At the ticking over of the seasonal clock, the newest TV anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's classic romantic comedy manga series Urusei Yatsura starts its fourth and final part and with it brings the last pair of opening and ending theme songs from MAISONdes and featured artists. To celebrate the new season, the official Fuji TV anime YouTube channel released both the creditless versions of the opening and ending, which feature “By My Darling (feat. Maria MIki & Nito)” and “You make me feel spring (feat. AYUNi D & Nito)” respectively. Creditless opening video- Creditless ending video- Related: Crunchyroll Adds Classic Urusei Yatsura Anime to Catalog Hideya Takahashi ( Keijo!!!!!!!! director) is helming the series as director at David Production alongside Yasuhiro Kimura ( 2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team ) with character designs by Naoyuki Asano ( Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! ) and series compositions written by Yuko Kakihara ( The aquatope on white...
- 4/12/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Fullmetal Alchemist has often been termed the best manga in terms of broad appeal. Because of its huge audience base, it has dominated charts for years, not just a single season. Hiromu Arakawa’s creation brilliantly includes comedy, action, dark fantasy, steampunk, and other genres.
So, of course, people will be interested in knowing the inspiration behind the bestseller, and how she stumbled upon the story. An old interview from 2017 holds the answer to this question and can stun many of you. After all, it isn’t a conventional shonen anime that inspired her.
Which manga inspired Fullmetal Alchemist?
In a 2017 interview, Hiromu Arakawa, the author of Fullmetal Alchemist, was asked which manga influenced her the most. Her reply was that she was most absorbed in reading Urusei Yatsura by Rumiko Takahashi.
Urusei Yatsura Illustration | Fandom
It was the first manga that Arakawa had bought with her own money. It...
So, of course, people will be interested in knowing the inspiration behind the bestseller, and how she stumbled upon the story. An old interview from 2017 holds the answer to this question and can stun many of you. After all, it isn’t a conventional shonen anime that inspired her.
Which manga inspired Fullmetal Alchemist?
In a 2017 interview, Hiromu Arakawa, the author of Fullmetal Alchemist, was asked which manga influenced her the most. Her reply was that she was most absorbed in reading Urusei Yatsura by Rumiko Takahashi.
Urusei Yatsura Illustration | Fandom
It was the first manga that Arakawa had bought with her own money. It...
- 4/7/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
In the mood for some classic anime? Pause that City Pop YouTube video with the looping Lum clip and watch the Real Deal right now, because the Urusei Yatsura anime is live on Crunchyroll! The first anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's comedy manga originally aired in Japan from 1981-1986, and all 194 episodes are available on Crunchyroll in Japanese with English subtitles. Here's the official synopsis: It all begins when aliens invade and threaten to conquer the Earth! However, one member of the human race is chosen at random to duel the aliens and save the planet: Ataru Moroboshi, a lecherous slacker from Tomobiki High School who begrudgingly participates. All he has to do? Play a game of tag and catch Lum — the beautiful alien princess in a tiger-stripe bikini — by the horns. Unfortunately for Ataru, it’s not so simple, since Lum can fly and deliver electric shocks! Perseverance pays off,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball series has been a massive hit ever since it came out in 1986. When the series was first released, it received immense appreciation from the viewers, featuring our beloved protagonist, a young Son-Goku, going on new adventures and making new friends. During its dominating run, the series expanded by showcasing new adventures and introducing intriguing characters to expand the franchise’s lifespan.
Akira Toriyama
Naturally, Toriyama became one of the most influential mangaka creators, and his Dragon Ball series became exceptionally popular and even dominated the newest anime hits. With an estimated sale of 300 million, the artist’s shonen anime remains evergreen, whilst it made him the 3rd richest mangaka artist in the anime and mangaka industry. Sadly, the artist died at the age of 68 from an acute subdural hematoma.
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball Franchise Made Him The 3rd Richest Mangaka Artist
Initially released in...
Akira Toriyama
Naturally, Toriyama became one of the most influential mangaka creators, and his Dragon Ball series became exceptionally popular and even dominated the newest anime hits. With an estimated sale of 300 million, the artist’s shonen anime remains evergreen, whilst it made him the 3rd richest mangaka artist in the anime and mangaka industry. Sadly, the artist died at the age of 68 from an acute subdural hematoma.
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball Franchise Made Him The 3rd Richest Mangaka Artist
Initially released in...
- 3/8/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
New Year’s is a time to make resolutions. Maybe you want to work out more, or sort out your love life, or make a big career change. And maybe your resolution is to watch more indie movies, or possibly some anime.
2023 was a banner year for anime as a medium, between great series like “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” and a major film release with Hayao Miyazaki’s last masterpiece “The Boy and the Heron.” As such, 2024’s anime offerings have a lot to live up to — and based on the lineup of shows that are premiering this January, we’re off to a promising start.
As with every season, winter 2024 has both returning favorites as well as new shows to enjoy. One particularly anticipated returnee is the beloved but rarely airing “Blue Exorcist,” which is premiering its third season after its second bowed back in 2017. Based on the popular manga by Kazue Kato,...
2023 was a banner year for anime as a medium, between great series like “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” and a major film release with Hayao Miyazaki’s last masterpiece “The Boy and the Heron.” As such, 2024’s anime offerings have a lot to live up to — and based on the lineup of shows that are premiering this January, we’re off to a promising start.
As with every season, winter 2024 has both returning favorites as well as new shows to enjoy. One particularly anticipated returnee is the beloved but rarely airing “Blue Exorcist,” which is premiering its third season after its second bowed back in 2017. Based on the popular manga by Kazue Kato,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
In a recent survey conducted by Anime! Anime!, Japanese fans cast their votes for the manga titles they are most eager to see adapted into anime.
The survey targeted works that have not yet been animated or whose animation has not been decided. It was divided into two categories: ongoing unfinished works and already concluded works.
Checkout the top 25 manga that Japanese fans want to see animated below:
25. Last Karte – Houjuuigakusha Touma Kenshou No Kioku by Asayama Wakabi
24. Yomi no Tsugai by Hiromu Arakawa
23. Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi by Aya Hirakawa
22. Fuji no Yamai wa Fushi no Yamai by Hechii
21. Honey Lemon Soda by Mayu Murata
20. Dead Account by Watanabe Shizumu
19. Tsuki no Oki ni Mesu mama by Kiuchi Ramune
18. You and I Are Polar Opposites by Kocha Agasawa
17. Joshiryoku Takame na Shishihara-kun by Mii Aimai
16. Diamond in the Rough by Nao Sasaki
15. Mao by Rumiko Takahashi
14. Dareka Yume...
The survey targeted works that have not yet been animated or whose animation has not been decided. It was divided into two categories: ongoing unfinished works and already concluded works.
Checkout the top 25 manga that Japanese fans want to see animated below:
25. Last Karte – Houjuuigakusha Touma Kenshou No Kioku by Asayama Wakabi
24. Yomi no Tsugai by Hiromu Arakawa
23. Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi by Aya Hirakawa
22. Fuji no Yamai wa Fushi no Yamai by Hechii
21. Honey Lemon Soda by Mayu Murata
20. Dead Account by Watanabe Shizumu
19. Tsuki no Oki ni Mesu mama by Kiuchi Ramune
18. You and I Are Polar Opposites by Kocha Agasawa
17. Joshiryoku Takame na Shishihara-kun by Mii Aimai
16. Diamond in the Rough by Nao Sasaki
15. Mao by Rumiko Takahashi
14. Dareka Yume...
- 1/4/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Viz Media, one of the leading publishers of manga in North America, has recently disclosed the most-read series by its subscribers and the platform’s most popular manga in the year 2023. The list encompasses titles of diverse genre.
Manga series that captured the attention of Viz Manga subscribers in 2023 include:
1. Call of the Night by Kotoyama
2. Inuyasha by Rumiko Takahashi
3. Magi by Shinobu Ohtaka
4. Komi Can’t Communicate by Tomohito Oda
5. Case Closed (Detective Conan) by Gosho Ayoma
6. Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead by Haro Aso & Kotaro Takata
7. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End by Kanehito Yamada & Tsukasa Abe
8. Fly Me To The Moon by Kenjiro Hata
Viz Media’s most popular manga include:
Hayate the Combat Butler by Kenjiro Hata Urusei Yatsura by Rumiko Takahashi Cross Game by Mitsuru Adachi Mar by Nobuyuki Anzai Kekkaishi by Yello Tanabe Flame of Recca by Nobuyuki Anzai Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to...
Manga series that captured the attention of Viz Manga subscribers in 2023 include:
1. Call of the Night by Kotoyama
2. Inuyasha by Rumiko Takahashi
3. Magi by Shinobu Ohtaka
4. Komi Can’t Communicate by Tomohito Oda
5. Case Closed (Detective Conan) by Gosho Ayoma
6. Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead by Haro Aso & Kotaro Takata
7. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End by Kanehito Yamada & Tsukasa Abe
8. Fly Me To The Moon by Kenjiro Hata
Viz Media’s most popular manga include:
Hayate the Combat Butler by Kenjiro Hata Urusei Yatsura by Rumiko Takahashi Cross Game by Mitsuru Adachi Mar by Nobuyuki Anzai Kekkaishi by Yello Tanabe Flame of Recca by Nobuyuki Anzai Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to...
- 12/21/2023
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
San Francisco, CA – Today, Viz Media as part of its Viz Originals line launches a one-shot submissions portal which will see American aspiring creators published alongside Japanese legends including Rumiko Takahashi, Junji Ito and Haro Aso via the Viz Manga digital service. The new platform will produce bite-size original manga stories covering a variety of interests from horror to comedy and from action to romance, all locally created by debut and seasoned writers.
The Japanese one-shot model for serialization boasts the most influential and successful track record on the planet for launching debut manga creators. It is a model in which a one-shot (a complete story running between 15 – 60 pages) is published for an already built-in audience who then determine whether it should go on to be serialized as a manga series.
Leading the acquisitions for the next big manga is former Weekly Shonen Jump Editor-in-Chief Hisashi Sasaki who oversaw Japan...
The Japanese one-shot model for serialization boasts the most influential and successful track record on the planet for launching debut manga creators. It is a model in which a one-shot (a complete story running between 15 – 60 pages) is published for an already built-in audience who then determine whether it should go on to be serialized as a manga series.
Leading the acquisitions for the next big manga is former Weekly Shonen Jump Editor-in-Chief Hisashi Sasaki who oversaw Japan...
- 10/13/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Let’s be clear, there’s no doubt that you’ve watched anime at some point in your life. You probably just didn’t know it was anime.
If you’re wondering what exactly constitutes as anime, the term specifically refers to animation created and produced in Japan. And the stories usually originate from a manga or video game series. But today, anime has grown and expanded outside of Japan, inspiring other parts of the world to launch their own versions of the more than 100-year-old craft.
Whether it was “Pokémon” or catching Goku on the next episode of “Dragon Ball Z,” anime has always been there. And anime has inspired live-action films from the likes of the Wachowskis’ “Speed Racer” and Michael B. Jordan’s “Creed III.”
If you’re new to anime thanks to Netflix’s live-action adaptation “One Piece,” you may be wondering where to begin. What...
If you’re wondering what exactly constitutes as anime, the term specifically refers to animation created and produced in Japan. And the stories usually originate from a manga or video game series. But today, anime has grown and expanded outside of Japan, inspiring other parts of the world to launch their own versions of the more than 100-year-old craft.
Whether it was “Pokémon” or catching Goku on the next episode of “Dragon Ball Z,” anime has always been there. And anime has inspired live-action films from the likes of the Wachowskis’ “Speed Racer” and Michael B. Jordan’s “Creed III.”
If you’re new to anime thanks to Netflix’s live-action adaptation “One Piece,” you may be wondering where to begin. What...
- 9/3/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)
The Movie: "Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer"
Where You Can Stream It: Crunchyroll, RetroCrush
The Pitch: Ataru is a horny teenage boy who wants to make out with every pretty woman he meets. Lum is a beautiful alien from outer space with lightning powers. Lum loves Ataru, but Ataru thinks Lum is annoying. So goes "Urusei Yatsura," one of the most popular anime series of the 1980s. Based on a comic by the queen of romantic comedy, Rumiko Takahashi, it ran for 194 episodes and launched the careers of many young animators and directors. The chief director of its first 106 episodes, Mamoru Oshii, would go on to direct such films as "Ghost in the Shell" and "Patlabor 2."
The strangest work...
The Movie: "Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer"
Where You Can Stream It: Crunchyroll, RetroCrush
The Pitch: Ataru is a horny teenage boy who wants to make out with every pretty woman he meets. Lum is a beautiful alien from outer space with lightning powers. Lum loves Ataru, but Ataru thinks Lum is annoying. So goes "Urusei Yatsura," one of the most popular anime series of the 1980s. Based on a comic by the queen of romantic comedy, Rumiko Takahashi, it ran for 194 episodes and launched the careers of many young animators and directors. The chief director of its first 106 episodes, Mamoru Oshii, would go on to direct such films as "Ghost in the Shell" and "Patlabor 2."
The strangest work...
- 1/24/2023
- by Adam Wescott
- Slash Film
Rumiko Takahashi is one of Japan’s foremost manga authors, known, amongst other things, for her work on the “Urusei Yatsura” and “Ranma ½” series. In the 1980s, the author produced numerous short stories, several of which would later be packaged together and published as the Rumic World collection. As was the fashion in the eighties, original video animations of Takahashi’s successful short stories were promptly produced, the first of which is the late Motosuke Takahashi’s adaptation of the 1983 tale, “Fire Tripper”.
As a young girl in feudal Japan, Suzuko is mysteriously warped into the 20th century, escaping near death in a fire. Several years later, the high schooler survives a deadly gas explosion only to be blasted back to the past. Saved by the plucky young village warrior, Shukumaru, Suzuko finds herself trapped in a war-torn land, separated from her loved ones. Why has she been thrown through time,...
As a young girl in feudal Japan, Suzuko is mysteriously warped into the 20th century, escaping near death in a fire. Several years later, the high schooler survives a deadly gas explosion only to be blasted back to the past. Saved by the plucky young village warrior, Shukumaru, Suzuko finds herself trapped in a war-torn land, separated from her loved ones. Why has she been thrown through time,...
- 1/21/2023
- by Tom Wilmot
- AsianMoviePulse
The Japanese, anime comic "Urusei Yatsura" created by Rumiko Takahashi, is now an episodic TV series directed by Hideya Takahashi and Yasuhiro Kimura ("JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Golden Wind'):
"...when aliens known as the 'Oni' threaten to invade the Earth, they promise to leave under one condition—a randomly-chosen human must win a one-on-one game of tag against 'Lum', the beautiful daughter of the Oni leader. The person selected happens to be unlucky high schooler 'Ataru Moroboshi'.
"Given 10 days, Ataru realizes how impossible the challenge is as he is faced with Lum's extraterrestrial powers. Motivated by a promise of marriage from his childhood friend 'Shinobu Miyake', Ataru manages to catch Lum off guard..."
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"...when aliens known as the 'Oni' threaten to invade the Earth, they promise to leave under one condition—a randomly-chosen human must win a one-on-one game of tag against 'Lum', the beautiful daughter of the Oni leader. The person selected happens to be unlucky high schooler 'Ataru Moroboshi'.
"Given 10 days, Ataru realizes how impossible the challenge is as he is faced with Lum's extraterrestrial powers. Motivated by a promise of marriage from his childhood friend 'Shinobu Miyake', Ataru manages to catch Lum off guard..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 11/28/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
“Ever since a monster killed her mother, Maruka has recklessly sought them out with a death wish. But when the first monster she runs into defies her expectations, not only does Maruka end up fighting alongside him—she asks him to be her boyfriend!” (Yen Press)
on Amazon
Offering a mix of 90’s influenced art and violence with modern character designs, “Monstaboo” is an exquisite mix of styles that will appeal to readers who embrace the larger scope of manga throughout the decades. Alternatively, those familiar with the gross-out action sequences of old anime Ova’s from the 90s will likely vibe with the shocking imagery pushed by an, admittedly, simple premise. Most importantly, together Yuya Takahashi & Tali have found a winning combination of narrative and visuals to make this a notable release for obsessive manga readers/collectors looking for new kicks in extreme and exciting content.
on Amazon
Offering a mix of 90’s influenced art and violence with modern character designs, “Monstaboo” is an exquisite mix of styles that will appeal to readers who embrace the larger scope of manga throughout the decades. Alternatively, those familiar with the gross-out action sequences of old anime Ova’s from the 90s will likely vibe with the shocking imagery pushed by an, admittedly, simple premise. Most importantly, together Yuya Takahashi & Tali have found a winning combination of narrative and visuals to make this a notable release for obsessive manga readers/collectors looking for new kicks in extreme and exciting content.
- 5/28/2022
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
The year 2002 was a perfect year for bops, including Outcast’s “Hey Ya.” Then there was Beyonce’s No. 1 hit “Bootylicious,” which served as the perfect needle drop for the new animated film “Turning Red,” directed by Domee Shi, set in early 2000s Toronto.
Pixar’s latest coming-of-age tale, which streams on Disney Plus starting Friday, revolves around Meilin “Mei” Lee, a 13-year-old who adores the biggest boy band on the planet, 4*Town. She is amazed to wake up one morning and find herself transformed into a giant red panda each time she gets excited or stressed. Shi says Destiny Child’s “Bootylicious” worked perfectly for the transformational moment in Mei’s journey. “She’s finally getting comfortable with her body and celebrating it. It’s about confidence,” Shi says, “It was also funny to see a giant red panda dancing to that song.”
The vocal cast includes Sandra Oh as Mei’s overbearing mother,...
Pixar’s latest coming-of-age tale, which streams on Disney Plus starting Friday, revolves around Meilin “Mei” Lee, a 13-year-old who adores the biggest boy band on the planet, 4*Town. She is amazed to wake up one morning and find herself transformed into a giant red panda each time she gets excited or stressed. Shi says Destiny Child’s “Bootylicious” worked perfectly for the transformational moment in Mei’s journey. “She’s finally getting comfortable with her body and celebrating it. It’s about confidence,” Shi says, “It was also funny to see a giant red panda dancing to that song.”
The vocal cast includes Sandra Oh as Mei’s overbearing mother,...
- 3/9/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
InuYasha is an anime series that effectively mixes together the action and romance genres into the entertaining story of Inuyasha, a half-demon who is on an important mission of redemption. Inuyasha’s journey puts him in the orbit of Kagome, a normal high school student, and an important bond is formed between the two of them.
The demon-slaying anime series comes from the prolific Rumiko Takahashi and lasted for nearly 200 episodes between two series, as well as four films. InuYasha ended over a decade ago and was a major player on both Adult Swim and the channel’s Toonami block, but it’s fallen through the cracks in more recent years. With the recent announcement that a sequel series, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, is on the way there’s been a renewed interest in the anime. To help some of the more uninitiated, here’s a helpful list of some of...
The demon-slaying anime series comes from the prolific Rumiko Takahashi and lasted for nearly 200 episodes between two series, as well as four films. InuYasha ended over a decade ago and was a major player on both Adult Swim and the channel’s Toonami block, but it’s fallen through the cracks in more recent years. With the recent announcement that a sequel series, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, is on the way there’s been a renewed interest in the anime. To help some of the more uninitiated, here’s a helpful list of some of...
- 7/3/2020
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
A New Feudal Fairy Tale Begins. “Inuyasha” production team Sunrise reunite to create the animation series “Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon.” Will Eisner Hall-of-Famer Rumiko Takahashi also joins the team as main character design.
Today, Viz Media confirms Rights to the digital streaming, Est, and home video of “Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon” for North and Latin American territories.
In “Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon,” the daughters of Sesshomaru and Inuyasha set out on a journey transcending time. Set in feudal Japan, half-demon twins Towa and Setsuna are separated from each other during a forest fire. While desperately searching for her younger sister, Towa wanders into a mysterious tunnel that sends her into present-day Japan, where she is found and raised by Kagome Higurashi’s brother, Sota, and his family.
Ten years later, the tunnel that connects the two eras has reopened, allowing Towa to be reunited with Setsuna, who is now a demon slayer working for Kohaku.
Today, Viz Media confirms Rights to the digital streaming, Est, and home video of “Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon” for North and Latin American territories.
In “Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon,” the daughters of Sesshomaru and Inuyasha set out on a journey transcending time. Set in feudal Japan, half-demon twins Towa and Setsuna are separated from each other during a forest fire. While desperately searching for her younger sister, Towa wanders into a mysterious tunnel that sends her into present-day Japan, where she is found and raised by Kagome Higurashi’s brother, Sota, and his family.
Ten years later, the tunnel that connects the two eras has reopened, allowing Towa to be reunited with Setsuna, who is now a demon slayer working for Kohaku.
- 5/13/2020
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
Inuyasha was one of the biggest animes of the early 2000s. Coming right at the height of the global anime wave of the ’90s and 2000s, the Rumiko Takahashi-created series converted many a young anime fan (including yours truly) with its fantastical action-adventure story about a contemporary Japanese teenager who gets trapped in feudal Japan. The […]
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- 5/12/2020
- by Hoai-Tran Bui
- Slash Film
First published in 1996, Rumiko Takahashi's manga series Inuyasha follows a modern-day schoolgirl who is transported back in time to the Middle Ages (the Sengoku period), where she teams up with a half-dog/demon and enjoys many thrilling adventures. The manga was adapted into two anime series, broadcast from 2000-2004 and 2009-2010, and gained additional popularity in the U.S. when it aired on Adult Swim from 2002 through 2015. Plans are now afoot for a new series, Yashamine: Princess Half-Demon, according to Variety's own Patrick Frater. The new series "focuses on half-demon twins Towa and Setsuna who are are separated from each other during a forest fire. The elder wanders into a mysterious tunnel that sends her into present-day Japan,...
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- 5/11/2020
- Screen Anarchy
Japanese production company Sunrise is to revive the iconic “Inuyasha” anime franchise and deliver a series “Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon.” Viz Media has come on board to handle digital streaming rights, electronic sell-through, and home video in North America and Latin American territories.
Most of the Japanese film industry is currently shut down as a result of the nationwide anti-coronavirus lockdown and social distancing rules. And no details of the production schedule or delivery date were available.
The “Inuyasha” franchise first started as a critically acclaimed manga series, for which the English version was featured regularly on The New York Times Bestsellers list throughout the 2000s. The anime adaptation aired on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim block for over 11 years nearing 200 episodes. It has also spawned four successful feature film adaptations, but the franchise ended in 2010.
The original creator Rumiko Takahashi returns to handle character design. The series is to be directed by Teruo Sato.
Most of the Japanese film industry is currently shut down as a result of the nationwide anti-coronavirus lockdown and social distancing rules. And no details of the production schedule or delivery date were available.
The “Inuyasha” franchise first started as a critically acclaimed manga series, for which the English version was featured regularly on The New York Times Bestsellers list throughout the 2000s. The anime adaptation aired on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim block for over 11 years nearing 200 episodes. It has also spawned four successful feature film adaptations, but the franchise ended in 2010.
The original creator Rumiko Takahashi returns to handle character design. The series is to be directed by Teruo Sato.
- 5/11/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
There’s been a growing trend of some of the most popular anime from the ’90s and early 2000s returning with legacy sequels and modern reboots. It’s an exciting time for anime and this approach has brought back audiences who may have wandered away but are curious to get continuations to some of the favorite series from their youth. InuYasha, an anime that aired nearly 200 episodes since its debut during the height of the anime invasion of America, is the latest series to get such a treatment. InuYasha concluded back in 2010, but Rumiko Takahashi, the creator of the series has just announced, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, a sequel series that will center around the children of the characters from the original InuYasha.
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon is set decades after the conclusion of the original series and follows the daughters of Inuyasha and his half-brother, Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru now has two half-demon twins,...
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon is set decades after the conclusion of the original series and follows the daughters of Inuyasha and his half-brother, Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru now has two half-demon twins,...
- 5/10/2020
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
Inuyasha was one of the better-known Japanese anime and manga series from the 1990s and 2000s. It was centered on the titular protagonist working with a human girl from modern times to recover the fragments of a dangerous jewel that could grant wishes, which saw them encountering a wide range of people who are both friendly and not so friendly towards them. Here are 10 things that you may or may not have known about Inuyasha: 1. Created By Rumiko Takahashi Inuyasha was created by Rumiko Takahashi, who is both one of the most famous and one of the most
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Inuyasha...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Inuyasha...
- 12/7/2018
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
The 2018 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards were handed out Friday night at San Diego Comic-Con. Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda’s Monstress and Emil Ferris’ My Favorite Thing is Monsters led with the most wins, with Monstress taking best continuing series, best publication for teens, best painter/multimedia artist, best cover artist and best writer. My Favorite Thing is Monsters took best writer/artist, best coloring and best graphic album, new.
Another big winner was Katie O’Neill’s The Tea Dragon Society, which took best webcomic and best publication for kids.
The complete winners’ list follows below:
Best Short Story
”A Life in Comics: The Graphic Adventures of Karen Green,” by Nick Sousanis, in Columbia Magazine (Summer 2017)
Best Single Issue/One-Shot
Hellboy: Krampusnacht, by Mike Mignola and Adam Hughes (Dark Horse)
Best Continuing Series
Monstress, by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda (Image)
Best Limited Series
Black Panther: World of Wakanda,...
Another big winner was Katie O’Neill’s The Tea Dragon Society, which took best webcomic and best publication for kids.
The complete winners’ list follows below:
Best Short Story
”A Life in Comics: The Graphic Adventures of Karen Green,” by Nick Sousanis, in Columbia Magazine (Summer 2017)
Best Single Issue/One-Shot
Hellboy: Krampusnacht, by Mike Mignola and Adam Hughes (Dark Horse)
Best Continuing Series
Monstress, by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda (Image)
Best Limited Series
Black Panther: World of Wakanda,...
- 7/21/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Inspiring generations with their uncanny abilities to bring us closer to the great wonders (and horrors) of this universe, Guillermo del Toro and H.P. Lovecraft are among the group of creators and works being inducted this year into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a new exhibit at the Museum of Pop Culture.
Press Release: Seattle – The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) announced a new exhibition commemorating the 20th anniversary Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame and named the new inductees for 2016. The Hall of Fame honors the lives, work, and ongoing legacies of science fiction and fantasy’s greatest creators, and as the program marks its 20th year, it has expanded eligibility to recognize the genre’s most impactful creations. For the 2016 year, the Hall of Fame will induct Star Trek, Blade Runner, and authors Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams.
Press Release: Seattle – The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) announced a new exhibition commemorating the 20th anniversary Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame and named the new inductees for 2016. The Hall of Fame honors the lives, work, and ongoing legacies of science fiction and fantasy’s greatest creators, and as the program marks its 20th year, it has expanded eligibility to recognize the genre’s most impactful creations. For the 2016 year, the Hall of Fame will induct Star Trek, Blade Runner, and authors Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams.
- 1/18/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Odd List Ryan Lambie 28 Apr 2014 - 06:21
From Japanese anime to Disney via stop-motion, here are 18 animated films that are mystifyingly unavailable on Blu-ray...
Not all movies need to be seen in HD, but if there's one type of filmmaking that regularly benefits from the Blu-ray format, it's animation. Let us cite one example at random: My Neighbour Totoro. Until fairly recently, the only copy we had on the shelf was an early, imported version on DVD, which was grainy and a little washed-out.
When Studio Canal issued Totoro on Blu-ray in 2012, the difference in image quality was little short of a revelation: Hayao Miyazaki's colours and fluid lines positively shimmered. In short, it was like seeing this fresh, sun-drenched film again for the first time.
The same could be said for so many other animated films, no matter what country they come from: in high-definition, we can truly...
From Japanese anime to Disney via stop-motion, here are 18 animated films that are mystifyingly unavailable on Blu-ray...
Not all movies need to be seen in HD, but if there's one type of filmmaking that regularly benefits from the Blu-ray format, it's animation. Let us cite one example at random: My Neighbour Totoro. Until fairly recently, the only copy we had on the shelf was an early, imported version on DVD, which was grainy and a little washed-out.
When Studio Canal issued Totoro on Blu-ray in 2012, the difference in image quality was little short of a revelation: Hayao Miyazaki's colours and fluid lines positively shimmered. In short, it was like seeing this fresh, sun-drenched film again for the first time.
The same could be said for so many other animated films, no matter what country they come from: in high-definition, we can truly...
- 4/25/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Odd List Simon Brew 20 Sep 2013 - 07:14
They don't make funny movies any more, right? Wrong. If you're looking for a laugh, then here are some you may have missed...
For this list, blame The Hangover Part III. It was whilst walking out of that film that I got into a chat with someone, who was bemoaning the lack of genuinely funny movie comedies. Certainly, big budget Hollywood comedies have no end of problems right now - with the occasional exception - but I couldn't help thinking of the many neglected gems that had gone through my DVD player over the past decade or so.
As such, I started to put this list together. It's inevitably subjective, as one person's comedy is another person's snore fest. But I've tried to dig out a mix of comedies from the past three decades that have either flown under the radar completely, or...
They don't make funny movies any more, right? Wrong. If you're looking for a laugh, then here are some you may have missed...
For this list, blame The Hangover Part III. It was whilst walking out of that film that I got into a chat with someone, who was bemoaning the lack of genuinely funny movie comedies. Certainly, big budget Hollywood comedies have no end of problems right now - with the occasional exception - but I couldn't help thinking of the many neglected gems that had gone through my DVD player over the past decade or so.
As such, I started to put this list together. It's inevitably subjective, as one person's comedy is another person's snore fest. But I've tried to dig out a mix of comedies from the past three decades that have either flown under the radar completely, or...
- 9/19/2013
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
The final volume of InuYasha, by the acclaimed creator Rumiko Takahashi, arrives on book stands on Jan 11, 2011. This will be the final showdown between Team Kagome & Inuyasha against the demon Naraku.
Kagome, a modern-day high school girl, is pulled into Japan’s ancient past! There, her destiny is linked to a dog-eared half demon named Inuyasha. Together, they battle evil demons who seek to acquire the shards of the legendary Shikon Jewel and wield its incredible power. But can Kagome and Inuyasha stop feuding with each other long enough to save the feudal or modern world–let alone both?
In the climactic showdown, the demon Naraku’s true intentions are finally revealed! Then, Kagome is swallowed up by the Meido. Is she finally beyond her friends’ reach? And will the final battle over the Shikon Jewel draw Inuyasha and Kagome together…or pull them apart forever?! Find out in the exciting concluding volume!
Kagome, a modern-day high school girl, is pulled into Japan’s ancient past! There, her destiny is linked to a dog-eared half demon named Inuyasha. Together, they battle evil demons who seek to acquire the shards of the legendary Shikon Jewel and wield its incredible power. But can Kagome and Inuyasha stop feuding with each other long enough to save the feudal or modern world–let alone both?
In the climactic showdown, the demon Naraku’s true intentions are finally revealed! Then, Kagome is swallowed up by the Meido. Is she finally beyond her friends’ reach? And will the final battle over the Shikon Jewel draw Inuyasha and Kagome together…or pull them apart forever?! Find out in the exciting concluding volume!
- 1/7/2011
- by Terry Boyden
- BuzzFocus.com
First of all, for some reason I’m obsessed with formats this week. I suppose this time I’m writing as a consumer instead of my usual “This is good please buy it why are you ruining comics by buying Marvel Zombies” shtick. I know it’s hard to read comics, Internet, because of all the options: single issues, hardcover collections, softcovers, and shelf-porn prestige editions? Which is right for you?
So welcome to This Week in Comics, where every day is a comic book, but every comic book is a different size.
Monday
First Issues. Also, what the hell–
Hit-Monkey #1
(Daniel Way/Dalibor Talajic)
Marvel Comics
Honestly, I have no idea what to say about this weird little one-shot. Marvel clearly commissioned Hit-Monkey comic for their Digital Comics service for a cheap laff, but I guess it was popular enough that it was deemed suitable to be placed on...
So welcome to This Week in Comics, where every day is a comic book, but every comic book is a different size.
Monday
First Issues. Also, what the hell–
Hit-Monkey #1
(Daniel Way/Dalibor Talajic)
Marvel Comics
Honestly, I have no idea what to say about this weird little one-shot. Marvel clearly commissioned Hit-Monkey comic for their Digital Comics service for a cheap laff, but I guess it was popular enough that it was deemed suitable to be placed on...
- 2/8/2010
- by Danny Djeljosevic
Last week, North American anime distributor Viz Media began airing the first episode of the long awaited conclusion to Rumiko Takahashi’s hit series, Inuyasha. Appropriately titled “Inuyasha: The Final Act”, the series will run for 26 episodes, and finally bring the animated version of Takahashi’s beloved feudal fairy tale to a close. The first episode, “Naraku’s Heart”, aired Saturday in Japan and was streamed on Hulu with English subtitles, making this a near simultaneous release. Upcoming episodes will be released the same way, with new installments airing each Saturday.
Loyal fans won’t be disappointed. Right from the start, this looks and feels like vintage Inuyasha, with beautiful opening animation set to the sounds of Do As Infinity’s “Kimi ga Inai Mirai.” Dai are no strangers to Inuyasha soundtracks, having also done the second and fifth ending themes for the show, “Fukai Mori” and “Shinjitsu no Uta” respectively.
Loyal fans won’t be disappointed. Right from the start, this looks and feels like vintage Inuyasha, with beautiful opening animation set to the sounds of Do As Infinity’s “Kimi ga Inai Mirai.” Dai are no strangers to Inuyasha soundtracks, having also done the second and fifth ending themes for the show, “Fukai Mori” and “Shinjitsu no Uta” respectively.
- 10/7/2009
- by E. Douglas
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Viz Media announced at the New York Anime Festival yesterday the near simultaneous Japanese/American simulcast of the action-packed conclusion to the Inuyasha animated series-Inuyasha The Final Act. Beginning on October 3rd, Inuyasha The Final Act (subtitled) will stream on ShonenSunday.com/anime and Hulu.com hours after it airs in Japan. A new episode will air every Saturday thereafter. The anime series is rated .T. teens. From Viz, The premise: Inuyasha is a hit TV anime series based on the manga by famed creator Rumiko Takahashi, who won the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award for Inuyasha in 2002. Many of the Takahashi titles have been adapted into other media such as anime, live-action TV series, and film.
- 9/28/2009
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Viz Media has announced the first simultaneous East/West debut of a new manga series from legendary creator Rumiko Takahashi entitled Rin-Ne. The series launched just yesterday exclusively in Japan in Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine and online for North American audiences on TheRumicWorld.com.
Official Synopsis:
As a child Sakura Mamiya mysteriously disappeared in the woods behind her grandma’s home. She returned whole and healthy, but since then she has had the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! At school, the desk next to Sakura’s has been empty since the start of the school year, then one day her always-absent classmate shows up, and he’s far more than what he seems!
Rumiko Takahashi has won the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award twice in her career, once for Urusei Yatsura in 1981 and the second time for Inuyasha in 2002. A...
Official Synopsis:
As a child Sakura Mamiya mysteriously disappeared in the woods behind her grandma’s home. She returned whole and healthy, but since then she has had the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! At school, the desk next to Sakura’s has been empty since the start of the school year, then one day her always-absent classmate shows up, and he’s far more than what he seems!
Rumiko Takahashi has won the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award twice in her career, once for Urusei Yatsura in 1981 and the second time for Inuyasha in 2002. A...
- 4/23/2009
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
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