1999
January
January 13thInuyasha Chapter 104
Inuyasha is forced to fight Mushin without killing him, as Kagome and Sango look for a way to separate Mushin from the Urn Grub possessing him. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
January 18th
Inuyasha Volume 9
Inuyasha volume 9 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
January 20th
Inuyasha Chapter 105
The wounded Miroku risks his life using his Wind Tunnel to suck in the demons that surround his friends. Inuyasha is able to use Tessaiga's power to kill the rest, surprising everyone. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
New Short Story Previewed - As Long As You Are Here
Takahashi-sensei's newest short story, 君がいるだけで (Kimi ga iru dake de/As Long As You Are Here) was announced for the next issue of Big Comic Original, to be released on February 5th. Source: Rumic Theater
January 27th
Inuyasha Chapter 106
The group finds an entire village massacred by a boy. When Sango tells the boy to remove his mask she is shocked to see he is her brother Kohaku! Source: The Inuyasha Companion
January 31st
Top 5 Best Selling Anime in America
For the month of January 1999, the bestselling animated videos as compiled by Diamond Distribution Company.
- Ranma 1/2 Outta Control: Tattoo You
- Cool Devices Box Set (Subtitled)
- Pokemon: The Mystery of Mount Moon
- Pokemon: The Sisters of Cerulean City
- Tekken (Uncut)
Inuyasha Volume 9 Sales
For the week of January 31, 1999 the bestselling manga volumes in Japan as compiled by Books Nippan, Japan.
- Hoshin Engi (封神演義) #13
- Basara (バサラ) #25
- Kodomo no Omocha (こどものおもちゃ) #10
- Ghost Sweeper Mikami (GS美神 極楽大作戦!!) #34
- Kizuna (絆 KIZUNA～恋のから騒ぎ～) #5
- Flame of Recca (烈火の炎) #17
- Inuyasha (犬夜叉) #9
- Mahojin Guru Guru (魔法陣グルグル) #11
- Karakuri Circus (からくりサーカス) #5
- Glass Mask (ガラスの仮面) #41
February
February 3rdInuyasha Chapter 107
Everyone learns of Kohaku's relationship to Sango and Kagome realizes that a Shikon shard is the only thing keeping him alive. Naraku confides in Sango that her brother now serves him. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
February 5th
As Long As You Are Here
As Long As You Are Here (君がいるだけで) is Takahashi-sensei's annual short story for Big Comic Original this year. The story finds middle age salaryman Mr. Domoto out of the job and forced to swallow his pride to work at a neighborhood store.
Source: Rumic Theater
February 10th
Inuyasha Chapter 108
Sango is forced to betray her friends and steal Tessaiga for Naraku in hopes of saving Kohaku.
Source: The Inuyasha Companion
February 17th
Inuyasha Chapter 109
The group disagrees about Sango's betrayal and the reasons behind it. Even though Sango brings Tessaiga to Naraku he betrays her and orders Kohaku to kill her.
Source: The Inuyasha Companion
February 24th
Inuyasha Chapter 110
Naraku begins to poison the entire group. Inuyasha and Miroku come to blows when the Monk prepares to use his Wind Tunnel after his recent injury, as Kagome is forced to face Naraku on her own.
Source: The Inuyasha Companion
February 28th
Top 5 Best Selling Anime in America
For the month of February 1999, the bestselling animated videos as compiled by Diamond Distribution Company.
- Maison Ikkoku: Godai Come Home
- Ranma 1/2 Hard Battle: Smells Like Evil Spirit (Subtitled)
- Sorcerer Hunters Vol. 1
- Legend of Crystania: Cave of the Sealed
- Sorcerer Hunters Vol. 1 (Subtitled)
March
March 3rdInuyasha Chapter 111
Naraku begins to ask questions of Kagome, but soon vanishes, realizing he has a new target that poses a danger to him. Sango is allowed to rejoin the group. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
March 10th
Inuyasha Chapter 112
In search of herbs to cure the poisoned Kirara, Kagome and Inuyasha go alone to find a half demon herbalist named Jinenji. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
March 17th
Inuyasha Chapter 113
Jinenji and his mother are threatened by the humans of a nearby village, but the young demon learns that not all humans are bad as he experiences Kagome's kindness. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
Urusei Yatsura TV Theme Song Best
The new CD release Urusei Yatsura "TV Theme Song Best" is on sale today. Source: Tomobiki-cho
Theme Song Best +
A new "best of" album on CD for Maison Ikkoku was released today, just like for both of Takahashi-sensei's other anime. Source: Life at Maison Ikkoku
TV Theme Songs Complete
In addition to the Urusei Yatsura "TV Theme Song Best" is a similar release for Ranma 1/2 "TV Theme Songs Complete" which collects the openings and endings into a single CD release. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition
Shonen Sunday 40th Anniversary Giveaway
All of the mangaka have selected items to give away as prizes for the 40th anniversary contest. Takahashi-sensei has selected some Hanshin Tigers merchandise as the prize she has put in the kitty. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
March 24th
Inuyasha Chapter 114
Jinenji battles a demon to save the villagers who attacked him. His mother refuses to allow Inuyasha to her help her son. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
March 31st
Inuyasha Chapter 115
Jinenji finds his strength and saves the villagers who have mistreated him, improving his relationshp with the humans. Inuyasha shares memories of his own childhood as a half-demon. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
Top 5 Best Selling Anime in America
For the month of March 1999, the bestselling animated videos as compiled by Diamond Distribution Company.
- Ranma 1/2 Outta Control: Vol. 9 Great Eggspectations
- Pokemon Vol. 5 Pikachu vs. Raichu
- Pokemon Vol. 4 Bulbasaur, Charmander & Squirtle
- Ninja Resurrection: The Revenge of Jubei
- Tenchi Muyo! Collection DVD THX Box 1
April
April 7thInuyasha Chapter 116
Kikyo is taken to the castle of Lord Kagewaki, the man who took Sango in after the slaughter of her clan who harbors a dangerous secret. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
April 14th
Inuyasha Chapter 117
Inuyasha and Miroku explore a cave that is actually a massive kodoku where demons battle to the death and the loser is absorbed by the winner, increasing its strength. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
April 17th
Inuyasha Volume 10
Inuyasha volume 10 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
April 21st
Inuyasha Chapter 118
Kikyo enters the cave and the souls that inhabit her body are drawn into the kodoku. Inuyasha has to save Kikyo as Naraku arrives. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
Rumiko Takahashi Appears in Ghost Sweeper Mikami
Takahashi-sensei appears as a character in this week's chapter of Takashi Shiina's Ghost Sweeper Mikami. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
April 25th
Rumiko Takahashi Autograph Signing
Satoshi Arai has written a report about attending Rumiko Takahashi's autograph signing today. Arai-san woke at 3:00am to get to Tokyo Big Site where the event was being held and to ensure a good place in line. By 2:00pm Takahashi-sensei was signing printed cards with Inuyasha depicted on them. You can read his full report at the link below. Source: Luminet
April 28th
Inuyasha Chapter 119
Kagome rushes into the cave and is the only one unaffected by Naraku's miasma. When Inuyasha sees Kagome he decides he must fight, even at the risk of merging with the other demons if he is victorious in battle. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
April 30th
Inuyasha Volume 10 Sales
For the week of April 30, 1999 the bestselling manga volumes in Japan as compiled by Books Nippan, Japan.
- Detective Conan (名探偵コナン) #23
- Ruroni Kenshin (るろうに剣心) #25
- Hoshin Engi (封神演義) #14
- Yakumo Tatsu ( 八雲立つ) #11
- Monster #11
- Flame of Recca (烈火の炎) #17
- Berserk (ベルセルク) #17
- Angel Sanctuary (天使禁猟区) #14
- Inuyasha (犬夜叉) #10
- X-Peke (× -ペケ-) #7
Top 5 Best Selling Anime in America
For the month of April 1999, the bestselling animated videos as compiled by Diamond Distribution Company.
- Ranma 1/2 Outta Control: Pink Promised
- Video Girl Ai Vol 1: I'm Here for You
- Video Girl Ai Vol 1: I'm Here for You (Subtitled)
- Akira (Letterboxed)
- Ranma 1/2 Hard Battle: Soap Gets in Your Eyes (Subtitled)
May
May 12thInuyasha Chapter 120
As Kikyo destroys the seal on the cave, everyone goes flying, only to see the surviving demon absorbed by Naraku. Naraku leaves immediately, taking Kikyo with him. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
May 19th
Inuyasha Chapter 121
Naraku kidnaps Kikyo and the others set out to rescue her. Kagome begins to feel jealous of Kikyo and Inuyasha's relationship, as Naraku casts an illusion sending Inuyasha fifty years into the past. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
May 26th
Inuyasha Chapter 122
Everyone is separated and put through their own illusionary hells at the hands of Naraku. Only Kagome is immune and must face Naraku alone to save her friends. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
May 29th
The Executive's Dog Published
The Executive's Dog (専務の犬/Senmu no Inu) has been published today. This short story collection contains a number of stories from the last few years:
- The Executive's Dog
- Wandering Family F
- As Long as You Are Here
- Living Room Lovesong
- Middle-Aged Teen
- In Lieu of Thanks
May 30th
Top 5 Best Selling Anime in America
For the month of May 1999, the bestselling animated videos as compiled by Diamond Distribution Company.
- Ranma 1/2 Hard Battle Box Set
- Fist of the North Star Vol. 2
- Dragon Ball Z: The Namek Saga Box Set
- Dragon Ball Z: The Saiyan Conflict Box Set
- Ranma 1/2 Hard Battle: Mirror, Mirror (Subtitled)
June
June 2ndInuyasha Chapter 123
Inuyasha almost witnesses Kikyo take Kagome's Shikon shard before attempting to draw her down a fissure, as questions arise as to just whose side she is on. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
June 9th
Inuyasha Chapter 124
Kikyo turns over Kagome's Shikon shard to Naraku before leaving his castle, stating that there is still a lot of Onigumo remaining within him. Myoga goes to meet the swordsmith Totosai. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
Thanks Summer! Japan National Sunday Festival!!
This is a descendant of the Genki Matsuri festival from a few years back. Takahashi-sensei is going to appear at the Tokyo events.
July 27th in Nagoya
August 2nd in Osaka
August 4th in Niigata
August 8th in Sendai
August 10th in Sapporo
August 13th in Hiroshima
August 16th in Fukuoka
August 21st in Tokyo
August 22nd in Tokyo
Source: The Inuyasha Companion
June 16th
Inuyasha Chapter 125
Sesshomaru and Jaken search for Totosai, but find his home abandoned. Instead, Totosai finds Inuyasha and is curious to see if he is worthy of wielding Tessaiga, the sword he created. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
June 23rd
Inuyasha Chapter 126
Sessmomaru and Inuyasha battle it out with Sesshomaru demanding Totosai make a sword for him. Totosai reveals he already created Tenseiga specifically for Sesshomaru. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
June 30th
Inuyasha Chapter 127
Sesshomaru attacks Inuyasha again using a dragon arm to fight back against Tessaiga. Sesshomaru brags about the hidden power of the Wind Scar, Tessaiga's technique that Inuyasha cannot perform. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
Top 5 Best Selling Anime in America
For the month of June 1999, the bestselling animated videos as compiled by Diamond Distribution Company.
- Ranma 1/2 Outta Control: You Bet Your Dojo
- Video Girl Ai Vol 2: First Date
- Video Girl Ai Vol 2: First Date (Subtitled)
- Star Blazers Series 3: The Bolar Wars Box Set
July
July 7thInuyasha Chapter 128
Sesshomaru continues to overpower his brother to the point that Sango almost steps in. Inuyasha stops her, and Sesshomaru realizes that his brother may be on the verge of learning the Wind Scar. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
July 14th
Inuyasha Chapter 129
Inuyasha uses the Wind Scar against Sesshomaru, blasting him away severely wounded and only protected by the Tenseiga. Lying injured in the forest, Sesshomaru is discovered by a peasant girl. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
July 17th
Inuyasha Volume 11
Inuyasha volume 11 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
July 21st
Inuyasha Chapter 130
The girl who attempts to nurse Sesshomaru back to health is a village outcast named Rin. As she goes from her village to the forest she is attacked and killed by wolves controlled by their master, a wolf demon named Koga. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
July 28th
Inuyasha Chapter 131
Sesshomaru finds Rin's dead body and tests Tenseiga on her, restoring her to life. Rin immediately becomes Sesshomaru's follower as Koga and Inuyasha prepare to fight. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
August
August 4thInuyasha Chapter 132
Koga dodges Tessaiga's attacks with his incredible speed. Kagome realizes that Koga possesses Shikon shards in both legs and one arm, which increase his power. Koga kidnaps Kagome. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
August 5th
Inuyasha Volume 11 Sales
For the week of August 5th, 1999 the bestselling manga volumes in Japan as compiled by Books Nippan, Japan.
- Detective Conan (名探偵コナン) #24
- One PIece #9
- Monster #12
- Ruroni Kenshin (るろうに剣心) #25
- MPD Psycho (多重人格探偵サイコ) #4
- Cardcaptor Sakura () #9
- P'poi!! (っポイ!) #14
- Boys Over Flowers (花より男子) #22
- YASHA (YASHA-夜叉-) #6
- Tenjo Tenge (天上天下) #3
- Sensual Phrase (快感 フレーズ) #10
- Red River (天は赤い河のほとり) #17
- The Young Magician (少年魔法士) #6
- Adult Lies, Children's Seriousness (大人の嘘 子供の本気)
- ZERO3
- Vagabond (バガボンド) #3
- Yu-Gi-Oh! (遊☆戯☆王) #14
- Tokyo Crazy Paradise (東京クレイジーパラダイス) #10
- Oishinbo (美味しんぼ) #71
- Inuyasha (犬夜叉) #11
August 18th
Inuyasha Chapter 133
Kagome and Shippo are held hostage by Koga as the rest follow to try and rescue her. As they search for Kagome, harpy like creatures called the Birds of Paradise attack, and Koga reveals that he wants to use Kagome's ability to sense Shikon shards in his tribe's battle against the birds. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
August 21st
Thanks Summer! Japan National Sunday Festival!!
A reminder that Takahashi-sensei will be appearing at the festival today and tomorrow in Tokyo alongside Gosho Aoyama and Ryoji Minagawa. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
August 25th
Inuyasha Chapter 134
Inuyasha tracks Shippo and Kagome, while Koga admits he has fallen in love with Kagome and plans on killing Inuyasha in order to permanently make her his woman. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
September
September 1stInuyasha Chapter 135
The war between the Demon Wolf Clan and the Birds of Paradise begins. Inuyasha arrives to save Kagome in the midst of the battle. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
September 8th
Inuyasha Chapter 136
A three-way battle between the two-headed Chief of the Birds of Paradise, Koga and Inuyasha begins. Koga taunts Inuyasha over Kagome. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
September 15th
Inuyasha Chapter 137
Kagome tries to calm things between Inuyasha and Koga when Koga is wounded by the Birds of Paradise. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
September 18th
Inuyasha Volume 12
Inuyasha volume 12 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
September 22nd
Inuyasha Chapter 138
Kagome protects Koga, shocking Inuyasha. After taking the shard from the defeated Chief, Kagome lets Koga leave with his two remaining shards, causing an argument between she and Inuyasha. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
September 29th
Inuyasha Chapter 139
Kagome returns to the present day and her friends learn more about Inuyasha. Inuyasha is in his own time, still frustrated over the way Kagome handled Koga by letting him escape. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
September 30th
Top 5 Best Selling Anime in America
For the month of September 1999, the bestselling animated videos as compiled by Diamond Distribution Company.
- Fushigi Yugi The Mysterious Play DVD Box Set
- Ranma 1/2 Martial Mayhem: Vol 1 Buns of Steel
- Magic Knight Rayearth Vols. 1 & 2
- Pokemon Vol. 9: Fashion Victims
- Pokemon Vol. 8: Primeape Problems
October
October 6thInuyasha Chapter 140
Hojo sets up another date with Kagome, while Shippo teases Inuyasha about Kagome and Koga. Inuyasha and Kagome finally unite in the past and make-up with one another. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
October 7th
Inuyasha Volume 12 Sales
For the week of October 7th, 1999 the bestselling manga volumes in Japan as compiled by Books Nippan, Japan.
- Bastard #21
- Ruroni Kenshin (るろうに剣心) #25
- Kare Kano (彼氏彼女の事情) #8
- Oh! My Goddess (ああっ女神さまっ) #29
- Phantom Thief Jeanne (神風怪盗ジャンヌ) #4
- Cardcaptor Sakura (カードキャプターさくら) #9
- Red River (天は赤い河のほとり) #18
- Love Hina (ラブ ひな) #4
- Healing Leaves (癒しの葉) #5
- Flame of Recca (烈火の炎) #
- LOVE MODE #6
- Tea Prince (紅茶王子) #8
- JANE (ジェーン) #8
- Uryudo Dream Tales (雨柳堂夢咄) #7
- b-Boy Zips (anthology) #36
- MARS #11
- GS Mikami (GS美神 極楽大作戦!!) #36
- Inuyasha (犬夜叉) #12
- Ja Ja Uma Grooming Up (じゃじゃ馬グルーミン★UP!) #20
- Dragon Head (ドラゴンヘッド) #8
- Love Catalog (恋愛カタログ) #12
October 13th
with CAT Appears This Week
No chapter of Inuyasha this week, instead Takahashi-sensei is doing a one-short story entitled with CAT about those ghost of a cat possessing a boy named Shuta's arm. Source: Rumic Theater
October 20th
Inuyasha Chapter 141
Koga's clan is tricked into raiding a castle for a large Shikon shard, while our group of heroes encounter a bear with an shard implanted in it, but Naraku's Saimyosho get to it first. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
October 27th
Inuyasha Chapter 142
Koga's dead tribemates are controlled by Kagura, a demon who controls the wind and works with Naraku. Koga assumes Inuyasha was responsible for the deaths and the two begin their rematch. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
October 31st
Top 5 Best Selling Anime in America
For the month of October 1999, the bestselling animated videos as compiled by Diamond Distribution Company.
- Ranma 1/2 Martial Mayhem: Vol 2 Marry Me, Akane
- Record of Lodoss War, Legend of a Heroic Knight: Scepter of Domination
- El Hazard DVD Box Set
- Silent Mobius Vol. 1
- Record of Lodoss War, Legend of a Heroic Knight: Scepter of Domination (Subtitled)
November
November 3rdInuyasha Chapter 143
Koga is able to defeat Inuyasha as he learns that Kagura was the one who killed his tribe. The false shard implanted in his arm is revealed to have poisonoed Koga. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
November 10th
Inuyasha Chapter 144
Kagome arrives at the castle and saves Koga from death at Kagura's hand. Inuyasha gets Tessaiga and prepares a Wind Scar with Kagome showing him just where to strike. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
November 17th
Inuyasha Chapter 145
Inuyasha injures Kagura and the same spider scar Naraku has on his back is visible on hers, leaving more questions as to just how closely she is working with him. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
November 18th
Inuyasha Volume 13
Inuyasha volume 13 is in stores today. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
November 24th
Inuyasha Chapter 146
Kagura confronts Naraku for not warning her of Tessaiga's power, and he shows that her life is in his hand, literally as he produces her heart from his palm and threatens to kill her. Miroku postulates that Naraku may now be able to create other demons from his own body, which is true, as Kagura's sister Kanna appears. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
November 30th
Top 5 Best Selling Anime in America
For the month of November 1999, the bestselling animated videos as compiled by Diamond Distribution Company.
- Ranma 1/2 Martial Mayhem: Vol 3 Tea for Three
- Pokemon Vol. 11: The Great Race
- Pokemon Vol. 12: Pikachu Party
- Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040: Vol 1 Trial by Fire
- Magic Knight Rayearth Vols. 3 & 4
December
December 1stInuyasha Chapter 147
Miroku's past catches up to him as the group meets a very young girl named Koharu that Miroku asked to bear his child. Kanna watches the girl and group with interest through her mirror. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
December 8th
Inuyasha Chapter 148
The group is split as villagers attack. Kohaku is left with Sango and Kagome as Inuyasha and Miroku investigate the village. Kohaku unwillingly betrays the girls and allows Kagome's soul to be captured by Kanna. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
December 22nd
Inuyasha Chapter 149
Inuyasha battles Kagura who makes it impossible for him to use the Wind Scar against her, while Miroku manages to make it back to Kagome just in time to save her from Kanna. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
December 30th
Top 5 Best Selling Anime in America
For the month of December 1999, the bestselling animated videos as compiled by Diamond Distribution Company.
- Sailor Moon R The Movie: The Promise of the Rose
- Ranma 1/2 Martial Mayhem: Vol 4 Daddy Dearest
- Record of Lodoss War, Legend of a Heroic Knight: The Black Knight
- Record of Lodoss War (DVD)
- Ranma 1/2 Digital Dojo Box Set