2025
January
January 3rdSaeko Shimazu Interview
Though she did not return in the role of Kodachi, Saeko Shimazu has spoken about her excitement for the 2024 Ranma 1/2 adaptation. In addition to her role as Kodachi, she also played Shinobu Miyake in Urusei Yatsura and Princess Abi in Inuyasha. Source: Rumic World
January 7th
MAO Chapter 258
Kamon deduces why Shiranui has been searching for the Taizanfukun technique, though the water-user remains tight lipped about his true intentions. Back in the capital, Hyakka is frustrated to be left behind when suddenly Yurako appears. Source: MAO Online
January 9th
Animate Fair to Feature Ranma 1/2
This year's Animate Fair will take place in April and a promotional image featuring Ranma Saotome has been released. There is no further information on specific dates or what Ranma 1/2 information might be shared. Source: Amnibus Twitter
January 11th
Rumiko Takahashi Pays Tribute to Mitsuru Adachi
In Gessan 2025 Vol. 2, released January 10th, a number of artists, including Rumiko Takahashi, Gosho Aoyama, Kazuhiko Shimamoto, Hiroyuki Nishimori, Koji Kumeta, Tetsuya Chiba and Kenjiro Hata all contributed illustrations to pay tribute to Mitsuru Adachi for his 55th year in the manga industry. Source: Gessan 2025 Vol. 2
My Favorite Mitsuru's World
In honor of Mitsuru Adachi's 55th anniversary we've translated an interview from 1987 with Rumiko Takahashi where she shares her favorite Adachi series and her impression of his personality. Source: Rumic World
January 14th
MAO Chapter 259
Yurako seeks out Hyakka for help, telling him that Daigo is planning to take over the Goko Clan, even if it means killing Mao. Hakubi soon arrives, still recovering from his injuries and refuses to believe that Yurako would turn to Hyakka for help instead of him. Source: MAO Online
January 18th
Takahashi Recommends Cosmos
Rumiko Takahashi has recommended Ryuhei Tamura's Cosmos manga, and her quote appears on the just released volume 5. Her quote is as follows, "A surreal world that is part of everyday life. Realistic, cool and interesting." Ryuhei Tamura is best known for his manga Beezlebub (べるぜバブ). Cosmos runs in Sunday GX and has been licensed by Viz for an English language release later this year. Source: Cosmos volume 5 obi
January 21st
MAO Chapter 260
Hyakka and Hakubi do battle as Hakubi unveils the power of his new prosthetic arm imbued with the power of Soma's beast scroll. Things seem at a stalemate until Daigo arrives and holds Yurako hostage, but what he does next leaves Hyakka confused. Source: MAO Online
January 22nd
Shonen Sunday Table of Contents Archive
We've begun our 2025 archive of Rumiko Takahashi's Shonen Sunday table of contents author's comments. Her entire history from 1977 to today is available at the following link as we continue to document and archive the history of all things Rumic. Source: Rumic World
January 23rd
Urusei Yatsura Seasons 3 and 4 Collection English Release
In disappointing news, Sentai Filmworks has announced that the second and concluding release of Urusei Yatsura's recent anime adaptation will be released on April 29, 2025, however it will not include an English dub. Though they do not provide further context, it is presumed that the cost of dubbing the first release (which included Seasons/Cour 1 and 2) was not financially successful enough to warrant paying for a dub of the latter half of the series. Source: Sentai Filmworks
January 24th
Yashahime Chapter 41
Towa battles against Riku who is possessed by Kirinmaru, while Kagome fires an arrow from the past to free her brother and his family from the root head's clutches. Sesshomaru battles against Kirinmaru as the Grim Comet closes in on Tokyo. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
January 25th
Takahashi, Voice Actors Visit Cat Cafe
Rumiko Takahashi, her assistants, Megumi Hayashibara, Rei Sakuma and Kikuko Inoue all attended the "Cat Cafe" pop-up restaurant in Shibuya. Megumi Hayashibara shared photos of the various dishes she sampled and Rumiko Takahashi signed one of the displays (pictured above). Source: Rumiko Takahashi's Twitter, Megumi Hayashibara's Blog, Rei Sakuma's Twitter, Kikuko Inoue's Twitter
Viz Annouces COLORS English Language Release
Viz Media have announced that they will publish an English lanaguage edition of Rumiko Takahashi's artbook, COLORS: 1978-2024, in Autumn of 2025. The book will contain a ribbon bookmark, a long interview with Rumiko Takahashi (which we have translated here) and many pages of color artwork and illustrations. Source: Viz Media's Twitter
January 28th
MAO Chapter 261
Hyakka is is left in Nanoka and Otoya's care as Mao goes off in search of reports about a monstrous creature in the woods attacking people. It seems the earthen creature may have been unleased at Daigo's command. Source: MAO Online
January 29th
Takahashi Art Comes to San Francisco
A gallery show entitled "The Art of Manga" will feature 700 original drawings by mangaka including Rumiko Takahashi, Hirohiko Araki, Eichiro Oda, Jiro Taniguchi, Tetsuya Chiba, Fujio Akatsuka, Mari Yamazaki and many others will go on display from September 27, 2025 through January 25, 2026 at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, California. Rumiko Takahashi's represented work will include Ranma 1/2, Mermaid Saga, Inuyasha, Kyokai no RINNE and MAO. Source: Comics Natalie
January 30th
Takahashi on Inuyasha
We have a brand new translation of a 1996 interview with Rumiko Takahashi discussing her then brand new series, Inuyasha. You can read about her thoughts about the nascent series at its very beginning at the link below. Source: Rumic World
February
February 1stUrusei Yatsura Qoo10 Advertisement
This month we're sharing a brand new Urusei Yatsura advertisement that just debuted in Japan in January in conjunction with Qoo10, the online marketing platform. Source: Rumic World YouTube Channel
Frieren Comes to Visit
Rumiko Takahashi was excitedly tweeting today about Frieren coming to visit her home today. Frieren, the main character from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (葬送のフリーレン) by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe. The Frieren Twitter account was also posting photographs of the visit. No word on if any of the Frieren's creators were on hand or if it was just the doll that paid the visit. The official Twitter of Frieren has shown the doll visiting various locations eaech day this month. Source: Rumiko Takahashi's Twitter & Official Frieren Twitter
Febuary 4th
MAO Chapter 262
Mao meets with Daigo who reveals the cause of the monstrous bear that has been attacking the forest. Mao struggles to understand if his old friend is really his ally, or is plotting to use the Spear of Taima against him. Source: MAO Online
Febuary 11th
MAO Chapter 263
Mao agrees to seal the Spear of Taima alongside Daigo, but when he returns to his home, the thought of his friends turning against him weighs heavily on his mind. To ease his troubles, Nanoka introduces Mao to chocolate. Source: MAO Online
February 17th
Megumi Hayashibara talks to DaVinci
We have a newly translated interview with Megumi Hayashibara (female Ranma) about working on the new Ranma 1/2 series as well as her thoughts on the old series. Source: Rumic World
February 18th
MAO Volume 23
MAO volume 23 is in stores today. Source: MAO Online
MAO Chapter 264
Mao and Nanoka find themselves investigating a care home for the elderly where Mei and Renji are also summoned to a job. It seems nurses have been disappearing, and even the elderly man financing the care home thinks the woman running it is not really who she claims to be. Source: MAO Online
Febuary 25th
MAO Chapter 265
Mao and Nanoka stumble upon some shocking secrets in the basement of the old folks home, but Renji and Mei make an even more troubling discovery as they ascend the tower and confront the aid workers who have been caring for the elderly at the facility. Source: MAO Online
Yashahime Chapter 42
The girls race to Tokyo Tower to battle against the looming Grim Comet, but they quickly realize their strength alone will not be enough. Setsuna realizes there may be a way to reach for help in the past to battle against the celestial creature. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
March
March 1stRanma 1/2 Neighborhood Combat Advertisement
This month we're sharing a 1992 television advertisement for the Super Famicom game Ranma 1/2 Neighborhood Combat (らんま1/2 町内激闘篇/Ranma 1/2 Chounai Gekitouhen) over on our YouTube Channel. Source: Rumic World YouTube Channel
MAO Volume 23 Sales
For the week of February 17-24th MAO volume 23 debuted in the 13th position on the Oricon sales chart with a weekly total of 16,077 copies.
1. Shangri-la Frontier (シャングリラ・フロンティア) #21
2. Spring Storm and Monster (春の嵐とモンスター) #7
3. 40 Made ni Shitai 10 no Kato (40岁以前想达成的10件事) #2
4. Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy (月が導く異世界道中) #15
5. Four Knights of the Apocalypse (黙示録の四騎士) #20
6. MIX #22 (12 days)
7. World Trigger (ワールドトリガー) #28 (3 weeks)
8. A Sign of Affection (ゆびさきと恋々) #12 (11 days)
9. Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange (め組の大吾 救国のオレンジ) #11
10. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (転生したらスライムだった件) #28 (4 weeks)
13. MAO (マオ) #23
Source: Manga Codex Twitter
March 4th
MAO Chapter 266
Renji and Mei are in over their heads as the ayakashi who have taken over the elderly care home reveal themselves. Mao and Nanoka race to help save their Goko Clan rivals, but Renji hardly seems appreciative of their generosity. Source: MAO Online
Urusei Yatsura Anime Exhibition Continues
In Shonen Sunday this week there is an ad for the continuation of the Urusei Yatsura anime exhibition from August 2024. The exhibition promises a new, life-sized Lum sculpture, objects and artwork from the anime's production as well as an original video for the exhibition, "Girl Hunt with Ataru" (あたると一緒にガールハント‼/Ataru to issho ni gaaru hantto!!), which will also be the theme of the exhibition's layout. The tour will be at the Niigata Manga and Anime Information Center from April 5th to May 6th and then Messe Shizuoka West Building, 2nd floor, 2nd small exhibition hall from July 26th to August 17th. Source: Shonen Sunday 2025 Vol. 14
Ranma 1/2 x Maru-Chan Ramen Promotion
Also in this week's Shonen Sunday is an advertisement for the Ranma 1/2 promotional crossover with Maru-chan's Zubaaan line of instant ramen. Ranma, Akane and Shampoo collectible cards are given away with a chance to be one of 900 winners of special t-shirts. Source: Shonen Sunday 2025 Vol. 14 and Zubaan.jp
March 6th
New Short Story - Himitsu o Kiipu
Rumiko Takahashi’s new short story Keep a Secret (秘密をキープ/Himitsu o Kiipu) has been previewed for the April 4th issue of Big Comic Original. Source: Mantan Web
March 8th
Rumiko Takahashi vs Takako Takezawa
We have a newly translated interview from 1980 with Rumiko Takahashi at the beginning of her rise to fame. Joining her is a young, still struggling talent, Takako Takezawa (竹沢タカ子) who is hoping to find success as well. Source: Rumic World
March 11th
MAO Chapter 267
With Soma still out of commission, Kagari decides to try to take his place and carry out a political assassination, however Mao, Nanoka and Ayame arrive to put a stop to it. Ayame, however, notices a strange aura threatening to engulf her little sister. Source: MAO Online
March 18th
MAO Chapter 268
Kagari fails in her attempted assassination of the assemblyman, but when she retreats to meet with Hakubi, he surprises her by showing his complete faith in her skills. Emboldened, Kagari renews her belief in becoming a Goko Clan assassin and tries again as Ayame vows to kill her little sister. Source: MAO Online
March 21st
Tabeko Dobutsu x Ranma 1/2 Cross Promotion
To help promote the new film Tabekko Animals: The Movie (たべっ子どうぶつ THE MOVIE/Tabekko Dobutsu: The Movie) a special image of the Tabekko animals with animals from Ranma 1/2 illustrated in the Tabekko style has been released. Tabekko Animals are a Japanese brand of animal cookies that were created in 1978 and are featuring in an animated film to be released on May 1, 2025.
In honor of the collaboration Rumiko Takahashi commented, "The collaboration between the movie Tabekko Animals The Movie and the TV anime Ranma 1/2 is so cute and makes me happy!"
Additionally Shuji Miyamoto, the president of Ginbis Co. Ltd stated, "I am very honored to collaborate with Ranma 1/2. We have created a fun collaboration visual, so please enjoy it!" Stickers featuring the Tabekko Animals and Ranma 1/2 animals will be released at AnimeJapan 2025 from March 22nd to March 23rd at the ShoPro booth. Source: Ranma-PR.com
March 22nd
Sunday Thanksgiving 2025
As the anniversary of Shonen Sunday has come around again this week, on March 21st, the editors, artists and assistants gathered to celebrate the magazine we all love so much. Rumiko Takahashi attended once again, alongside Ato Sakurai, Gosho Aoyama, Kazuhiro Fujita, Kenjiro Hata, writer Kyoichi Nanatsuki, and many more. This is the 8th time the event has been held, and the second year after a break for Covid-19 put the annual gathering on hold. Source: Kento Moriwaki's Twitter
March 25th
MAO Chapter 269
Sisters do battle as Kagari and Ayame fight to the death, while Mao and Nanoka look on. Source: MAO Online
Yashahime Chapter 43
Calling on help from all their allies across time, Towa, Setsuna and Moroha battle against the Grim Comet, defeating it for good and stopping the threat to the earth, while Kirinmaru sees his plans come undone. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
March 26th
Kazuo Umezu Tribute
Kazuo Umezu (Drifting Classroom, My Name is Shingo, Orochi), legendary horror manga artist passed way on October 28, 2024 and manga artists from all over the industry have gathered to pay tribute to his life and works in the recent issue of Monthly Spirits, you can view their contributions in our social feeds. Artists included are:
- Moto Hagio/萩尾望都 (They Were 11, The Poe Clan, The Heart of Thomas)
- Rumiko Takahashi/高橋留美子 (Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Ranma 1/2, Inuyasha, Kyokai no RINNE, MAO)
- Masami Yuki/ゆうきまさみ (Patlabor, Jaja Uma Grooming Up, Birdy the Mighty)
- Naoki Urusawa/浦沢直樹 (Fashionable Judo Girl Yawara, Monster, 20th Century Boys, Pluto, Billy Bat, Asadora)
- Junji Ito/伊藤潤二 (Tomie, Uzumaki, Gyo, The Liminal Zone)
- Noboru Takahashi/高橋のぼる (Mogura no Uta, Ryuuhou)
- Usamaru Furuya/古屋兎丸 (Short Cuts, Gengaku Picasso, Lychee Light Club)
- Inio Asano/浅野いにお (Goodnight Punpun, Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction, Mujina Into the Deep)
- Shuzo Oshimi/押見修造 (Flowers of Evil, Blood on the Tracks)
- George Morikawa/ジョージ (Hajime no Ippo)
- Hirohiko Araki/荒木利之 (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure)
- Yusuke Murata/村田雄介 (Eyeshield 21, One-Punch Man)
- Shoko Nakagawa/中川翔子 (Actress, Musician, Shokotan)
Anime Scramble Ends
Nonko and Nobita's Anime Scramble (ノン子とのび太のアニメスクランブル) has come to an end after 1730 episodes and has been on the radio since April 14, 1991. The show is hosted by Noriko Hidaka (Akane Tendo, Kikyo) and announcer Nobita Hasegawa and featured interviews with seiyuu and coverage of anime. Source: JOQR.co.jp
April
April 1stRumiko Takahashi Talks Sci-Fi (English Dubbed)
We're trying something new with voice actress Katy Johnson (@KaniDayOfficial), she's given voice to an interview by Rumiko Takahashi for those that might enjoy listening to an audio version of one of our interview translations rather than reading it. Source: Rumic World YouTube Channel
MAO Chapter 270
Mei struggles with being asked to used a seed of haku to cure the curse on Kagari, when the cure will likely be nearly as bad as the death sentence Ayame has imposed upon her. Mao and Ayame commiserate over their failings to save Kagari and Soma from the clutures of the Goko Clan. Source: MAO Online
April 3rd
Keep a Secret
Takahashi-sensei's annual Big Comic Original short story is out today and we see Sakai, an aging businessman, suddenly haunted by the spirit of a former colleague from work who seems to have a connection with Sakai's ex-wife. Sakai is determined to find out why his old work friend is haunting him and perhaps more importantly why he is drinking up all of his Johnnie Walker Black at the local bar. Source: Rumic Theater
April 8th
MAO Chapter 271
Soma realizes that Hakubi is training his little brothers to inherit his place in the Goko Clan and decides to escape with them. However, Hakubi is not willing to let the Kagami brothers go so easily. Source: MAO Online
April 9th
Kaoru Wada Talks with Newtype
In a new interview with Newtype, Kaoru Wada discusses his work on Ranma 1/2 compared to Inuyasha and his friendship with original series composer Kenji Kawai. Source: Rumic World
April 15th
MAO Chapter 272
Soma decides to save his brothers from following in his footsteps and joining the Goko Clan. Sending out his iron rats to draw Mao to him, Hakubi makes his intentions clear that he will not let Soma or his brothers leave the clan. Source: MAO Online
April 22nd
MAO Chapter 273
Mao and Hyakka battle against Hakubi and finally Soma decides to take matters into his own hands and help liberate himself from Hakubi's clutches. He gives Nanoka some parting words as he lets Hyakka ignite his beast and sics it on his mentor, Hakubi. Source: MAO Online
April 25th
Yashahime Chapter 44
Kirinmaru is freed from his madness with the destruction of the Grim Comet, however Sesshomaru does not care about his father's friend's madness or sanity, he wants to finish their battle to the death no matter what. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
April 30th
To Us in 1983
We have a newly translated interview with Rumiko Takahashi from the Shonen Sunday 1983 book looking back at Takahashi's home publication's banner year in the eighties as she reflects on her success and her early days in the industry. Source: Rumic World
May
May 1stA Look at Kikyo's Nendoroid Figure
This month on our YouTube channel we have a look at the Kikyo Nendoroid figure, looking at her extra parts and accessories and how she compares with the other Nendoroid Inuyasha figures. Source: Rumic World YouTube Channel
May 6th
MAO Chapter 274
Hakubi has dealt with Soma and retreats, leaving Mao and the others to mourn their losses and come to terms with Hakubi's brutality. With Soma's younger brothers in his care, Mao regroups with his allies to ponder what the next steps in their battle with the Goko Clan will be. Source: MAO Online
May 13th
MAO Chapter 275
A rash of hair-cuttings and abductions have been occurring lately and the ayakashi thought to be responsible, Kamikiri, seeks Mao and Nanoka out to help clear his name. When Nanoka is kidnapped after trying to lure the perpetrator, Mao and Otoya try to rescue her. Source: MAO Online
May 16th
MAO Volume 24
MAO volume 24 is in stores today. Source: MAO Online
Takahashi Recommends Momose Akira no hatsukoi hantan chuu.
Rumiko Takahashi has recommended Shinta Harekawa's Momose Akira no hatsukoi hantan chuu. (百瀬アキラの初恋破綻中。) manga, and her quote appears on the upcoming release of volume 3. Her quote is as follows, "I'm looking forward to seeing Momose-san's hometown introduction. She's running around with all her might, planning her dreams. Her bravery sometimes makes me cry!!" Harekawa-san's response on Twitter was as follows: "Ranma 1/2 was the first manga I ever read, and it was an important work that inspired me to want to try drawing manga myself, because I love manga so much. I am so moved and happy that I cannot put into words how pleased I am to have received such a wonderful comment on the obi from Rumiko Takahashi, the creator of this work...! Once again, thank you so much, Professor Takahashi! 🙇♀️✨" Source: Shinta Harekawa's Twitter and Twitter
Takahashi Recommends Land of Monsters
Rumiko Takahashi has recommended Mitsutani's Lnad of Monsters (魔物の国/Mamano no kuni) manga, and her quote appears on the upcoming release of volume 1. Her quote is as follows, "I love everything about it, from the smell of death and monsters, to the feel of the stone castle, to the moist images that envelop them in a fantastical way, to Ravi's innocent eyes." Viz provides a weekly simultaneous translation of the series. Source: Mitsutani's Twitter
May 20th
MAO Chapter 276
Nanoka finds herself battling against the decapitated head of an angry spirit while Mao and Otoya are trapped outside, unable to reach her. As they investigate more, they discover the spirit belongs to a woman from the Warring States era who mistakenly believes her hair saved her from decapitation. Source: MAO Online
May 22nd
Shonen Sunday Speech Bubble Podcast
In the 10th episode of Shonen Sunday Speech Bubble the official podcast of Shonen Sunday the episode is dedicated to Rumiko Takahashi and features a discussion with Riri Okamoto, Takahashi-san's current editor. Source: Apple Podcast
May 23rd
Ranma 1/2 "A Very Joyous Anime Presentation"
A Ranma 1/2 anime event is going to be held on June 22nd in Shinjuku, Ward 9. The event will feature new goods, a live dubbing session, and a preview of the second season of Ranma 1/2.In attendance will be Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara, Noriko Hidaka and Rei Sakuma. It is likely that the voice of Mousse will also be revealed at the event as the character is teased in the official artwork. Source: Ranma PR
Yashahime Chapter 45
With the destruction of the Grim Comet and Kirinmaru defeated, the girls come to terms with the fact that they may not be able to return to the past and see their parents again. Living in the modern era, they come to terms with holidays and the thought that they may need to enroll in school and live ordinary lives awaiting the chance to go back to the past. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
One Final Chapter of Yashahime
In his author comments with this month's chapter, Takashi Shiina confirmed that the next chapter of Yashahime will be the series' finale. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
May 24th
MAO Volume 24 Sales
For the week of May 12-18th MAO volume 24 debuted in the 31st position on the Oricon sales chart with a weekly total of 8,911 copies.
1. In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (うるわしの宵の月) #9
2. Nanatsuya Shinobu no Housekibako (七つ屋 志のぶの宝石匣) #24
3. My Isekai Life (転生賢者の異世界ライフ) #28
4. Rohan Kishibe Jump (岸辺露伴ジャンプ)
5. I'm Addicted to You (花野井くんと恋の病) #17
6. Blue Lock -Episode Nagi- (ル ー ロ ッ ク) #7
7. And yet, you are so Sweet (なのに、千輝くんが甘すぎる。) #12
8. Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend who Doesn't Remember Me Prologue Kara (死に戻りの魔法学校生活を、元恋人とプロローグから) #6
9. Magic Artisan Dahlia Wilts no More (魔導具師ダリヤはうつむかない) #8
10. Blue Box (アオのハコ) #20 (2 weeks)
31. MAO (マオ) #24
Source: Manga Codex Twitter
May 31st
Week 2 MAO Volume 24 Sales
For the week of May 19-25th MAO volume 24 sold an additional 8,778 copies for a total of 17,744 copies in its first ten days of release. It was in 35th place on the Oricon charts. Source: Manga Codex Twitter
June
June 1stRumiko Takahashi Visits Maison Ikkoku Film Set
This month on our YouTube channel we share a clip from Rumiko Takahashi's 1986 visit to the Maison Ikkoku: Apartment Fantasy film set where she met the cast and toured the set. Source: Rumic World YouTube Channel
June 3rd
MAO Chapter 277
Mao and Nanoka discover the secret weakpoint of the raven-haired evil spirit as she reveals her history as a bandit. With the mission resolved, Mao and Nanoka have time for a date to enjoy each other's company. Source: MAO Online
June 10th
MAO Chapter 278
Yurako is left on her own and realizes that Daigo could use her to track down Shiranui or Hakubi anytime he wanted. Knowing this, she is entrusted with the Moss of Earth's Ruin, a cursed fungi she hopes to use against Daigo. Source: MAO Online
Megumi Hayashibara Comments on Foreigners in Japan
Megumi Hayashibara has posted comments about the behavior of foreigners in Japan, assistance offered to international students rather than taxpayers and the breakdown of social norms that go against Japanese social mores. This has stirred both support and criticism online from both sides of the political spectrum. A translation and additional context can be found on @mrjeffu's Twitter account.
Hayashibara mentions getting her news from South Korean based YouTubers who are supporters of recently impeached President Yoon. She later updated her blog to include the line supporting "tax-paying foreigners". Source: Megumi Hayashibara Official Blog & @mrjeffu's Twitter account
June 17th
MAO Chapter 279
Daigo escapes from Yurako's attack and seeks help from Mao, while there he recalls his final moments with his beloved Sana and reveals his true feelings for the Goko Clan. Source: MAO Online
June 22nd
Ranma 1/2 Season 2 Event
At 7:00 pm Tokyo time an event featuring Kappei Yamaguchi, Noriko Hidaka, Megumi Hayashibara, and Rei Sakuma was held to introduce the new season of Ranma 1/2. They called a special guest onto the stage who was revealed to be Toshihiko Seki who is returning as the voice of Mousse. The series will return to Netflix in October of this year. Many other cast were announced at the event:
- Toshihiko Seki as Mousse
- Kaori Nazuka as Ukyo Kuonji
- Kazuhiko Inoue as Happosai
- Ako Mayama as Cologne
- Akira Ishida as Hikaru Gosunkugi
Kaori Nazuka Comments on Ukyo Casting
Kaori Nazuka has been cast as Ukyo in season two of Ranma 1/2, after the passing of Ukyo's original voice actress, Hiromi Tsuru, in 2017. Nazuka posted on her Twitter account, "I absolutely, absolutely, absolutely love the original work✨It's like a dream to be able to take part as my beloved Ucchan in a work that I've read and watched over and over since I was little, and I'm so excited♡
However, as much as I loved the original manga and anime... I'm also a bit worried about whether I'm really the right person for the role...💦
But, but! Since they've entrusted me with this role, I'll do my best to face it with the feeling that my love for Ucchan is second to none!!
I will do my best to portray Ucchan, who was so cherished by Tsuru-san, in a way that makes everyone and Tsuru-san happy!! Source: Kaori Nazuka's Twitter
June 24th
MAO Chapter 280
Daigo explains that he loved Sana and did not believe she would be happy outside of the opulence of the Goko Clan if they had successfully escaped. Shiranui thinks back to the night he murdered Daigo and the mild rebuke he received from his father. Source: MAO Online
Yashahime Chapter 46
Yashahime reaches its heartwarming conclusion as Towa, Moroha and Setsuna settle back into their lives in the feudal era with their families reunited and their work battling demons continues as Sesshomaru bestows armor like his own upon his daughters. Source: The Inuyasha Companion
June 27th
McDonalds Ad Featuring Maison Ikkoku
Yesterday McDonalds Japan Twitter account uploaded a new commercial for the Big Mac that features clips from classic anime like Macross, Kimagure Orange Road, and most prominently Maison Ikkoku. Click the source link below to view the video. Source: McDonalds Japan Twitter Account