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Libro de ilustraciones que se analiza la realización de la serie de animación a partir del manga
152 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2003
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Rumiko Takahashi
1,587 books2,143 followersRumiko Takahashi (高橋留美子) was born in Niigata, Japan. She is not only one of the richest women in Japan but also one of the top paid manga artists. She is also the most successful female comic artist in history. She has been writing manga non-stop for 31 years.
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the wealthiest women in Japan. The manga she creates (and its anime adaptations) are very popular in the United States and Europe where they have been released as both manga and anime in English translation. Her works are relatively famous worldwide, and many of her series were some of the forerunners of early English language manga to be released in the nineties. Takahashi is also the best selling female comics artist in history; well over 100 million copies of her various works have been sold.
Though she was said to occasionally doodle in the margins of her papers while attending Niigata Chūō High School, Takahashi's interest in manga did not come until later. During her college years, she enrolled in Gekiga Sonjuku, a manga school founded by Kazuo Koike, mangaka of Crying Freeman and Lone Wolf and Cub. Under his guidance Rumiko Takahashi began to publish her first doujinshi creations in 1975, such as Bye-Bye Road and Star of Futile Dust. Kozue Koike often urged his students to create well-thought out, interesting characters, and this influence would greatly impact Rumiko Takahashi's works throughout her career.
Career and major works:
Takahashi's professional career began in 1978. Her first published story was Those Selfish Aliens, a comedic science fiction story. During the same year, she published Time Warp Trouble, Shake Your Buddha, and the Golden Gods of Poverty in Shōnen Sunday, which would remain the home to most of her major works for the next twenty years. Later that year, Rumiko attempted her first full-length series, Urusei Yatsura. Though it had a rocky start due to publishing difficulties, Urusei Yatsura would become one of the most beloved anime and manga comedies in Japan.
In 1980, Rumiko Takahashi found her niche and began to publish with regularity. At this time she started her second major series, Maison Ikkoku, in Big Comic Spirits. Written for an older audience, Maison Ikkoku is often considered to be one of the all-time best romance manga. Takahashi managed to work on Maison Ikkoku on and off simultaneously with Urusei Yatsura. She concluded both series in 1987, with Urusei Yatsura ending at 34 volumes, and Maison Ikkoku being 15.
During the 1980s, Takahashi became a prolific writer of short story manga, which is surprising considering the massive lengths of most of her works. Her stories The Laughing Target, Maris the Chojo, and Fire Tripper all were adapted into original video animations (OVAs). In 1984, after the end of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, Takahashi took a different approach to storytelling and began the dark, macabre Mermaid Saga. This series of short segments was published sporadically until 1994, with the final story being Mermaid's Mask. Many fans contend that this work remains unfinished by Takahashi, since the final story does not end on a conclusive note.
Another short work left untouched is One-Pound Gospel, which, like Mermaid Saga, was published erratically. The last story to be drawn was published in 2001, however just recently she wrote one final chapter concluding the series
Later in 1987, Takahashi began her third major series, Ranma ½. Following the late 80s and early 90s trend of shōnen martial arts manga, Ranma ½ features a gender-bending twist. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ½ is one of Rumiko Takahashi's most popular series with the Western world.
During the later half of the 1990s, Rumiko Takahashi continued with short stories and her installments of Mermaid Saga and One-Pound Gospel until beginning her fourth major work, InuYasha. While Ran
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the wealthiest women in Japan. The manga she creates (and its anime adaptations) are very popular in the United States and Europe where they have been released as both manga and anime in English translation. Her works are relatively famous worldwide, and many of her series were some of the forerunners of early English language manga to be released in the nineties. Takahashi is also the best selling female comics artist in history; well over 100 million copies of her various works have been sold.
Though she was said to occasionally doodle in the margins of her papers while attending Niigata Chūō High School, Takahashi's interest in manga did not come until later. During her college years, she enrolled in Gekiga Sonjuku, a manga school founded by Kazuo Koike, mangaka of Crying Freeman and Lone Wolf and Cub. Under his guidance Rumiko Takahashi began to publish her first doujinshi creations in 1975, such as Bye-Bye Road and Star of Futile Dust. Kozue Koike often urged his students to create well-thought out, interesting characters, and this influence would greatly impact Rumiko Takahashi's works throughout her career.
Career and major works:
Takahashi's professional career began in 1978. Her first published story was Those Selfish Aliens, a comedic science fiction story. During the same year, she published Time Warp Trouble, Shake Your Buddha, and the Golden Gods of Poverty in Shōnen Sunday, which would remain the home to most of her major works for the next twenty years. Later that year, Rumiko attempted her first full-length series, Urusei Yatsura. Though it had a rocky start due to publishing difficulties, Urusei Yatsura would become one of the most beloved anime and manga comedies in Japan.
In 1980, Rumiko Takahashi found her niche and began to publish with regularity. At this time she started her second major series, Maison Ikkoku, in Big Comic Spirits. Written for an older audience, Maison Ikkoku is often considered to be one of the all-time best romance manga. Takahashi managed to work on Maison Ikkoku on and off simultaneously with Urusei Yatsura. She concluded both series in 1987, with Urusei Yatsura ending at 34 volumes, and Maison Ikkoku being 15.
During the 1980s, Takahashi became a prolific writer of short story manga, which is surprising considering the massive lengths of most of her works. Her stories The Laughing Target, Maris the Chojo, and Fire Tripper all were adapted into original video animations (OVAs). In 1984, after the end of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, Takahashi took a different approach to storytelling and began the dark, macabre Mermaid Saga. This series of short segments was published sporadically until 1994, with the final story being Mermaid's Mask. Many fans contend that this work remains unfinished by Takahashi, since the final story does not end on a conclusive note.
Another short work left untouched is One-Pound Gospel, which, like Mermaid Saga, was published erratically. The last story to be drawn was published in 2001, however just recently she wrote one final chapter concluding the series
Later in 1987, Takahashi began her third major series, Ranma ½. Following the late 80s and early 90s trend of shōnen martial arts manga, Ranma ½ features a gender-bending twist. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ½ is one of Rumiko Takahashi's most popular series with the Western world.
During the later half of the 1990s, Rumiko Takahashi continued with short stories and her installments of Mermaid Saga and One-Pound Gospel until beginning her fourth major work, InuYasha. While Ran
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December 27, 2021
I've had this art book since I was a child, and wanted to read it once last time before I gifted it to a friend who likes Inuyasha far more than I ever did. This art book promises exactly that, and gives you a little more on the side; there are pages upon pages of concept art and character design, environments, you name it; and a few manga strips thrown in as well. The book itself is large and bound well, but the overall printing seems to be lacking in quality; some of the images seem choppy or fuzzed out, like they weren't of a proper resolution for printing on such a scale.
Other than that small complaint, this is a wonderful art book for any fan of the series!
Other than that small complaint, this is a wonderful art book for any fan of the series!
February 15, 2018
Un Artbook perfecto, todo lo que se puede pedir de un libro de este estilo. En vez de limitarse a ser un recopilatorio de las ilustraciones que ya conocemos de los cómics, nos hace una comparación de la versión en manga y en anime de esas páginas a color que contienen los capítulos de los primeros 18 tomos. También encontramos bocetos de la versión animada, la famosa sección de ilustraciones, un glosario y muchas sorpresas más. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente a todo fan de InuYasha, pues merece la pena.
July 19, 2020
If you're a fan of Inuyasha this is a no-brainer buy really. It does what it says on the tin: it's a book of Inuyasha art, including a cover gallery and some chapters in colour (they are beautiful). There are also some interviews with Rumiko Takahashi and the voice actors for the anime, as well as insights into how the anime was made. A lovely object.
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August 8, 2023Very interesting break down of adapting the manga to anime, has the art notes and set pieces, and interviews with voice actors, animators, art directors, and episode directors. I loved those parts!! I didn't really enjoy the collection of full page spread of the color illustrations that start each volume *meh*, I've seen that stuff already.
March 9, 2015
Featuring an impressive collection of Rumiko Takahashi's artwork and manga excerpts of her most famed opus, Inuyasha, this artbook also includes a detailed comparison of the original manga and its accompnaying anime series.
Also included are interviews with Takahashi-san herself, the main vocal cast from the anime series,the anime's director and head animator designer, plus several animation character model design sheets and background sketches and cels.
Featured cleverly on the page borders are tidbit facts about the numerous catalogue of yokai/oni, reoccurring characters, weapons and divine items discovered throughout the series.
Ideal for the devoted fan or the eager newcomer, this artbook is a thorough, visual delight. The glossy, thick pages and laminated cover are a plus for the artbook collector as well.
Also included are interviews with Takahashi-san herself, the main vocal cast from the anime series,the anime's director and head animator designer, plus several animation character model design sheets and background sketches and cels.
Featured cleverly on the page borders are tidbit facts about the numerous catalogue of yokai/oni, reoccurring characters, weapons and divine items discovered throughout the series.
Ideal for the devoted fan or the eager newcomer, this artbook is a thorough, visual delight. The glossy, thick pages and laminated cover are a plus for the artbook collector as well.
February 2, 2008
such awsomeness. i am in awe every time i look at the artwork in this book. SUCH DETAIL!!!!!
October 10, 2010
i like this book
June 21, 2012
Provides so much information and really shows how amazing Takahashi does with coloring!
August 17, 2012
An instant classic!
November 29, 2014
It's Inuyasha - need I say more?
August 15, 2015
I have looked at this a million times since my brother bought it for me.
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