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December 3rd
Rinne Chapter 217
Once again this week's chapter is numbered 217, so obviously that was an editorial mistaken on Shonen Sunday's part last week when it should have been 216. Rinne's trip through dreamland continues as Matsugo's aggresive behavior continues to creep Rinne out, Tsubasa makes matters worse by conjuring a dream Sakura to romance. As always click the link below to read all the latest summaries of Kyokai no Rinne.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
December 2nd
12th Annual Rumic World Quiz
Once again it's time to put on your thinking caps and start combing the manga, VHS and DVD releases from the past to try to answer our annual Rumci World Quiz. Get your entries in by December 31st for your chance to win some great prizes. Click here to check out the quiz!
Source: Rumic World
November 27th
Rinne Chapter 217
There was no chapter in last week's Sunday, though this week's chapter numeration treats it as if there was. Regardless we're on to 217, and Rinne's dreams are being haunted by Matsugo and the cause seems to be a demonic little succubi. The link below will take you to each week's summary and lots of other great information about Kyokai no Rinne.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
November 13th
Takahashi Tribute to Golgo 13
Big Comic is currently celebrating Takao Saito's "Golgo 13" which is currently entering its 45th year. Rumiko Takahashi contributed a drawing of the legendary sniper with Cherry and Kotatsuneko. Other artists paying tribute to the assassin include Mitsuru Adachi, Eiichiro Oda, Tetsuya Chiba, Naoki Urasawa, Jiro Taniguchi and many more.
Source: Comic Natalie & Anime News Network
November 12th
Rinne Chapter 215
A giant nikuman/meat bun is terrorizing Sankai High, eating up all the meat bun fillings. Rinne and Ageha set out to discover the cause of this bizarre spiritual manifestation. It seems Kyokai no Rinne won't be running next week, but will return on the 27th. Click the link below for all the latest Kyokai no Rinne chapter summaries.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
November 6th
Takahashi in Da Vinci
Rumiko Takahashi made the cover of the December issue of Da Vinci magazine which is on sell today (Nov. 6). The magazine features a 10 page interview with Takahashi who looks back on her 35 year career and sports a new cover illustration of Lum reading Takahashi's current favorite manga "Tofu Boy". She also speaks with the author Natsuhiko Kyougoku and Mitsuru Adachi and contributed a short essay manga. Thanks very much to Elizabeth for the heads up and check out our Facebook Group to see the cover.
Source: Da Vinci, Comments on Da Vinci & Comics Natalie
November 5th
Rinne Chapter 214
Rinne continues to try to clear his name as he purses the black cube that seems to be responsible for the theft of the vending machine's money. While Sakura seems to trust him, Tsubasa and Renge still assert his guilt. Follow the link below for all the latest Kyokai no Rinne summaries.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
November 3rd
MyLumx34
We have a new mangaka's interpretation of Lum to show off. Yukinobu Hoshino, probably best known for his work on 2001 Nights, drew Lum for the 34th and final shinsobon. Click the link below for the entire article. Huge thank you to Lexi Mitchell for the scan!
Source: Rumic World
October 29th
Rinne Chapter 213
A soda machine seems to be eating everyone's money but there are no coins found inside. Immediately Rinne is blamed as the thief responsible and he's going to have to try to clear his name to earn back everyone's trust. Follow the link below for all the latest Kyokai no Rinne summaries.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
October 22nd
Rinne Chapter 212
Rinne investigates a judo fighter with strange handprints all over his body. Little by little Rinne starts to unravel the unlikely cause for the strange marks and children seem to have little to do with it. Click the link below for our weekly summaries of Takahashi's newest manga.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
October 15th
Rinne Chapter 211
Left and Right bring a strange silver scythe for Rinne to try out, but he quickly realizes the silver coating scratches off lotto ticket-style to reveal a yen figure. Could Rinne be about to strike it rich? Click the link below to read our summary and find out.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
October 10th
New Short Story "Revenge Doll"
On her 54th birthday Big Comic has announced a new short story from Rumiko Takahashi. Entitled "Revenge Doll" the story deals with a manga artist who receives a strange voodoo doll in the mail while trying to cope with his assistants and editor. The story is being published in "Big Comic" vol. 20 (cover date 10/25) which is available today. Big thanks to Elizabeth Rdz for passing along this big news!
Source: Comics Natalie & Big Comic
October 8th
Rinne Chapter 210
Annette's continued predictions regarding Renge's future seem to be unfailingly true, but her next vision predicts she'll be cuffed by Kain and then brutally attack him which Renge simply cannot believe will come to pass. Click the link below for all the latest Kyokai no Rinne chapter summaries.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
October 5th
Weekly Manga Sales Ranking
It seems that every time a new volume is released, the sales numbers are a little lower unfortunately. Volume 18 is no different as it debuts in 42nd place, selling 25,022 copies in its first week, September 16th-22nd. The top five volumes of the week are as follows:
1. Magi #18
2. Magi Sinbad no Boken #1
3. Skip Beat! #33
4. Chihayafuru #22
5. The World God Only Knows #23
Source: Anime News Network
October 1st
Kirin Heat Partnering with Shonen Sunday
The coffee company Kirin is rolling out a new brand called "Kirin Fire" and by scanning the QR code on the can you'll be able to read a free chapter of various series from Shonen Sunday's past. The promotion will run until January 31, 2014. The series featured in the promotion are "Urusei Yatsura", "Maison Ikkoku", "Cross Game", "Ajiichimonme", "Take", "Monkey Turn", "Taiyou no Mokushiroku", "Kurosagi", "Tsukiji Uogashi Sandaime", "Asahinagu", "Ganbare Genki", "Azumi", "Sanchome no Yuuhi", "Tokyo Love Story", "Bambino!", "Firefighter Daigo", "Be Blues!", "Kekkaishi", "Last Inning", Gekka no Kishi", "Iryu Team Medical Dragon", "Boys on the Run", "Soumubu Soumuka Yamaguchi Roppeita", "Like Shooting Stars in the Twilight", "Ushio & Tora", "Gallery Fake", "Strongest Disciple Kenichi", "Major", "Musashi no Ken", and "Tsuribaka Nishi". Thanks to Elizabeth Rdz for the news!
Source: F-manga.jp
October 1st
Rinne Chapter 209
Annette predicts that Renge will be handcuffed by Kain who has arrived to investigate the crystal ball that has fallen into human hands. Renge scoffs at Annette's prediction, but the teacher seems set on making sure it comes true.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
September 25th
Rinne Chapter 208
A strange spirit follows one of Rinne and Sakura's classmates around after summer vacation ends. When Rinne realizes the spirit belongs to a scarecrow he's initially at a loss as to how to handle it, especially when the spirit refuses to explain what has upset it so. Click on the link to see this and all the latest summaries of Kyokai no Rinne.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
September 17th
Rinne Chapter 207
The flower gardens on the banks of the Sanzu River have started to wither and die and Kain has gone missing searching for the cause. Rinne and the other shinigami are called in to find him, but it seems Matsugo would rather have alone time with his favorite red head than help search. Click the link below for this and all the latest chapter summaries of Kyokai no Rinne.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
Shogakukan Building Closes
The longtime headquarters of Shogakukan, publisher of Shonen Sunday, Big Comic Spirits, Big Comic Original, and many other manga magazines moved at the end of August. Countless manga artists came to the old building and drew all over the walls and furnishings as a sort of send off. On August 24th and 25th the building was open to the public to view the drawings. The images are strikingly touching, sentimental and beautiful. Thanks to Toshio for the news.
Source: Comics Natalie
September 11th
Rinne Chapter 206
Annette tries to help a student troubled by a spirit that seems hell-bent on ruining her dating life. She recruits Rinne to aid her, but Rinne refuses to work for free. Click the link below for summaries of all the chapters of Kyokai no Rinne.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
September 3rd
Rinne Chapter 205
The new teacher's name is revealed- Annette Hitomi Anematsuri, the quarter-French witch who's crystal ball seems to be a bit hit at school. Rinne learns of her past and how she and her family originally came to Japan along with the mystical crystal ball. Follow the link to see this and all summaries for Kyokai no Rinne.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
August 27th
Rinne Chapter 204
An unusual fortune-teller appears at the local mall and makes wildly accurate predictions. Rinne soon realizes she has acquired a shinigami's crystal ball from the afterlife giving her the gift of foresight. Taking it back may prove difficult when she can see the future. Click the link below to read summaries of this and all previous Kyokai no Rinne chapters.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
August 20th
Rinne Chapter 203
After no chapter last week we have Ayame's return, and with her comes a troubling ghost who simply can't catch a break (or a noodle in a chute). Click below to read all the latest Kyokai no Rinne summaries.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
August 10th
Ranma ½ on Blu-Ray in USA
Viz has confirmed that they will release Ranma ½ remastered on Blu-Ray in the US as well as airing it on VizAnime.com and Neon Alley. The New York Comic Con in October will highlight the new release along side next year's re-release of the manga series in English.
Source: Anime News Network
Maison Ikkoku Director Passes Away
Hiroshi Ogawa who worked as an animation director and character designer on such venerable series as Maison Ikkoku, Lupin III, Grave of the Fireflies and even western series such as Thundercats and Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers passed away August 7th. Thanks to Joseph Gilpin for passing along the news.
Source: Anime News Network
August 7th
Rinne Chapter 202
Rinne picks up some extra money working with Kain on moving spirits back to the afterlife after they've returned to earth for Obon. Unfortunately one ghost refuses to return and her fear seems to somehow be linked to eggplants. This week's issue of Shonen Sunday is a double issue, so there will be no new chapter next week. Click below to read all the latest Kyokai no Rinne summaries.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
July 31st
Rinne Chapter 201
Shoma ropes Rinne into helping him do his summer homework assignment- to catch the spirit of a gigantic stag beetle. Of course Rinne soon finds out that the bug is worth more in yen than Shoma's simple homework assignment.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
July 26th
Viz in "Active Negotiations" on Rumiko Takahashi Anime Titles
On Anime News Network's ANNCast podcast Viz Media's Charlene Ingram and Brian Ige confirmed that they were actively working to re-license one or more of their Rumiko Takahashi anime series, which include both Ranma ½, and Maison Ikkoku. Of course all of Takahashi's anime series are in the midst of being released on BluRay in Japan for Takahashi's 35th anniversary.
Source: Anime News Network
July 24th
Rinne Chapter 200
Color pages help to commemorate the 200th chapter of Kyokai no Rinne as the gang takes a trip to the seaside to investigate rumors of a poltergeist haunting a ocean front villa. Click the link to see this and all other chapter summaries of Kyokai no Rinne.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
July 17th
Help Wanted!
We've updated our Help Wanted/Want List. We'd appreciate your taking a look at it and if there is anything on the list that you think you might be able to lend a hand with just drop us a line.
Source: Rumic World Want List
Rinne Chapter 199
We kick volume 21 off with a trip to the seaside where a tunnel is haunted by a strange entity. Click the link below to read all the latest summaries for yourself. Next week, Rinne will have color pages to celebrate its 200th chapter.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
July 14th
Sumi Shimamoto Con Appearance
Sumi Shimamoto (Kyoko Otonashi) will be appearing at California's SacAnime Convention from August 30th to September 1st in Sacramento. A good chance to see one of our favorite seiyuu!
Source: Anime News Network
July 12th
New Interviews
We've got two interviews up, one is brand new and celebrating Rumiko Takahashi's 35th anniversary, the other is from 2008 and discusses her 30th anniversary.
Source: Rumic World
July 10th
Rinne Chapter 198
A cherry tomato plant given to Rinne by Tamako proves to be more trouble than it's worth in this week's chapter of Kyokai no Rinne. Click the link below to read the latest chapter of Rinne for yourself.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
July 8th
Ranma ½ Manga Rerelease in English
Viz has announced that the Ranma ½ manga will be getting a new English release which will feature right-to-left page orientation for the first time in English. The books will be two-in-one volumes and go on sale March 11, 2014 and retail for $14.99. Thanks to Dan Coooper for sharing this with us.
Source: Anime News Network
June 27th
Rinne Chapter 197
A strange sound knocks against Miho's wall at night leading Rinne to investigate a lost soul that disappeared from the afterlife. Click below to read summaries of all of Kyokai no Rinne.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
Weekly Manga Sales Ranking
The 35th anniversary of Rumiko Takahashi's debut doesn't seem to be helping the sales of Rinne. Volume 17 of the series debuted at a very low 45th place with 29,747 units sold, placing it between less well-known series Hanagimi to Koisuru Watashi volume 6 and Nobunaga no Chef volume 7. The top five series of the week are:
1. Fairy Tale #38
2. Space Brothers #21
3. One Piece #70
4. Nanatsu no Taizai #3
5. Kindaichi Case Files 20th Anniversary Series #5
Source: Anime News Network
June 26th
Rinne Chapter 196
Rinne enters into a get-rich-quick scheme with Tsubasa in order to make sacred ashes, but he tries to cut Kain and Renge out of the deal much to his own peril. Click below to read summaries of all of Kyokai no Rinne.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
35th Anniversary Fans
Another addition to the wave of goods coming out for Takahashi's 35th anniversary include fans featuring characters from Inuyasha, Urusei Yatsura, and Maison Ikkoku, as well as cans featuring Urusei Yatsura and Ranma 1/2. Thanks to Elizabeth for the news!
Source: Shima Smile
June 21th
35th Anniversary Set Delayed
Due to a limited number of printed volumes compared to the preorders the 35th Anniversary set of Show Time, All Star, and MOON, the Great Pet King have been delayed from their original June 15th release date to June 27th.
Source: Shogakukan
June 19th
Heroes Come Back Video Feature
We've added a video reviewing the "Heroes Come Back" manga special featuring Inuyasha and benefitting the Tohoku Earthquake relief efforts. Please view to see how you can help the continuing relief efforts.
Source: Rumic World Youtube Channel
June 18th
Rinne Chapter 195
Rinne and Sakura are off to a rocky start, but it seems that their feelings for one another are destined to come out. Click the link below to read summaries of all the latest chapters of Kyokai no Rinne.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
June 12th
Rinne Chapter 194
Sakura and Rinne's feelings for one another start to clarify a bit as Rinne wrestles with making up with Sakura or getting a cheap, free charm for himself. Click the link below to read summaries of all the latest chapters of Kyokai no Rinne.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
June 5th
Rinne Chapter 193
Anju and Sakura stumble upon some lost spirits while Rinne is away with Matsugo. Anju insists it is a problem she is more than able to handle, but sometimes shinigami with the most self-confidence are the ones that need the most help. Click the link below to read summaries of all the latest chapters of Kyokai no Rinne.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
May 29th
Takahashi Manga Goes Digital
Coinciding with the continuing celebration of Takahashi's 35th anniversary as a manga artist, Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, and Ranma ½ have all been slated for digital releases through e-book retail outlets in Japan. Shogakukan's mobile site will carry each of the series (along with many, many others). Urusei Yatsura has begun distribution, Ranma ½ will begin on May 28th and Maison Ikkoku on June 4th. Thanks again to Elizabeth for bringing this to our attention.
Source: Biglobe.ne.jp
May 28th
Urusei Yatsura Crowdfunding
Anime crowdfunding site Animesols is polling users to see if there is interest in Urusei Yatsura (or Lum, the Invader Girl, as they call it...) in getting an anime re-release through their company as 13 episode boxsets at $50.00 a piece. Take the poll and let them know!
Source: Anime Sols
May 27th
Rinne Chapter 192
Matsugo continues his weird obsession with his and Rinne's friendship, which seems to border on a love affair in Matsugo's mind. Rinne is one again taken to the depths of dispair as his continual streak of bad luck continues to befoul his attempts to ditch Matsugo and spend time with Sakura. Click the link below to read the summary of the latest chapter.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
May 24th
New Release Dates
We've added a slew of new release dates on the right including Kyokai no Rinne (English and Japanese) and the Inuyasha Widebans.
Source: Rumic World
May 21st
Rumic World Returns
Well that was scary! Our apologies, but we suffered from some severe DNS issues. Everything is fixed and will be fine for many, many years to come. Thanks for all the love, support and e-mail's you've sent wondering about us and the site. We're touched! Also, if you ever do want a good way to stay in touch with what's happening, liking us on Facebook is a good way to do it.
Source: Rumic World
Rinne Chapter 191
Matsugo tries to once again hang out with Rinne, but the shinigami brings Sakura along to try and make his former friend know he's involved. Complicating matters further is Anju, a classmate of Matsugo's who seems to like her classmate despite never having spoken to him.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
May 7th
Rinne Chapter 190
A pesky ghost dog proves troublesome for Rinne and even more so for his pocketbooks when all of Rinne's best tools go to waste on the mangy mutt. It looks like Takahashi will be off next week, so chapter 191 won't be out until May 22nd.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
May 4th
Manga Rankings
For the week of April 14-20th, Kyokai no Rinne volume 16, debuted in 40th place with 28,347 copies sold. Other Shonen Sunday series, Silver Spoon volume 7 debuted in first, while Detective Conan volume 79 debuted in second with 370,676 and 296,934 copies respectively.
Source: Anime News Network
April 25th
More Rumiko Takahashi 35th Anniversary News
The new books celebrating Takahashi's 35th anniversary, "Rumic World 35 Show Time & All-Star" have had some new images released of their design and Takahashi has pulled out all the stops, showing a new full color illustration of all the major characters from all of her series as well as a page showing the layout of how the new character encyclopedia will look. Additionally a slew of mangaka will provide their words of support and offer illustrations of Takahashi's characters including Gosho Aoyama and Mitsuru Adachi. Thanks to Elizabeth for passing allong these great illustrations.
Source: Rumic World 35th Anniversary
April 23rd
Rinne Chapter 189
Volume 20 starts out with the Wheel of Reincarnation needing a bit of spring cleaning, yet it seems the shinigami can never work in peace without some interruptions making even simple tasks much more difficult. This week's Shonen Sunday is a double issue, so there won't be a new chapter next week.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
April 19th
Rumiko Takahashi 35th Anniversary Goods
Continuing with the celebration of Takahashi's 35th year as a mangaka, a plethora of new goods are being released celebrating all of her series. The new goods are being sold at Tsutaya stores in Japan in a promotion called "The Best of Rumic World - 35th Anniversary". Post cards, clear files, keychains, a towel with Kyoko's apron logo on it and even a stuffed Ten, Genma and P-chan are among the items that can be won via a lottery style give away. We've uploaded images of the new goods to our Facebook group, and very special thanks to Elizabeth Rdz for passing along this news!
Source: Mantan Web
April 16th
Rinne Chapter 188
Matsugo and Ageha fight over who likes Rinne the most and Tsubasa tries to get to the bottom of Rinne's childhood friend's strange infatuation with the shinigami. This week's chapter features a color page, and next week's Shonen Sunday is a double issue, so there will be no new chapter for a week after Wednesday's issue.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
April 8th
Rinne Chapter 187
Rinne still struggles to remember the truth about what happened between he and Matsugo all those years ago, but slowly the truth starts to come to light. Click the link to read all of our Kyokai no Rinne summaries.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
April 7th
Rumiko Takahashi 35th Anniversary
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Takahashi's career, Shogakukan will be releasing quite a few products, the most exciting is a new book called "Rumic World 35 Show Time & All-Star". There will be three books covering things such as color illustrations, a new interview and commentary as well as finally collecting "MOON The Great Pet King" her 1992/93 children's series that has never been collected before. Those who reserve the 9800 yen set before May 31st will also receive a set of commemorative stamps featuring illustrations by Takahashi. The books will be released on June 18th. Thanks to Elizabeth Rdz for passing along this information!
Source: Rumic World 35th Anniversary
April 1st
Rinne Chapter 186
The mysterious face from Rinne's past finally reveals his identity to Rinne, but our shinigami hero still is not sure what his beef is with the him. Click the link to read all the latest summaries of Kyokai no Rinne.
Source: Kyokai no Rinne Complete
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