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Rumiko Takahashi Spots in Japan
Rumiko Takahashi is a renowned Japanese manga artist, born on October 10, 1957, in Niigata Prefecture. She has created many hit works, mainly in the romantic comedy genre, and is so influential in the manga world that she is sometimes called a “shonen manga factory.”
Major works include:
Urusei Yatsura: Based on her debut work Katte na Yatsura, featuring popular and unique characters such as Lum.
Ranma ½: Known for its blend of comedy and action, centered around a protagonist who transforms between male and female.
Inuyasha: A long-running series depicting the world of humans and yokai, beloved by many fans.
Niigata City Manga and Anime Information Center
1F Bandai City BP2, 2-5-7 Yachiyo, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
This facility, located in Niigata City—Rumiko Takahashi’s hometown—introduces manga artists and anime creators connected to Niigata.
Inside the building, there is a permanent exhibition section dedicated to Rumiko Takahashi, where visitors can look back on her brilliant artistic career, from Urusei Yatsura to her more recent works.
Reproductions of original drawings from her representative works, character design materials, and animation cels are on display, making it a must-visit spot for fans.
In the past, a large-scale special exhibition titled “The World of Rumiko Takahashi” has also been held.
Established in her birthplace, this facility plays an important role in honoring Takahashi’s achievements and passing on the world of her works to future generations, truly making it a sacred place for fans.
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Japan Women’s University, Mejiro Campus
2-8-1 Mejirodai, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
This is the university from which Rumiko Takahashi graduated. While majoring in history, she joined the manga research club and devoted herself to creative activities. In 1978, during her time at the university, she won the Honorable Mention in the Shogakukan New Comic Award with Katte na Yatsura, marking her remarkable debut as a manga artist.
It is truly a monumental place where “Rumiko Takahashi the manga artist” was born. It is not difficult to imagine that her studies and interactions with peers at the university laid the foundation for the rich worlds she would later create.
There is also a well-known anecdote that, despite her extremely busy life serialized as a professional manga artist, she still managed to graduate—an episode that reflects her sincere and diligent character.
Although the campus itself was not used as a setting in her works, it is a location of great importance as the very starting point of her career.
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