This nostalgic merch lineup will transport you right back in time to your youth without needing to fall down any wells.
Rumiko Takahashi
Turns out Ranma and Ryoga’s martial arts outfits are also pretty comfy for lounging around the house.
Ranma is back on TV with a new anime series, and back in Japan’s character cafe circuit too!
Rumiko Takahashi’s legendary martial arts comedy is back, and we take a look at what’s changed and what hasn’t.
Former manga editor picks out two whiskies to represent the contrasting elements at the heart of this beloved romance classic.
She may be one of the biggest names in the manga/anime world, but Takahashi hasn’t forgotten her roots.
Rumiko Takahashi’s martial arts/romance/comedy series returns with “entirely new-like anime adaptation.”
Rumiko Takahashi’s anime/manga hit serves as the inspiration for everything from ramen topping pajamas to “chain-link fence” pouches.
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Food and drinks offer the same mix of romance and physical pain as the hit anime, exclusive merch to also be offered for sale online.
Fans of Rumiko Takahashi’s classic sci-fi comedy will soon be able to wear summer and winter versions of the uniform as depicted in the new show.
Fans have been waiting more than 20 years for this Rumiko Takahashi comeback, so it’s nice to know we’re getting more than a tiny appetizer to start.
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi is even designing a brand-new character just for Japan’s top cosplayer to pose as.




















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