Rumiko Takahashi remains an active figure in manga and anime, with the new Ranma 1/2 anime's third season set for an October premiere and her continued charity involvement with PLAS.
Rumiko Takahashi's work continues to anchor major anime productions. The third season of the new Ranma 1/2 anime, adapted from her original manga, is scheduled for an October premiere on NTV and Netflix. MAPPA's production keeps director Konosuke Uda and most of the staff from the earlier seasons, adding Riko Kaneda and Haruki Miura as chief animation directors and Atsuko Ishida and Yoshihiro Takeda as main animators.
Takahashi's presence extends beyond new adaptations. She appeared in an English-subtitled Viz Media video with horror manga creator Junji Ito, where the two discussed each other's work and possible collaborations. Ito, who suggested leaning toward horror, revealed the meeting was filmed in San Francisco in January. In the conversation, Takahashi agreed with Ito's suggestion, praising his style.
Her charitable side also drew attention. An original autographed illustration of the title character from Inuyasha sold for 1,833,000 yen (about US$11,440) at a PLAS charity auction held on a Sunday. PLAS, an NGO supporting African children orphaned by AIDS, has received Takahashi's support before; she previously provided an autographed Inuyasha illustration for the organization's 2023 auction round. The recent sale is part of PLAS's current auction series.
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An original autographed illustration of Inuyasha's title character by manga creator Rumiko Takahashi sold for 1,833,000 yen (about US$11,440) at a charity auction on Sunday. The non-governmental organization PLAS, which supports African children orphaned by AIDS, held the sale as part of its current round of charity auctions.
Viz Media released an English-subtitled video featuring Rumiko Takahashi and Junji Ito discussing each other's work, possible collaborations, and industry changes. Ito suggested leaning toward horror, and Takahashi agreed, praising his style. Ito revealed the meeting was filmed in San Francisco in January.
MAPPA released a second trailer for the third season of the new Ranma 1/2 anime, confirming an October premiere on NTV and Netflix. Director Kōnosuke Uda and most staff return, with Riko Kaneda and Haruki Miura joining as chief animation directors and Atsuko Ishida and Yoshihiro Takeda added as main animators.