Books by Rumiko Takahashi

Book SynopsisRumiko Takahashi’s epic in a large prestige format including bonus color pages!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.A Terrible PriceInuyasha embarks on a quest to learn how to properly handle his blade Tetsusaiga. Unfortunately, the master trainer he seeks has problems of his own. Can Inuyasha solve them without accidentally slaying innocent women, children and even harmless demons?Then, Inuyasha must rescue wolf demon Koga, his rival

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Book SynopsisRumiko Takahashi’s epic in a large prestige format including bonus color pages!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.Destiny of a SwordInuyasha is attacked by a corrupted human wielding a mysterious sword known as “Dakki.” If our hero loses this battle, he will lose his mighty sword Tetsusaiga as well!Then, the corpse of the turtle demon Meioju is revived by a piece of Moryomaru’s flesh. Meioju’s shell

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious manga classic featuring beautiful space alien princess Lum!Beautiful space alien princess Lum invades Earth on her UFO, and unlucky Ataru Moroboshi’s world gets turned upside down! Will Lum become Earth’s electrifying new leader? Or will Ataru somehow miraculously save Earth from space alien onslaught?Once upon a time, a little shape-shifting fox heard a legend about a magical wedding dress that helps two fated lovers find their bliss. But what does destiny have in store for him and Shinobu when he shows up unannounced in Tomobiki Town?! Meanwhile, the Moroboshi family is used to pinching pennies and making do until a falling star plunges through their ceiling and offers to grant them three wishes. But is a change of luck always a good thing?!

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious manga classic featuring beautiful space alien princess Lum!Beautiful space alien princess Lum invades Earth on her UFO, and unlucky Ataru Moroboshi’s world gets turned upside down! What unimaginable shenanigans will Lum bring to Ataru’s life? One thing’s for sure—nearly every moment is electrifying with her around! 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?

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious manga classic featuring beautiful space alien princess Lum! Beautiful space alien princess Lum invades Earth on her UFO, and unlucky Ataru Moroboshi’s world gets turned upside down! Will Lum become Earth’s electrifying new leader? Or will Ataru somehow miraculously save Earth from space alien onslaught? Despite all kinds of crazy supernatural beings appearing and attacking Ataru, nothing brings calamity quite like the kind that Ataru brings on himself… But when a rival named Shutaro Mendo appears, the chaos gets stepped up a notch! All disaster and no play makes things dull, however, so Ataru goes on a date with Lum!

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious manga classic featuring beautiful space alien princess Lum! Beautiful space alien princess Lum invades Earth on her UFO, and unlucky Ataru Moroboshi’s world gets turned upside down! Will Lum become Earth’s electrifying new leader? Or will Ataru somehow miraculously save Earth from space alien onslaught? Undeterred by Lum’s electrical attacks, Ataru continues to shamelessly chase skirts. When the priestess Sakura returns as Tomobiki High School’s nurse, the school is plagued by unprecedented menaces that titillate Ataru’s lecherous heart! Later, Lum’s gorgeous childhood friend Ran escalates the school hijinks, but what Lum doesn’t know is that Ran has a major score to settle!

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Book SynopsisRumiko Takahashi’s epic in a large prestige format including bonus color pages!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.Helping Hands The search for the final shard of the Shikon Jewel leads Inuyasha and the gang to a mountain fortress...but only the dead may enter. Meanwhile, Naraku teams up with a demon who hunts the blood of innocent villagers—just his type!Then Kagome faces a moral dilemma. Only she can rescue her rival Kikyo fro

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious manga classic featuring beautiful space alien princess Lum!Beautiful space alien princess Lum invades Earth in her UFO, and unlucky Ataru Moroboshi’s world gets turned upside down! What unimaginable shenanigans will Lum bring to Ataru’s life? One thing’s for sure—nearly every moment is electrifying with her around!Disaster-prone Ataru isn't the least bit interested when he stumbles upon a family insult match on the beach, but everything changes when Ataru finds out that one of the combatants is actually a teen girl! Later, a nervous fire-breathing Ten meets his pyro-hating mother, which presents the perfect opportunity for Ataru to mess with his young nemesis!

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Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend 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!When Yurako reveals the history of her relationship with Mao, Nanoka starts to question her own feelings for him. But she doesn’t have much time to dwell on her romantic life before the gang is off to investigate mysterious cases of spontaneous human combustion! Who is behind the immolation of wealthy local bureaucrats? Plus, the tragic story of Hyakka’s arrival at the Goko clan’s dojo. And finally, Shiranui and Hakubi’s master plan is revealed!

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Book SynopsisThe beloved fantasy adventure Inuyasha continues with the next generation of demon hunters!Can the three teenage daughters of demon dog half-brothers Inuyasha and Sesshomaru save their parents, themselves, and both realms from the menace of the seven mystical Rainbow Pearls?While the trio continues marching westward, they run into a slimy beast that kidnaps princesses! Coming to their aid is Tokichiro Kinoshita, a cunning peasant who will one day become a historical legend, and he devises a clever—and embarrassing—plan to lure the monster out of hiding. Then, the girls battle the demon and witness the sorts of tricks that Inuyasha himself would pull off!

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Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend 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 claims a cursed sword and has it reforged to suit her, but the blade is stolen before she has a chance to wield it. Who does the original weapon belong to, and why do they want it back so badly? Pitched battles ensue, and this time it’s Mao’s turn to sacrifice himself to save Nanoka… And then Nanoka is taken hostage!

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Book SynopsisThe beloved fantasy adventure Inuyasha continues with the next generation of demon hunters!Can the three teenage daughters of demon dog half-brothers Inuyasha and Sesshomaru save their parents, themselves, and both realms from the menace of the seven mystical Rainbow Pearls?Before the trio can continue their perilous journey to the west, they must first complete an all-important task—one way or another, Towa will get to enjoy a cushy heated bath! Then the girls are joined by Takechiyo, Riku, and Rion and head toward the town of Sakai. While facing off against the remaining members of the Four Perils, Towa and Moroha fight fiercely to protect Setsuna as she remembers the day she received her curse…

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Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend 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!As our friends draw closer to the secret of who really killed Mao’s first love, Sana, another lost relic of the Goko clan turns up—the terrible Box of Monstrosity. Mao and the gang pursue the box to free its victims and save lives, but others want to get their hands on it for nefarious purposes…

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Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend 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!As Mao and company begin to uncover Yurako’s true identity, another mystery lands on their doorstep—who or what is causing members of the Kagami family to commit shocking acts of violence? Unfortunately, our friends soon discover the truth in the old saying “No good deed goes unpunished.” Then, when a puppet master gains control of Mao, no one is safe. Plus, Mao and Nanoka go on…a date?!

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Book SynopsisThe beloved fantasy adventure Inuyasha continues with the next generation of demon hunters!Can the three teenage daughters of demon dog half-brothers Inuyasha and Sesshomaru save their parents, themselves, and both realms from the menace of the seven mystical Rainbow Pearls?Living in the present day isn’t easy for Sesshomaru’s daughter Towa. She can’t remember where she came from, must conceal her mysterious powers, and is either worshipped or feared by girls she just wants to be friends with. But she has no way of returning to her own time until one day…a demon attacks and she is transported to feudal-era Japan. There Towa, her twin sister Setsuma, and her cousin Moroha—Inuyasha’s daughter—have a mission bestowed upon them by the mystical Tree of Ages. With only vague memories of their past to guide them, the three young women set out to find their parents, heal a rift in time, and fulfill their royal destiny...

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Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka travels back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What is the thread of fate that connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!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!

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Book SynopsisAn eclectic collection of short stories from master manga artist Rumiko Takahashi, beloved creator of Inuyasha, Ranma 1/2, and Urusei Yatsura!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)!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)!

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Book SynopsisManga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.After a mysterious encounter in her childhood, Sakura Mamiya gained the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! Then one day she meets Rinne Rokudo, a boy who is far more than what he seems.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 Rinne Rokudo shows up, and he''s far more than what he seems!Death can be a laughing matter!Sakura''s curiosity about the mysterious Rinne draws her deeper into an amazing world on the boundary between the living and the dead. Helping

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Book SynopsisVolume 2 of Rin-Ne the series about a teenager who has the ability to see ghosts

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Book SynopsisThe 12th volume in the manga series about a teenager who has the ability to see ghosts.

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious manga classic featuring beautiful space alien princess Lum! Beautiful space alien princess Lum invades Earth on her UFO, and unlucky Ataru Moroboshi’s world gets turned upside down! Will Lum become Earth’s electrifying new leader? Or will Ataru somehow miraculously save Earth from space alien onslaught? Lum’s childhood friend Ran continues to cause trouble with her kisses, but that’s the least of Ataru’s worries! Ten, Lum's little cousin, arrives at the Moroboshi household, creating chaos at every turn. A miniature gentleman and self-proclaimed playboy, Ten loves Lum but hates Ataru. How will Ataru contend with this new fire-breathing nemesis?

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious manga classic featuring beautiful space alien princess Lum!Beautiful space alien princess Lum invades Earth on her UFO, and unlucky Ataru Moroboshi’s world gets turned upside down! Will Lum become Earth’s electrifying new leader? Or will Ataru somehow miraculously save Earth from space alien onslaught?Ran is back and up to no good as she continues her never-ending quest to get back at Lum! But will she change her tune when handsome Rei shows up? Later, the ultimate cuddly kitty spirit appears, burdened with a heavy grudge in its heart! Can Ataru and gang help this cat or will they just make everything worse?

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious manga classic featuring beautiful space alien princess Lum!Beautiful space alien princess Lum invades Earth on her UFO, and unlucky Ataru Moroboshi’s world gets turned upside down! Will Lum become Earth’s electrifying new leader? Or will Ataru somehow miraculously save Earth from space alien onslaught?Inaba the Rabbit Man is trying to get a promotion, but to level up he has to pick a rare flower that only grows in space-time, and he needs to find a girl who will come with him on his dangerous quest! But when he asks Shinobu to accompany him, he gets Ataru and Lum in the bargain too! Is his promotion doomed? Later, some random dude shows up at Tomobiki High claiming to be Lum’s fiancé! He whisks her away to be married on his darkness-draped home planet, and the only way Ataru can save her is by saying “I love you.” When he can’t bring himself to do it, Lum gives Ataru an ultimatum that balances the fate of the world against his heart! Is Earth doomed?!

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Book SynopsisManga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.After a mysterious encounter in her childhood, Sakura Mamiya gained the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! Then one day she meets Rinne Rokudo, a boy who is far more than what he seems.Rinne’s cat Rokumon and the rest of the shinigami Black Cats by Contract have been summoned to a mysterious gathering. While their owners puzzle over their disappearance, the cats themselves have no idea what the purpose of the meeting is… Is a feline uprising on the horizon?

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Book SynopsisManga legend Rumiko Takahashi's classic horror series about mermaid flesh and immortality!They say that if one consumes mermaid flesh, one can attain immortality. Unfortunately, the more likely results include becoming horribly deformed or turning into a vicious monster! Even if one were to gain eternal life, however, is such an anomaly a lucky blessing or a terrible curse? Yuta became immortal when he unwittingly ate mermaid flesh, and now he seeks a way to become human again. Hundreds of years later, he encounters a volatile and determined young lady named Mana while searching for a mermaid. Could this mysterious woman hold the key to saving Yuta’s humanity?

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Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend 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, Mao, and his helper Otoya investigate the strange cult of Priestess Shoko in hopes of bringing her to justice, but cursed dolls and scrolls of eternal life may be more than they bargained for. Will the priestess’s doomsday prophecy come true? Back in the present, Nanoka and friend-zoned Shiraha do some historical research that uncovers a cataclysmic event yet to occur in Mao’s timeline. Then Mao’s curiosity gets him on the wrong side of a group of bloodsuckers and in need of a rescue by Nanoka—again!

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Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend 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!The battle rages on as Byoki tries to take over Mao’s body. Nanoka witnesses the accident that orphaned her unfold, and suspicion falls on her present-day guardians. Can her beloved grandfather and Uozumi be trusted? What about Mao, who has no memories of what he does in his hybrid form? Then, a former fellow apprentice to Mao's master attacks…with flaming heads! Was Mao really his master's golden child—or something else? Meanwhile, back in town, young women are disappearing. Who is the prime suspect?

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Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend 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!While Shiranui and his minions pursue Mao in the Taisho era, the cat demon Byoki stalks Nanoka in the present day. Meanwhile, a mysterious woman is spreading strange rumors around old Kyoto. Who is she really? Then, a stranger armed with powerful spells and mechanical weapons appears and sets his sights on a particular target…

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Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend 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!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!

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Book SynopsisThe beloved fantasy adventure Inuyasha continues with the next generation of demon hunters!Can the three teenage daughters of demon dog half-brothers Inuyasha and Sesshomaru save their parents, themselves, and both realms from the menace of the seven mystical Rainbow Pearls?First stop, Demon Slayers’ Village, where the trio joins forces with old friends and frenemies of Inuyasha—Kohaku, Sango, Miroku, and Koga! Plus, Miroku tells the tale of meeting Sesshomaru’s flunky Jaken after the fateful day when the twins were separated. Then, while Towa receives a surprising new weapon to train with, Moroha reunites with her former mentor Yawaragi, who strong-armed her into becoming a bounty hounter. And all three girls discover they harbor something inside them that draws enemies to them like moths to a flame—including the fearsome Four Perils! Uh-oh…

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Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend 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!Our friends ponder if past abuse explains or justifies bad behavior in the present. A battle against Renji and Mei raises another conundrum—is Nanoka’s sword, Akanemaru, an asset or a liability? Then, two thieves are pulled into a mysterious bag by a disembodied hand! Is it the last body part Natsuna has been searching for? Plus, the return of Byoki the cat demon…

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Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend 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!One of our friends confesses to setting the Goko clan treasure house on fire centuries ago. But why did they do it? Then, Mao has a revelation about Byoki the cat demon, the gang takes on a corrupt polluting industrialist, and Mei, the guardian of the Garden of Longevity, reveals new facets to her personality. Plus, a mysterious water wielder appears—whose side is he on?

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Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend 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 continues to make progress controlling her sword, Akanemaru, but when Mao’s life is on the line, will it be enough? Then, our friends come between a pair of jealous sisters. Don’t they know it’s dangerous to interfere with a domestic dispute? Plus, an ambiguous hug followed by an unofficial date…at the public baths?!

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Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend 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!Just when it seems that the mystery of Sana’s death has been solved, surprising details come to light that change everything. The identity of the zombie body that Byoki revived is finally revealed. Then, the gang helps Kamon investigate the peril that befalls his fiancée and tracks the dissemination of his creation, the Seed of Haku.

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Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend 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!Mao desperately tries to connect with his newly resurrected best friend, but the Goko clan has other plans for Daigo’s zombie body. Then, the gang is tasked with finding a missing little girl. Their search leads them to a mysterious new curse clan led by a fire-wielding princess with an unscrupulous past and an evil agenda…

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Book SynopsisA deluxe art book featuring the original art from renowned manga artist Rumiko Takahashi's most popular series, including Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Ranma , Inuyasha, RIN-NE, and Mao.For over forty-five years, Rumiko Takahashi has thrilled readers with her versatile storytelling in such works as Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Ranma , Inuyasha, RIN-NE, and Mao. This deluxe art book is presented in its original right-to-left format and shows off Takahashi's original drawings in gorgeous detail, highlighting the original colors and typesetting. This book features commentary, anecdotes, and a long-form interview with Takahashi in which she provides readers with insight into her process. Also included are a ribbon bookmark, an exclusive drawing of Lum from Urusei Yatsura showing each phase from sketch to final art, and special sections in which Takahashi picks her favorite panels from her series. This unique look into the mind of a creative master is sure to inspire readers, artists, and fans all over the world.

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