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1985
Volume 1
Leather season is approaching, but with the end of the year underway...
Volume 2
I want to go to the movies, after I finish my work...I'll do my best.
Volume 3-4
The last issue to be released in the year... it's like New Year's Eve, but I'm at work.
Volume 5-6
Happy New Year. The movie will be released this month. Please take a look.Editors Note: This is a reference to the third Urusei Yatsura film, Remember My Love.
Volume 7
Last year, after a long time I remembered to go skiing. This year I'll try to go too. What do you think?
Volume 8
By the time this issue is out, I'll be at a ski resort, but for now...it's work.
Volume 9
Watch the new Urusei Yatsura movie and let me know what you think.
Volume 10
The assistants are into bowling. Could it be that these four...
Volume 11
If it's too late you won't get a chance...but watch the Urusei movie!!
Volume 12
I have an image of snow as heavy and dreary. Is it because I was born in Niigata?
Volume 13
Shimamoto-sensei gave me a lobster. It was delicious.Editors Note: Shimamoto is Kazuhiko Shimamoto.
Volume 14
I watched a lot of movies. I was really impressed with W's Tragedy and Metropolis!Editors Note: The director of W's Tragedy, Shinichiro Sawai, would go on to direct the live action Maison Ikkoku film in 1986.
Volume 15
Let's do our best so the oldest serialization in this magazine won't lose to the newest serialiazation!Editors Note: New series started in Shonen Sunday in issues 14-17. They were Mai, the Psychic Girl by Kazuya Kudo and Ryoichi Ikegami, Night Bird by Kei Satomi in this issue, To-y by Atsushi Kamijo and Chotto Yoroshiku by Satoshi Yoshida. None of these would have the impact of Urusei Yatsura.
Volume 16
Maison is almost at a hundred chapters. How many chapters will Urusei be?
Volume 17
I watched a really bloody movie. It was interesting, but it wasn't scary.
Volume 18
I attended the wedding of my former editor. I envy you.
Volume 19
This was an all-color issue but all I did was fill it with snakes, frogs and slugs. Sorry everyone.
Volume 20
I received a tape of Chichi Gaimakyo. Thank you.
Volume 21
If something falls from above while you're sleeping, roll over to avoid it.
Volume 22
Machichi's movie Sama is funny no matter how many times I see it. It's all we talk about at work!
Volume 23
I went to see some kabuki today. It's real kabuki, not pro-wrestling.
Volume 24
I'm going to Saipan from the 18th. I'm taking a vacation with all the pros.
Volume 25
I want to see the movie The Empress Dowager. Let's go!Editors Note: This is the 1975 movie starring Lisa Lu as Empress Dowager Cixi.
Volume 26
I took my pages to Okinawa on a trip. I didn't get to play around.
Volume 27
I went to the Expo '85 via helicopter. It was scary and interesting....
Volume 28
The view of the morning sun is beautiful, but I can't see much...
Volume 29
The other day I caught a cold. Mr. Shintani, who is in the neighborhood, seems to be lonely. Wa ha.Editors Note: Mr. Shintani refers to Kaoru Shintani, the author of Area 88.
Volume 30
I met with Tomoko Konparu, the scriptwriter for the anime, for the first time in awhile. It was fun.
Volume 31
What is the food associated with Tanabata? I'm sorry, but...
Volume 32
I got an autograph from voice actor Akira Kamiya. Happy happy.Editors Note: Akira Kamiya is the voice of Shutaro Mendo in Urusei Yatsura and Shun Mitaka in Maison Ikkoku.
Volume 33
My new editor has the same face as Mr. Oshima.
Volume 34
I visited Victor for a video meeting and got an LP of Dallos.
Volume 35
I drew a one-shot for a special issue of Big Comic Spirits. It was scary.Editors Note: Takahashi is referring to To Grandmother's House We Go from an all suspense/horror special edition of Big Comic Spirits.
Volume 36
It's so bright right now! But I have so much work that I never see the sun.
Volume 37
Maybe I'll be able to take a vacation this summer, but the schedule is tough.
Volume 38
I drew in color for the first time in awhile. It's a squared image of Lum that came right up to the edge. How was it?
Volume 39
Inspired by the anime of Night on the Galactic Railroad I bought the soundtrack.
Volume 40
I drew a new work for the first time in awhile in the special issue. Please say hello there.Editors Note: This is The Village of Fighting Fish, the third chapter of the Mermaid Saga.
Volume 41
300 chapters have now been published...all thanks to the readers.
Volume 42
I went to Palau with the Spirits contest winner.
Volume 43
I'm drawing the second part of The Village of Fighting Fish in the special edition of Sunday. Please look forward to it...Editor's Note: Kazuhiko Shimamoto says this week, "Takahashi-san, the giant Kyoko signboard arrived. I'm happy her eyes are always watching over me."
Volume 44
In October I'm going on a trip but only for two nights...it's tough.
Volume 45
I'm looking at a sketch I drew for a one-shot in volume 47. The content is a mystery.Editors Note: This will be the short story Excuse Me for Being a Dog!.
Volume 46
The next Urusei Yatsura Sunday Graphic will be released October 31st.
Volume 47
Thank you for all the birthday presents.
Volume 48
I drew an oversized poster for the video of Firetripper.
Volume 49
I visited a recording session for Firetripper. It was fun to do some drawing.
Volume 50
I talked to director Takahashi of the Firetripper anime. The film is almost finished!
Volume 51
The video of Firetripper is finally finished. I'm looking forward to seeing it...!!
Volume 52
I watched the preview of the Firetripper video. I'm very satisfied with the wonderful result.
Shonen Sunday Zokan Volume 9
Interior Ch. Note: It was when I went to Saipan in May of this year, while I was diving in the sea and sitting in a daze on the beach I wanted to create a work set on the ocean. That's why I'm writing a sequel (?) to last year's A Mermaid Never Smiles.
How was The Village of Fighting Fish? The second part will be more interesting!! ... In my opinion.
1986
Volume 1
The Firetripper promotional video is now showing in stores.
Volume 2/3
On December 16th, the Fire Tripper video comes out. Hooray!!
Volume 4/5
In the midst of year-end hell, I went to the Bakufu-Slump concert at the Budokan. It was the best.
Volume 6
I appeared on Terumi Yoshida's live show on Nippon Cultural Brodcasting. I was nervous.
Volume 7
It was standing room only, but Back to the Future was the best.
Volume 8
Firetripper is now available on video.
Volume 9
The Urusei Graphic is out on March 10th and has the recent radio interview in it. I think its a good one.
Volume 10
The Maison Ikkoku anime premieres on March 26th. I hope you enjoy it.
Volume 11
The Urusei TV anime will end in March, but the manga will continue.
Volume 12
We're looking for five actors for the Maison Ikkoku movie! I wonder who will be decided on?
Volume 13
I attended the production announcement of the second video animation The Supergal. I look forward to its release.
Volume 14
I'll do my best at work with Spirits!Editor's Note: Big Comic Spirits is where Takahashi was publishing Maison Ikkoku simultaneously with Urusei Yatsura. At this point in time, Big Comic Spirits as going from a bi-weekly to a weekly format, which Takahashi would attempt to keep up with very briefly, before returning to a bi-weekly format for Maison Ikkoku.
Volume 15
Next week we will say goodbye to TV’s Urusei… but the manga will continue!
Volume 16
Congratulations on winning the Shogakukan Manga Award Iwashige-sensei!Editors Note: Takashi Iwashige's series Bokkemon won the award in 1985.
Volume 17
Have you seen Teen Wolf? The father's character was nice, but...
Volume 18
I really enjoyed the music from The Supergal video. I’m a fan.
Volume 19
Thank you to Kuniko Saito, who has been helping me for a long time.
Volume 20
Ishiwata-sensei loaned me a tape of Jingai Makyo (人外魔境). Thank you.
Editors Note: This is a series of novels written from 1939-1941 by Mushitaro Oguri. Ishiwata-sensei refers to Osamu Ishiwata who wrote B.B. and Love in Shonen Sunday.
Volume 21
I drew a bonus poster for The Supergal video release. I’ve got it hanging up.Editors Note: She is of course talking about her short story Maris the Supergal which was getting an anime at the time.
Volume 22
Everyday is busy when you're working on two serials. Golden Week? What's that?
Volume 23
I drew the new cover for the Shonen Sunday Graphic of Maris the Supergal. It will be released on May 17th.
Volume 24
The Graphic for Maris the Supergal will be out on the 17th. Thank you very much...
Volume 25
Thank you for waiting. The anime video The Supergal has been released.
Volume 26
The way out of the tenuous life of two weekly serials is now in sight. What a relief.
Volume 27
I visited the filming location for the Maison Ikkoku movie. See Spirits for more details.
Volume 28
The next volume of the manga will be released on the 18th. The 30th volume, hmmm….
Volume 29
I want to take a summer vacation and go to Maejima. I have to do my best.
Volume 30
Maison Ikkoku has become a bi-weekly series, but I'm still busy. I wonder why.
Volume 31
I'm enjoying the drama Hanayome Ningyo wa Nemuranai (花嫁人形は眠らない/The Bride Doll Never Sleeps).
Volume 32
Somehow I got a break and went to Okinawa. It was fun!
Volume 33
I've taken my summer vacation early, so for the rest of the summer I'm going to give my all to Urusei Yatsura!
Volume 34
I went to Okinawa, but the weather was so bad I didn't get to do much.
Volume 35
Excuse Me For Being a Dog!! will be included in the new book due out on August 8th.
Volume 36
Volume 31 of the manga will be out soon, how many volumes do you own?
Volume 37
I'm trying not to catch a cold. Thankfully I'm still healthy.
Volume 38
On this summer night, I cool off by reading old works by Kazuo Umezu.
Volume 39
Next weeks chapter of Urusei Yatsura will be full color and on the cover!!
Volume 40
I saw Laputa and was impressed!! Director Miyazaki, thank you for the work.
Volume 41
I was planning to go to Tohoku, but the schedule has changed so it's going to be tough.
Volume 42
It's nice to have a CD player in the office, but it seems difficult to master it.
Volume 43
I can’t forget how exciting it was, so I popped in the home video version of Laputa.
Volume 44
It's not like in Urusei Yatsura this week, but I have a psychic photo.Editor's Note: This seems to be a reference to the chapter of Urusei Yatsura that was published in this issue, Goat and Cheese, about haunted photography.
Volume 45
Adachi-sensei, thank you very much for your kind words.
Volume 46
Volume 32 of Urusei Yatsura will be released around the 18th.
Volume 47
A huge hamburger came. It was the same one used for the frontispiece photo.
Volume 48
In the special issue released on the 31st there will be a preview of the upcoming Rumic World video.
Volume 49
On November 5th, I plan to attend the announcement for the 3rd Rumic World OVA The Laughing Target.
Volume 50
I'm looking forward to the ending of the Laughing Target video which is different from the original.
Volume 51
Cockroaches appeared recently. Screams were let out in the workplace...
Volume 52
All of Urusei Yatsura is coming out on Video Disk. In all it will be 50 disks which is impressive.
Weekly Shonen Sunday Large Separate Volume April 26
I came up with the idea in Saipan and Okinawa and while I was writing it I went to Palau... It was a work that was set on the sea I thought I was paying attention to the daily depiction of pirates, but what do you think?
1987
Volume 1
The Aim For It!! Mangaka (めざせ！！漫画家/Mezase!! Mangaka) book will be released. I want to read it and study.
Volume 2-3
The Ryunosuke trainers for the special edition gift are quite good.
Volume 4-5
Weekly serialization of Maison Ikkoku is in the midst of the year end progress. Too busy!
Volume 6
I drew a color illustration for the print collection that will be released in mid-February.
Volume 7
Everything that has a beginning must have an end... Next week I'm going to put my heart into the final chapter!!
Volume 8
Ch. Note: When this hits, Lum will be fine forever! !! Thank you for reading. Stay tuned for the next work! !!
Thank you for reading this work for such a long time. I'm in the midst of conceiving my next series.
Editors Note: This issue was the final chapter of Urusei Yatsura.
Volume 9
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 10
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 11
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 12
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 13
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 14
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 15
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 16
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 17
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 18
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 19
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 20
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 21
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 22
Interior Note: It's been a long time since I've been in the middle. Mermaid Forest is the third installment in the Mermaid series following A Mermaid Never Smiles and The Village of Fighting Fish. Hey, if I give you this, I want to go to a Southern island and take it easy...
This is my first 100 page epic. I will do my best for the second 50 pages.Editors Note: This issue contained the first part of Mermaid Forest.
Volume 23
Interior Note: Thank you for waiting, this is the first Mermaid series in a year. The Mermaid series, which I have been drawing for the past four years at a pace of one per year, has already become a book. The title is Mermaid Forest. I also like this series so I may draw it again someday. Please watch over me patiently.
After a short break I'll finally be starting a new series. I'm looking forward to it.Editors Note: This issue contained the second part of Mermaid Forest.
Volume 24
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 25
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 26
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 27
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 28
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 29
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 30
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 31
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 32
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 33
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 34
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 35
Rumiko Takahashi did not appear in this issue.
Volume 36
At last my new series has begun. Please wait to form your impressions.
Editors Note: This issue contained the first chapter of Ranma 1/2.
Volume 37
There are some new items to commemorate my new series. It's just what I wished for.
Volume 38
Recently I've really gotten into boxing. I went to the Hamada World War but the outcome was disappointing.Webmasters' Note: Takahashi is referencing the match between Tsuyoshi Hamada and Rene Arredondo on July 22, 1987. Hamada lost his WBC World Junior Welterweight title via sixth round technical knockout.
Volume 39
I got Alien 2 on LD. It's really good and the quality of the screenplay shines through as well.
Volume 40
Watching Ultra Q, Ultraseven and sleeping was my summer routine.
Volume 41
Recently I've been re-reading an old manga masterpiece. Can I consider this studying?
Volume 42
I watched a cartoon from China. It was a lot of fun.
Volume 43
How do you like the cover and color illustrations? They were a fun marriage.
Volume 44
The BGM at work is the Kyukoku Chojin R soundtrack. It's perfect.Webmasters' Note: Kyukoku Chojin R is a series by Masami Yuki that was also running in Shonen Sunday at this time. Oddly, it had soundtracks released before its lone OVA.
Volume 45
I went to see a sumo tournament. Am I getting addicted...?
Volume 46
I went to see M. Jackson but was far away and couldn't really hear.Editors Note: Michael Jackson launched his Bad Tour in Tokyo, and actually toured the entirety of Japan from September 12 to October 12, 1987. Jackson dedicated his Japanese concerts to Yoshiaki Hagiwara, a five-year-old boy who was kidnapped and murdered, and gave ¥1,614,701 (around $15,017) to the parents of Hagiwara. Jackson's pet chimpanzee Bubbles also made the journey to Japan with him.
Volume 47
Your Excellency Demon Kogure, I'm sorry we weren't able to meet up. We will next time for sure.Editors Note: Demon Kogure is a Japanese musician who claims to be a demonic heavy metal musician from hell. He was the vocalist for SEIKIMA-II, a band Takahashi previously mentioned having an affinty for.
Volume 48
I've been doing a lot of research on boxing for a new story, but I hope I can handle this.
Volume 49
I wanted to take a trip to Hagi, but it seems impossible due to the schedule.
Volume 50
The plan to watch the Japan Series was cancelled due to rain.
Volume 51
It's about time to get on the road, so I have to adjust my schedule...!!
Volume 52
The Ranma 1/2 tankobon is scheduled to be released. How fun!
Young Sunday Premiere Issue
Congratulations on launching Young Sunday. I am looking forward to upgrading with each issue!!
Young Sunday Volume 9
Nice to meet you. This was fun to draw so please look forward to the second part!!
Young Sunday Volume 10
I traveled to Mexico between the first and second parts. How did you like One-Pound Gospel?
Young Sunday Volume 18
We talked about the year 1988...so we talked frankly and honestly! Please look forward to the next issue.Editor's Note: While this issue did not have a published chapter of One Pound Gospel it did contain an interview between Rumiko Takahashi and Atsushi Kamijo, which is what Takahashi is referencing above.
1988
Volume 1
Recently I've been renting anime from a rental shop.
Volume 2-3
In addition to the color pages in issue 4, it will also come with a Ranma 1/2 poster.
Volume 4-5
Ace Shimizu, thank you for the Protestant ceremony. I'm looking forward to going to the Budokan.Webmasters' Note: In issue 7 Yu Nakahara from Buchi Giri comments on getting Ace Shimizu's autograph at the New Year's party, so obviously members of the band Sekima-II were there.
Volume 6
I'm doing an intense serialization of One-Pound Gospel in Young Sunday. Thank you.
Volume 7
By the time this issue comes out it will be a different holiday and I'll be in Hiroshima. I hope I finish my work.
Volume 8
I drew a poster for the Urusei Graphic appendix released at the end of January. Is this the last time I will draw Lum?
Volume 9
The Urusei Graphic is coming out at the end of January. The planners worked hard on it.Editors Note: Takahashi is talking about the special Shonen Sunday Graphic dealing with the end of Urusei Yatsura and Urusei Yatsura Movie 5.
Volume 10
I visited the dressing room of Sekima-II's Demon Kakka backstage at the Budokan. I enjoyed it.
Volume 11
I've been following Seikima-II and this time I went to an American club to see their concert. It was a lot of fun!!Webmasters' Note: Seikima-II is a Japanese heavy metal band with a demonic gimmick. In 1988 they released one of their most mainstream albums.
Volume 12
The first volume of Ranma 1/2 will debut in a month. I've already drawn the cover for it.
Volume 13
I watched Doomed Megalopolis (Teito Monogatari) and The Last Emperor at a hush-hush viewing. It was a fulfilling day.Webmasters' Note: Takahashi later used many themes from Doomed Megalopolis in her later series MAO. We've made a video discussing the ties between the works.
Volume 14
No matter how busy I am I want to go to the Tokyo Dome for the Mike Tyson fight.Webmasters' Note: Tyson fought in Tokyo twice in his career. The first fight, which Takahashi refers to here is Tyson vs Tubbs from March 21, 1988. His second fight would be against Buster Douglas on February 11, 1990, in which he would suffer his first professional loss.
Volume 15
Thank you for waiting. Volume 1 will be published around the 18th of this month. Next month volume 2 will be released.
Volume 16
Finally, the first volume of Ranma is on sale. A book of the Mermaid series is currently being prepared. Please look forward to it.
Volume 17
I watched Fire Dragon on video. It was more authentic than John Lone's The Last Emperor.
Volume 18
In March and April new staff members joined. In April we'll do our best, though its hard with Ranma plus two one-shots.
Volume 19
It's a hard schedule, but I want to take a walk and see the cherry blossoms.
Volume 20
The color pages of Mermaid Forest will be released on the 25th and are a good value in the lottery.
Volume 21
I will draw a one-shot to be released on May 2nd in Big Comic Original. I missed the cherry blossoms everyday due to work.
Volume 22
The next issue will be a double feature. The fourth work in the Mermaid series. Please read the book and prepare for it.
Volume 23
After this chapter staff member Nakano-san becomes independent. Thank you for your long period of hard work.
Volume 24
Managed to survive GW Progress. I'm looking forward to the Hanshin Tigers match at the Tokyo Dome in mid-May.
Volume 25
Thanks to you the book Mermaid Forest is popular. As the author I am also very happy.
Volume 26
Thank you very much for the many applications for a new assistant. For the time being I'll cut it off.
Volume 27
I'd like to go to the Tohoku region but my schedule makes it inconvenient.
Volume 28
I saw Hanshin vs the Giants at the Tokyo Dome. I was very happy Hanshin won.
Volume 29
It was only for one night, but I travelled to a rural area of the Tohoku region. I want to go back one day.
Volume 30
I went to Ise Shima and ate at a seaside restaurant that had superb seafood.
Volume 31
Big summer job (?) I'm working on my schedule for the summer and I'm sure I'll be working everyday.
Volume 32
I watched Chang vs Ohashi's world boxing match. In the world boxing matches that I attend, the Japanese fighters always lose, why?Webmasters' Note: Takahashi is referring to the Chang Jung-koo (張正九) versus Hideyuki Ohashi (大橋秀行) rematch that took place June 27, 1988.
Volume 33
I talked with pro-boxer Hatanaka. An article will be published in YS.
Volume 34
I will start a short serialiazation in the August 5th issue of Young Sunday. I don't think I will have time to suffer from summer fatigue.
Volume 35
I don't think I can go to the sea this year, so I drew the sea and water with my own colors.Webmasters' Note: This color chapter of Ranma 1/2 featured the characters going to the beach in search of a cure for Ranma's "Cat Tongue" affliction.
Volume 36
It's been decided to make One-Pound Gospel into an anime video release. See Young Sunday for more details.
Volume 37
Thanks to the fact that I was finished drawing Ranma I think that I'll be able to manage the double barrel of Young Sunday serialization.
Volume 38
The TV drama Mama's Color Pencils was amazing. Some people misunderstand the manga artist when they see it...
Volume 39
On September 4th, boxer Hatanaka is challenging for the world title in Nagoya. I'm going to support you!!
Volume 40
I watched Shinobu Ootake's stage version of Glass Mask and I was deeply moved.
Volume 41
Eh? Summer is already over? Blue skies and gigantic columns of clouds...! It will never happen again...oh well.
Volume 42
I'm going to the Hatanaka vs Román world war in Nagoya. I'm looking forward to seeing it.
Volume 43
I'm drawing the illustrations for the Ranma calendar that will be released in November. I wish I had more time.
Volume 44
I've drawn a Ranma 1/2 calendar and a One-Pound Gospel video poster.
Volume 45
The anime video images of One-Pound Gospel are very good. I can't wait for it to be completed.
Volume 46
The VCR isn't working well, and I'm at a loss because of the mechanical noise it's making. I wonder if it has already reached the end of its life.
Volume 47
I got a BGM cassette tape from the editor and I'm impressed with the collection of songs.
Volume 48
During my busy schedule I took a short trip to Nara. There was an autumnal feeling at the Manga Cafe there.
Volume 49
I'm down with a cold. Probably because it suddenly got cold. Even though I'm weak I'm working on my next idea.
Volume 50
Rumiko Takahashi does not appear in this issue due to illnessWebmasters' Note: Shonen Sunday 1988 volume 50 - this issue was the first issue in which she could not publish. She include a drawing of herself in bed with "give up" written on her covers along with an image of Ranma and Genma running around. It is titled "Notice of Short Hiatus Due to Sudden Illness" The captions state "I'm sure you're all surprised, I'm surprised myself. I was confident I was in very good health, when suddenly I got sick (appendicitis). It's frustrating that I can't draw the manuscript with my intestines as they are. As soon as I recover, the story will be more interesting than ever. I will do my best to draw manga so please be patient a little longer."
Volume 51
Rumiko Takahashi does not appear in this issue due to illness.
Volume 52
Rumiko Takahashi does not appear in this issue due to illness.
Volume 53
Rumiko Takahashi does not appear in this issue due to illness.
Young Sunday Volume 1
We are working hard day and night. I am trying my best. Thank you!!
Young Sunday Volume 2
The kotatsu is my friend this winter!!
Young Sunday Volume 3
I did One-Pound for the new year, so I took a rest in Guam. I also have a plan for the next work!!Editor's Note: Takahashi would return to Young Sunday with a four part story in August of the same year.
Young Sunday Volume 16
There will be a conversation with Kiyoshi Hatanaka at the start of the serialization. Please look forward to the next issue's gravure.Editor's Note: You can find our translation of the interview with Hatanaka here.
Young Sunday Volume 17
No comment.
Young Sunday Volume 18
No comment.
Young Sunday Volume 19
The first collected volume of One Pound Gospel will be released on December 5th. I will definitely continue to draw this series!!
1989
Volume 1-2
Rumiko Takahashi does not appear in this issue due to illness.
Volume 3-4
Rumiko Takahashi does not appear in this issue due to illness.
Volume 5
Rumiko Takahashi does not appear in this issue due to illness.
Volume 6
Rumiko Takahashi does not appear in this issue due to illness.
Volume 7
Rumiko Takahashi does not appear in this issue due to illness.
Volume 8
I know I have worried you a lot, but I'm fine now. I'll do my best.
Volume 9
Even though I was sick, since I've gotten well I've returned to my irregular lifestyle...
Volume 10
Congatulations to Osamu Ishiwata for winning the Shogakukan Manga Award!Webmasters' Note: Ishiwata was publishing B.B. alongside Rumiko Takahashi in Shonen Sunday at the time.
Volume 11
I watched the title match of boxer Naoto Takahashi. It was a great match!!
Volume 12
I'm putting together a schedule for a one-shot in March, but it's tough...
Volume 13
I can't respond to the rapid increase in fan letters. I'm sorry.
Volume 14
I participated in the auditions for voice actors. Now then, who should be the voice of Ranma?Webmasters' Note: Takahashi writes Ranma in kanji (乱馬). This is typically used to indicate male Ranma, while female Ranma is often written in hiragana. Ultimately newcomer Kappei Yamaguchi would be cast and years later Takahashi would personally request that he be cast as the voice of Inuyasha. Yamaguchi has worked in every Rumiko Takahashi anime ever since his debut in Ranma 1/2.
Volume 15
On March 2, I went to Chitose. Happy gardening. Also, I feel worthless.
Volume 16
In order to draw rugby for the 30th anniversary one-shot I'm doing some extra studying...
Volume 17
I couldn't go skiing last powder season, but I'm looking forward to next season.
Volume 18
I watched Takatomo Matsunaka-san's demonstration on video. I was blown away by seeing his power.Webmasters' Note: Takatomo Matsuda is a martial artist.
Volume 19
In the midst of my rough schedule I went to see Sigfried and Roy. It was amazing!
Volume 20
I watched Khaosai Galaxy vs. Kenji Matsumura world title match. How long will Japan's losing streak last...?Webmasters' Note: Takahashi is referring to the match between WBA flyweight champion Khaosai Galaxy and Kenji Matsumura that took place on April 8, 1989.
Volume 21
Next week I'll do the the opening color pages. I don't want to lose with the anime debuting! I'll do my best!
Volume 22
I cried after watching Inochi... Waga Chichi Tezuka Osamu (Life... Our Father Osamu Tezuka) on NHK.
Volume 23
A wideban edition of Urusei Yatsura is scheduled to be released around July.
Volume 24
I went to see Ryuoh which is a fusion of kabuki and theater.
Volume 25
I'm doing a new drawing of Lum for the Urusei Yatsura wideban covers. It's fun.
Volume 26
Suddenly the stereo switch flipped to ON without me even touching it. It's creepy.
Volume 27
I'm looking for an assistant. For more information please see the information after the Ranma 1/2 chapter.
Volume 28
The rainy season is starting soon. I can't go outside anyway, so I guess it doesn't matter.
Volume 29
I drew a new cover illustration for The One-Pound Gospel. It will be released next month.
Volume 30
The long awaited collected book of One Pound Gospel will be released on July 5th.
Volume 31
I'm doing an intensive short-term serial for YS, which means I'll have a hard schedule. No summer vacation.Webmasters' Note: YS is Young Sunday and so the serial is a new arc of One Pound Gospel..
Volume 32
I went on a daytrip to Gifu for a wedding. E-ko-san I wish you all the best for the rest of your life!
Volume 33
I'm doing a short-term intensive serialization starting in the July 28th issue of YS. Thank you.
Volume 34
I’m too busy to reply, but I’m definitely reading all your fan letters.
Volume 35
Lately I've gotten into the habit of watching TV on my back while working...
Volume 36
There are so many movies I want to see, but I'm too busy to go.
Volume 37
Thank you again. The 8th volume of Ranma 1/2 will be released around the 18th.
Volume 38
The new assistant has started. For all those who applied, thank you.
Volume 39
I've managed to make some time to go to the movie theater. I'm looking forward to it.
Volume 40
I received the Seiun Award for Mermaid Forest. Thank you to all the fans.
Volume 41
I saw four movies in one day. I was very satisfied because all four were very good.
Volume 42
I drew a new illustration for the Ranma calendar. It will be released in November.
Volume 43
The design of the '90 Ranma calendar is really cool!!
Volume 44
I went to an Okagesama Brothers concert. It was the best.
Volume 45
Mermaid Forest will be made into a radio drama. It will be broadcast on 11/3 on NHK FM.
Volume 46
Next week will be my first cover and color pages in the front in a long time. I'm looking forward to it.
Volume 47
I have sold over 10 million copies of all my comics thanks to the readers.
Volume 48
The Mermaid Forest radio broadcast is on 11/3. It's quite interesting so please give it a listen.
Volume 49
Miss Hirano, who plays the voice of Lum, got married. Congratulations.
Volume 50
Matsumura did his best in the world war rematch against Khaosai, I was so proud.Webmasters' Note: Takahashi is referring to the rematch between WBA flyweight champion Khaosai Galaxy and Kenji Matsumura that took place on October 31, 1989.
Volume 51
It's that end-of-the-year busy time again. It's tough, but don't worry.
Volume 52
Duran vs. Leonard is going to be on TV. I can't stop my heart from racing...Webmasters' Note: Takahashi is referring to the third bout between boxers Roberto Duran and "Sugar" Ray Leonard. This took place December 7, 1989 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight was famous as a rematch to the 1980 bout in which Duran uttered "no mas" to end the 8th round.
30th Anniversary Special
It's been a long time since I've done a gag work other than "Urusei". I hope you enjoy it.Webmasters' Note: This issue features the short story Winged Victory.
Young Sunday Volume 15
One Pound Gospel volume 1 is now available. Please let me know what you think. Thank you.
Young Sunday Volume 16
I'd like to go to the movies, but I'm too busy to see one...
Young Sunday Volume 17
I am very sorry I will not be able to attend Kiyoshi Hatanaka's bout in September.Webmasters' Note: Takahashi is referring Kosaku Hatanaka's real life namesake, who she interviewed the previous year.
Young Sunday Volume 18
I watched four movies in one day for the first time in a year and was very impressed.
Young Sunday Volume 19
Thank you for reading!! See you soon.
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