October 13th
Global Manga Sales Surpasses 230 Million
In an article about the second episode of Ranma 1/2 it is mentioned that Takahashi's global manga sales have surpassed 230 million. The previously reported sales milestone was 200 million in 2017 which was reached during the publication of Kyokai no RINNE volume 17. Source: PR Times.jp

October 12th
Ranma 1/2 Episode 2
Ranma has his first day at school at Furinkan High and watches as Akane squares off against a hoard of boys trying to date her. He then meets Tatewaki Kuno, the head of the kendo club who is in love with Akane, but soon is smitten by the Pig-Tailed Girl as well. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition

October 10th
Ranma 1/2 Event at Ueno Station
To honor the panda theme at the Ueno Station (the nearest station to Ueno Zoo), the station will feature various Ranma 1/2 characters around the station between October 15th and October 31st. A special video will be shown on the 100 meter screen on platform 13 between 8:00 am through 11:00 pm. An additional panda Genma video will be shown as well on screens on the third floor park exit as well as imagery on the elevator walls. Plus a new message will be recorded by Kappei Yamaguchi that will play in the station as well. Source: Ranma-PR.com

More Ranma 1/2 Cast Comments
It has been annouced that an anime-only character, Ichiro, a member of the Furinkan High broadcast club will be commentating some of the matches that take place at the school and he will be played by Tomokazu Seki. Seki has released new comments on the project which we have translated at the link below. Source: Rumic World

Gift From Editorial Department
Rumiko Takahashi's Twitter account mentions that the editorial department bought her Kenshi Yonezu's album "Lost Corner" this year. Source: Rumic World

October 9th
The Complete Rumic Anime Grand Poll

To celebrate Rumiko Takahashi's birthday, we have translated results of the Complete Rumic Anime Grand Poll, a poll conducted by NHK and aired as a television special on the works of Rumiko Takahashi. The data collected shows the world's favorite series, characters, episodes and songs from all of Rumiko Takahashi's anime projects. Source: Rumic World

October 8th
MAO Chapter 247
Nanoka and Hyakka arrive just in time to stop Soma's latest assassination attempt, but soon make a shocking discovery about just how corrupted Soma has become. Mao returns from his sea excursion with Kamon and is relieved to find Nanoka safe and sound. Source: MAO Online

October 5th
Ranma 1/2 Episode 1
Ranma 1/2 (2024) debuts with the arrival of Ranma and her father Genma Saotome to at the Tendo Dojo. Much to everyone's surprise Ranma is a girl and supposed to be engaged to one of the there Tendo daughters, Kasumi, Nabiki or Akane. However Ranma and Genma harbor a secret curse brought on during their recent training trip to China. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition

Anta Nante. Single by Riria Release Date
Ranma 1/2's ending theme song "Anta Nante." (あんたなんて。) by Riria will be released as a single on October 13th. The release will feature a cover drawn by Minami Kitamura. A physical single release will hit stores on November 6th featuring a cover of "Anta Nante." by Noriko Hidaka (Akane Tendo). Source: Ranma-PR Twitter

October 4th
TV Guide Voice Stars with Kappei Yamaguchi and Noriko Hidaka
We've got a translation of the brand new interview with Kappei Yamaguchi (Ranma) and Noriko Hidaka (Akane) about their return to the series they first worked on in 1989. They share how much the series means to them and their hopes for being able to see the series through to its conclusion. Source: Rumic World

October 2nd
Ranma 1/2 1990 Calendar

For our YouTube channel this month, we wanted to share the 1990 Ranma 1/2 calendar which features original color manga artwork made especially for this release. We thought everyone would enjoy it with the impending debut of the new anime this weekend. Source: Rumic World YouTube Channel

October 1st
MAO Chapter 246
Daigo slips away without Mao realizing he has the Spear of Taima in his possession, while Nanoka and Hyakka investigate the latest assassination attempt engineered by Soma. It seems Soma's failures have started to make him seem unreliable to Hakubi who expects results. Source: MAO Online

Shinya Arino Meets Sumire Uesaka

At today’s opening of the "Urusei Yatsura TV Anime Exhibition" in Matsuya Ginza, comedian and Game Center CX (ゲームセンターCX) host Shinya Arino met Sumire Uesaka, the voice of Lum in the new version of Urusei Yatsura. When asked about the appeal of Urusei Yatsura, Uesaka said, "I'm not from the generation that watched it in real time, but I saw a re-run when I was a student. I was fascinated by how cute the characters were. I think that the excitement has been preserved in the anime, packed with new animation and love for the original work. They've done a good job of showing the episodes that I wanted to see in the anime, like the original 'Boy Meets Girl' story. I'm happy as a viewer, and I think it was a work that gave me a sense of purpose as a cast member."

She also shared her memory of meeting Rumiko Takahashi. "When recording was about to begin, Rumiko Takahashi-sensei hosted a dinner party for me. I was so nervous... I ended up drinking about a bottle and a half of wine," Uesaka revealed with a shy laugh. Arino was surprised and asked, "What? You drink when you're nervous?" Uesaka recalled with a wry smile, "I thought I'd be able to talk well if I had a few! But I was still nervous," but she also expressed her gratitude, saying, "She was so kind! She told me, 'I'm looking forward to Urusei Yatsura."

Arino introduced Ataru as "a high school student who loves women like no other". I can't say that nowadays (laughs). I started to think that I want to be an amorous guy like that", and he made everyone laugh.

In addition, Arino's favorite line, "Darling, I won't forgive cheating!" was also performed live, and Arino said with a smile, "I was shocked." Uesaka then added, "Arino, I won't forgive cheating!" to which Arino was delighted, saying, "I will never cheat on you! Great Lum!"

Urusei Yatsura is based on a manga by Rumiko Takahashi. It began serialization in Weekly Shonen Sunday in 1978, and became an anime series on Fuji TV in 1981, becoming popular across generations as one of Japan's leading sci-fi romantic comedies. This exhibition will introduce the world of the TV anime Urusei Yatsura in a three-dimensional way.

The exhibition will run from tomorrow, the 2nd, until the 14th at the same location. Source: Oricon

September 24th
MAO Chapter 245
Kamon struggles to reclaim Masago from Shiranui as Mao battles against his old rival on the surface of the ocean. However Daigo decides to linger and search the remains of the treasure house in hopes of finding an artifact from the Heian period. Source: MAO Online

Yashahime Chapter 37
Sesshomaru and Kirinmaru face off, with the powerful demon under the control of the Grim Comet, Kirinmaru reveals that he plans to travel 500 years into the future, to the 21st century where Towa was raised. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

September 22nd
TV Guide Voice Stars Vol. 9
Kappei Yamaguchi and Noriko Hidaka are doing a special photoshoot for TV Guide Voice Stars magazine volume 9, which is on store shelves now. The duo are promoting the debut of the new Ranma 1/2 anime 35 years after the debut of the original series. Source: @TV Guide PERSON

September 21st
Iinazukkyun Single by ano Release Date
Ranma 1/2's opening theme song "Iinazukkyun" (許婚っきゅん) by ano will be released as a single on October 9th. The release will feature a limited edition cover drawn by Mappa studios featuring the cast of the anime standing with an animated version of ano. Source: Ranma-PR.com

September 19th
Shinya Arino Named Official Urusei Yatsura Supporter
Shinya Arino (有野晋哉) of the comedy duo "Yoiko" and the host of Game Center CX will be the host of an Urusei Yatsura event taking place on September 22nd and will air at 1:55 AM (Japan time). The tweet states that Arino is a big fan of Lum and Urusei Yatsura. Source: Urusei Yatsura Official Twitter

September 17th
MAO Chapter 244
Daigo prepares to face off against Shiranui, who reveals he has kept the Goko Clan's treasure house in his oceanic temple. Meanwhile Mao and Kamon chase after Shiranui's dragon that is fleeing with Masago in its clutches. Source: MAO Online

September 15th
Rumic Mini - 044: The Real Tako Hachiro

In our latest Rumic Mini, we're taking a look at the boxer turned comedian, Tako Hachiro (たこ八郎), that inspired the name for One Pound Gospel's Mexican boxer. Source: Rumic World YouTube Channel

September 10th
MAO Chapter 243
Leaving Nanoka and Hyakka behind, Mao, Kamon and Daigo set off to Shiranui's watery shrine in hopes of attack him while he is caught unaware. As soon as the battle begins, Daigo reveals himself to be a shockingly aggressive opponent in the attempt to rescue Masago's corpse. Source: MAO Online

September 7th
More Ranma 1/2 Cast Comments
There are new casting announcements for a number of actors from the 2024 Ranma 1/2 anime adaptation. Tomokazu Sugita (Renkotsu from Inuyasha) will play Kuno. Ayane Sakura as Kodachi. Toshiyuki Morikawa (Naraku from Inuyasha) will play Dr. Tofu. Mikado will be voiced by Mamoru Miyano (Mendo from Urusei Yatsura 2022) and Aoi Yuki (Ten from Urusei Yatsura 2022) will play Azusa. You can read the comments from the actors about their casting and excitement for the new series at the link below. Source: Rumic World

September 5th
Rumiko Takahashi Judges 12th Seinen Manga Award

Rumiko Takahashi is judging Big Comic and Big Comic Original's 12th Seinen Manga Award. Takahashi-sensei's comment states: "I usually work in shonen magazines, so this is my first time judging a manga for seinen magazine. However, I think the basic principle of manga is the same: 'Communicate the story in your head to the reader in an entertaining way.' On top of that, I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of characters, ages, situations, and other things that everyone aiming to create seinen manga will show us. Please draw whatever you want to draw, however you like. "Liking" is also important. We look forward to seeing your manga." Submissions will open for the award on November 30th. Source: Big Comic Bros

Shogakukan Thanksgiving

Rumiko Takahashi participated in a live drawing event which was broadcast on Youtube today while attending the Shogakukan Thanksgiving Party (本日小学館の謝恩会). Others who took part include Tsubasa Fukuchi, Yellow Tanabe, Kazuhiro Fujita, Hiroyuki Nishimori, Katsutoshi Kawai and Kazuhiko Shimamoto. The illustration board will be displayed on September 8th at the Sunday Cultural Festival. Source: Shonen Sunday Twitter

September 4th
The History of Animage's Anime Grand Prix
We've posted two articles compiling Animage magazine's annual Anime Grand Prix rankings for Best Male Characters" and Best Female Characters" from 1979 to present. We hope that the articles will be of use to multiple fandoms of within the anime community, as well as to Rumiko Takahashi fans in particular to show her place in the history of anime. Source: Rumic World

September 3rd
MAO Chapter 242
Shiranui learns that Daigo attacked Yurako and branded her throat with a powerful curse. Using the brand, Daigo reveals to Mao and Kamon that he can track Yurako and discover Shiranui's secret hideout. Source: MAO Online

September 1st
A Look at the First Chapter of Ranma 1/2 in Shonen Sunday

For our YouTube channel this month, we thought we would take a look at Shonen Sunday 1987 Vol. 36 which featured the very first chapter of Ranma 1/2. Let's see what else was running at the time as well as how Shonen Sunday was selling compared to its rival magazines in 1987. Source: Rumic World YouTube Channel

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