Rumiko Takahashi

MAO Delivers a Disjointed and Awkwardly Paced Third Episode

MAO started out strong in its first two episodes, but its third episode awkwardly transitions to the Shoko arc in an uneven, disjointed way.

Apr 19 • Diane Darcy

MAO Borrows a Page From Kazuo Umezu With Callbacks to Rumiko Takahashi's Past Work

MAO Season 1 Episode 2 sees its titular hero and Nanoka investigate a string of grisly murders in 1923 Japan, invoking memories of Kazuo Umezu, Mermaid…

Apr 12 • Diane Darcy

MAO's Season 1 Premiere Is Not Gen Alpha's Inuyasha, But a Haunting Tale About Curses

The anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's MAO made its highly anticipated debut on April 04, 2026, but it's far from being a new generation's Inuyasha…

Apr 5 • Diane Darcy

Viz Media Announces US Release Date of MAO Anime From Inuyasha Creator Rumiko Takahashi

Viz Media announced the official US release date for the MAO anime from Inuyasha and Ranma 1/2 creator Rumiko Takahashi and where fans can stream the…

Apr 3 • Diane Darcy

Deconstructing Kikyō, Part 02: How Unchanging Love Informs the Humanity of Inuyasha's Legendary Miko

Kikyō's name means "Chinese bellflower" but also "unchanging love" in Rumiko Takahashi's Inuyasha manga. But how does this inform Kikyō's humanity in…

Mar 20 • Diane Darcy

Deconstructing Kikyō, Part 01: How the History of Miko Informs the Origin of Inuyasha's Most Powerful Female Hero

Rumiko Takahashi's Inuyasha manga celebrates its 30th anniversary on Nov. 13, 2026, which makes it the perfect time to deconstruct the origin of its…

Mar 13 • Diane Darcy

Valentine's Day 2026: 'Tragic Love Song of Destiny' Shows Why Inuyasha and Kikyō Is Rumiko Takahashi's Best Teenage Romance

Inuyasha is a popular manga series from Rumiko Takahashi that features many iconic ships, but only one tops the list for "most compelling", and one…

Feb 14 • Diane Darcy

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