New Releases by Rumiko Takahashi

When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!

Nanoka and Mao are obliged to work with their enemy Sasuga to save a young woman from being sacrificed to a mysterious water god. Then, the cat demon Byoki attacks one of Mao’s allies! Plus, Natsuno brings Nanoka a new training challenge, an ancient, mummified man with a major grudge... -- VIZ Media

Ranma 1⁄2 – Die Neuauflage des Kult-Klassikers von Rumiko Takahashi Der Klassiker Ranma 1/2 ist bekannt für jede Menge Humor, Missverständnisse und verrückte Wendungen. Die Neuauflage umfasst 20 Bände mit jeweils 354 Seiten, plus 2 Farbseiten, und wurde sowohl optisch als auch inhaltlich vollständig überarbeitet. Erstmals erscheint die deutsche Ausgabe in japanischer Leserichtung. Als Bonus enthält jeder Band ein Exklusivinterview mit Rumiko Takahashi. Inhalt Band 14: Akane ist ganz allein in den Wunderwald gegangen, um dort ein sehr seltsames Monster zu jagen. Als sie unerwartet auf einen Jungen namens Shinnosuke trifft, erinnert sie sich daran, dass er ihr als Kind in einer misslichen Lage sehr geholfen hat ... Mit der New Edition von Ranma 1/2 erscheint DER Klassiker von Rumiko Takahashi endlich in neuer Auflage. Die Bände sind ein Muss für jeden Fan der Kult-Mangaka und gehören in jede gute Manga-Sammlung! --- Dieses spezielle E-Book-Format kann auf allen aktuelleren Tablets und Geräten mit Zoomfunktion gelesen werden. Dein Leseprogramm sollte die Darstellung von Fixed-Image-E-Books im EPUB3- oder mobi/KF8-Format unterstützen. Weitere Informationen findest du auf der Homepage von Egmont Manga. ---

Ranma 1⁄2 – Die Neuauflage des Kult-Klassikers von Rumiko Takahashi Der Klassiker Ranma 1/2 ist bekannt für jede Menge Humor, Missverständnisse und verrückte Wendungen. Die Neuauflage umfasst 20 Bände mit jeweils 354 Seiten, plus 2 Farbseiten, und wurde sowohl optisch als auch inhaltlich vollständig überarbeitet. Erstmals erscheint die deutsche Ausgabe in japanischer Leserichtung. Als Bonus enthält jeder Band ein Exklusivinterview mit Rumiko Takahashi. Inhalt Band 12: Für Ranma und Genma geht der Alltag im Dojo weiter ... bis die Familie Tendo plötzlich ungewöhnlichen Besuch bekommt – von Ranmas Mutter! Genma sucht umgehend das Weite. Er hat ihr nämlich ein Versprechen gegeben, bevor er sich mit seinem Sohn auf die Reise nach China gemacht hat. Was kann das gewesen sein? Mit der New Edition von Ranma 1/2 erscheint DER Klassiker von Rumiko Takahashi endlich in neuer Auflage. Die Bände sind ein Muss für jeden Fan der Kult-Mangaka und gehören in jede gute Manga-Sammlung! --- Dieses spezielle E-Book-Format kann auf allen aktuelleren Tablets und Geräten mit Zoomfunktion gelesen werden. Dein Leseprogramm sollte die Darstellung von Fixed-Image-E-Books im EPUB3- oder mobi/KF8-Format unterstützen. Weitere Informationen findest du auf der Homepage von Egmont Manga. ---

Ranma 1⁄2 – Die Neuauflage des Kult-Klassikers von Rumiko Takahashi Der Klassiker Ranma 1/2 ist bekannt für jede Menge Humor, Missverständnisse und verrückte Wendungen. Die Neuauflage umfasst 20 Bände mit jeweils 354 Seiten, plus 2 Farbseiten, und wurde sowohl optisch als auch inhaltlich vollständig überarbeitet. Erstmals erscheint die deutsche Ausgabe in japanischer Leserichtung. Als Bonus enthält jeder Band ein Exklusivinterview mit Rumiko Takahashi. Inhalt Band 9: Vor etwa zwanzig Jahren wurden die drei Tendo-Schwestern dem geheimnisvollen Franzosen Picolet Chardin II versprochen, der ein Experte in der Kampfgastronomie ist. Ranma will die Geheimnisse dieser Kunst beherrschen, verlobt sich mit Picolet und zieht kurzerhand bei ihm ein – um das Training der zukünftigen Ehefrau zu absolvieren ... Mit der New Edition von Ranma 1/2 erscheint DER Klassiker von Rumiko Takahashi endlich in neuer Auflage. Die Bände sind ein Muss für jeden Fan der Kult-Mangaka und gehören in jede gute Manga-Sammlung! --- Dieses spezielle E-Book-Format kann auf allen aktuelleren Tablets und Geräten mit Zoomfunktion gelesen werden. Dein Leseprogramm sollte die Darstellung von Fixed-Image-E-Books im EPUB3- oder mobi/KF8-Format unterstützen. Weitere Informationen findest Du auf der Homepage von Egmont Manga. ---

Believing that Godai has proposed to Kozue, Kyoko leaves Maison Ikkoku and moves back into her parents’ apartment. Will Godai be able to convince Kyoko—and her parents—that he’s the man she should marry? -- VIZ Media

Acclaimed author Rumiko Takahashi’s classic romantic comedy about finding your path in life. Yusaku Godai didn’t get accepted into college on the first try, so he’s studying to retake the entrance exams. But living in a dilapidated building full of eccentric and noisy tenants is making it hard for him to achieve his goals. Now that a beautiful woman has moved in to become the new resident manager, Godai is driven to distraction! Believing that Godai has proposed to Kozue, Kyoko leaves Maison Ikkoku and moves back into her parents’ apartment. Will Godai be able to convince Kyoko—and her parents—that he’s the man she should marry?

The reason for Shiranui’s bitter grudge against Mao is revealed. And now he demands that Mao give him the Taizanfukun spell, which has the power to control life spans. But Shiranui isn’t the only one who wants it! Then, when the gang floats theories about the origin of Byoki and his powers, Nanoka recruits Shiraha again to help with her research in the present day. Will Shiraha’s crush on Nanoka ever be requited, or does she only have cat eyes for Mao? Plus, the attack that left the scar under Mao’s eye! -- VIZ Media

Five intimate magical-realist tales from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi! A supernatural mirror compels a teenager to draw out and destroy the evil lurking within others. But will his duty destroy him? A has-been manga creator acquires the power to curse his competition. Is it worth it? A pet cat possesses a human—warning, side effects may include partial transmogrification... And more! Plus, a rare behind-the-scenes autobiographical story about Takahashi’s lifelong love affair with manga (and friendship with manga creator Mitsuru Adachi)! -- VIZ Media

Nanoka passes through a portal into the Taisho era, where exorcist Mao reluctantly rescues her from the jaws of a grotesque yokai. When Nanoka gets back to the present, she discovers she has some new, incredible abilities. She returns to the past looking for answers, only to get caught up in Mao’s investigation of a series of gruesome murders. As her questions about herself multiply, Nanoka learns that Mao is cursed by a cat demon named Byoki—and so is his sword. If anyone but Mao attempts to wield it, they are doomed. But when Mao’s life is in jeopardy, Nanoka picks up his blade and swings!

Once again, Lum has introduced a bizarre menace to Earth, causing her classmates to quake with fear—a judge who “vanishes” performers whose Hidden Talent Show acts are deemed subpar! Later, Mendo is shocked by the sudden announcement of his arranged marriage to a bride so secret even members of her own family don’t know her! -- VIZ Media

Back when Ranma’s father, Genma, and Akane’s father, Soun, were young martial artists, they learned the secrets of Anything-Goes Martial Arts from one of the greatest masters of all time. Unfortunately, he’s also someone they would do just about anything to get away from, and the entire Tendo household is about to find out why. Followed by a stirring rendition of Romeo and Juliet...and Juliet...and Romeo... -- VIZ Media

Ranma’s latest challenge is Furinkan High’s newest teacher, Hinako Ninomiya. She can drain an opponent’s energy and transform from her childlike stature to a tall, sultry siren. Will Ranma defeat Hinako, or will he be the one who’s schooled? Then, Akane reunites with a boy from her childhood who’s dying of a wound she inflicted on him when they were young. With his fatal wound on her conscience, will Akane choose to stay with Shinnosuke until the bitter end? -- VIZ Media

Rinne wins a day trip in an Afterlife lottery and asks Sakura Mamiya to join him. After some unfortunate surprises, the trip ends on a high note with matching bracelets for the pair...but those same bracelets will lead to a series of mishaps that neither of them could have anticipated!

Unable to afford a school uniform, Rinne always wears the same tracksuit to school. One day, a school uniform miraculously appears! Having always dreamed of having a uniform of his own, Rinne slips his arms through the sleeves…and what happens next just goes to show that nothing comes easy for poor Rinne.

Yusaku Godai is suffering while Maison Ikkoku’s lovely resident manager, Kyoko Otonashi,gives him the cold shoulder. He’s been dating Kozue Nanao, and as a starving college student Yusaku enjoys the free dinner her family provides him twice a week. Yusaku knows he needs to end things with Kozue if he ever hopes to get back into Kyoko’s good graces...

Acclaimed author Rumiko Takahashi’s classic romantic comedy about finding your path in life. Yusaku Godai didn’t get accepted into college on the first try, so he’s studying to retake the entrance exams. But living in a dilapidated building full of eccentric and noisy tenants is making it hard for him to achieve his goals. Now that a beautiful woman has moved in to become the new resident manager, Godai is driven to distraction! Yusaku Godai is suffering because Maison Ikkoku’s lovely resident manager, Kyoko Otonashi, is giving him the cold shoulder. He’s been dating Kozue Nanao, and as a starving college student Yusaku enjoys the free dinner her family provides him twice a week. Yusaku knows he needs to end things with Kozue if he ever hopes to get back into Kyoko’s good graces...

Anju finally musters the courage to get close to her crush, Matsugo (who’s got a not-so-secret thing for Rinne). Hoping to rid himself of the clingy Matsugo, Rinne conspires with Anju to turn their friendship into romance... But as usual, things don’t go as planned, and Rinne’s left to clean up the mess! -- VIZ Media

Rinne and Sakura’s homeroom teacher starts receiving some very strange messages from her fortune-telling Peeking Ball. Then a ghost scythe attaches itself to Sakura, and she must exorcise seven souls to get rid of it! -- VIZ Media

Mendo’s secret past is suddenly revealed! Driven by empathy—or perhaps friendship, or maybe just curiosity—Ataru and the gang journey to Mendo’s childhood to address the roots of his incurable claustrophobia. Later, the principal is inspired to launch a Miss Tomobiki High pageant in which the ladies of the school vie for dominance in beauty, intellect and combat skills! Who has the grace to destroy their competition and win the pageant crown? -- VIZ Media

The disembodied spirit of Ayame Sakaki’s crush on Jumonji is becoming increasingly bold. Ayame resolves to get the stroppy spirit under control once and for all, but the spirit predicts her plans and gets Rinne involved in a star-crossed scheme! -- VIZ Media

With the power granted by a large piece of the Shikon Jewel, Naraku's scheming is in high gear as his minions go forth to do his bidding. Kikyo, the priestess whose duty it once was to guard the jewel, gave the fragment to him, but why? Then Inuyasha takes on another of Naraku's evil offspring, a demon that inhabits the very sword his half brother Sesshomaru wields. Naraku's human origins may yet prove to be his downfall if Kikyo can exploit his weaknesses by forcing him to make a difficult choice, one that is mirrored by Inuyasha's lost love for Kikyo and a possible future with Kagome!

Rinne takes a plant-sitting job, but it turns out the spirit-purifying tree he’s responsible for is far more powerful than it seems. Sakura Mamiya, the cool-headed half of the duo, gets snagged in the arboreal drama, and, as usual, Rinne’s moneymaking scheme ends in paranormal high jinks! -- VIZ Media

Princess Kurama the crow goblin is bound to marry the man who awakens her with a kiss—but please, let it be anyone but Ataru! Hoping to replace Ataru with a different suitor, Kurama decides to return to her enchanted slumber. On a sunny afternoon, her capsule descends toward Earth once more...but will she land the man she truly wants? -- VIZ Media

The Shinigami Ageha caught more than she bargained for when she tried to set a trap for her troublesome Black Cat by Contract, Oboro. Now Rinne has to try and capture a giant mongoose spirit and settle Ageha and Oboro’s contract dispute! -- VIZ Media

A boy from Sakura's past appears, hoping to win a date with her. But the ghost of another lovelorn boy leads to an unexpected triple date. Can an exorcism take place at an amusement park? Does Rinne have feelings for Sakura? Compared to playing the dating game, dealing with angry ghosts and rogue shinigami may be less frightening!

A strange rumor ripples through the quiet town of Tomobiki—Lum is participating in an arranged marriage event! As Lum cheerfully gets dolled up for this intergalactic gala, Ataru pretends to be indifferent to the news. Upset that Lum might find the husband of her dreams, though, Ataru contemplates following her into outer space to check out the competition!

In a high-stakes game of tag, Ataru must touch Lum’s horns in ten days—or aliens will take over the earth! The fact that Lum can fly doesn’t make Ataru’s job any easier. As it turns out, the game of tag is only the beginning of Ataru’s troubles, as he continues to attract strange encounters with otherworldly beings like beautiful snow spirit Oyuki and the sexy crow goblin Princess Kurama! -- VIZ Media

Urusei Yatsura is a romantic comedy manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi that premiered in Weekly Shōnen Sunday in 1978 and ran until its conclusion in 1987. The series tells the story of Ataru Moroboshi, and the alien Lum who believes she is Ataru's wife after he accidentally proposes to her. The series makes heavy use of Japanese mythology, culture and puns.

Kagome is an ordinary modern schoolgirl living an ordinary life. Who would have thought the dried-up old well on the site of her family's shrine would be a gateway to Japan's ancient past? Drawn through the gate against her will, Kagome finds herself battling demons for control of what she thought was a worthless trinket but is actually a powerful magical gem, the Shikon Jewel! Together with an unlikely ally, the half demon Inuyasha, Kagome begins a quest to recover the shards of the Shikon Jewel and learn more about her link to the past. -- VIZ Media