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Apr 16, 2019 11:19 AM
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Mangaka Rumiko Takahashi will launch a new manga series in Shogakukan's Weekly Shounen Sunday magazine. Previously hinted at in a December 2018 issue of Shounen Sunday, roughly one year after the conclusion of Kyoukai no Rinne, the manga titled MAO is set to appear in the magazine's 23rd 2019 issue to ship on May 8. The notice page describes the upcoming manga as a mysterious romance between a boy and girl from different worlds whose paths collide.

Takahashi's career began in 1978, and after releasing three short series, she began publishing her breakout full-length series, Urusei Yatsura. Starting in October 1980, she was publishing Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku simultaneously, the latter quickly becoming one of Japan's most beloved romance manga. Both manga concluded in 1987, when Takahashi's Ranma ½ began its nine-year serialization. It stands as her most successful work, with approximately 53 million tankobon copies sold in Japan.

Her next hit manga, InuYasha, was serialized from November 1996 to June 2008 and has sold 45 million tankobon copies. The anime was her first adaptation broadcast extensively in the West.

Her latest work, Kyoukai no Rinne, sold 3 million copies as of 2014 prior to its anime adaptation, and its final volume ranked 32nd in weekly sales upon release.

Source: Comic Natalie

Mao on MAL
VindstotMay 6, 2020 1:57 AM
Apr 16, 2019 11:45 AM
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let's hope this time the main heroine is not a brainless abusive monkey
(like in inyuusha and ranma)
Apr 16, 2019 12:27 PM
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I see... a Kagome hater. I still think she is not brainless, I love her. Can't wait for Rumiko's new work. Hot main boy. I can't find the main girl :O. Is she the one who has got brown hair?
Gaia88Apr 16, 2019 12:33 PM
Apr 16, 2019 12:39 PM
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I can’t wait! I’m so excited! ^_^
Apr 16, 2019 12:56 PM
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She is someone who has been making manga's since late 70s and is the creator of some of the most iconic manga/animes ever Yet,it looks like her mind and body will never get tired from churning out new series in every few years, ever

The likes of togashi and berserk creator should learn something from her
Apr 16, 2019 2:04 PM
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Of course it's about a girl, a boy and mysterious powers. Same formula but when she does it, her manga transforms into a great one.
Apr 16, 2019 5:49 PM
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The legend is back.
Apr 16, 2019 6:05 PM
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Yes!!! Can't wait to get more information about this.
Not 100% sure if I'm into the design or not, but I'm sure it will turn out well.
Apr 16, 2019 10:13 PM
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tragedydesu said:
let's hope this time the main heroine is not a brainless abusive monkey
(like in inyuusha and ranma)
in my opinion akane from ranma was not brainless
Apr 16, 2019 10:22 PM

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Gonna rather of topic but I think this is @ImperfectBlue first job on news report. And I hope with the addition of new staff in news section somehow sales thread will be bought back.
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Apr 16, 2019 10:40 PM

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@NeoAnkara no, not actually my first. I've been here in the shadows... = )
Apr 16, 2019 11:47 PM

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Wow, she's still going strong despite the tough industry and changing trends in popularity. Good luck and keep up the great work!
Apr 17, 2019 12:39 AM

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Jesus the women is a beast considering how brutal making manga is yet she's still making so much of it.

Is she some kind of otherworldly being cause her stamina is superhuman.
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Apr 17, 2019 12:59 AM

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the absolute madwoman. 63 and still doing weekly series. her dedication is beyond outstanding. if she want, she can retire and enjoy her licence money and still one of richest mangaka ever. yet she still chose to made weekly manga. WOW

some her series might not be my taste, but damn man, you can't hate her dedication, her enthusiasm, and her effort.
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Apr 17, 2019 1:29 AM

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This woman doesn't rest.
"At some point, I stopped hoping."
Apr 17, 2019 2:43 AM

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elior1 said:
tragedydesu said:
let's hope this time the main heroine is not a brainless abusive monkey
(like in inyuusha and ranma)
in my opinion akane from ranma was not brainless

Same. Both were cool IMO.
Apr 17, 2019 2:47 AM

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Jinbou said:
she was publishing Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku simultaneously

What a legend. Looking forward to her next work.

Gaia88 said:
Hot main boy. I can't find the main girl :O. Is she the one who has got brown hair?

No that's the MC of Fukuchi Tsubasa's new manga that'll start next week. The main girl isn't drawn here.

oh, ok thanks ^^ I'll check,
Apr 17, 2019 3:20 AM

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I didn't know she's still writing manga. Glad to hear her career is staying afloat!
Apr 17, 2019 7:23 AM

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I've been reading Kyoukai no Rinne on and off for the past few years. Looking forward to her new work for sure.
Apr 17, 2019 4:43 PM

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My mom is back to business again~
I just hope her new work is more like InuYasha and less like Kyoukai no Rinne
Apr 26, 2019 7:47 AM
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Takahashi needs to take a break. Or at least switch up the genre.
Jul 23, 2019 11:01 AM

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First Volume Releasing on September 18 (According to Chapter 11).

Vol.1 image and Takahashi-sensei x Noda-sensei (Mangaka of Golden Kamuy) Coversational Interview (both 41st and 42nd issues)
https://natalie.mu/comic/news/346919
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I'm a big fan of her especially InuYasha, but Rin-ne took me forever to finish. I'm not sure if I will give this a try.

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