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January
January 1st
Animefringe Top 25
Once again Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition has been chosen as one of Animefringe's Top 25 Anime Sites. This is a tremendous honor, especially because we've made the list for the past three years now. Thanks to all our loyal visitors for voting! Source: Anime Fringe

Inuyasha Movie 4 Fire on the Mystic Island
The fourth Inuyasha movie debuted in Japan on December 28th, opening in 6th place. The success of this film will go a long way to determining the future of the anime. For info and photos of the the movie, visit the official website. Source: Inuyasha-Movie.com

2005 Rumic World Quiz
Rumic World's third annual quiz contest is now over and last year's returning champion Star Hinson has won again! Congratulations to her, and if you'd like to check out the questions and see how well you would have done, just click the link. Source: Rumic World

New Urusei Yatsura Game Announced
A new UY game has been annouced for the upcoming Nintendo DS system.Click here to see a list of upcoming titles in addition to Urusei Yatsura. Source: Game Spy

January 5th
Inuyasha Chapter 391
Inuyasha manages to crack Dakki even though Tessaiga has lost all of its power and turned back into a rusty blade. Inuyasha refuses to back down, knowing that Tessaiga will not give up as long as he lives. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

January 12th
Inuyasha Chapter 392
Inuyasha and Kagome return to the present to rest after his battle with Toshu. Inuyasha, however, has a hard time resting and causes a number of problems around the house. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

January 15th
Inuyasha Movie 4 Box Office Numbers
Inuyasha Movie 4 debuted in 6th place, fell to 8th in its second week of release, and moved up a slot to 7th in its third week. Source: Kogyo Tsushinsha

January 17th
New Inuyasha CD Announced
A new compilation CD that features the best scores from the television show and films. The release date is set at March 16th. Source: Kaoru Wada.com

New Editions of Maison Ikkoku & Short Stories
Big Comic Spirits is putting out yet another new edition of Maison Ikkoku and Rumiko Takahashi's short stories called "Big Comic Compact Takahashi Rumiko Collection". These will retail for 250 yen and begin monthly releases on January 25th. Source: Big Comic Spirits

Urusei Yatsura Pachinko 2
A sequel to the popular Urusei Yatsura pachinko game is set to be released in Japan. Source: Monako.co.jp

New Inuyasha Game for PS2
Images for the new 3D Inuyasha fighting game for the Playstation 2 have been released. No title or release date has been announced. Source: Shonen Sunday

"Rakuen" Tops Charts
Do As Infinity's new single "Rakuen" from Inuyasha the Movie 4 has debuted in second place on the Japanese pop charts. Source: Oricon Music

January 19th
Inuyasha Chapter 393
Inuyasha and his companions rest in a haunted temple on a rainy night. While they they realize that the nuns of the temple are possessed by a powerful cat demon buried beneath the floor. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Inuyasha Movie 4 Box Office
Fire on the Mystic Island falls two slots in its fourth week of release, coming in at 9th place while Howl's Moving Castle continues to dominate. Source: Kogyo Tsushinsha

January 21th
New Takahashi Story
In Big Comic Original's 4th issue of 2005 Rumiko Takahashi will be publishing her newest short story, entitled "Permanent Love". Source: Big Comic Original

Inuyasha Named Property of the Year
ICv2 has chosen Inuyasha as the top anime series in the United States for 2004. The award is based on units sold and overall market performance and presence. Source: ICv2

January 23rd
New Inuyasha Playstation 2 Game
Bandai has set up a website for their new Inuyasha fighting game. It includes images and some tidbits of information. Source: Bandai Games

January 25th
New Release Dates & Ratings
 The release dates have been updated. Also IY Movie 3 debuted on Japanese television on January 10th and garnered a 10.8% rating share. Also, in it's fifth week of release, Inuyasha Movie 4 has fallen out of the Japanese Box Office Top 10. Source: Kogyo Tsushinsha

Shopro/Viz Merger
Shogakukan has decided to merge ShoPro with Viz LLC to form a new, as yet unnamed company. The full press release can be read here. Source: Anime News Network

January 26th
Inuyasha Chapter 394
The nun reveals herself to be possessed by the cat demon as she takes Kagome hostage and plans to slay her while Miroku, Sango and Inuyasha fight against the larger cat demon outside. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

New Short Story Announcement
Takahashi-sensei announced that she is going to have a new short story in the February 5th issue of Big Comic Original. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

January 31st
Permanent Love
Unfortunately our online store that was supposed to sell us this story has fallen through and said they can't do it. Therefore, if anyone has access to this magazine (Big Comic Original) please contact us. Source: Rumic World

CR Urusei Yatsura 2
After the success of Okumoto's previous success with an Urusei Yatsura themed pachinko machine, we have a sequel launching this month featuring Fumi Hirano as Lum, however we understand that very few of the other actors returned to their roles in this game. Source: Tomobiki-cho

February
February 1st
OVA Release Dates
Five out of six Urusei Yatsura OVA release dates have been posted, as well as future titles of Rumiko Takahashi Anthology. Source: AnimeOnDVD.com
February 2nd
Inuyasha Chapter 395
Inuyasha has a chance to use his new dragon-scaled Tessaiga to aid Kagome against the possessed nun. However Inuyasha notices that when he uses it his sword begins to heat up noticably. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Rumic Song Covered
J-Pop group "Aprils" have covered the Urusei Yatsura '80s hit "Lum no Love Song" on their new single "Orangenoise Shortcut" Source: Aprils.jp

February 5th
Permanent Love

Kamimoto is forced to relocate away from his wife and son for his job. Feeling unloved he begins to feel an attraction to a local hairstylist in his new town named Suzuka in Takahashi-sensei's newest short story Permanent Love (パーマネント・ラブ) for Big Comic Original. Source: Rumic Theater

February 9th
Inuyasha Chapter 396
A creature called the Mizuchi has eaten a part of Moryomaru and gained immense power. Inuyasha begins to battle with the creature but much to his surprise the dragon-scaled Tessaiga begins to heat up once more. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Takahashi Gets a New Editor
Takahashi-sensei gains a new editor this week, Shuho Kondo comes on board after replacing Takashi Kumagai. Kondo is the sixth editor overall for Inuyasha. Source: My Page One

February 10th
Inuyasha Contest
Submissions for the "Inuyasha Ending" contest have now closed. The winners will be announced as soon as the manga ends. Source: Rumic World

February 16th
Inuyasha Chapter 397
As Miroku sucks up too much of the Mizuchi's poison, Inuyasha is left to confront Naraku's newest incarnation- Byakuya of the Dreams. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

February 18th
Inuyasha Volume 39

Inuyasha volume 39 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

February 23rd
Inuyasha Chapter 398
Inuyasha presses his dragon-scaled Tessaiga to its limits in his battle against Mizuchi as Byakuya goads him on. When the blade has absorbed too much poison it explodes with heat, knocking Inuyasha unconscious. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Maison Ikkoku Sales
Maison Ikkoku is holding two spots on Right Stuf's top sellers of the week. The DVD boxsets 4 and 5 are placed at the fourth and first spots respectively. Source: Rightstuf.com

Inuyasha at 2005 Tokyo Animation Festival
The 2005 Tokyo Animation Fest will showcase some of the artwork from various Inuyasha films. Source: Tokyo International Anime Fair 2005

Inuyasha Playstation 2 Game Release Date
Bandai has announced that the new Playstation 2 fighting game featuring Inuyasha entitled Ougi Ranbu characters will be released in June 16th. Source: Bandai Games

New Inuyasha Products in Japan
Animate has released some new binders in Japan featuring various chibi Inuyasha characters including Inuyasha & Kagome, Sango & Miroku, and Rin & Sesshomaru. Source: Animate

February 24th
Rumiket 6
The sixth annual Rumiket convention is being held in Tokyo on the 27th. Rumiket is the single largest convention dedicated solely to the works of Rumiko Takahashi. Source: Rumiket

Inuyasha Drama CD 2 Review
Trish Pellerito has submitted her review of the newest Inuyasha Drama CD, "Inuyasha Arashi to Matsuri no Horaijima!" Source: Rumic World

March
March 2nd
Inuyasha Chapter 399
Totosai arrives to inspect the Tessaiga which is now spilling its absorbed power dangerously back at Inuyasha when it takes on too much demonic energy. Totosai's diagnosis is that the blade will continue to do this due to his own fang acting as a filler after Tessaiga was cracked by Goshinki. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Inuyasha Best of Soundtracks
As we've reported before, the new "Best Of" soundtracks for the Movies and TV series are being released on March 16th. Some of the bonuses will include a sticker most likely for the first pressing only. Also there will be a bonus track recorded by an 80 person orchestra from Russia, and a booklet with comments from Kaoru Wada and the cast.Source: Inuyasha-Movie.com

Inuyasha Bus
ChoroQ, makers of super-deformed toy cars in Japan, is releasing a new bus with an Inuyasha design. The bus costs 840 yen and is being sold in Niigata (Rumiko Takahashi's birthplace) to promote tourism. Follow the link to see a picture. Source: Crayon Life

Inuyasha's 400th Chapter
Next week marks the 400th chapter of Inuyasha. Shonen Sunday is planning to feature some color artwork to commemorate this very significant accomplishment. Inuyasha is now seven chapters away from being Takahashi's longest running serial.Source: Websunday.net

March 3rd

Inuyasha Anime to Continue?
In his production blog, Inuyasha producer Michihiko Suwa revealed that he and 33 members of the production staff met with Rumiko Takahashi and Kappei Yamaguchi last week in Hakone to discuss the future of Inuyasha as an animated work. Nothing definitive was released other than the animators desire to see the anime concluded. Source: Suwa's Blog on YTV

March 9th
Inuyasha Chapter 400
Inuyasha reaches its milestone 400th chapter this week! Meioju, a shelled beast is revived and attacks a nearby castle before Inuyasha is able to drive it away. It seems that the creature's shell is of interest to Moryomaru who continues to build up his own powers. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Chapter 400 Celebration
This issue of Shonen Sunday has an article entitled "Sekai wo Shiru Inuyasha!" which showcases Inuyasha books from all over the world. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

March 10th
Inuyasha Manga Runs to 500th Chapter?
Takahashi made the comment in Shonen Sunday 2005 Vol. 15 that she has enough story ideas and encouragement to run Inuyasha until it reaches its 500th chapter (it currently just reached 400). It should be noted that plans have a tendancy to change in the two years it would take to reach the 500th chapter, and this is far from being set in stone .Source: InuYasha Information from Japan

March 16th
Inuyasha Chapter 401
Meioju recovers the missing piece of his shell and returns to full power thanks to Byakuya. However, Naraku's incarnation does not realize that Sesshomaru is on the hunt for him. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Best of TV and Movie BGM Soundtracks
Two new Inuyasha albums are in store today, both featuring the most iconic selections of Kaoru Wada's score from the television series and the four films of Inuyasha. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

New Inuyasha Figures Announced
Although the Miroku and Sango figures have yet to be released, two more sets have been announced. The 4th set will include Naraku and another Inuyasha, while the 5th will see Koga and Kagura figures. Toynami also plans to release the past figures together in a set, as well as a set of four inch figurines. Source: Big Bad Toy Store.com

Dojinshi Group Sued Over Inuyasha
Studio Plug'N Play, an English language doujinshi (fan made comic) ring, has been sued by Shogakukan over the use of Inuyasha in some of their erotic works. Source: Studio Plug'N Play

May 18th
Inuyasha Volume 40

Inuyasha volume 40 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

March 19th
Urusei Yatsura Manga Petition
We've added a new petition in hopes of getting Viz to pick up the Urusei Yatsura manga again. Please be sure to sign it, and spread the word. Source: Rumic World

March 23rd
Inuyasha Chapter 402
Sesshomaru realizes that Meioju seems to be trying to bait Inuyasha into using the Adamant Barrage, and as Miroku warns Inuyasha not to use the attack, the obstinate Inuyasha fires it off anyway. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Dutiful Vacation & Permanent Love
For the many fans that do not have access to the Japanese weeklies where Takahashi's short stories first appear, fret no more! Summaries for the two newest short stories have been uploaded and can be found in the Stories section of Rumic Theater. Source: Rumic Theater

March 25th
New Inuyasha Episodes on Adult Swim
Adult Swim has announced that Season 5 of Inuyasha will begin in June. Source: Anime News Network

New Inuyasha Figures Update
The newest issue of Toyfare magazine has exclusive photos of the Sango figure as well as the new 12-inch Inuyasha figure. In addition, the magazine has release dates for the next few waves. Miroku and Sango will be released in July, Inuyasha and Naraku in September, and Koga and Kagura in October. Source: Toyfare

March 30th
Inuyasha Chapter 403
Inuyasha kills Meioju, but the corpse captures his diamond spears and retreats to a hidden Moryomaru so that he can absorb the creature's powerful armored shell. Sesshomaru pursues the fleeing corpse with Byakuya following shortly behind. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

March 31st
New Inuyasha Figures in Japan New Inuyasha and Kagome with Shippo figures will be available in Japan at the end of June. The figures will retail for 3480 yen and stand 140mm and 190mm respectively. Click the link to see photos of the figures. Source: CD Japan

April
April 6th
Inuyasha Chapter 404
Moryomaru appears and attacks Kohaku, which then draws out Kikyo to aid the boy. As the battle begins to turn against the demon slayer and the priestess, Sesshomaru arrives. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Viz/ShoPro Merger Complete
VIZ Media will be owned 40% by Shogakukan Inc. and Shueisha Inc. respectively, and 20% by Shogakukan Production Co., Ltd. Source: Viz

April 10th
Big Comic Original Survey
 Big Comic Original is holding a survey about old men, in regards to the Rumic Theater stories Takahashi publishes. Playstation Portables are given out as prizes for those that fill out the survey. The results will be printed in the new "Rumiko Takahashi Theater Supplimentary Reader". Extra special thanks to Lance Hatami for sharing this with us. Source: Big Comic Original

April 13th
Inuyasha Chapter 405
Inuyasha and Sesshomaru battle Moryomaru side-by-side though the elder brother believes he needs no help. Moryomaru's new shell holds its own against the brother's attacks and he is able to use Inuyasha's Adamant Barrage as well. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

April 18th
Shogakukan New Artist Awards
Shogakukan is holding its annual New Artist Awards, which Rumiko Takahahshi won in 1978 with Katte na Yatsura. This year Takahashi is judging the entries in the boys comics category along with Mitsuru Adachi (Touch, H2), Gosho Aoyama (Detective Conan, Yaiba), and Sho Fumimura (writer of Sanctuary). Source: Websunday

Video Game and Movie Release Dates
The new Playstation 2 Inuyasha game has been given a title (Ougi Rambu), and an official release date of June 16th in Japan and a rumored August release in the USA. The fourth film will be available for rental June 10th, with a projected street date of August. Source: Bandai Games

Michihiko Suwa and Voice Actors at Animazement
Michihiko Suwa will be at Animazement May 27th-29th in Durham, North Carolina. Hopefully some news regarding the future of the Inuyasha anime will be discussed. Voice actors Akira Kamiya (Mendo, Mitaka), Keiko Han (Achara), and Chika Sakamoto (Kentaro) will also be there as well. Source: Animazement.com

April 20th
Inuyasha Chapter 406
As Moryomaru begins to mock Kagura's death, Sesshomaru's icy demeanor gives way to rage and he begins to attack Moryomaru with rarely seen rage. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

April 21st
Inuyasha Cell Phone Services
Sorrent is introducing a new Inuyasha game, text messaging, and wallpapers all designed for cell phones. The release date is scheduled for autumn of this year. Source: Sorrent.com

April 24th
Maison Ikkoku Boxset 6
Just as Rightstuf begins to ship the preorders on Boxset 5, Viz has announced that Maison Ikkoku Boxset 6 will be released on October 25th. The set will feature the first original episodes for an American audience since the cancellation of the subtitled VHS version in 2001. Source: Anime on DVD

April 25th
Inuyasha Movie 3 Release Date
ICv2 has announced that Viz is planning on releasing Inuyasha Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler on September 6th. The article goes on to discuss the success of the Inuyasha brand in the US, and the success of the first two films, the 2nd and 1st highest selling anime DVDs of 2004 and 2005 respectively. Thanks to Trish Pellerito for passing this along. Source: ICv2

April 26th
Takahashi Autographs Inuyasha CCG Cards
Score, the makers of the Inuyasha Collectible Card Game, have announced that set four, set to be released on August 28, 2005, will contain special autographed cards from Rumiko Takahashi. Source: Score Entertainment

April 27th
Inuyasha Chapter 407
Sesshomaru is captured by Moryomaru who ensnares him and pulls him into his body to be absorbed. Inuyasha dashes in to try and break his half-brother out, but it is an arrow from Kikyo that gives Inuyasha a place to focus his attacks. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

April 29th
Osaka Geijutsu Daigaku Daigaku Manga
Osaka University of Arts is publishing their own quarterly manga magazine. The first issue arrived in stores across Japan earlier this month and features a reprinting of Katte na Yatsura, Takahashi's debut work from 1978. Takahashi previous provided an original illustration to the school for their Osaka Geijutsu Daigaku Kanan Manga in 2003. Source: Manganews

May
May 1st
Urusei Yatsura Scripts Complete
Animeigo annouced that after over a decade of work they have finally finished editing the final Urusei Yatsura television script as of April 28th. They also annouced they are taking orders for Boxset 8. Source: Animeigo

May 2nd
dream at A-kon
Dallas Texas' anime convention, A-kon, has announced that two of the members of the pop group dream will be performing at the convention this year. dream contributed the first ending theme "My Will" to the Inuyasha anime. A-kon begins June 3rd through 5th. Thanks to Star Hinson for the information. Source: A-kon

May 10th
New Inuyasha CD Planned
Shonen Sunday has announced plans for a new "Character Songs" Inuyasha CD to be released on August 3rd.
Source: Shonen Sunday

May 11th
Inuyasha Chapter 408
With Kikyo's help, Inuyasha is able to crack Moryomaru's shell, causing the powerful creature to retreat from the battlefield. Sesshomaru is freed, however Tokijin is shattered beyond repair. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

May 14th
Takahashi Guidebook Release
The previously mentioned guidebook regarding Takahashi's short stories is scheduled for release on June 30th, and will retail for 1300 yen. The book is titled 40 sai no kimi he, Forty Years Old to You. Source: Mangaoh Club

Inuyasha Surpasses Ranma 1/2
With Inuyasha's newest chapter numbered 408, it becomes Takahashi's longest running series, which was previously Ranma 1/2. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

May 17th
Takahashi Attends First Session of Interleague Play
Rumiko Takahashi attended the Hanshin Tigers hosting the Seibu Lions at Nishikyogoku Stadium in Kyoto. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

May 18th
Inuyasha Chapter 409
Kikyo discusses Kohaku's fate with the boy, asking him if he is ready to die without the Shikon shard that is keeping him alive. Elsewhere, Sesshomaru is met by Totosai, who says that Tenseiga is now ready to be reforged. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

May 25th
Inuyasha Chapter 410
Sesshomaru is granted a repurposed Tenseiga and immediately he unlocks its new skill, the killing skill known as the Meido Zangetsuha. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

May 27th
New Short Story Collection
It has been announced that a new collection of Rumiko Takahashi short stories is scheduled for release in Japan. The series will be entitled "Akai Hantaba" or "Red Bouquet". It is scheduled for release on June 30th. Thanks to Lance Hatami for passing this along. Source: Shogakukan

Moeyo-ken TV Series
Plans for a new Moeyo-ken television series are in the works. As you may know, Takahashi provided character designs for the video games and OVA series. Source: Moeken.jp

May 28th
Rumic World Relaunch
As you can see, we have a beautiful new layout, courtesy of Mason. We're looking more streamlined than ever. The site has moved to the forefront, redesigned the messageboard, and subsections plus Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition has now moved to a subsection, and Tomobiki-cho's address has changed slightly as well. More exciting things are on the way, so update your bookmarks and check out all the changes! Source: Rumic World

May 30th
day after tomorrow Split
Record label Avex Mode has announced via their website that day after tomorrow, who performed the ending theme Itazura na Kiss for Inuyasha, are breaking up. Source: Dat-net

Young Sunday 2005 #25
A new One-Pound Gospel pin-up by Rumiko Takahashi was included in the 25th issue of Young Sunday. No news on new chapters of the series. Source: Young Sunday.com

Inuyasha Volume 40
The newest volume of the Inuyasha manga debuted in the number seven spot for the week of May 16-22. Source: Taiyosha

May 31st
New Diary of Kemo Kobiru Translation
Exclusive to Rumic World's Tomobiki-cho is Takahashi's autobiographical manga, The Diary of Kemo Kobiru. The fifth installment is newly translated and available for reading. Source: Tomobiki-cho

June
June 1st
Inuyasha Chapter 411
Inuyasha travels back to the present day with Kagome to let his burned hands heal while she struggles through make-up tests in school. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Inuyasha at E3

Thanks to Lance Hatami for sending in this photograph of a Rumiko Takahashi shikishi given away by Bandai at E3. Source: Lance Hatami

Highest Taxed Mangaka
Once again Rumiko Takahashi has topped the list of highest earning manga artists in Japan. The complete list is as follows:
  1. Rumiko Takahashi - Ranma 1/2
  2. Aoyama Gosho - Detective Conan
  3. Masashi Kishimoto - NARUTO
  4. Yuji Horii - Dragon Quest
  5. Ritsuko Kawai - Hamtaro
  6. Naoki Urasawa - MONSTER
  7. Takehiko Inoue - SLAM DUNK
  8. Fujio Akatsuka - Tensai Bacabon
  9. Yanase Takashi - Anpanman
  10. Masami Kurumada - Sage Fighter Hoshiya
Source: Animenewsservice.com

June 4th
"Anthology" Boxset & Release Dates
Geneon has announced a Rumiko Takahashi Anthology Boxset, and Viz has posted their November release dates. Source: Anime News Network

June 6th
Final Urusei Yatsura Releases
Animeigo has announced that Urusei Yatsura TV Boxset 9 will be available in October barring any unforseen problems, and that Urusei Yatsura TV Boxset 10, which contains the final episodes of the series, will be available in November. Source: Animeigo

June 7th
Minami Takeyama Marries
On May 5th Minami Takeyama (Nabiki Tendo & Mana) married Gosho Aoyama. Aoyama is the creator of the manga Detective Conan, in which Takeyama plays the role of Conan. Source: Sponichi.co.jp

June 8th
Inuyasha Chapter 412
Inuyasha risks battling Nikosen as the new moon appears in the sky and his demonic powers begin to wane. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

June 11th
Inuyasha Season 2 Boxset
Viz has announced that they will release Inuyasha Season 2 DVD boxset on November 8th. Source: Anime On DVD

Yuriko Fuchizaki Marries
Yuriko Fuchizaki, the voice of Ibuki Yagami in Maison Ikkoku married on March 31st. Source: Re-Max Web

June 15th
Inuyasha Chapter 413
Nikosen's body battles against Kagome, Shippo and human Inuyasha, as his head becomes trapped in a spider's web woven by Byakuya to retrieve the Shikon shard Naraku gave the creature. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

June 16th
Inuyasha: Ougi Ranbu for Playstation 2
The new 3D fighting game for the Playstation 2 is out today featuring characters including: Inuyasha, Kagome, Shippo, Miroku, Sango, Naraku, Sesshomaru, Kagura, Kikyo, Kohaku, Koga, Bankotsu, Human Inuyasha and Demon Inuyasha. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

June 21st
Maison Ikkoku Live Action
The Maison Ikkoku live-action film will finally be released on DVD in Japan. The disc will be available for rental on July 8th and for purchase on July 21st. Source: Ryutekirakuen

Inuyasha Books
Release dates for Inuyasha volume 41 and the two books that make up the 4th Movie Animanga have been added to the release dates. Source: Ryutekirakuen

June 22nd
Inuyasha Chapter 414
Nikosen's poison is taking its toll on Inuyasha who is trapped in his human form. Sango and Miroku rush to aid Inuyasha, but as Nikosen drags him back into a cave, they may arrive too late to save him. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

June 26th
Anime at MoMA
The Museum of Modern Art in New York City is featuring an exhibit on anime from July 10 through September. Among the anime being shown are two episodes of Ranma 1/2; "P-P-P-chan, He's Good for Nothing" & "The Headmaster from Hell" along with Urusei Yatsura Movie 2 Beautiful Dreamer. Source: MoMA.org

June 29th
Inuyasha Chapter 415
With Nikosen defeated, Inuyasha is surprised that the power his sword absorbed did not cause the same explosion that has recently been harming him. Elsewhere Kanna flees to seek help from Moryomaru as she claims that Naraku seeks to kill her. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

June 30th
Red Bouquet Published

Red Bouquet (赤い花束/Akai Hanataba) has been published today. This short story collection contains a number of stories from the last few years:
  • One Day Dream
  • Grafitti Pop
  • Dutiful Vacation
  • Help
  • Red Bouquet
  • Permanent Love
Source: Rumic Theater

Final Animerica, Takahashi Interview
Animerica draws to a close with this, their final issue. The magazine has given extensive coverage to Rumiko Takahashi over the years and now has one final interview with her as the third Inuyasha film is released in the United States. Source: Animerica Vol. 13 No. 6

July
July 6th
Inuyasha Chapter 416
Inuyasha stumbles upon warring conjoined twin demons, Kinka and Ginga, and Kanna warns Moryomaru that the twins' powers would be a boon in his battle against Naraku. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

July 13th
Inuyasha Chapter 417
Kanna tells Moryomaru that the bond of the brothers will help make his own bond with his armored shell stronger as Inuyasha and the others sneak into Kinka and Ginka's cave to see if they can drive the warring demons apart. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

July 14th
'Quest for Mermaid's Flesh' Contest
Beginning in the wee hours of Saturday morning (July 16th) a mermaid will be hidden somewhere within the pages of Rumic World's sites. The first person to find her and e-mail us the address of the correct html page will win Mermaid Saga volumes 1 and 2. With almost 400 pages of html to search through, the quest will be arduous, and only one will gain immortality in the pages of our contest winners!

Takahashi Interview
Takahashi's interview from the final issue of Animerica has been transcribed and can be read here. Source: Animerica

July 15th
'Quest for Mermaid's Flesh' Contest Winner
Congratulations to Graciela Perarnau Guimerans who was the first to sucessfully locate the mermaid icon hidden within the site. Your books are on the way to you Graciela! Great job! The mermaid was hidden here.

July 19th
New Sesshomaru Figure + Updates
A new convention exclusive Sesshomaru figure has been released which includes a figure of Jaken. The boxset is only available at this year's Comic-Con, just as last year's Human Inuyasha exclusive. Also, lots of updates with the Character Encyclopedia and new images for some short stories over at Rumic Theater including Arbitary Contagion and Untitled.

July 20th
Inuyasha Chapter 418
Moryomaru nearly succeeds in absorbing Kinka and Ginka and strengthening his shell, however Naraku lends his aid to the creature who is trying to rebel against him, much to Moryomaru's confusion and surprise. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

July 27th
Inuyasha Chapter 419
Moryomaru manages to catch Kinka and Ginka and begins to absorb the pair when their battling against one another leaves them vulnerable to being absorbed. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Urusei Yatsura DS Game in Sunday
This week Shonen Sunday ran an article on the new Urusei Yatsura Endless Summer game for the Nintendo DS. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

August
August 3rd
Inuyasha Chapter 420
Inuyasha struggles to drag Kinka away from Moryomaru after the death of his twin, Ginka. As Moryomaru begins to absorb the twins his shell knits itself from any damage Inuyasha manages to inflict. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Inuyasha Character Singles Vol. 1-4
The new series of Inuyasha drama CDs are in stores today focusing on Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, Sango, Sesshomaru, Jaken, Rin, Bankotsu and Jakotsu. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Jidai no Muso Hana Single
The "Jidai no Muso Hana" single to Moeyo Ken is in stores today. Source: Rumic Theater

August 5th
Final Urusei Yatsura DVDs and Inuyasha CDs
Animeigo has announced the release dates for the final ten discs of Urusei Yatsura. The last boxset, containing discs 46-50 will have five episodes per disc instead of the usual four. That way the 50th disc can be devoted entirely to extra content and interviews. In addition, Viz has announced that they will begin to domestically release Inuyasha music CDs.

August 6th
Nintendo DS Release
The new Urusei Yatsura game for the Nintendo DS has finally been scheduled for release on October 20th. The official title will be Urusei Yatsura: Endless Summer and it will retail for 5,040 yen. Source: GameFAQs

Inuyasha 1/8 Scale Figures
August will see the release of the 1/8 scale figures from Kotobukiya. The first wave will contain Inuyasha and Kagome with Shippo. The figures will retail for 3,654 yen. Plans call for Miroku, Sango and Sesshomaru figures to follow later in the fall.

Movie 4 Bonus
As you all know, Inuyasha Movie 4 will go on sale in Japan on August 26th. The first pressing will also contain a drawing by Takahashi.

August 7th
Extremely Discounted Urusei Yatsura DVDs
Animeigo has announced deep discounts for their first Urusei Yatsura DVDs in order to help bring new fans to the series. The first volume will retail for $10, while DVDs 2-5 will sell for $15. Source: Animeigo

August 8th
Inuyasha Volume 41

Inuyasha volume 41 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

August 10th
Inuyasha Chapter 421
Ginka is absorbed by Moryomaru, who is on the verge of taking his twin. When Kinka realizes that he will die, he sacrifices his life and allows his powers to be absorbed by Inuyasha instead of allowing Moryomaru to take him. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Inuyasha Quiz
There is a two page Inuyasha quiz in this week's issue of Shonen Sunday. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

August 11th
Moeyoken Soundtrack and Urusei Yatsura Game Song
The Moeyoken TV soundtrack will be released on September 22nd. Also in soundtrack news, the new Nintendo DS Urusei Yatsura: Endless Summer game will feature the song "Star" by Kumi Kouda.

August 17th
Takahashi Interview and Updates
We've added some new characters and voices to the Encyclopedia and added a 2001 interview with Takahashi from Animerica magazine. Source: Animerica

Inuyasha Game Pushed Back
The newest Inuyasha game, Feudal Combat, has been pushed back a week, and will now be released on August 23rd.

Swords of an Honorable Ruler in Theaters
Viz has announced that beginning on August 24th Inuyasha Movie 3 will be shown in 15 theaters across the US as a lead up to the dvd release on September 6th. The complete list of theaters can be found in the press release, here. Source: Anime on DVD

Castle Beyond the Looking Glass on Adult Swim
The 2nd Inuyasha Movie will be shown twice on Adult Swim. The first showing is August 27th at midnight, and at 3am on the 28th. Anime News Network

August 20th
Memories of Q

Takahashi-sensei has contributed a one page story to the Mottoi Doraemon magazine entitled Memories of Q (Qの思い出) discussing her history with Fujiko Fujio's work, specifically Obake no Q-Taro. Source: Rumic Theater

August 21st
Inuyasha Vol. 41
The newest Inuyasha tankobon, (volume 41) debut in the top ten in Japan. It was the ninth highest seller for the week of August 7-15. Source: Animania Blog

August 24th
Inuyasha Chapter 422
Moryomaru is split open to reveal the Infant hiding inside him, prompting him to flee before the child, Naraku's heart, is killed. Elsewhere, Sesshomaru continues to practice the new technique that Tenseiga has acquired. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Hajimari no Kaze yo Fuke Single
The Hajimari no Kaze yo Fuke single to Moeyo Ken is in stores today. Source: Rumic Theater

August 31st
Inuyasha Chapter 423
As Inuyasha goes to see what Sesshomaru is up to, they encounter Numawatari, a demonic lake that seemingly cannot be cut. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

September
September 4th
Hurricane Katrina
As some of you may or may not know, Rumic World is based out of the small town of Perkinston, Mississippi, USA. We're about 20 miles north of Biloxi, and our community and state were hit hard by Hurricane Katrina. Our town has extensive property damage, no electricity, no water, no phones, and the economy of the Gulf Coast will be affected for years to come with the loss of our casinos. I am only able to post this because I left two weeks ago to begin graduate school in Alabama. Please make a donation, large or small, to the Red Cross to help all the families who have lost so much along the coast. Source: Rumic World

September 6th
Inuyasha and Urusei Yatsura News
Adult Swim has announced that new episodes of Inuyasha will be shown up to episode 126 this year with the rest appearing sometime in 2006. Animeigo announced some of the extras on the final disk of Urusei Yatsura, they will include line artwork, interviews with Animeigo staff, character bios, karaoke for openings and endings, trailers for OAVs and Movies, as well as some hidden easter eggs. Source: Animeigo & Adult Swim

September 7th
Inuyasha Chapter 424
Inuyasha attempts to use the dragon-scaled Tessaiga against Numawatari to absorb what he cannot cut, however he makes no progress in his battle against the living pool of water. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

September 11th
Rumiko Takahashi Card
A signed Rumiko Takahashi card from the Inuyasha collectible card game sold on eBay for $670. The first autographed card was given to the winner of a tournament held at AnimeExpo. Source: Anime News Network

David Kaye's Big Success
David Kaye, the English voice of Sesshomaru, Soun Tendo, and Master has signed a six-figure deal with Fox Sports to handle all the voice over work for their promotional spots. Source: David Kaye.com

September 14th
Inuyasha Chapter 425
Sesshomaru easily dispatches Numawatari and then mocks Inuyasha for the excessive upgrades he has burdened Tessaiga with. Inuyasha is told to seek out training from Numawatari if should hope to improve his skills handling his blade. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Inuyasha Figures
In the US, Toynami's third wave of Inuyasha figures, featuring Sango and Miroku have finally been showing up in stores, while in Japan, Kotobukiya's first set of Inuyasha figures (statues would be a better term) have been released with more on the way. Images of Toynami's fourth set of figures featuring Naraku and a new Inuyasha can be viewed here while Kotobukiya's statues can be viewed here.

September 17th
Do As Infinity Calls it Quits
Do As Infinity, the Japanese rock group known for their various songs for the Inuyasha anime are breaking up following the release of their greatest hits album. Their final performance will be November 25 at the Nippon Buddokan. Source: Anime News Network

September 20th
Endless Summer Images
Here are some pre-release images for the upcoming Urusei Yatsura game, Endless Summer for the Nintendo DS. Check them out. Source: Gpara.comk

September 21st
Inuyasha Chapter 426
Inuyasha finds a flattened demon named Yoreitaisei and is told he must find the odd, old man's missing intestines in order to be properly trained. Yoreitaisei seals Tessaiga and if Inuyasha cannot meet his goal within a day's time, then the Tessaiga will remain sealed forever. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

Kidou Shinsengumi Moeyo Ken TV Original Soundtrack
The Kidou Shinsengumi Moeyo Ken TV Original Soundtrack soundtrack is in stores today. Source: Rumic Theater

September 24th
Top 100 Anime List
TV Asashi has conducted an survey of the top 100 greatest anime TV shows of all time. The list had all of Takahashi's major TV shows with:
40. Ranma 1/2
52. Urusei Yatsura
59. Inuyasha
80. Maison Ikkoku

A webpoll conducted by TV Asashi had the voting like this:
30. Urusei Yatsura
45. Ranma 1/2
48. Inuyasha
89. Maison Ikkoku
Source: TV Asashi

September 27th
Websunday Promotes Endless Summer
Websunday, the official site of Shonen Sunday, is running some news about the new Urusei Yatsura game, which can be viewed here. Also, Marvelous Entertainment has put the official site for the game online as well. Source: Websunday.net

September 28st
Inuyasha Chapter 427
Inuyasha cannot draw Tessaiga as he struggles to discern which demons in Yoritaisei's village are actually humans as he tries to find out which creature stole Yoreitaisei's innards. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

October
October 3rd
Inuyasha Summer Campaign
Websunday, the official site of Shonen Sunday, is running a promotion to let fans vote one what Inuyasha products fans would like them to make. Some of the suggested items include Kagome's backpack and a Sesshomaru pillow. Voting ended on September 30th. Source: Websunday.net

October 4th
Maison Ikkoku OVA
RightStuf has annouced that the newest DVD boxset (boxset six) will include the Maison Ikkoku OVA "Yusaku's Island" on the final disk.
Addendum: Early reports from consumers refute this, as they can find no sign of the OVA on the boxset. Source: Rightstuf.com

October 5th
Inuyasha Chapter 428
Yoreitaisei tells Inuyasha to search for the "demon vortex" in order to injure the demons without access to Tessaiga. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

October 12th
Inuyasha Chapter 429
Dispatching the snake woman, Inuyasha and Kagome rush back to Yoreitaisei's hut and find a powerful bull demon towering over the empty husk of Yoreitaisei. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

October 15th
Live-Action Maison Ikkoku TV
In the October 17th issue of Big Comic Spirits, it was announced that in 2006 there will be a new live-action television drama version of Maison Ikkoku. No specific dates or cast has been annouced yet. Big Comic Spirits was the home to Maison Ikkoku throughout its original publication in the early 1980s. There is no announcement on their website yet, but should be within the next few weeks. Source: Big Comic Spirits

October 18th
Inuyasha Volume 42

Inuyasha volume 42 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

October 19th
Inuyasha Chapter 430
Inuyasha struggles to find the correct demon vortex that will harm the bull demon. As he slashes, he risks Tessaiga being broken before noticing where the true demon vortex lies. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

October 20th
Urusei Yatsura Endless Summer
The new Urusei Yatsura game for the Nintendo DS sees you playing as Ataru as you use travel around Tomobiki, manage his schedule and have text-based interactions with the large cast of characters. No voice acting in this one it seems, but lovely, colorful manga-style graphics make this one look very appealing. Source: Tomobiki-cho

October 25th
New Takahashi Story - 1980
This weeks issue of Big Comic Spirits celebrates the magazine's 25th anniversary. Many creators have contributed short works to commemorate the event, including Rumiko Takahashi. The author provided a two page story that details the creation of her classic series, Maison Ikkoku. Source: Big Comic Spirits & Rumic Theater

October 26th
Inuyasha Chapter 431
Inuyasha is able to master the dragon-scaled Tessaiga and Yoreitaisei explains why Inuyasha was having such difficulty with the blade after absorbing the power of Dakki. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

October 27th
Ranma 1/2 OAV Boxset Re-release
Viz is re-releasing the Ranma 1/2 OAV boxset on February 28th 2006. The set will sale for only $49.99 versus the original release of the set, which sold for $120.00. The new set includes postcards as an incentive for the few fans that don't already own the series on DVD. Source: Anime News Network

November
November 2nd
Inuyasha Chapter 432
Two young members of the wolf demon tribe are attacked and the elder child, Kai, is told that he must get Koga's Shikon shards, or his little brother, Shinta, will be killed. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

November 6th
Top 10 Manga in Japan
This week Inuyasha volume 42 debuted in the Top 10 New Manga releases in Japan. It ranked number 10. Source: Tohan

Takahashi Mail Blocks
A series of Rumiko Takahashi "mail blocks" are being released in Japan for Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Ranma 1/2, and Inuyasha. Mail blocks are privacy screens for your cell phone and come in pink and black colors with a line drawing of various characters on them. The mail blocks come in pink and black and retail for 924 yen. Source: E-Mini Stop

Moeyo-ken Poster
As an incentive to reserve the upcoming Moeyo-ken DVD boxset in Japan, early reserves will recieve a Takahashi poster. The boxset includes seven DVDs and one CD and goes on sale January 27th. The set retails for 49,980 yen. Source: Ryutekirakuen

November 9th
Inuyasha Chapter 433
The one behind the plot to pit Kai against Koga is Byakuya, who had given the boy a Shikon shard to aid him in his battle against Koga. When Koga comes upon Byakuya, he swears vengence for the slaughtered wolf tribe. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

November 10th
Second Round of Inuyasha Character Albums
In January another set of Inuyasha character albums will be released, just like this year's previous set. The next three albums will feature Kagome, Naraku, and a duet album for Bankotsu and Jakotsu. Source: Amazon Japan

November 16th
Inuyasha Chapter 434
Shinta is sent away as demons threaten the child. Moryomaru is lured out and Koga must face the powerful demon if he hopes to save the little wolf demon child. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

November 23rd
Inuyasha Chapter 435
Koga's legs are frozen thanks to Midoriko's control over the Shikon shards in his legs. Unable to move it seems that Moryomaru might be able to steal the shards from him. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

November 27th
Shonen Sunday Salutes Inuyasha
Shonen Sunday 2005 Vol. 53 will contain a special "Inuyasha Sengoku Scratch" game to commemorate the series upcoming 10th anniversary this year. Source: Websunday

November 30th
Inuyasha Chapter 436
Thanks to Inuyasha's ability to sense demon vortexes he is able to inflict real damage on the powerful Moryomaru. Working alongside Koga, the duo manage to chop Moryomaru down piece by piece. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

December
December 2nd
New Inuyasha on Adult Swim
The next batch of new English language episodes of Inuyasha will debut on Adult Swim the week of January 2, 2006. Inuyasha will air in the 12:30am Eastern time slot on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning with new episodes of other series filling the time slot the other days of the week. Source: Anime News Network

December 4th
2006 Rumic World Quiz
The fourth annual Rumic World Quiz is online with some great prizes available to the winner. The contest runs until December 31st, so study up and get those entries in today. Click here to see the questions and enter the contest! Source: Rumic World

December 7th
Inuyasha Chapter 437
The Infant tries to use the nulling stone to hide Moryomaru's demonic vortexes from Inuyasha, however as the huge creature moves, the range of the stone allows some to come into view and Inuyasha begins to deduce where the Infant is hidden within Moryomaru. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

December 9th
Viz VP Talks about Inuyasha
Liza Coppola, Viz's vice president of marketing talks about the success of Inuyasha and their other titles, as well marketing strategies and release schedules. Source: IcV2

December 14th
Inuyasha Chapter 438
The battle with Moryomaru and the Infant goes back and forth before the wicked duo are able to steal Kai's Shikon shard and escape. With the enemy in retreat Koga decides to finally join Inuyasha's traveling party. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

December 15th
Inuyasha Volume 43

Inuyasha volume 43 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

December 21st
Inuyasha Chapter 439
Koga's time with Inuyasha and his companions is short-lived before he races off again. This leaves Inuyasha to investigate rumors of a demonic tree called Yomeiju. They find that within the tree is a Shikon shard. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

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