Urusei Yatsura
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.
There’s a whole lot to love in this sneak-peak at the remake of the Rumiko Takahashi classic.
Legendary creator Rumiko Takahashi’s debut hit returns to TV more than three decades since its last episode.
Urusei Yatsura bra and pantie set salute fashion sense and hair color of Rumiko Takahashi’s Lum.
Creator of Inyasha, Ranma 1/2, and other hits shows where she draws, her amazing home library, and incredibly merch collection.
Anime/manga legend lays out various scenarios for five-way fight, and physical strength plays surprisingly small role.
The legendary creator of the will-they-or-won’t-they couples of Inuyasha and Ranma 1/2 discusses her logic.
Takahashi apparently has more boundless energy than any of her hot-blooded shonen manga stars.
You don’t become one of the most prolific manga creators of all time without putting in some very long hours.
One of the all-time anime/manga greats sets up website form for questions, will answer them through Twitter.
Two powerhouses of Japanese pop culture team up to fill Koda Kumi’s latest video with intergalactic 80s romance vibes!
Inuyasha vs. Ranma vs. Lum vs…..a whole lot more of the most popular anime and manga stars from the past 40 years.
The legendary manga artist looks to be going back to fantasy adventure in her new serial with a mysterious name.




















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