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January
January 2ndRumic World 2006 Quiz
The answers to this year's quiz are up for viewing. We had a tie this year, and so our two competitors are hard at work on their tie breaking question. The winner will be announced here in the next few days. Source: Rumic World
Ranma 1/2 Movie Boxset
Following the re-release of the OAV boxset, Viz will be releasing the first two Ranma 1/2 films on one DVD for $49.98. No word at this time on any new extra features. Source: Anime on DVD
January 4th
Inuyasha Chapter 440
Naraku absorbs the demonic tree Yomeiju and then flies away, elsewhere Koga connects with Kikyo and Kohaku as they are attacked by Moryomaru. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
Inuyasha Releases
Some release dates for new Inuyasha products coming up include the three new character singles for Kagome, Naraku, and Bankotsu & Jakotsu on January 25th. Also upcoming on February 22nd is the Inuyasha Fan Disk which seems to contain some of the character songs along put to animation, along with a collection of recording information and jacket illustration collection. No word on whether or not the animation will be new ala the old Ranma 1/2 character song videos. Source: Neowing.co.jp
Inuyasha Tour
The Saninji company is hosting an "Inuyasha Tour Package" where those involved participate in puzzles while touring the town of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture. The tour runs from December 17 - March 31. If you live in Japan you can sign up for the package by calling 0120-184815. Source: Saninji
January 6th
Monica Rial Interview
We've got a new interview with Monica Rial (Natsume in Mermaid Forest) posted in our Features section. Source: Rumic World
Erin Fitzgerald Seeks Help
Erin Fitzgerald who briefly played the role of Kodachi after the departure of Teryl Rothery is asking for fan mail in order to show that people enjoy her work in helps of her getting a green card to attain US citizenship. If you'd like to send Erin fan mail, you can write to her at:
Erin Fitzgerald
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January 10th
2006 Quiz Winner
A big congratulations goes out to Lisa Price who won the 2006 Rumic World Quiz. Lisa answered 16 questions out of 20 and went head to head in a tie-breaker with the 2004 and 2005 champion Star Hinson. Congrats Lisa! Source: Rumic World
Inuyasha - Property of the Year
For the second year in a row Inuyasha has been named IcV2's property of the year. They site high sales of the TV and movie DVDs as part of the series success. Viz's marketing campaign of showing the film in mobile theaters in Wal-Mart parking lots helped them win the "Marketing Campaign of the Year" award as well. Source: IcV2
January 11th
Final Urusei Yatsura Release
Animeigo has announced that the tenth and final boxset of Urusei Yatsura is available for preorder, packed to the brim with extras, and at a special lower price of only $95.00. The set is scheduled to arrive as early as January 16th. Source: Animeigo
January 18th
Inuyasha Chapter 441
Kikyo tells Koga to surrender his Shikon shards to her, while overhead Moryomaru and Naraku begin their fight to the death. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
January 25th
Inuyasha Chapter 442
Naraku has no fear as he battles against Moryomaru high in the sky. Their battle is a few short moves before Moryomaru manages to dice Naraku into pieces and pull him into his body. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
Inuyasha Character Singles Naraku and Kagome
Two new Inuyasha drama CDs are in stores today focusing on Naraku and Kagome. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
February
February 1stInuyasha Chapter 443
With the Shikon Jewel now his, Moryomaru turns to the final three shards that he lacks, those belonging to Kohaku and Koga. With Naraku's powers merged with his own, he proves to be frighteningly powerful. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
New Inuyasha Release Dates
We've added lots of new release dates for upcoming Inuyasha manga, anime, and statues. Also, be on the lookout for the two newest action figures, Naraku and a second Inuyasha sculpt, which arrived in stores yesterday. Source: Rumic World
February 5th
New Takahashi Short Story
It's that time of year again, when Rumiko Takahashi puts out a new short story. This year's story is entitled Positive Cooking and will be released in Big Comic Original 2006 volume 5. Source: Big Comic Original
February 8th
Inuyasha Chapter 444
Kikyo rushes towards Moryomaru with Kohaku in tow, ready to sacrifice his life so that the Shikon Jewel can be reunited and then immediately purified, but Kagome and Sango beg her not to go through with it. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
February 15th
Inuyasha Chapter 445
Moryomaru manages to nearly seize Koga's shards as he attempts to digest the wolf demon after pulling him inside his shell. Despite having the power of a nearly complete Shikon Jewel, the Infant realizes something is wrong and that Moryomaru's power has not reached its proper potential. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
February 17th
Inuyasha Volume 44
Inuyasha volume 44 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
February 20th
Positive Cooking
This weeks issue of Big Comic Original has Takahashi-sensei's newest short story, Positive Cooking (ポジテブクッキング) follows Haruyo Hara who's cooking turns her into a celebrity chef, much to the chagrin of her husband. Source: Rumic Theater
February 22nd
Inuyasha Chapter 446
Within Moryomaru Naraku reveals himself to have been alive and absorbing the creature from within. The Infant tries to flee, fearful that Naraku will soon reabsorb him as well, but his small barrier is no longer strong enough to keep Naraku out. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
February 27th
Final Releases
On the heels of Urusei Yatsura's final boxset becoming available, Viz has announced the release dates for the final Inuyasha movie as well as the final boxset of Maison Ikkoku, to be released on August 1st and July 4th respectively. Source: Animeigo & Anime on DVD
March
March 1stInuyasha Chapter 447
Koga's shards are nearly stolen as he is unable to move and get free. While held in the grip of Naraku, Kagome fires an arrow to help purify the miasma long enough for the wolf demon ancestors to aid Koga. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
March 8th
Inuyasha Chapter 448
Miroku decides to sacrifice himself for the chance to destroy Naraku's heart. He manages to pull the nulling stone from the Infant, but Naraku escape and leaves Miroku near death. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
March 14th
Inuyasha Season 3
More boxset releases have been announced. This time it's Inuyasha Season 3, which will hit stores on September 13th in the usual two formats. The deluxe edition retails for $119.98 while the regular edition sales for $99.98. Source: Anime News Network
Encyclopedia Update
Quite a few new Inuyasha characters have been added to the Rumic World Encyclopedia, specifically from volumes 40 through 45. Source: Rumic World
March 15th
Inuyasha Chapter 449
A demonic porcupine interrupts Miroku's brief recuperation as the beast sports a befouled diamond shard from Naraku's attack wedged into it. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
March 22nd
Inuyasha Chapter 450
Miroku continues to use his Wind Tunnel, knowing full well that each use of it hastens the miasma's race towards his heart. When a demonic porcupine attacks them both Sango loses her Hiraikotsu and Miroku may have to open his Wind Tunnel once more. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
March 29th
Inuyasha Chapter 451
Outnumbered, Miroku feels he must open the Wind Tunnel to protect Sango as they are overwhelmed by the porcupine demons that are under the control of Naraku. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
April
April 5thInuyasha Chapter 452
Naraku returns to the depths of Mount Hakurei and reclaims the discarded remains of his humanity so that his hatred and jealousy of Inuyasha and Kikyo can be used to destroy them. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
One-Pound Gospel Calendar
In the 3/30 (Vol. 17) issue of Young Sunday, Rumiko Takahashi drew a special calendar insert to celebrate the magazine's 20th anniversary. Special thanks to Lance Hatami for passing this along to us! Source: Lance Hatami
April 12th
Inuyasha Chapter 453
Naraku drips webbing from high in the sky onto Inuyasha and Kikyo, making them dream of their betrayals of one another at his hand so very long ago. Soon Kikyo is in danger due to the potent spider's webs as Inuyasha rushes to find her. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
April 19th
Inuyasha Chapter 454
Kagome is trapped by the spider's webs along with Kikyo and Inuyasha. When Kikyo asks her to purify her with a shot from her bow, the string snaps. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
April 22nd
New Lum and Ranma Figures
Banpresto has released two new Lum figures which can be seen here and here. Special thanks to messageboard member Souten for sharing this news with us! Also of note the new Ranma 1/2 figurine sets are also available for purchase. Source: Souten & 1999.co.jp
April 24th
Kyoko in America
Japanese voice actress Sumi Shimamoto (Kyoko Otonashi/Asuka Mizunokoji) will be attending Anime Boston this year. The convention runs from May 26-28. Source: Anime Cons
April 26th
Inuyasha Chapter 455
Kikyo tells Kagome that they are now both corrupted and will not be able to keep Koga and Kohaku's shards purified, nor would they be able to clense the Shikon Jewel when Naraku reassembles it. With that she must go and retrieve a new bowstring to help undo Naraku's taint. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
May
May 2ndThe End of Ranma and Maison Sake
A new spate of Viz manga releases includes the final volume of Ranma 1/2. When Ranma 1/2 ends it will have run for approximately 14 years here in the US, and will be dearly missed by us here at Rumic World. In other news a new brand of Maison Ikkoku sake entitled "Fujinoi Daiginjo Maison Ikkoku" is debuting in Japan, and the website has an interview with Takahashi as well as the new Kyoko drawing she did for the label. Thanks to Toshio for submitting the sake news! Source: Anime News Network & Shimo-Tomobiki Station
May 10th
Inuyasha Chapter 456
Kagome begins her long climb of Mount Azusa in search of the bowsting needed to repair Kikyo's bow. Elsewhere Byakuya nearly captures Kohaku, but Sesshomaru arrives in the nick of time. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
May 11th
Takahashi Interview With Sake Brewer
With the creation of a line of Maison Ikkoku branded sake, Rumiko Takahashi sits down with the brewery making the alcohol, Sake Fujinoi, for an interview about their product and her manga. Source: Sake Fujinoi
May 17th
Inuyasha Chapter 457
The spirit of the mountain goads Kagome into giving up, showing her scenes of Inuyasha and Kikyo together as a way to crush her hopes of finding the badly needed bowstring. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
May 18th
Inuyasha Volume 45
Inuyasha volume 45 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
May 23rd
Inuyasha Volume 45
Shogakukan released the 45th volume of Inuyasha in Japan on the 18th. The book contains chapters 439-448 which covers the end of the Yomeiju arc and the epic battle between Moryomaru and Naraku. Click the following link for the full volume summary. Source: Rumic World
Satsuki Yukino Performs
Satsuki Yukino, the voice of Kagome Higurashi, will be performing with her band, Twinkle Spirit, May 15th in Shibuya at the Zher the Zoo Yoyogi club. The group consists of Yukino and seiyuu Sachi Matsumoto. Tickets go on sale beginning at 3,300 yen. Source: Inuyasha Information from Japan
May 24th
Inuyasha Chapter 458
Kagome confronts the spirit of Mount Azusa, asserting that she also has a special bond with Inuyasha, no worse than Kikyo's but merely different. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Rare One-Pound Gospel Acquired
After years of searching Rumic World has spent a tidy fee and imported the two-part storyline "The Lamb's Future" from 2001. These two One-Pound Gospel chapters have never been collected in Japan or the United States. Summaries and information will be available soon. Source: Rumic World
Inuyasha Character Section Redone
Months of hard work has been completed and we've overhauled the Inuyasha Companion character section. Rewritten profiles, more artwork from both the manga and anime, and the usual voice actor information you've come to love are all available. Check it out and we promise you'll learn something new. Source: Inuyasha Companion
May 28th
Japan's Top 10 Manga
The top ten manga releases this week included the newest volume of Inuyasha debuted at number 3 (two spots higher than volume 44). The list stacked up like so:
- Fruits Basket (フルーツバスケット) #20
- Gentleman's Alliance (紳士同盟†) #4
- Inuyasha (犬夜叉) #45
- GetBackers (ゲットバッカーズ -奪還屋-) #35
- Karakuri Circus (からくりサーカス) #42
- D-Live!! #14
- Kekkashi (結界師) #12
- Death Note #11
- Ura Peach Girl (裏 ピーチガール) #3
- Bleach #22
May 29th
Viz Top 5 Anime
Viz has announced their best selling anime for the month:
- Naruto #1
- Inuyasha #41
- Inuyasha Movie 3
- Inuyasha Movie 1
- Inuyasha Movie 2
June
June 2ndRumic World OVA Drive
The first week of June Rumic World is asking our visitors to help get inform anime companies of our desire to see the Rumic World OVAs (Maris, Firetripper, Laughing Target, One-Pound Gospel, and Mermaid Forest & Scar) all released on DVD. Please sign the petitons and get the word out. We've already had some tentative responses from companies! Source: Rumic World
Inuyasha Chapter 459
Kagome rushes down Mount Azusa with the new bow in hand, however Naraku ensnares their friends and carries the weakened Kikyo away. Source: Inuyasha Companion
June 8th
The Lamb's Future Path Summaries
We've posted the chapter summaries for the newest story arc of One-Pound Gospel in the manga section of The Ring and the Rosary. The story has never been published in English and has yet to be collected in Japan. This is the only place you can find summaries of this elusive story! Source: The Ring and the Rosary
Inuyasha Chapter 460
Naraku captures Koga with the intention of stealing his Shikon shards, however Kikyo hopes that Kagome will arrive in time to purify the shards, Naraku, and herself all in one fell swoop. Source: Inuyasha Companion
June 10th
Positive Cooking
I finally had time to go through and do a proper summary for Takahashi's newest short story, Positive Cooking. You can find the summary on the Rumic Theater site. Source: Rumic Theater
June 12th
Tohru Furuya Comes to America
Voice actor Tohru Furuya who played Kosaku Hatanaka in One-Pound Gospel and Shingo in Urusei Yatsura will come to Anime Expo on July 1 and 2. Source: Tohru Furuya's Homepage
June 14th
Inuyasha Chapter 461
It seems as if Naraku may be reeling as Inuyasha strikes his demon vortex and the Shikon Jewel's place within his body is discovered. Weakened, Naraku tosses Kikyo to ground far below. Source: Inuyasha Companion
June 15th
Urusei Yatsura Sale
Animeigo is having a massive sale on Urusei Yatsura DVDs, volumes 1 through 45 are selling for a measly $9.98 each! With two hours of wacky goodness per disc, if you've never given Urusei Yatsura a try before, now is the time! Source: Animeigo
June 22nd
Tomobiki-cho in Protoculture Addicts
Be sure to pick up a copy of Protoculture Addicts 88 for a feature on Urusei Yatsura. The magazine discusses the anime series coming to an end and talks to Animeigo CEO Robert Woodhead. The article also makes use of (and mentions) Tomobiki-cho! Source: Rumic World
KOTOKO talks Inuyasha
J-Pop artist KOTOKO admitted in an interview with Anime News Network that she has a fondness for Inuyasha. The singer is quoted as saying "I like Inuyasha and I would love to write theme songs for the show. If I were to write the songs for it, it would be spotlighted on Kagome and Inuyasha’s feelings toward each other and the difficulties between them. For an opening theme, I would write about Inuyasha’s costume with the feeling of the Japanese culture of that timeline, and for an ending theme, I would write a sad love song based on Inuyasha and Kagome’s oppressive feelings." Source: Anime News Network
Atsuko Nakajima at Anime Expo
Atsuko Nakajima, best known as the character designer for Ranma 1/2 and animation director for episodes of Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, and Ranma 1/2 will be appearing at Anime Expo this year, July 1-4 in Anaheim, CA. Source: Anime News Network
Inuyasha Chapter 462
Naraku captures Koga and prepares to remove his Shikon shards as he holds him in his corrupted grip. Having removed the near complete Shikon Jewel, Naraku has no fear of Kagome being able to purify him. Source: Inuyasha Companion
June 28th
Inuyasha Chapter 463
Kikyo and Naraku are in a tug-of-war battle over corrupting or purifying the Shikon Jewel. The battle slides back and forth until Naraku is able to tear away Koga's Shikon shards. Source: Inuyasha Companion
July
July 3rdTop 10 Urusei Yatsura Episodes
The magazine "Anime Insider" has compiled a list of their favorite episodes of Urusei Yatsura to honor the completion of the series here in the United States. The article is from volume 33. Source: Anime Insider
July 4th
Inuyasha Chapter 464
Naraku is driven away but not without a very costly loss for Inuyasha and his companions as a blood-red sunset fills the sky. Source: Inuyasha Companion
July 7th
Inuyasha Movie 3 on Cartoon Network
The third Inuyasha film will debut on Adult Swim at 11pm EST on August 12th. Source: Anime News Network
July 13th
Inuyasha Chapter 465
Alone, Inuyasha and Kikyo say their farewells to one another. Inuyasha admits that Kikyo was the first woman he ever loved and she tries to reassure him that he did all he could to save her. Source: Inuyasha Companion
July 15th
Animeigo Contest
Anime on DVD is hosting a contest where you get to tell Animeigo what their next project should be. Please recommend the Rumic World OVAs! Many have done so, and we need your support! Source: Anime on DVD
July 17th
Crossword Challenge!
Rumic World is hosting a new contest, and we're giving away some great prizes donated by Trish Pellerito. Click on the banner above or the link below to check out the rules, prizes and most importantly the puzzle so you can get started! Source: Rumic World
July 18th
Inuyasha Volume 46
Inuyasha volume 46 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
July 19th
Inuyasha Chapter 466
Koga bids farewell to the group, realizing that without his shards he will only slow them down. As Koga leaves, Sesshomaru is greeted by his mother who he hopes will provide answers about the Tenseiga. Source: Inuyasha Companion
July 26th
Inuyasha Chapter 467
Sesshomaru is tested by his mother as Rin and Kohaku are swept into the Meido portal by a giant, dark hellhound. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Inuyasha Movie Boxset
With the release of the final Inuyasha movie a week away here in the US, Viz has announced that they will be putting out an Inuyasha Movie Boxset on September 26th. Fans should note that the boxset will only contain the first three movies and not Fire on the Mystic Island. Source: Anime on DVD
July 30th
Crossword Clue
Everyone seemed to be having trouble with the clue "Nun's Real Name" so we have posted that answer on the crossword page to give everyone a little help. Source: Rumic World
July 29th
One-Pound Gospel News
Yesterday Rumic World received the second chapter of "The Lamb's Restaurant" from 1998. These stories have never been collected and are quite rare. We'll get a summary up soon. But the big news concerning One-Pound Gospel is that Takahashi will be returning to the series once again this fall, with an announcement mentioned in Young Sunday Vol. 35. Volume 36 will contain a new illustration and more news, which we will bring you as soon as we get the issue. Thanks to Inuyasha Information from Japan for breaking this news! Source: Inuyasha Information from Japan
July 31st
Crossword Challenge Winner
Congratulations to Eric Zellers for winning our first Crossword Challenge! Thanks to everyone else for particpating and for the very positive feedback we've had. We'll definetely be doing another in the future. The answers have been posted as well. Source: Rumic World
August
August 1stTakahashi Interview
Inuyasha Information from Japan reports that Rumiko Takahashi has conducted a new interview in Osaka Geijutsu Daigaku Manga vol. 5. In it she discusses the impending ending of Inuyasha. Source: Inuyasha Information from Japan
Takahashi Talk
This month Rumic World begins its first in a series of regular articles highlighting various aspects of Rumic fandom. Our first article takes an illustrated look at the directors of Urusei Yatsura. Source: Rumic World
New Lum Figures
Banpresto is continuing their line of one foot tall Lum statues. In October a Lum in kimono figure will be released, while December will feature two versions of Lum unwrapping herself from a present. Thanks to Souten & Haro for the news. Source: Rumic World
August 2nd
Inuyasha Chapter 468
Sesshomaru journeys deeper into the abyss in his attempt to rescue Kohaku and Rin. He believes there is something that will empower his Meido Zangetsuha within this place, but he reaches a dark dead end. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Encyclopedia Updates
The Character Encyclopedia has been updated with tons of new One-Pound Gospel characters and a few from some of the older short stories that we had overlooked. Source: Rumic World
August 3rd
The End of One-Pound Gospel
In the latest issue of Young Sunday (vol. 36/37) it was announced that Rumiko Takahashi will resume the series in November 22nd (Vol. 52) of this year. It will be a five part storyline that will end the series, which has been published on and off since 1987. Thanks to Toshio on the messageboard for sharing this with us! Source: Young Sunday
August 4th
Rumic Theater Relaunch
After weeks of hard work, we've got the all new and completely improved version of Rumic Theater online! Not only can you now read about all of Takahashi's short stories, but find tons of information about the anime as well. Plus new sections for translations and music too! Our featured translation is 1998's extremely rare chapter of One-Pound Gospel, "The Lamb's Restaurant Part One"! Check it out! Source: Rumic Theater
August 7th
Calling All Godais
TV Asahi has announced that they are holding an open casting call for the role of Yusaku Godai in the new Maison Ikkoku live-action TV series. The show is scheduled to begin in Japan in the spring of 2007. Misaki Ito has already been cast in the role of Kyoko. Thanks to Toshio for the information. Source: Maison Ikkoku Drama HP
August 9th
Inuyasha Chapter 469
Rin has stopped breathing and Sesshomaru must delve even further into the afterlife as he searches for a way to find her. Sesshomaru's mother gives him a means to escape, however to do so he would have to abandon Rin. Source: Inuyasha Companion
August 10th
Hirotaka Suzuoki Passes Away
Incredibly sad news, but Hirotaka Suzuoki (Tatewaki Kuno and Inaba) passed away today from lung cancer. He was 56 and will be missed. Source: Daizenshuu EX
Inuyasha Movie 4 on Adult Swim
Adult Swim's early schedule has Fire on the Mystic Island scheduled to be shown at 11pm on December 23rd. Source: Anime News Network
August 23rd
Inuyasha Chapter 470
Unable to save Rin, Sesshomaru realizes that improving the Tenseiga is worthless without the child he has become so fond of. Source: Inuyasha Companion
August 30th
Inuyasha Chapter 471
Sesshomaru's mother comments on the similarities between her son and her late husband. Elsewhere Inuyasha and the others rest at a village that smells of sweet flowers to the humans, though Shippo and Inuyasha find it oppressive. Source: Inuyasha Companion
September
September 4thTakahashi Talk
This month Rumic World continues its series of regular articles highlighting various aspects of Rumic fandom. Our new article takes an illustrated look at the directors of Maison Ikkoku. Source: Rumic World
September 8th
Inuyasha Chapter 472
Kao presses the others to confront the things that are depressing them, and as Inuyasha chases him away Kagome worries that Kao might use his depression over Kikyo to manipulate him. Source: Inuyasha Companion
September 13th
Inuyasha Chapter 473
Kao traps Inuyasha and makes him have visions of Kikyo to heighten his sorrow while Kagome tries her best to catch up and set Inuyasha free. Source: Inuyasha Companion
September 20th
Inuyasha Chapter 474
Inuyasha and Kagome's battle against Kao comes to an end and the two are able to process their grief over Kikyo's passing. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Goukakenran 6
One of Japan's biggest Rumiko Takahashi conventions is coming up on October 15th. If you're planning on being in Tokyo that day, why not stop by? Source: Goukakenran
September 25th
Moeyo Ken TV Licensed
ADV announced at Anime Weekend Atlanta that they have licensed Moeyo Ken TV, the follow up to the Moeyo Ken OVA, which features original character designs by Rumiko Takahashi. Source: Anime News Network
September 27th
Inuyasha Chapter 475
Inuyasha moves closer to chapter 500, as Kanna returns and reveals the secret of her mirror. She summons a mirror demon that makes a duplicate of Tessaiga to wield against Inuyasha. Source: Inuyasha Companion
September 29th
Ranma 1/2 Beginning to End Contest
On October 6th we're going to have a new contest to celebrate the end of the Ranma 1/2 English manga. After 16 years it's the longest running manga series in America and you can win some great prizes as we say goodbye to this classic. Be sure to check back here on October 6th and enter!
Source: Rumic World
October
October 1stOne-Pound Gospel Translated
We've posted the second chapter of "The Lamb's Restaurant" over at Rumic Theater, so please go and check it out. Enjoy! Source: Rumic Theater
October 4th
Inuyasha Chapter 476
Kanna's return is proving to be more dangerous than expected. She's packing some serious power as her demon has managed to capture Tessaiga's power for itself. Does the real Tessaiga have any chance? Source: Inuyasha Companion
October 6th
Ranma 1/2 Beginning to End Contest is On!
Click here to enter the new contest for your chance to win a set of the new Ranma 1/2 gashapon figures! Source: Rumic World
October 9th
Ranma 1/2 Beginning to End Contest is Over!
Congratulations to Jasmin Hernandez on winning the contest. Your gashapon figures are in the mail! Source: Rumic World
October 11th
A Full Pound of Summaries
The complete summaries for the unreleased fourth volume of One-Pound Gospel are now posted. Be sure to check them out and get all caught up in preparation for next month's final storyline. Source: The Ring and the Rosary
Inuyasha's Final Episodes
Just a reminder that Inuyasha's last batch of episodes will be debuting on Adult Swim this week. Make sure to stay up late tonight for episode 158, "Stampede of the Countless Demon Rats!" Source: Rumic World
October 13th
Inuyasha Chapter 477
Inuyasha begins to transform into his full-demon form as he battles against Kanna's mirror demon. As the two clash, the mirror creature seems unharmed, when all of its injuries are actually being transferred to Kanna. Source: Inuyasha Companion
October 14th
TV Asahi's 100 Best Anime
TV Asahi has conducted a survey of the 100 best anime of all time. Number 20 is Inuyasha, Number 36 is Ranma 1/2, Number 68 is Urusei Yatsura, and Number 97 is Maison Ikkoku. Another listing was voted on by Japanese celebrities and it stacks up like so: Number 10 is Urusei Yatsura, Number 36 is Maison Ikkoku and Number 73 is Ranma 1/2. Source: Anime News Network
October 20th
Inuyasha Chapter 478
Kanna's body continues to crack as Inuyasha battles her mirror demon. Each blow he lands on the creature is hurting Kanna, but the diminutive shows no emotion at all. Source: Inuyasha Companion
October 21st
Takuya Fujioka Passes Away
Takuya Fujioka, the Japanese voice of Mujaki from Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer passed away October 20th. Thanks to Masahiko for passing this along. Mr. Fujioka will be missed. Source: Rumic World
Maison Ikkoku Pachinko
A Maison Ikkoku based pachinko machine will debut in Japan on November 27th from Olympia. Thanks to Toshio for the news. Source: www17.ocn.ne.jp
October 25th
Inuyasha Chapter 479
Kanna begins to lose her limbs as she takes more and more damage during her proxy battle with Inuyasha who manages to take back the power that was stolen from his Tessaiga. Source: Inuyasha Companion
October 28th
Takahashi Talk
This month's Takahashi Talk article continues our analysis of the directors and animation directors of various Takahashi series, this time focusing on the anime for Ranma 1/2. Source: Rumic World
October 31st
Meet Yusaku Godai
TV Asahi has chosen the young student that will be playing Godai in the upcoming live-action drama of Maison Ikkoku. Taiki Nakabayashi won the role and beat out the 3,000 other young actors who auditioned. You can see a video clip of the process here and visit the Asahi website here. Source: InuYasha Information from Japan
November
November 2ndThe Shinsengumi Arrive
ADV has announced the release date for the first volume of Moeyo Ken TV (featuring character designs by Rumiko Takahashi) as January 30th. Source: Rumic World
Inuyasha Chapter 480
Naraku commands Kanna to take Inuyasha and his allies with her when she dies. The childlike demon shows no emotion as she departs, but she has a secret parting message she shares with Kagome. Source: Inuyasha Companion
November 7th
Ranma 1/2's Final Volume
Viz has posted a news release promoting the final volume of Ranma 1/2 after 14 years. They give the series its due as their longest running title and a flagship of the company. Because of the significance of the ending, Viz has managed to get Rumiko Takahashi to write a note to American fans that will be included with the release. Source: Viz
Inuyasha's 10th Anniversary
It's hard to believe it has been ten years, but Shonen Sunday is celebrating the anniversary in Shonen Sunday 2006 #50 (out November 15th) with an Inuyasha cover and color pages. Source: Websunday.net
Urusei Yatsura Shinsoban
Shonen Sunday has announced plans to re-release Urusei Yatsura in a shinsobon format, that most likely follows the original tankobon releases. The first two volumes will be available November 18th. Source: Websunday.net
November 8th
Inuyasha Chapter 481
A demon disguised as a beautiful woman has been ripping the skeletons out of anyone that crosses her path. When Miroku and Sango meet her she becomes interested in Sango's Hiraikotsu, itself crafted from demonic bones. Source: Inuyasha Companion
November 11th
New Inuyasha Video Game
A new American made Inuyasha RPG game has been annouced for the Nintendo DS entitled Secret of the Divine Jewel. Source: Gamezone.com
November 15th
Inuyasha Chapter 482
Chapter 482 was released in Japan this week. The chapter continues the Bone Demon storyarc, but this chapter in particular celebrates Inuyasha Sengoku Otogi Zoshi's 10th anniversary! Included with the chapter is an article discussing Takahashi's ten favorite pages (of the total 8779 pages she has done in the last ten years). Source: Inuyasha Companion
November 17th
Inuyasha Volume 47
Inuyasha volume 47 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
November 19th
Inuyasha's 10th Anniversary
As mentioned, this week marks Inuyasha's 10th anniversary. To mark the occasion we're bringing you complete coverage of Shonen Sunday's bonus material and a special message from Rumiko Takahashi herself. Check out the special article and wish your favorite dog demon a happy double-digit birthday! Source: Rumic World
November 22nd
The Lamb's Promise Ch. 1
This week marks the beginning of the final storyline of Rumiko Takahashi's One-Pound Gospel. The Lamb's Promise was published in Young Sunday and features Kosaku getting a shot at the title. We'll have more detailed information on each chapter as our copy arrives from Japan. Source: Rumic World
Inuyasha Chapter 483
Kagome, Shippo and Inuyasha are lured into the bone demon's castle where they quickly fall prey to the creature. WIth Miroku and Sango already imprisoned, what hope do they have of escaping? Source: Inuyasha Companion
Urusei Yatsura 25th Anniversary Sale
Animeigo is having a seriously good sale on Urusei Yatsura products. Every dvd from the TV series, OVAs, and Movies is on sale for only ten dollars each. Source: Animeigo
November 23rd
Goodbye, Ranma
After sixteen years Ranma 1/2 is finally coming to an end here in the US. I've written an article about my experiences with the series and how much it has meant to me. Please check it out. Source: Rumic World
November 28th
Top 10 Manga in Japan
Last week's highest selling tankobons in Japan saw Inuyasha 49 debut in 6th place, beating out the final volume of Getbackers which appeared in 7th place. The newest volume of Inuyasha debuted two spots higher than volume 48 in January. The entire list is as follows for the week ending November 28th:
- Real #6
- xxxHOLIC #10
- Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle (ツバサ-RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE-) #10
- Black Lagoon #16
- Sprout (スプラウト) #3
- Wallflower (ヤマトナデシコ七変化) #17
- Hajime no Ippo (はじめの一歩) #78
- Kindaichi Case Files Gokumon Juku Satsujin Jiken (獄門塾殺人事件) Parts 1 and 2
- Naruto #35 (2nd week)
- Inuyasha (犬夜叉) #47
November 30th
Inuyasha Chapter 484
Sango is willing to sacrifice everything to save Miroku, even if it means destroying her precious Hiraikotsu in the process. Source: Inuyasha Companion
Maison Ikkoku Pachislot
The first pachinko/slot machine game for Maison Ikkoku is being released in pachinko parlors across Japan today. The machine has newly animated cutscenes and voice work recorded just for the game. Source: Life at Maison Ikkoku
December
December 1st2007 Rumic World Quiz
Our fifth annual Rumic World Quiz is now online! This year's great prizes include the Inuyasha Feudal Combat game for the Playstation 2, Ranma 1/2 color pages, and an Urusei Yatsura wideban! Click the banner or link below to get started! Source: Rumic World
December 6th
Inuyasha Chapter 485
Totosai recommends that Sango takes the broken Hiraikotsu to Yakurodokusen, a skilled medicinal and poison master, that may be able to mend the boomerang after it was so severely damaged by the poison Sango applied to it. Source: Inuyasha Companion
December 13th
Inuyasha Chapter 486
Sango meets the demons who's bones were used to craft Hiraikotsu while Miroku speaks with Yakurodokusen about the poison that is slowly threatening to kill him. The summary of which you can read by clicking the link below. There will be no new chapter next week due to the New Year celebrations. Source: Inuyasha Companion
December 14th
Urusei Yatsura Shinsouban Vols. 3 and 4
More shinsouban releases this week. Each shinsouban contains part of "My Lumx34" which has a different mangaka draw their version of Lum in each new volume. Takahashi provides a new drawing for the first volume, while Mitsuru Adachi (Cross Game) does volume 2, Mine Yoshizaki (Sgt. Frog) does volume 3 and Eiji Nonaka (Cromartie High School) does volume 4. Source: Websunday.net
December 16th
One-Pound Gospel Finale
Young Sunday has posted their teaser summary for next week's final chapter of One-Pound Gospel. The summary states, "Who will come out on top during the fierce fighting of the title match? Sister Angela's true feelings for Kosaku are put to the test. The love and laughter of the gospels with emotions multiplied by more emotions in this final chapter!!" Source: Young Sunday
December 21st
Rumic World Christmas Present
To thank everyone for their support this year, we'll be posting a translation of one of Takahashi's untransalated stories on the Rumic Theater site. Please click the link and vote for which story you'd like to see posted. Merry Christmas! Source: Rumic World Messageboard
Maison Ikkoku Drama Cast
The casting for the new Maison Ikkoku live action drama has been completed. To see an image of the cast and of Maison Ikkoku itself, follow the link below. Source: TV Asahi
December 22nd
The End of One-Pound Gospel
After twenty years, Takahahshi has written the final chapter of One-Pound Gospel. Kosaku fights for the title and Angela's heart in this dramatic ending to a beautiful romance. Source: Rumic World
December 25th
A Merry Little Christmas Update
In honor of Takahashi bringing One-Pound Gospel to an end, we have redesigned and renewed our One-Pound Gospel website. Curious about Angela's aunt, Manabu Sakura, Chef Wakaoji or Ryusei Kurenai? Want to see all the newest artwork from the series? Ready to read what happens in the chapters that have yet to be collected even in Japan? Then check out The Ring and The Rosary and find out! Source: Rumic World
Ranma 1/2: America's First Manga Hit
Publishers Weekly released an article profiling Ranma 1/2. In which the heap on the praise that the series so deserves by recognizing it as the first hit manga to be released in the United States. Click the link to read the article. Source: Publishers Weekly
December 28th
Inuyasha Chapter 487
Sango cannot promise the demons that once comprised Hiraikotsu that she will never poison them again. Miroku is offered a tonic that will numb the pain of the poison that is ravaging him, but it will still leave his life at risk the next time he opens the Wind Tunnel. Source: Inuyasha Companion
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