Travel into Japan's nuttiest apartment house and meet its volatile inhabitants: Kyoko, the beautiful and mysterious new apartment manager; Yusaku, the exam-addled college student; Mrs.... more>> Ichinose, the drunken gossip; Kentaro, her bratty son; Akemi, the boozy bar hostess; and the mooching and peeping Mr. Yotsuya. <<less

Kagome is a modern Japanese high-school girl. Never the type to believe in myths and legends, her world view dramatically changes when, one day, she's pulled out of her own time and into another! There, in Japan's ancient past, Kagome discovers more than a few of those dusty old legends are true, and that her destiny is linked to one legendary creature in particular--the dog-like half-demon called Inuyasha! That same trick of fate also ties them both to the Shikon Jewel, or "Jewel of Four Souls." But demons beware...the smallest shard of the Shikon Jewel can give the user unimaginable power.... more>>

Won the 47th Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shounen category. <<less

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... more>> 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! <<less

What would you do if a tiger skin bikini-clad alien followed you to school every day? Poor Ataru's life has never returned to normal since volatile extraterrestrial princess Lum fell for him. Now an excruciatingly wealthy and genteel rival, Mendo, adds to Ataru's torment. Not to mention an unending stream of extraordinary classroom visitors and educational materials including incompetent cherry blossom spirits, a legendary nightmare-eating tapir, and a fourth-dimensional camera that breeches alternate realities.... more>>

Note: In 1981, this series received the Shogakukan Manga Award.

Won the 18th Seiun Award for Best Comic (1987). <<less

Legend has it that if a human eats a mermaid's flesh, they will be granted eternal life. But is that a blessing or a curse? Immortal lovers Yuta and Mana travel through Japan and the centuries longing for a normal life. On their journey, they meet others who have consumed the flesh of a mermaid in hope of becoming immortal. But the powerful substance affects each person differently. Yuta and Mana are two of the lucky ones. Others are fated to die or transform into a savage monster, a "lost soul." Mermaid Saga contains three of Takahashi's uniquely macabre mermaid tales, A Mermaid Never Smiles, The Village of the Fighting Fish, and Mermaid Forest. Each... more>> revolves around Yuta, who wanders for hundreds of years, seeking a mermaid to cure him of his immortality.

Note: Won the 20th Seiun Award for Best Comic (1989). <<less

Kosaku Hatanaka is the first pro boxer ever produced by Mukaida's Gym. He's also the bane of his coach's existence. Although he's constantly waging war against his appetite, Kosaku never met a meal he didn't like! Naturally, this plays havoc with his weight class. Junior bantamweight, bantamweight, junior featherweight... every time he moves up a class, his coach's hopes plummet. Isn't gluttony a sin? ... more>>

Sister Angela is a young novice nun who's dedicated, passionate, and convinced that we should give peace a chance. Although she refuses to acknowledge it, it's obvious that Kosaku comes to St. Mary's for more than confession! He comes to see the smile of the beautiful sister, of course! Can her faith redeem the gluttonous appetite of the tempted lamb astride the scale? <<less

Classic short stories from Takahashi Rumiko. Many are comedies.... more>>

Volume 1:

"Fire Tripper" (fantasy, romance)

A gas explosion sends high school girl Suzuko and toddler Shuu 500 years into the past. But she lost Shuu on the way, and as a result, Shuu ended up in the past 10 years before her, and is 15 years old when Suzuko arrives.

"Maris the Chojo" (comedy, sci-fi)

A destructive alien policewoman sees a kidnapped quadrillionaire as her ticket out of debt.

"Those Selfish Aliens" (comedy, fantasy)

Aliens, the government, and fishmen implant bombs in a poor paperboy.

"Time Warp Trouble" (fantasy)

Warriors from feudal Japan inexplicably pop into a high-school classroom.

"The Laughing Target" (drama, romance, supernatural, tragedy)

When they were children, Yuzuru Shiga and his cousin Azusa Shiga were engaged. Azusa aims to make sure that Yuzuru stays hers, no matter what, but Azusa also has a dark secret...

Volume 2:

"Wasted Minds (Dust Spot)" (adventure, comedy, fantasy)

Follows a pair of two bickering government agents, both of whom have special abilities. (A five-part mini-series)

"The Golden Gods of Poverty" (gag comedy)

An unfortunate boy's scientist parents try to use him to make money, but they only succeed in contacting the Seven Lucky Gods, who happen to also be broke.

"The Entrepreneurial Spirit"

A woman leads seminars for a get-rich quick scheme.

Volume 3:

"That Darn Cat" (slice of life)

Takahashi Rumiko remembers having to take care of her neighbor's cat.

"When My Eyes Got Wings"

A couple befriend a sickly child with a secret and his destructive pet bird.

"Wedded Bliss" (comedy, romance)

A wedded couple can only let out their tension from working all day by fighting with one another, until their neighbors threaten to have them moved.

"Sleep and Forget"

A girl relives a past life involving her lover and an evil witch back from the dead in the form of a dog.

"A Cry for Help"

A fairy gives a boy a frightening split personality thanks to the wind-up key she inserts in his neck.

"War Council"

Student councils go to war with one another over a stamp.

"The Face Pack"

A man can change his appearance at will and leads a "masters of disguise" club.

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A bitter, washed up manga artist receives a mysterious gift from a fan...... more>>

A one-shot by Takahashi Rumiko to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Japanese semimonthly seinen anthology, Big Comic. <<less

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Rumiko tells about her inspiration of Maison Ikkoku in the year 1980

Ever since they had a falling out as young children shuuta and miya have been steering clear of each other.... more>>

Maybe can what drove them apart reunite them again?

Namely a cat! <<less

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This was Takahashi's first foray into manga for children. It follows MOON, a giant alien rabbit who is trying to get back to his planet. He lands in Japan and gets help from a young boy named Shota. The first few chapters revolve around Shota trying to overcome his fear of heights.... more>>

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