Inuyasha and his friendship with original series composer Kenji Kawai. Source: Rumic World

April 8th
MAO Chapter 271
Soma realizes that Hakubi is training his little brothers to inherit his place in the Goko Clan and decides to escape with them. However, Hakubi is not willing to let the Kagami brothers go so easily. Source: MAO Online

April 3rd
Keep a Secret
Takahashi-sensei's annual Big Comic Original short story is out today and we see Sakai, an aging businessman, suddenly haunted by the spirit of a former colleague from work who seems to have a connection with Sakai's ex-wife. Sakai is determined to find out why his old work friend is haunting him and perhaps more importantly why he is drinking up all of his Johnnie Walker Black at the local bar. Source: Rumic Theater

April 1st
Rumiko Takahashi Talks Sci-Fi (English Dubbed)

We're trying something new with voice actress Katy Johnson (@KaniDayOfficial), she's given voice to an interview by Rumiko Takahashi for those that might enjoy listening to an audio version of one of our interview translations rather than reading it. Source: Rumic World YouTube Channel

MAO Chapter 270
Mei struggles with being asked to used a seed of haku to cure the curse on Kagari, when the cure will likely be nearly as bad as the death sentence Ayame has imposed upon her. Mao and Ayame commiserate over their failings to save Kagari and Soma from the clutures of the Goko Clan. Source: MAO Online

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