December 21st
Ranma 1/2 Cour 2 Announced
Ranma 1/2 Season/Cour 2 "season 2" (traditionally "cour 2", but most Japanese outlets are using the "season" term" in their announcement) has been announced by both Rumiko Takahashi and the official Ranma 1/2 anime's official Twitter. No date for the debut was given, only confirmation that it would happen. The official account shared a drawing by character designer Hiromi Taniguchi. Source: Ranma 1/2 Anime Twitter & Rumiko Takahashi's Official Twitter

Ranma 1/2 Episode 12
Ranma sets out to try and restore Akane's memory of him, but Shampoo makes him promise to nearly kill female Ranma. Ryoga is reluctant to help Akane remember Ranma, and Dr. Tofu tries his best to help as well. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition

December 19th
Koichi Yamadera Interview
The voice of Ryoga discusses the new Ranma 1/2 series along with his experiences from the original 1989 show, plus his thoughts on Ryoga's personality and his approach to playing him in our newly translated interview from DaVinci. Source: Rumic World

December 14th
Ranma 1/2 Episode 11
Shampoo falls in love with male Ranma, prompting many jealous fits from Akane who tells Ranma that the two fo them are no longer engaged. When Shampoo gets angry with Akane, she gives her the Kiss of Death and Ranma finds Akane unconscious in a field with no memory of who he is. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition

December 13th
Takahashi Talks Sci-Fi
We have translated an essary written by Rumiko Takahashi in 1980 for Starlog magazine about her thoughts on what makes good science fiction and her thoughts on "mobs/crowds" in sci-fi. Source: Rumic World

December 10th
MAO Chapter 256
While searching for Masago, Kamon crosses paths with Shiranui who has laid a trap to get revenge. It seems he is seeking the Spear of Taima, a weapon that was stolen by Daigo and could spell death for both Byoki and Mao. Source: MAO Online

December 9th
Chinese in Manga: Ranma 1/2's Shampoo and Dialect
The two leads in Ranma 1/2 discuss with DaVinci magazine their hopes that the new series will animate the ending of the series, how their characterizations have changed over the decades and discussion of their fellow voice actors' portrayal of the classic characters. Source: Rumic World

December 7th
Ranma 1/2 Episode 10
The battle against the Golden Pair draws to a close, but just when Ranma thinks he has solved all his problems, a girl from China named Shampoo arrives to make his life even more complicated. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition

December 4th
Kappei Yamaguchi and Noriko Hidaka in DaVinci
The two leads in Ranma 1/2 discuss with DaVinci magazine their hopes that the new series will animate the ending of the series, how their characterizations have changed over the decades and discussion of their fellow voice actors' portrayal of the classic characters. Source: Rumic World

December 3rd
MAO Chapter 255
Mao and Hyakka turn the tide against Hakubi and Sasuga, but soon find themselves ejected from battle. Soma is at a loss for what he should do, and Kamon finds a clue he hopes may lead him to Masago. Source: MAO Online

December 2nd
Pachislot Inuyasha 2 Release
A new pachislot game "Pachislot Inuyasha 2" (パチスロ犬夜叉 2) is being released today from Cross Alpha. The game features songs from the anime as well as some new music written for the game as well. Source: P-Town.dmm.com

December 1st
1994 Ranma 1/2 Calendar

This month we're looking at the original artwork that appeared on the 1994 Ranma 1/2 Calendar. As we've mentioned in the past, these calendars are filled with original anime and manga artwork that is rarely ever reprinted elsewhere. Source: Rumic World YouTube Channel

November 30th
Ranma 1/2 Episode 9
The battle heats up as Ranma and Akane's relationship is put to the test against the Golden Pair's ultimate technique, a move designed to ruin the trust skating pairs have in one another. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition

November 27th
Inuyasha Added to School Manga Ban in Tennessee
Two Tennessee school districts (Rutherford County & Wilson County) have removed a combined list of over 150 titles from school libraries. Affected manga include Inuyasha as well as other Shonen Sunday series Detective Conan/Case Closed, and other popular works including Attack on Titan, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Akira, Fist of the North Star, Hunter x Hunter, and Alice 19th. The Age-Appropriate Materials Act of 2022 definition of obscentity was expanded on July 1, 2024 to include: any material "containing nudity or describes or depicts sexual excitement, sexual conduct, excess violence or sadomasochistic abuse." Source: Anime News Network

November 26th
MAO Chapter 254
Daigo arrives to confront Soma, telling the boy that he remembers being decapitated despite his trance-like state. Soma is shocked to see that Daigo is still alive. Meanwhile Mao and Hyakka take on Sasuga and Hakubi as Mao severely wounds the solider. Source: MAO Online

November 25th
Yashahime Chapter 39
The girls return to the present and try to adjust to a life of luxury and ease compared to the hard days struggling in the feudal era. Towa admits to her family that she feels she belongs in the past and has purpose there while Moroha gets to know Kagome's family. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

MAO Volume 22 Sales & Yashahime Volume 6 Sales
For the week of November 18th-24th MAO volume 22 debuted in 25th position on the Oricon sales chart with a weekly total of 17,569 copies while Yashahime volume 8 debuted in 47th place with a total of 10,319 copies sold.


1. A Bride's Story (乙嫁語り) #15
2. Chikawa (ちいかわ) #7
3. Record of Ragnarok (終末のワルキューレ) #23
4. My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 (山田くんとLv999の恋をする) #10
5. Chikawa Limited Edition (ちいかわ) #7
6. One Piece #110
7. Oni wa Hanayome (鬼の花嫁) #6
8. Land of the Lustrous Limited Edition (宝石の国) #13
9. Blue Period (ブルーピリオド) #16
10. Land of the Lustrous (宝石の国) #13
25. MAO (マオ) #22
47. Yashahime (半妖の夜叉姫) #8 Source: Manga Codex Twitter

November 23rd
Ranma 1/2 Episode 8
A day at the skating rink turns sour when Azusa Shiratori kidnaps P-chan and Mikado Sanzenin kisses Ranma, out for revenge, Akane and Ranma decide to pair up, but Ryoga wants a to get involved against the Golden Pair as well. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition

November 22nd
Rumiko Takahashi and Gender
We're sharing a translation of writer Yuki Hanioka's recent Nippon.com article discussing gender in the works of Rumiko Takahashi. The article offers a fascinating insight into the characters throughout most all of Takahashi-sensei's works from a Japanese perspective. Source: Rumic World

November 19th
MAO Chapter 253
Mao and Hyakka find themselves in the Garden of Longevity facing off against a still injured Soma. When Sasuga and Hakubi join the battle, Hakubi teleports Soma to safety, or so he believes... Source: MAO Online

November 18th
MAO Volume 22

MAO volume 22 is in stores today. Source: MAO Online

Yashahime Volume 8

Yashahime volume 8 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

November 16th
Ranma 1/2 Episode 7
Ranma and Kodachi begin their battle at St. Hebereke with Kodachi promising to give up her love for (male) Ranma should she lose, however she's willing to use every dirty trick in the book to ensure she comes out victorious. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition

November 12th
MAO Chapter 252
While Nanoka recovers, Mao and Hyakka investigate a rat-faced killer who is somehow connected to Soma. While Hakubi initially seems to have lost faith in his protégé, the creation of an iron rat curse seems to intrigue him. Source: MAO Online

November 10th
Interview with Ayane Sakura
Following Kodachi's debut in the anime yesterday, we've translated a brand new interview with Ayane Sakura, the voice actress of the rhythmic gymnast herself. She discusses taking on the role from Saeko Shimazu and the nervousness she felt to work alongside so many veteran voice actors. Source: Mantan Web

November 9th
Ranma 1/2 Episode 6
Kodachi arrives and promptly finds herself in conflict with both Akane and female Ranma. However when male Ranma saves her from falling off the roof, she immediately falls in love with him. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition

November 6th
Interview with Konosuke Uda and Hiroya Hasegawa
We have translated a brand new interview from DaVinci magazine with Konosuke Uda and Hiroya Hasegawa, the director and producer of the 2024 adaptation of Ranma 1/2. The duo discuss hiring the original cast and their approach to adapting the manga series. Source: Rumic World

Anta Nante. Single
The first ending theme to the 2024 adaptation of Ranma 1/2 was released today. Anta Nante is performed by Riria. The digital single was released on October 13th, but today's release is the physical release. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition

November 5th
MAO Chapter 251
Nanoka manages to absorb the malice of Soma's beast, but the boy violently punches her, leaving her in rough condition. He flees the battlefield after Nanoka's success, but Mao realizes the boy may be beyond forgiveness. Source: MAO Online

November 4th
Kazuo Umezu (1936-2024)

Profoundly sad to report that prolific mangaka Kazuo Umezu (楳図かずお) passed away on October 28th. Umezu published alongside Rumiko Takahashi in both Shonen Sunday and Big Comic Spirits, and Takahashi briefly worked as an assistant to him for three days before she began Urusei Yatsura. For more of Takahashi's memories of Umezu, please see our translation of her 2019 Big Comic Spirits related interview at the link below. Kazuo Umezu was 88. Source: Rumic World

November 2nd
Ranma 1/2 Episode 5
Akane comes to terms with her shocking hair cut while Ryoga returns to the Tendo Dojo to attack Ranma, revealing that he too visited Jusenkyo and fell into one of the cursed springs. However, thanks to Akane's kindness, Ryoga's curse may not be as awful as he believed. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition

November 1st
Today's Mail From Japan Vol. 13

For our YouTube channel this month, we are looking at some items we have recently received in the mail from Japan, including the last Urusei Yatsura color pages and two issues of Shogaku Sannensei with MOON the Great Pet King. Source: Rumic World YouTube Channel

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