November 6th
Interview with Konosuke Uda and Hiroya Hasegawa
We have translated a brand new interview from DaVinci magazine with Konosuke Uda and Hiroya Hasegawa, the director and producer of the 2024 adaptation of Ranma 1/2. The duo discuss hiring the original cast and their approach to adapting the manga series. Source: Rumic World

November 5th
MAO Chapter 251
Nanoka manages to absorb the malice of Soma's beast, but the boy violently punches her, leaving her in rough condition. He flees the battlefield after Nanoka's success, but Mao realizes the boy may be beyond forgiveness. Source: MAO Online

November 4th
Kazuo Umezu (1936-2024)

Profoundly sad to report that prolific mangaka Kazuo Umezu (楳図かずお) passed away on October 28th. Umezu published alongside Rumiko Takahashi in both Shonen Sunday and Big Comic Spirits, and Takahashi briefly worked as an assistant to him for three days before she began Urusei Yatsura. For more of Takahashi's memories of Umezu, please see our translation of her 2019 Big Comic Spirits related interview at the link below. Kazuo Umezu was 88. Source: Rumic World

November 2nd
Ranma 1/2 Episode 5
Akane comes to terms with her shocking hair cut while Ryoga returns to the Tendo Dojo to attack Ranma, revealing that he too visited Jusenkyo and fell into one of the cursed springs. However, thanks to Akane's kindness, Ryoga's curse may not be as awful as he believed. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition

November 1st
Today's Mail From Japan Vol. 13

For our YouTube channel this month, we are looking at some items we have recently received in the mail from Japan, including the last Urusei Yatsura color pages and two issues of Shogaku Sannensei with MOON the Great Pet King. Source: Rumic World YouTube Channel

October 29th
MAO Chapter 250
Nanoka remembers the advice of Natsuno and redoubles her efforts to fight back against Soma, however the boy has grown hateful and bloodthirsty and seems unwilling to surrender, even when Nanoka has him trapped. Source: MAO Online

October 27th
Singer Matthew Sweet Hospitalized

Canadian singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet, known in the early days of anime's boom period on American shores as "The Highest Profile Otaku in the World" has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke. The artist's management team has announced a GoFundMe page to raise money for Sweet's medical costs. Amongst Western anime fans, Sweet was known for his music video "I've Been Waiting" featuring Lum and numerous clips from Urusei Yatsura as well as "Girlfriend" which used clips from Space Adventure Cobra. Sweet was such a fan of Urusei Yatsura that he had a tattoo of Lum on his arm. Source: Anime News Network

Seiyuu Completes Collection
Fresh off playing Rupa in Urusei Yatsura, seiyuu Yuichi Nakamura has announced that he has finished collecting every single Super Famicom game in their original boxes. He announced on his Youtube page that the collection is over 1,400 games in total. Source: Anime News Network

October 26th
Ranma 1/2 Episode 4
Ranma's old rival Ryoga Hibiki arrives, seeking revenge against Ranma. When their battle begins Akane tries her best to help Ranma, but accidentally gets too close to the fight between Ranma and Ryoga with terrible consequences. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition

October 25th
Rumiko Takahashi in DaVinci Translated
We have a translation of Rumiko Takahashi's brand new interview with DaVinci magazine up on the site. In it Takahashi-sensei discusses the new Ranma 1/2 series, her excitement about the original cast returning, her future plans at Big Comic Original and a great deal about writing Ranma 1/2. Source: Rumic World

Yashahime Chapter 38
With Riku under Kirinmaru's control, the time portal back to the present reopens, and the girls have no choice buy to pursue their former ally to the present day before he gains control over time and space. Towa, Setsuna and Moroha return to the Higurashi Shrine as Sesshomaru battles Kirinmaru. Source: The Inuyasha Companion

October 22nd
MAO Chapter 249
Nanoka and Soma begin to battle against one another, but when the boy insults the memory of Natsuno, Nanoka lashes out. It seems that Soma has grown greatly in power, but Nanoka has powerful secrets that he is unaware of. Source: MAO Online

October 21st
Interview with Singer ano
ano, the opening theme song singer for Ranma 1/2 sat down with Shonen Sunday to discuss her new song, fashion, and what she would turn into if she fell into a cursed Jusenkyo spring. You can find our translation at the link below. Source: Shonen Sunday 2024 Vol. 47

October 19th
Ranma 1/2 Episode 3
Nabiki decides to make some extra money by selling photographs of Ranma and Akane to Kuno, and after Ranma gets injured he pays a visit to Dr. Tofu where he discovers that Akane has a rival for the doctor's affections- her sister Kasumi. Source: Ranma 1/2 Perfect Edition

October 15th
MAO Chapter 248
Nanoka and Ayame team up to investigate a cursed, beastial woman who is actually a trap set by Kagari and Soma to lure Nanoka out on her own. With Mao occupied elsewhere, Nanoka gets cornered by Soma. Source: MAO Online

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

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