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January
January 1st2009 Rumic World Quiz Results
We've totaled the submissions and checked the answers and this year's lucky winner is Tuan-Anh Tran who got a perfect score! Congrats Tuan-Anh, and happy New Year to everyone! Source: Rumic World
January 5th
Takahashi Interview
We've got a new translation of an interview from 1988 with Takahashi who discusses the animated endings of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, as well as her then new work, Ranma 1/2. Our thanks to Toshiaki for another great translation! Source: Rumic World
Final Inuyasha Volume Delayed
The release date of volume 56 of Inuyasha has been pushed back from January 16th to February 18th, according to a quick search of the ISBN. Source: Rumic World
Sunday/Magazine Fighting Game!
Finally the game we've all wanted has been announced! A fighting game for the Playstation Portable featuring characters from both Shonen Sunday and Magazine. Inuyasha is definitely appearing, along with characters from: Air Gear, Hajime no Ippo, Fairy Tail, Cromartie High School, Negima!, Hayate the Combat Butler, Zettai Karen Children, Kekkaishi, Shijo Saikyo no Deshi Kenichi and Kyukoku Chojin R! Awesome! Source: Canned Dogs
New Years Greetings
ANN has collected New Year's greetings from various people within the manga and anime industry including Megumi Hayashibara and Inuyasha scriptwriter Ai Ota. Source: Anime News Network
January 9th
BD on BD
It's been announced that Beautiful Dreamer will be released on Blu Ray disc on March 20th. This disc will play on US blu ray players. No word yet on extras or alternate audio tracks. Thanks to Toshiaki Yamada for the news! Source: Daily Mainichi
Oversized Urusei Yatsura Manga
Shougakukan Creative announced that they released manga books that are printed in the same size as the original hand drafts (B4). The first twovolumes are Rumiko Takahashi and Mizuki Shigeru. Eleven chapters were selected from Urusei Yatsura. This publication, showcases the original size of the drawings may give you different perspective on the illustrations than other published forms. Thanks to Toshiaki Yamada for the news! Source: Natalie.mu
Hanshin Tigers Mag Interview Takahashi
In the December issue of the official Hanshin Tigers magazine. Rumiko Takahashi was interviewed. Takahashi is a huge fan of the baseball team and mentions them frequently in interviews. Source: Natalie.mu
January 10th
Release Date for Final Inuyasha Book + Extra
The final volume of Inuyasha (56) will be released on February 18th. Shogakukan is planning on releasing a special book on the same day entitled "Inuyasha Tokubetsu Henshuu: Inuyasha to Kagome", and will retail for 900 yen. This is most likely another compiliation resource similar to the previously released "Inuyasha & Sesshomaru" special. Source: Rumic World
New Takahashi Interview in "Quarterly S"
The Japanese magazine "Quarterly S" is running a new interview this month with Rumiko Takahashi concerning the ending of her long running manga series Inuyasha. You can order the magazine from Amazon.jp. Source: Inu Bros.
January 13th
Inuyasha Anime Staff Interview
Doing a bit of house cleaning in preparation for the final volume of Inuyasha to be released, we typed up the interview with Masashi Ikeda, Yoshihito Hishinuma and Shigemi Ikeda from the first Inuyasha Artbook and added it to the site. Source: Rumic World
January 20th
Inuyasha Wins Award
This completely slipped by us last month, but Inuyasha was one of 17 manga that was awarded the Jury Recommended Works award in the story manga category in the Media Arts Awards. The awards are chosen by the Japanese governments Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Congratulations to Takahashi-sensei on that! Source: Animeanime.jp & Anime News Network
January 23rd
Viz President Interviewed
Yesterday the Yomiuri Shimbun published an interview with Viz Media President Seiji Horibuchi. In the interview Horibuchi reveals that Viz was in a tough financial situation until the publication of Ranma 1/2 saved the company. As a result Takahashi was invited to the 1994 San Diego Comic Con. Thanks to Toshiaki Yamada for the news! Source: Yomiuri Shimbun
Ranma 1/2 Chougi Ranbuhen Review
ANN has posted up a review of the 1994 Ranma 1/2 Super Famicom game and details its last minute cancellation before its US release. Source: Anime News Network
January 24th
Urusei Yatsura Stamps
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Shonen Sunday and Shonen Magazine, a set of postal stamps will be released featuring many series from both magazines. The Shonen Sunday set will include two Urusei Yatsura stamps, which can be seen at the link below. Thanks to Toshio for the news! Source: Japan Post
January 26th
Beautiful Dreamer BD Cancelled
Toho has quietly announced that the Beautiful Dreamer Blu-Ray release scheduled for March 20th, has been cancelled. No news on a possible re-scheduling of the release. For more information you can call Toho at 0120-35-2504. Thanks to Toshiaki for the news! Source: Toho
January 30th
Quarterly S Interview Posted
Takahashi's interview in this month's Quarterly S magazine has been partially posted online. We've ordered our copy and will get the interview translated and on the site soon. Source: AdInuyasha
February
February 3rdTakahashi's Next Series Slated for Spring!
Websunday has announced that Rumiko Takahashi's next series will begin in the magazine this Spring! No exact date or title has been mentioned yet, but we now have a time frame. Additionally, the covers for the final volume of Inuyasha and the previously mentioned Inuyasha Tokubetsu Henshuu: Inuyasha to Kagome collection have been revealed. Source: Websunday
February 5th
Quarterly S Interview Posted
Takahashi's interview in the current issue of Quarterly S is now up. Most of the discussion is spent on the end of Inuyasha, with a brief mention of ideas about her next series. Thanks to Patches for the translation! Source: Rumic World
Ranma to Appear in DS Game
It has been revealed that Ranma Saotome will be a hidden character in the Konami's Sunday X Magazine Nettou Dream Nine baseball game, due out February 24th. Source: Rumic World
Ranma 1/2 Book Club
If you're tired of not having a weekly Takahashi fix why not join our messageboard and participate in the Ranma 1/2 re-read? We're up to volume five this month and having a great time, click the link to visit the topic. Source: Rumic World
February 8th
Viz Licenses Next Takahashi Manga
Today at the NYCC Viz announced that they will be releasing Takahashi's upcoming manga series. Viz promises that the first volume of the unnamed series will be released in English by year's end. Source: Anime News Network
February 9th
More It's A Rumic World News
Websunday has announced that the "It's a Rumic World" gallery show will be heading to Niigata, Takahashi's home town on March 7th through April 12th. Full details about the location can be found here. They make special mention that the show will air all of the new OVAs as well as contain the My Lum artwork and Maison Ikkoku model from the Tokyo show. Also this week in Shonen Sunday one of Takahashi's old pieces of color art was used to advertise the newly released final collected volume of Inuyasha. Source: Websunday.net
Saeko Shimazu Interview Posted
We have an old interview with Saeko Shimazu (Shinobu, Kodachi, Abi) from when she recorded "A Black Rose for Valentine's" newly translated for your enjoyment. Very special thanks to Toshiaki for once again translating this for us! Source: Rumic World
February 14th
Diamond to Stop Distributing 1,018 Viz Volumes
Diamond Comic Distributors have announced that they will no longer re-stock over 1,000 Viz volumes. Takahashi titles affected by this include: the six volumes of The Return of Lum, all of Maison Ikkoku, half of Mermaid Saga, and all of the Inuyasha Ani-manga. If you want these books, seriously consider getting them now. Source: Anime News Network & Comics212
February 17th
Kappei Yamaguchi at Sakura-Con
Kappei Yamaguchi, the voice of Ranma Saotome and Inuyasha will be attending this year's Sakura-Con. The event will take place April 10-12 in Seattle and will mark Yamaguchi's second trip to the United States. Source: Anime News Network
Manga Discussion in Yomiuri Shimbun
Writer and anatomist Takeshi Yoro discussed manga in yesterday's edition of the paper. Yoro mentioned Takahashi's use of puns in Urusei Yatsura, particularly with the character of Cherry's and described Maison Ikkoku as having "the air of France." Thanks to Toshiaki Yamada for the news! Source: Yomiuri Shimbun
Inuyasha Cell Phone Site Opens
Shonen Sunday annouced that a new website to commemorate the completion of the Inuyasha manga will be going online from February 18th through March 31st. Visitors will be able to get a digital Flash color featuring Sesshomaru and Inuyasha. The site is accessible using the a QR code reader program. Source: Websunday.net
February 18th
Inuyasha Volume 56
After 13 years, Takahashi-sensei's epic, Inuyasha, reaches its conclusion with volume 56 in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
February 20th
New Takahashi Short Story to Debut - Unmei no Tori
Before her new serial begins in Shonen Sunday this spring, Takahashi will release her annual short story in the March 20th issue of Big Comic Original. The first image has been released, and the story is entitled "Unmei no Tori". Source: Rumic World
February 21st
Tribute to Fumiyo Kono
Takahashi-sensei has published a one-page tribute manga to fellow artist Sensha Yoshida in Yoshida Sensha Bungei Bessatsu Kawade Yume Mook (吉田戦車 (文藝別冊 KAWADE夢ムック)). Source: Rumic Theater
February 24th
Sunday x Magazine: Nettou! Dream Nain
The new Nintendo DS game, "Sunday x Magazine: Fierce Fighting! Dream Nine," is a baseball game featuring a mix of characters from Shonen Sunday and Shonen Magazine. The game is out today in stores across Japan. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition
February 25th
Top Ten Manga
The top ten manga for October 17-23rd sees the final volume of Inuyasha debut in forth place:
- xxxHolic #14
- Negima! Magister Negi Magi (魔法先生ネギま!) #25
- Skip Beat (スキップ・ビート!) #21
- InuYasha (犬夜叉) #56
- Ace of Diamond (ダイヤのA) #14
- MAJOR #71
- Kenichi: The Mightest Disciple (史上最強の弟子 ケンイチ) #32
- Gantz #25
- Detroit Metal City (デトロイト・メタル・シティ) #7 (2nd week)
- Dear Boys Act II #30
March
March 1stFinal Inuyasha Cover Scans
As the final volume of Inuyasha was released last week, we've decided to share the final artwork that Takahashi has done for the series. Click the link below to see as we say our final goodbye to the Inuyasha manga. Source: Rumic World
Mariko Ishihara Gossip
One of the more sensational news stories going around Japan right now is that Mariko Ishihara (Kyoko in the 1986 live action film) is marrying her ex-lover Koji Tamaki. The two had an affair in the 80s while Tamaki was married, and in her tell-all book Ishihara made claims that he was physically and sexually abusive towards her. Here's wishing the um...happy couple...all the best! Thanks to Toshiaki Yamada for the news. Source: Asahi
March 3rd
Shogakukan Manga Award Ceremony
Tetsuya Chiba wrote on his blog that he met with Mitsuru Adachi, Isami Ishii and Rumiko Takahashi at the awards ceremony where Adachi was being honored. His blog post reads, "Every year on March 3rd, it's the day of the Shogakukan Manga Award ceremony at the same time. This year, Mitsuru Adachi, who drew "Cross Game" in the juvenile category, won the award, so I went to the Imperial Hotel to celebrate. This is the second time Adachi has won the award for "Touch" and "Miyuki" 26 years ago. On the far left is the winner, Mitsuru Adachi, and in the middle is Rumiko Takahashi. They are all neighbors who live in the Nerima area. On the far right is Adachi's mentor, Isami Ishii." Source: Chiba Tetsuya Kuzutetsu Nikki
March 5th
Birds of Fate
Future-predicting birds appear before a cafe owner in Takahashi-sensei's new short story published today in Big Comic Original. Source: Rumic World
Rare Takahashi Drawing to Debut
Before Kuriyama Village was merged with Nikko city it held an annual Kappa festival every year from 1987 to 2003. Each year the city would invite manga artists to draw a kappa. Takahashi's drawing will be displayed along with the rest at city hall. Thanks to Toshiaki for the news. Source: Mainichi Shimbun
Tamiki Wagaki's Inspiration
Tamiki Wagaki, the author of one of Shonen Sunday's newest hits, The World That Only God Knows mentions Takahashi as one of his inspirations not only for the series but as his main motivation for becoming a mangaka in the first place. The full interview is in Papyrus issue 23. Thanks to Toshiaki for the news. Source: Comic Natalie
Designer Lum Undies
Peach John, a Japanese pajama company has released new Urusei Yatsura styled underwear for girls featuring Lum. Click the link below for photos. Source: Peach John
March 9th
Short Story Preview - Unmei no Tori
Over on the Big Comic Original website they're sharing the first five pages of Takahashi's newest short story "Unmei no Tori". Click the link below to go check it out. Hopefully Rumic World will have it's copy of Big Comic Original within the next few days. Source: Big Comic Original & Rumic Theater
March 10th
It's a Rumic World DVD Preview
Next week's Shonen Sunday will also have a DVD featuring trailers for the animation featured at the event. It's a Rumic World event. Its unclear yet if the DVD will feature only the opening animation that has been spread around the internet, but it definitely does not include the full episodes from the gallery show. We'll share more information when our issue arrives next week. Source: Websunday
My Sweet Sunday
Next week's "My Sweet Sunday" feature celebrating the 50th anniversary of Shonen Sunday will focus on the magazines two biggest stars, Mitsuru Adachi and Rumiko Takahashi, of course! Source: Websunday
March 14th
Happiness List Translation
Of course everyone should check out this year's lastest Takahashi short story, "Unmei no Tori" still on store shelves in the newest issue of Big Comic Original, and easy to order online, but we wanted to shine a light on last year's excellent and overlooked short work, "Shiowase List" (Happiness List). We've got an exclusive text translation up on Rumic Theater, so please do check it out by following the link below. Source: Rumic Theater
March 15th
Rumiko Returns!
The early rumors floating around various places on the net have Rumiko Takahashi's next series as set to debut in the Shonen Sunday double issue #21/22. The issue will hit stores in Japan on Wednesday, April 23rd which means Tuesday for us in the USA. The title is still unknown at this early date, but we'll let you know as soon as we hear something. Remember, her My Sweet Sunday will be in Tuesday's issue 16. Source: Rumic World
March 19th
Sunday/Magazine 50th Anniversary Party
Shonen Sunday and Shonen Magazine both published their 50th anniversary issues this week, and in addition to this, both had a lavish party in Tokyo. 158 mangaka were on hand, and Takahashi was there, where she gave a speech and drew an image of Lum alongside some other legendary creators. Please click the link below to see the full story, along with video footage of Takahashi speaking. Thanks to Takkun and Toshiaki for the information! Source: Rumic World
BoA Interview
Liz Ohanesian, a writer for the LA Weekly recently did an interview with BoA, the Korean singer who performed the Inuyasha ending theme "Every Heart". In the article, BoA discusses the challenges of trying to break through in the English market and her new English language album. Thanks to Liz for sending this along! Source: LA Weekly
March 22nd
Inuyasha VIZBIG
According to the Simon & Schuster website a VIZBIG edition of Inuyasha is scheduled for release on November 10th of this year. This new edition will feature the 3-in-1 style of the other VIZBIG releases like Dragonball Z and Rurouni Kenshin. No news on extras but a color pages and a right to left format are likely. Thanks to Perrolococz for the news. Source: Simon & Schuster
It's a Rumic World DVD
This information has been floating around this week, but we forgot to post it up here. The three animated specials from the "It's a Rumic World" gallery event are scheduled for release in Japan in "winter of next year" (early 2010) according to the current issue of Shonen Sunday. Source: Rumic World
March 24th
My Sweet Sunday
Shogakukan has put the Mitsuru Adachi/Rumiko Takahashi short story, "My Sweet Sunday" online for viewing completely for free and totally legal. Check it out by clicking the link below, and then clicking the left image of Lum and Minami. Source: Club Sunday
Inuyasha Final Volume Contest
Remember that contest we had way back in 2004 when we got you to send in your guess for the chapter number in which Inuyasha would end? Probably not, but we're finally able to announce a winner, so congratulations to Kiwi Jece! Your volume of Inuyasha volume 56 is on the way! Source: Rumic World
March 26th
Sunday vs Magazine: Shuuketsu!! Choujou Dai Kessen for Playstation Portable
A portable fighting game with characters from Shonen Sunday and Shonen Magazine going head to head sounds like a thriller of a game. Characters from Inuyasha, Kekkaishi, Fairy Tale, Hajime no Ippo, Zettai Karen Children, Ashita no Joe and Devilman all make appearances. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
March 28th
Wrapping Up 50th Anniversary Coverage
We've put the finishing touches on our year long coverage of the 50th anniversaries of Shonen Sunday and Shonen Magazine, with a complete listing of all of the artists who returned to do a My Sweet Sunday story, as well as a complete list of Uniqlo shirts produced for the event. Be sure to check it out by clicking the link below. Source: Rumic World
March 29th
Noriko Hidaka at Animazement
Noriko Hidaka, the voice actress for two of Takahashi's most popular characters (Akane Tendo and Kikyo) will be at the Animazement convention in North Carolina. The convention is being held May 22-24th at the Raleigh Convention Center. Everyone go give Noriko a big welcome! Thanks to Kacey for passing this along! Source: Animazement
April
April 1stMore "It's a Rumic World" Dates Announced
Further dates for the "It's a Rumic World" gallery show have been announced. Matsuzaka, Nagoya (7/22-8/3) on the 7th floor of the head office event hall, the Kitakyushu Museum (8/22-9/20), and the Takamatsushi Museum (9/25-11/1). Source: Websunday.net
"Birds of Fate" & "My Sweet Sunday" Added
We've added summaries and images to the short stories section of Rumic Theater for Takahashi two newest short stories. Big thanks to Toshiaki for helping us get that My Sweet Sunday! Source: Rumic Theater
April 8th
New My Lum Translated
We here at Rumic World have brought you a new translation of one of the "My Lum" artists. This time it's gag mangaka extrordinaire Sensha Yoshida who discusses his love of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku. Click the link below to check it out. Source: Rumic World
April 11th
New Series Announced!
Next week's issue of Shonen Sunday contains the first look at something we've all been excited about... We have the title and first image of Rumiko Takahashi's brand new series; Kyokai no RINNE! The images says "Welcome to the new Rumic World!!! Kyokai no RINNE"! The new series will debut on April 22 in the 21/22 issue. Check out our discussion topic on the new series and contribute your predictions! Thanks to Heiji for the image! Source: Rumic World
April 12th
Report from the Rumiko Takahashi Exhibition
We wanted to share a link to this photo report of Kanzaki's where he visited the Niigata stop of the Rumiko Takahashi Exhibition, "It's A Rumic World". He took some great photos to show the layout of the show on the last day before its closure. Source: 神崎のナナメ読み
April 14th
Kyokai no RINNE Details
Websunday has updated their site with more details about next week's debut of Kyokai no RINNE. As expected, the series will be featured on the cover of Shonen Sunday, will have color art and 40 pages for its first chapter! Source: Websunday
More MyLumx34
We've added another artist's depiction of Lum from Urusei Yatsura to our gallery, this time it's Hiromu Arakawa, creator of Fullmetal Alchemist! Big thanks to Star Hinson of Mobuta.com for the donation. The image is located at the link below. Source: Rumic World
David Kaye Down South
David Kaye (Soun Tendo, Sesshomaru) will be attending Mechacon in Lafayette, Louisiana at the Hilton Towers Hotel from July 24-26th. We might actually attend this, as Lafayette is just about an hour away from us. Source: Mechacon
April 15th
Kyokai no RINNE Published Simultaneously in English and Japanese
Viz has announced that they will open a new site The Rumic World.com to host weekly English translations of Kyokai no RINNE. The series will be known as "Rin-ne" in English. Source: Anime News Network
April 21th
Kyokai no RINNE Background
With the new issue of Shonen Sunday just hitting store shelves in Japan we're less than a day away from the English language debut of Kyokai no RINNE! To celebrate, Websunday is giving away a free Rinne background, just click the linked text to get your own! Source: Websunday
April 22nd
Kyokai no RINNE Chapter 1
Rumiko Takahashi's new manga debuts today! The series introduces Sakura Mamiya, a high school student who can see ghosts and the mysterious boy Rinne Rokudo who is a shinigami, employed to send spirits to the afterlife. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
RINNE Debuts in English
While it is pretty late in the day, RINNE has in fact debuted on April 22nd as promised by Viz. Check it out, and then come discuss it with us on the messageboard, we look forward to seeing you! Source: The Rumic World
Inuyasha Unflipped & Monthly
Viz has announced that as of the next volume (38) the English graphic novels of Inuyasha will be un-flipped and exclusively available in their original left to right orientation and beginning in July the series will be released monthly! Source: The Rumic World Blog
May
May 3rdRINNE Chapter 2 Online
Continuing to do a great job with their prompt releases, Viz has the second chapter of Kyokai no RINNE online in English the same day it hit Japan. Follow the link below to read and enjoy. Rinne starts his business of investigating spirits in order for money and food using the school's weather hutch. Sakura and Rinne look into Sakura's friend Rika and the mysterious phone calls she's been receiving. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
May 13th
RINNE Chapter 3 Online
The third chapter of Kyokai no RINNE is now online, and we've got the summary up at Kyokai no RINNE Complete. Rinne works for a spirit who is tied to Suzuki, the gym teacher, and we begin to learn just how impoverished Rinne is. Follow the links below to read and enjoy. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
May 21st
RINNE Chapter 4 Online
The fourth chapter of Kyokai no RINNE is now online as of last night. Sakura dreams of a skull-faced woman from her childhood incident in the afterlife. It turns out the woman is actually Tamako, Rinne's grandmother. Sakura begins to learn more about the afterlife and her connection to it. Click the link below for the summary. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
May 26th
It's a Rumic World DVD
Remember the contest Shonen Sunday had where they gave away 500 DVDs with clips of the new Takahashi anime for Urusei Yatsura, Ranma 1/2, and Inuyasha? Well thanks to Toshiaki, our friend in Japan, we've managed to get one of these very rare discs! Click the link below to check out images from the DVD and discussion about what's on it! Source: Rumic World
May 27th
RINNE Chapter 5 Online
The fifth chapter of Kyokai no RINNE went online a few hours ago, so be sure to give it a read. Sakura is about to pass through the Gate of Fulfillment into the Wheel of Reincarnation, which would end her life. Rinne has to make it there before she passes through. Click the link below for the summary on Kyokai no RINNE Complete as well. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
June
June 3rdRINNE Chapter 6 Online
The sixth chapter of Kyokai no RINNE is up, so be sure to give it a read. We've got the summary up as well, and looks like we may be introduced to a new recurring character in this chapter. Rinne tells Sakura of his past and just how he amassed so much debt, and why he lives in the human world but works as a shinigami. Rinne moves into an old clubhouse and makes it his new home. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
June 10th
RINNE Chapter 7 Online
The seventh chapter of Kyokai no RINNE is up. We've got the summary up as well, and we learn the recurring character's name. Rinne earns a helper whether he likes it, or can afford it, or not, Rokumon, the black cat. Also check out our Takahashi Talk section where Takahashi answers new questions each week. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
June 15th
New Lum Figurines
Two new figurines of Lum from Urusei Yatsura are being released, one with green hair and the other with red. Both figures will be released December 13, 2009 and can be seen by clicking the link below. Thanks to Inuyasha87 for the info. Source: Rumic World
June 18th
RINNE Chapter 8 Online
We've got the summary for chapter 8 of Kyokai no RINNE up. The spirit of a long dead solider becomes infatuated with a student at Rinne and Sakura's school. Sakura finds the story romantic, but Rinne senses a hidden danger with spirits like these. Be sure to read the chapter for yourself at the link below. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
June 24th
RINNE Chapter 9 Online
Our summary for chapter 9 of Kyokai no RINNE is up, check out the chapter at the English website that bares a similar name to ours, haha. Sakura assists Rinne on his case involving the soldier and Kaori. Along with Rokumon, the duo enter the afterlife and attempt to find a way to convince the solider that Kaori is not his long lost love. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
Kikuko Inoue at Otakon
Otakon announced this weekend that famed seiyuu Kikuko Inoue (Kasumi Tendo, Izayoi) will be attending Otakon this year in Baltimore from July 17 through 19th. Source: Anime News Network
June 27th
Takahashi Comments on Manga
Rumiko Takahashi has written a comment for the release of the second volume of Uchi No Tsuma Tte Dōdeshō (うちの妻ってどうでしょう?) by Shigeyuki Fujimitsu.
"The skin of the women drawn by Fujimitsu-san has a fine texture and is attractive. A thrilling story of a beloved wife. Interesting!" Source: Twitter
June 30th
Pachislot Urusei Yatsura 2
The second game in a series of Urusei Yatsura pachislot machines is appearing in pachinko parlors beginning this month. The game features new animations appearing on the in-game screen. Source: Tomobiki-cho
July
July 1stRINNE Chapter 10 Online
The Ochimusha learns that Kaori is not his beloved princess reincarnated, but Rokumon thinks he has an idea who the solider's long lost love is. But every second they use the mirror to gaze into people's past lives, Rinne's tab increases. Our summary for chapter 10 of Kyokai no RINNE is up, so check our site and the other Rumic World as well. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
July 6th
New Rumic Toys
A very cute set of 12 SD mini figures has surfaced featuring characters from Urusei Yatsura, Ranma 1/2, and Inuyasha. Click the picture for a look! The figures are scheduled to be released at the end of the month. Source: Rumic World
July 7th
Inuyasha Announcement Upcoming
In Shonen Sunday vol. 31 they announced that they would be making a big announcement regarding Inuyasha in SS vol. 34, which hits newsstands in Japan on July 22nd. Generally speaking this teaser could be about anything, but hopefully it's indicative of the anime continuing. Thanks to M.D. for passing this along. Source: Inuyasha Information from Japan
July 9th
Shonen Sunday 1983
Shogakukan will be releasing a compliation of the best stories of 1983, one of the biggest years in the magazine's history. Rumiko Takahashi will be interviewed and stories from Urusei Yatsura and Kemo Kobiru no Nikki will be featured. Rumic World hosts scans of the uncollected Kemo Kobiru series, which you can read by clicking the link. Source: Anime News Network & Rumic World
Shonen Sunday Imprint
Viz has announced that they will be debuting a Shonen Sunday imprint with the first volume of Kyokai no RINNE. The new other series confirmed to be included in this new imprint will include Arata Kangatari, Hyde and Closer, Kekkaishi, and Maoh: Juvenile Remix. Source: Shonen Sunday.com
RINNE Chapter 11 Online
Misora Utagawa is a a spirit that lingers in in the school pool. Rinne and Sakura investigate to see what's keeping her attaching to the realm of the living. Chapter 11 of Kyokai no RINNE is online so be sure to head over to the other Rumic World site to give the very funny new chapter a read through. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
July 10th
RINNE Volume 1
Viz has announced that the first volume of the English edition of Rinne will hit shelves on October 20th. Source: Anime News Network
July 14th
Takahashi Radio Show
NHK Radio is broadcasting a series of radio drama's based on Takahashi's short stories. The program, entitled "Takahashi Rumiko Tanpenshuu", airs each Sunday at 11:15-11:45 pm (July 19th-September 6th). The drama's will include "One Day Dream", "As Long As You Are Here", "Tragedy of P", "Extra Large Size Happiness", "Living Room Lovesong", "Hidden in the Pottery", "The Managing Director's Dog", and "Red Bouquet". We'll hopefully have summaries up, and we want to give a big thank you to Toshiaki for letting us know! Source: NHK Radio
July 15th
RINNE Chapter 12 Online
Misora continues to frighten the students of Sankai High by pulling them down to the depths of the pool. A pricy new tool is used so that Rinne can finally learn what is keeping the seemingly happy Misora in our world. Our summary for chapter 12 of Kyokai no RINNE is up, so check our site and the other Rumic World as well. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
July 16th
Inuyasha Kanketsuhen Confirmed!
It's official, there will be a second Inuyasha TV series that finally provides the long awaited conclusion to the show! It will be entitled Inuyasha Kanketsuhen (Final Chapter) and will air on YTV in the autumn. Great news! Click the link to see an image from the show as well! Source: Anime News Network
July 19th
Rumiko Takahashi Anthology Radio Drama Episode 1
Airing tonight on NHK Radio 1 from 10:15 pm - 10:45pm is the first episode of the Rumiko Takahashi Anthology radio drama featuring an adaptation of One Day Dream. Source: Rumic Theater
July 22nd
RINNE Chapter 13 Online
A strange, well-dressed winged boy seems to be cursing a group of students at Rinne's school. The boy seems intent on wrecking havoc with the living, and Rinne may have an idea who he is. Our summary for chapter 13 of Kyokai no RINNE is up, so check our site and the other Rumic World as well. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
Release Dates
Along with the news of Inuyasha Kanketsuhen hitting the airwaves October 15th in Japan, Shonen Sunday has provided further information regarding the three 'It's a Rumic World' OVAs. All three will be released as a digipack boxset, including a 32 page booklet. The set will be released on January 29, 2010 and will retail for 19,950 yen (roughly $200 dollars). Source: Websunday
Gallery Dates
Another "Its a Rumic World" gallery show will be in Kyushu from August 22 through September 20. Check it out if you'll be in Japan this fall. Source: Websunday
Inuyasha on Hulu
Viz Media has announced the availability of the Inuyasha anime episodes (English subtitled) on Hulu.com beginning today. Hulu is an online video service that offers hit TV shows, movies and video clips at Hulu.com and other online destination sites, anytime in the US. The first 32 episodes of Inuyasha launched on July 21, with new episodes launching every week. For more information, see the full press release. To view Inuyasha please visit the link below. Source: Hulu
July 24th
Rinne on iGoogle
As part of their tribute to the San Diego Comic Con Google has added numerous comic book themes including one for Kyokai no RINNE. Source: Google
Inuyasha on iTunes
Apple has added the first 13 episodes of Inuyasha to the iTunes Store in the US and Canada. Additionally, until August 31st you can download the first episode for free. Source: iTunes
July 25th
Viz Licenses Inuyasha Kanketsuhen
While the license itself is no surprise, the speed in which it has occurred definitely is. Viz has announced at the San Diego Comic Con that they have already acquired the Inuyasha sequel anime, and will be calling it "Inuyasha the Final Act." The series will debut in Japan in October. Source: Anime News Network
July 26th
Rumiko Takahashi Anthology Radio Drama Episode 2
Airing tonight on NHK Radio 1 from 10:15 pm - 10:45pm is the second episode of the Rumiko Takahashi Anthology radio drama featuring an adaptation of As Long As You Are Here. Source: Rumic Theater
July 27th
Takahashi Does Video Game Card Art
To promote Sega's new "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" based game, "Sangokushi Taisen 3: Takeki Houou no Denshou. Takahashi provided the artwork for the character Shukuyuu, while Tetsuya Chiba drew Kakouton, Noboru Kawasaki illustrated Sonken and Norifumi Hirokane illustrated Shokatsuryou. Thanks to Toshiaki for letting us know! Source: Mainichi.jp
July 29th
RINNE Chapter 14 Online
The introduction of Rinne's rival, Masato continues in Kyokai no RINNE Chapter 14. We learn the history of the two young men goes all the way back to their childhood. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
August
August 2ndRumiko Takahashi Anthology Radio Drama Episode 3
Airing tonight on NHK Radio 1 from 10:15 pm - 10:45pm is the third episode of the Rumiko Takahashi Anthology radio drama featuring an adaptation of The Tragedy of P. Source: Rumic Theater
August 5th
RINNE Chapter 15 Online
The battle for Reiji's soul continues in this week's chapter of Rinne. Masato refuses to go down without a fight, snatching Reiji's soul before heading to hell itself. Next week we're getting some color pages! Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
August 9th
Rumiko Takahashi Anthology Radio Drama Episode 4
Airing tonight on NHK Radio 1 from 10:15 pm - 10:45pm is the fourth episode of the Rumiko Takahashi Anthology radio drama featuring an adaptation of Extra-Large Size Happiness. Source: Rumic Theater
August 11th
Inuyasha Kanketsuhen Site Online
Sunrise and YTV have put their new sites for the Inuyasha Kanketsuhen series online. The sites confirm the return of the main cast of the previous series. Thanks to Starks for passing this along! Source: Sunrise & YTV
August 12th
RINNE Chapter 16 Online
Rinne travels to hell in pursuit of Masato and Reiji's soul in the newest chapter of Kyokai no RINNE. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
August 16th
Rumiko Takahashi Anthology Radio Drama Episode 5
Airing tonight on NHK Radio 1 from 10:15 pm - 10:45pm is the fifth episode of the Rumiko Takahashi Anthology radio drama featuring an adaptation of Living Room Love Song. Source: Rumic Theater
August 19th
RINNE Chapter 17 Online
Rinne continues his battle for Reiji's soul while Masato seems to have a few tricks up his sleeve. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
August 23rd
Rumiko Takahashi Anthology Radio Drama Episode 6
Airing tonight on NHK Radio 1 from 10:15 pm - 10:45pm is the sixth episode of the Rumiko Takahashi Anthology radio drama featuring an adaptation of Hidden in the Pottery. Source: Rumic Theater
August 24th
Maison Ikkoku: ~Anata ni Aete, Honto ni Yokata~
The second pachinko/slot machine game for Maison Ikkoku is being released in pachinko parlors across Japan today. Once again, the machine has newly animated cutscenes and voice work recorded just for the game. Source: Life at Maison Ikkoku
August 27th
RINNE Chapter 18 Online
Another new chapter is up, and this one wraps up Masato's storyline in classic Takahashi fashion! Masato plans to trick Rinne into using counterfeit bills in order to be imprisoned in hell, but with a scythe in hand, Rinne has other plans. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
August 30th
Rumiko Takahashi Anthology Radio Drama Episode 7
Airing tonight on NHK Radio 1 from 10:15 pm - 10:45pm is the seventh episode of the Rumiko Takahashi Anthology radio drama featuring an adaptation of The Executive's Dog. Source: Rumic Theater
September
September 4thDo As Infinity to Record New Inuyasha Song
Do As Infinity are no strangers to Inuyasha, having recorded songs for the television series and even doing some minor voice work in the final film. They have now announced that they will be doing the opening theme for the new series which debuts on October 3rd. Source: Anime News Network
September 6th
Rumiko Takahashi Anthology Radio Drama Episode 8
Airing tonight on NHK Radio 1 from 10:15 pm - 10:45pm is the eighth episode of the Rumiko Takahashi Anthology radio drama featuring an adaptation of Red Bouquet. Source: Rumic Theater
September 7th
RINNE Chapter 19 Online
We're late posting our summary of the new chapter due to Labor Day, but we've got it online now. Thanks for your patience! A new student arrives at Sankai High, Tsubasa Jumonji. Tsubasa is an exorcist who seems to have a history with Sakura, and can see ghosts just like her, putting him at odds with Rinne instantly. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
September 9th
Inuyasha Ending Theme
We announced a few days ago that the new opening theme for Inuyasha Kanketsuhen would be by Do As Infinity. We have discovered that the ending theme will be by AAA (Triple A). Source: Rumic World
RINNE Chapter 20 Online
Another great new chapter is online, which begins to muddy the waters between Rinne and Sakura in classic Takahashi fashion. Tsubasa wastes no time in asking Sakura out, which only makes Rinne step away from her, as he dedicates himself to his current case. Meanwhile, Sakura's friend Miho seems to think that Tsubasa and Sakura make a cute couple, and Rika expresses an interest in Rinne. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
September 13th
White Comic Game
After the success of the other Shonen Sunday and Shonen Magazine collaboration games, Konami has announced plans to release a new roleplaying game for the Nintendo DS, featuring characters from Inuyasha, Firefighter Daigo and 96 other series according to the developer. Thanks to Ataru the Jekyll for sharing this. The game will be released on October 15th, 2009. Source: NCSX Blogspot
September 17th
RINNE Chapter 21 Online
A great new chapter is up this week, and we get to see how the triple date between Sakura and Tsubasa, the ghost Usui and Miho, and Rika and Rinne plays out. Be sure to give it a read. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
September 21st
RINNE/Inuyasha News
To promote the soon to debut Inuyasha Kanketsuhen TV show as well as the publication of the first two volumes of Kyokai no RINNE, Shonen Sunday announced they will be holding a contest. They are tight lipped on the prizes, but state that they'll have presents for 200 lucky fans. Source: Websunday.net
Akira Kamiya News
Akira Kamiya, best known to Takahashi fans as the voices of Shutaro Mendo and Shun Mitaka has announced that he is leaving the role of Kogoro Mori on Detective Conan. Kamiya has portrayed Mori for the past 13 years, and is rumored to be leaving due to a salary dispute. Kamiya denies this is the reason. Source: Anime News Network
September 27th
Inuyasha The Final Act Simulcast
Viz announced at the New York Anime Festival that the new Inuyasha anime will be simulcast online on Saturdays, starting October 3rd. You can see the new series on Hulu.com or Shonensunday.com/anime. Additionally the Animax channel will show the episodes a week after their debut in Japan. Source: Anime News Network
September 30th
Inuyasha The Final Act Simulcast
A new preview for Inuyasha: The Final Act has gone online and can be viewed here. Again, the anime will air in Japan starting Saturday and will be broadcast online on Hulu.com and Shonensunday.com/anime simultaneously. Source: Anime News Network
RINNE Chapter 22 Online
Another very funny chapter is now online and summarized. Click the links below to read all about Hanako of the Toilet, the ghost from famous Japanese urban legends who just so happens to have a bounty of 100,000 yen, a fortune for poverty-striken Rinne. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
October
October 4thInuyasha The Final Act Episode 1
As episode 1 debuted last night, we'll begin our coverage of the series. This episode covers a massive amount of chapters, as everyone hunts Naraku, while Kagura betrays Kohaku, determined to take his shard in order to win Hakudoshi's trust and help overthrow Naraku herself. The summary of the first episode is up, and you can still watch the brand new adventures every week on Shonen Sunday.com and Hulu! Source: The Inuyasha Companion & Shonen Sunday.com
October 5th
Kyokai no RINNE Commercial
During Inuyasha Kanketsuhen an animated advertisement Kyokai no RINNE aired. This is common practice and does not mean that an anime version is in the works. For those that are curious Rinne was voiced by Kouki Uchiyama, Sakura was played by Mariya Ise, and Rokumon was played by Rie Kugimiya. Click the link below to watch the commercial. Source: YouTube
October 6th
Adachi Interview
In today's issue of the Yomiuri Shimbun, Mitsuru Adachi (Cross Game), disucsses his background in shojo manga, and the rise of "The Golden Age of Love Comedies" in Shonen Sunday, which saw the magazine sales increase to their highest rates with the simulatneous serialization of Urusei Yatsura and Touch. Thanks to Toshiaki Yamada for the news! Source: Yomiuri Shimbun
October 7th
RINNE Chapter 23 Online
Rinne and Tsubasa learn the secret behind Hanako's dangerous power up and decide to put a stop to things. Be sure to read the full summary at the links below. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
October 10th
Inuyasha The Final Act Episode 2
Kohaku and Sango are finally reunited, Sesshomaru begins his battle with Moryomaru, and Kagura's final fate is revealed. The summary for episode 2 is online, and you can check out the episode for yourself at Shonen Sunday.com or Hulu.com. Enjoy! Source: The Inuyasha Companion & Shonen Sunday.com
Do As Infinity & AAA Interviewed
The following comments are from the bands providing the opening and ending songs for the new Inuyasha anime.
DaI: "Congratulations on the broadcast of the conclusion of this series! Once again, we are honored to be chosen to perform the theme song. How will the series develop from here? We're very excited."
AAA: "Inuyasha was a very popular anime when we were children, and now we've been put in charge of the ending theme, for which we're very happy." Source: YTV.co.jp
Rinne Color Pages and Giveaway
In next week's Shonen Sunday, Rinne will be getting color pages for chapter 24 in addition to the cover. Additionally a special "gift" will be included with the issue to celebrate volume 1 and 2 of the series being released in tankobon format. Additionally, Shonen Sunday is giving away 2000 sets of four special Kewpie figures of Ranma, Inuyasha, Lum and a new sculpt of Rinne to people who send in postcards to the magazine. Source: Websunday.net
Its a Rumic World Boxset
Shonen Sunday has announced that three limited edition figures of Lum, Inuyasha and female Ranma will be included with the DVD boxset of Its a Rumic World anime to be released in January. Source: Websunday.net
October 14th
RINNE Chapter 24 Online
Tsubasa and Rinne team up to dispatch Toichi with Hanako of the Toilet's undead spirit on the line. Click the links below to read all about it. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
October 15th
Shonen Sunday & Shonen Magazine WHITE COMIC
The new Konami game for the Nintendo DS is a Pokemon-style game where you can summon characters from Shonen Sunday and Shonen Magazine. A number of Rumiko Takahashi characters from Urusei Yatsura, Ranma 1/2 and Inuyasha all make appearances. The game is released in stores today. Source: Tomobiki-cho
October 16th
Kyokai no RINNE Volume 1 and 2
Kyokai no RINNE volume 1 and 2 are in stores today. Source: Kyokai no RINNE Complete
October 18th
Inuyasha The Final Act Episode 3 & Rinne Vol 3
Our weekly summary for the newest episode of Inuyasha: The Final Act is up. With the loss of Tokijin, Totosai is finally ready to reveal the true power behind Tenseiga and reforge it into a weapon. Inuyasha battles Mujina, pitting the Tessaiga against Daiji. Additionally, Kyokai no RINNE Vol. 3 will be released in Japan in just about two weeks, on October 30th. Source: The Inuyasha Companion & Shonen Sunday.com
Kyokai no RINNE Debut Sales
A dissapointing debut for Takahashi-sensei's new series, Kyokai no RINNE volumes 1 and 2 were released simultaneously with volume 1 debuting in 15th place with 50,888 copies sold and volume 2 in 16th place with 46,601 copies sold.
- Hayate the Combat Butler (ハヤテのごとく!) #21
- Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo - Kenmochi Keibu no Satsujin (金田一少年の事件簿 - 剣持警部の殺人) #1
- Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo - Kenmochi Keibu no Satsujin (金田一少年の事件簿 - 剣持警部の殺人) #2
- Hotaru no Hikari (ホタルノヒカリ) #15
- Bleach #41 (3rd week)
- GTO: Shonen 14 Days #1
- Dear Boys: Act 3 #2
- Lucky Star #7 (2nd week)
- A Bride's Story (乙嫁語り) #1
- My Little Monster (となりの怪物くん) #3
- Cosplay Animal (コスプレ☆アニマル) #12
- The World God Only Knows (神のみぞ知るセカイ) #6
- Reborn! (家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN!) #26 (3rd week)
- Love's Reach (近キョリ恋愛) #5
- Kyokai no RINNE (境界のRINNE) #1
- Kyokai no RINNE (境界のRINNE) #2
October 21st
RINNE Chapter 25 Online
Rinne meets a troublesome new damashigami that seeks to lure schoolgirls into the afterlife. Click the links below to check out the chapter for yourselves.
Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
With You Single
The brand new single for the Inuyasha: The Final Act theme from AAA is in stores today.
Source: The Inuyasha Companion
Takahashi Talks with English Version of Shonen Sunday
With Viz having launched "Shonen Sunday.com", they invite Rumiko Takahashi to share a few words about being the first artist to have her work published simultaneously in Japanese and English.
Source: ShonenSunday.com
October 25th
Manga Rankings October 12-18
The first two books of Kyokai no RINNE did well for a brand new series, but didn't manage to break into the top 10. Volume 1 debuted in 15th place (50,888 copies), and volume 2 in 16th place (46,601 copies). KnR's sister series, Hayate the Combat Butler vol 21 was number 1 by comparison (160,433 copies). The complete ranking follows:
- Hayate the Combat Butler #21
- Kindaichi Case Files Kenmochi Keibu no Satsujin Vol. I
- Kindaichi Case Files Kenmochi Keibu no Satsujin Vol. II
- Hotaru no Hikari #15
- Bleach #41
- GTO: Shonan 14 Days #1
- Dear Boys Act 3 #2
- Lucky Star #7
- Otoyome-Gatari #1
- Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun #3
- Cosplay Animal #12
- Kami no Mizo Shiru Sekai #6
- Katekyo Hitman Reborn! #26
- Kin Kyori Renai #5
- Kyokai no RINNE #1
- Kyokai no RINNE #2
October 24th
Inuyasha The Final Act Episode 4
Byakuya, Naraku's newest minion appears, while Sesshomaru makes use of the Meido Zangetsuha that Tenseiga has been embued with, and the wolf cut Kai tracks down Koga. Source: The Inuyasha Companion & Shonen Sunday.com
November
November 1stInuyasha The Final Act Episode 5
Kikyo and Kohaku team up, as Koga makes the decision to go his own way, saying goodbye to Ginta, Hakkaku, Shinta and Kai. The summary for episode 5 is online, and you can check out the episode for yourself at Shonen Sunday.com or Hulu.com. Lots of great action this time around, so enjoy! Source: The Inuyasha Companion & Shonen Sunday.com
Manga Rankings October 19-25
The first two books of Kyokai no RINNE stayed in the top 20 manga volume sales in their second week of release. Volume 1 fell from 15th place to 18th place and volume 2 when from 16th to 20th place. Source: Anime News Network
Rinne Background
Websunday has updated with a Autumn themed RINNE background for your computers, featuring Takahashi's illustration from issue 46. Source: Websunday
November 4th
RINNE Chapter 27 Online
Rinne, Sakura and Tsubasa all investigate an unusual occurance in the school's art club. Click the links below to check out the newest chapter of Kyokai no RINNE. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
November 7th
Inuyasha The Final Act Episode 6
Sango and Kagome plead with Kikyo not sacrifice Koga and Kohaku to complete the Shikon Jewel, while Koga and Inuyasha battle against Moryomaru. The summary for episode 6 is online, and as always you can watch the episode for yourself for free at the usual sources. Source: The Inuyasha Companion & Shonen Sunday.com
Lum Bottle Tops
The Japanese companies, Kaiyodo and BOME are releasing two Lum themed bottle cap toppers. One with red hair kicking her leg out and another with green hair holding a tiny star. Source: Websunday & Fansclub.jp
November 11th
RINNE Chapter 28 Online
The mystery of the faceless spirit is underway, plus we've added quite a few new minor characters to Kyokai no RINNE Complete as well. Be sure to click the links below to check out all of the new goings-on. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
November 15th
Inuyasha The Final Act Episode 7
The battle on Mount Azusa begins this week in episode 7 of Inuyasha The Final Act. Kagome is forced to reckon with her feelings toward both Inuyasha and Kikyo, as the miko's life is put into peril by Naraku's latest plan. Source: The Inuyasha Companion & Shonen Sunday.com
November 18th
RINNE Chapter 29 Online
A surprising new character is introduced to the cast in this chapter which is sure to reveal more about our heroes' tragic past. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
November 22nd
Inuyasha The Final Act Episode 8
Kikyo and Kagome make their stand against Naraku and the Shikon Jewel, and not everyone will survive the battle. We've got the summary for episode 8 of Inuyasha The Final Act up on the website, check it out at the link below. Source: The Inuyasha Companion & Shonen Sunday.com
November 25th
RINNE Chapter 30 Online
The truth about Sabato, Rinne's father is revealed and it isn't pretty. We've got the new chapter summary up, click the links below to scope 'em out. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
November 28th
Inuyasha The Final Act Episode 9
Koga says his goodbyes while Sesshomaru meets his mother and then battles through the afterlife to save Rin and Kohaku. Source: The Inuyasha Companion & Shonen Sunday.com
December
December 1st2010 Rumic World Quiz
Our annual tradition enters its eighth year! Try your best to answer some tricky questions for great prizes and see if you can become the King of Rumic World Trivia! Source: Rumic World
December 2nd
RINNE Chapter 31 Online
We learn more about Rinne's absentee father, Sabato as he mentions Rinne's mother in the newest chapter of Kyokai no RINNE. Click the links below to learn more. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
December 3rd
New Inuyasha Ending Theme
Rumor has it that Inuyasha Kanketsuhen episode 10 will feature a new ending theme by Alan entitled "Diamond". Thanks to Patches and Starks for the news. Source: Freelance Manga
Inuyasha Store Opens in Tokyo
An Inuyasha Shop will open in the Kichjoji Parco Department Store in Tokyo. The store will remain opened from Dec. 16 - Jan. 4, and will sell limited edition Inuyasha items. Kappei Yamaguchi will also be on hand to sign autographs on Dec. 23. Source: Anime News Network
December 6th
Inuyasha The Final Act DVD Releases
The first two Inuyasha Kanketsuhen DVDs will be hitting stores on December 23rd and January 20th respectively in Japan. There are four episodes per disk, and will go on sale for roughly $65 dollars each. Source: Websunday
Inuyasha The Final Act Episode 10
Kanna ponders her own life after the loss of Kagura as Inuyasha battles against Kao, the Flower Prince and is still grieving the loss of Kikyo. We've got the summary for episode 10 of Inuyasha The Final Act up on the website, check it out at the link below. Source: The Inuyasha Companion & Shonen Sunday.com
December 9th
RINNE Chapter 32 Online
Sabato and Rinne throw down the gauntlet and things heat up between them! Click the links below to check out the chapter and the summary as well. Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
December 12th
Inuyasha Stream Date Changes
Viz has announced that the streaming date for Inuyasha Kanketsuhen will be changing from Saturdays to Mondays. No word was given on the cause of the time change. The anime can be viewed on Hulu.com and ShonenSunday.com each week. Source: Anime News Network
December 15th
Inuyasha The Final Act Episode 11
Kanna and her Mirror Demon battle against Inuyasha, taking the power of Tessaiga for themselves. All seems hopeless as Kanna seems to be intent on killing Inuyasha or dying in the process. We've got the summary for episode 11 of Inuyasha The Final Act up on the website, check it out at the link below. Remember, episodes will debut in the US on Mondays rather than Saturdays from here on out. Source: The Inuyasha Companion & Shonen Sunday.com
December 22nd
RINNE Chapter 33 Online and News
The rivalry between Rinne and his father continues in Kyokai no RINNE Chapter 33. Remember, no new chapter next week due to the New Year, additionally, Takahashi will be taking a rare break and there will not be a new chapter in Shonen Sunday #6, so it looks like this chapter will have to tide us all over until January 13th. Enjoy! Source: The Rumic World & Kyokai no RINNE Complete
Inuyasha The Final Act Episode 12
In a do or die fight Sango sacrifices Hiraikotsu to save Miroku. But rebuilding the boomerang may come at a price as the Sage presses Sango to undergo a trial to retrieve her weapon anew. A day late, but its the holiday season and everything's a bit busy around here. Enjoy episode 12! Source: The Inuyasha Companion & Shonen Sunday.com
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