Rumiko Takahashi Anime Watch Order
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Rumiko Takahashi is a Japanese manga artist. With a career of several commercially successful works, beginning with Urusei Yatsura in 1978, she is one of Japan's best-known and wealthiest manga artists. Her works are popular worldwide, where they have been translated into a variety of languages, with over 200 million copies in circulation; making Takahashi one of the best-selling authors of all time.
Her most well-known works are Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Ranma ½, Inuyasha, Rin-Ne etc.
Her most well-known works are Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Ranma ½, Inuyasha, Rin-Ne etc.
TV, 1981,
195 eps
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The TV series is adapted from Volumes 1-29 of the original manga by Rumiko Takahashi. The remainder of the manga was later adapted into OVAs and Movie 5. Except for episodes 10 and 11, the first 21 episodes consist of two 11-minute segments.
Season 1 (Episodes 1-21.5)
Season 2 (Episodes 22-43)
Season 3 (Episodes 44-54)
Season 4 (Episodes 55-77)
Season 5 (Episodes 78-106)
Season 6 (Episodes 107-127)
Season 7 (Episodes 128-149)
Season 8 (Episodes 150-165)
Season 9 (Episodes 166-195)
Season 1 (Episodes 1-21.5)
Season 2 (Episodes 22-43)
Season 3 (Episodes 44-54)
Season 4 (Episodes 55-77)
Season 5 (Episodes 78-106)
Season 6 (Episodes 107-127)
Season 7 (Episodes 128-149)
Season 8 (Episodes 150-165)
Season 9 (Episodes 166-195)
Special, 1982,
1 ep
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[Episode 21.5]
A hour-long special that aired between episodes 21 and 22 of the series. It is often referred as episode 21.5. The first segment is a recap of episodes 1-21 of the series, while the second segment adapt three chapters of the manga.
Watch after Episode 21
A hour-long special that aired between episodes 21 and 22 of the series. It is often referred as episode 21.5. The first segment is a recap of episodes 1-21 of the series, while the second segment adapt three chapters of the manga.
Watch after Episode 21
OVA, 1985,
11 eps
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OVAs 1-2 are recaps.
OVA 3 covers the 'Open the Door' story arc (chapters 329-333) from Volume 31 of the original manga.
OVAs 4-11 adapt chapters from Volumes 29-33 of original manga.
Watch OVA 1 (Recap) after Episode 174
Watch OVA 2 (Recap) after Episode 195
Watch OVAs 3-11 after Episode 195
OVA 3 covers the 'Open the Door' story arc (chapters 329-333) from Volume 31 of the original manga.
OVAs 4-11 adapt chapters from Volumes 29-33 of original manga.
Watch OVA 1 (Recap) after Episode 174
Watch OVA 2 (Recap) after Episode 195
Watch OVAs 3-11 after Episode 195
Movie, 1988,
1 ep
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The film covers the 'Boy Meets Girl' story arc (chapters 356-366) from Volume 34(End) of the original manga, which is the entirety of the 34th and final volume. This is the only film in the franchise to adapt chapters from the manga. It is also the official ending of the anime series.
Watch after OVAs 3-11
Watch after OVAs 3-11
Movie, 1991,
1 ep
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The 10th anniversary special of the series. It is not the end of the anime series despite coming after The Final Chapter.
Watch either after or before Movie 5
Watch either after or before Movie 5
TV, 1986,
96 eps
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The TV series is adapted from Volumes 1-15(End) of the original manga by Rumiko Takahashi.
Season 1 (Episodes 1-26)
Season 2 (Episodes 27-52)
Season 3 (Episodes 53-76)
Season 4 (Episodes 77-96)
Season 1 (Episodes 1-26)
Season 2 (Episodes 27-52)
Season 3 (Episodes 53-76)
Season 4 (Episodes 77-96)
Movie, 1988,
1 ep
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Author:7
Chronologically takes place during the events of TV episode 96. The film includes a character from the manga, who was not featured before in the anime.
Watch after Episode 96(End)
Watch after Episode 96(End)
OVA, 1991,
1 ep
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The OVA adapts a lost chapter from Volume 6 of the original manga.
Watch either after Episode 37 or Final Chapter Movie
Watch either after Episode 37 or Final Chapter Movie
OVA, 1988,
1 ep
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Author:7
A recap of the Maison Ikkoku series that focuses on the relationship between Godai and Kyoko. The entire special is taken from footage of the TV series.
Special, 1992,
1 ep
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Author:6
Flashbacks from the TV series are used to tell more about a certain character. Narration is used to connect the scenes which highlight the events leading to Kyoko's arrival at Ikkoku-kan.
Recap Special
Recap Special
OVA, 1985,
1 ep
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The Rumic World OVAs are adapted from a series of short stories by Rumiko Takahashi.
Rumic World OVA Series 1/3
Rumic World OVA Series 1/3
OVA, 1988,
1 ep
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The OVA is adapted from early chapters of the original manga by Rumiko Takahashi.
OVA, 1991,
1 ep
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The OVA covers the 'Mermaid Forest' story from 'Mermaid Saga' manga by Rumiko Takahashi.
OVA, 1993,
1 ep
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The OVA covers the 'Mermaid's Scar' story from 'Mermaid Saga' manga by Rumiko Takahashi.
TV, 1989,
161 eps
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The TV series is adapted from Volumes 1-22 of the original manga by Rumiko Takahashi. It alters the placement of many story arcs and contains numerous original episodes and characters not adapted from the manga.
Season 1 (Episodes 1-21)
Season 2 (Episodes 22-41)
Season 3 (Episodes 42-63)
Season 4 (Episodes 64-87)
Season 5 (Episodes 88-117)
Season 6 (Episodes 118-135)
Season 7 (Episodes 136-161)
Season 1 (Episodes 1-21)
Season 2 (Episodes 22-41)
Season 3 (Episodes 42-63)
Season 4 (Episodes 64-87)
Season 5 (Episodes 88-117)
Season 6 (Episodes 118-135)
Season 7 (Episodes 136-161)
Movie, 1991,
1 ep
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Movie 1
Watch after Episode 118
Watch after Episode 118
Movie, 1992,
1 ep
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Author:6
Movie 2
Watch after Episode 153
Watch after Episode 153
OVA, 1993,
6 eps
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Author:7
The OVA series adapt chapters from Volumes 22-25 of the original manga.
Watch after Episode 161(End)
Watch after Episode 161(End)
Movie, 1994,
1 ep
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The short film covers the 'Phoenix Sword Arc' from Volume 29 of the original manga. It is the only film of the series based on the manga. The length of this film is comparable to the length of an OVA, and it was initially released on home media packaged with the other OVAs.
OVA, 1995,
3 eps
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The OVAs adapt chapters from Volumes 27-31 of the original manga.
OVA, 1994,
2 eps
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The OVAs covers the 'Ryugenzawa Arc' from Volumes 25-26 of the original manga.
*Better Fitting as a finale
*Better Fitting as a finale
TV, 2003,
13 eps
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The TV series is adapted from first 2 Volumes of 'Rumic Theater' manga short stories by Rumiko Takahashi.
TV, 2003,
11 eps
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The TV series is adapted from the 'Mermaid Saga' manga by Rumiko Takahashi. While closely following the story of the original manga (more so than the OVA versions), many of the violent aspects of the stories were toned down.
Special, 2004,
2 eps
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DVD-only episodes 12-13 of Mermaid Forest.
TV, 2005,
13 eps
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Rumiko Takahashi did the character designs for the series.
TV, 2000,
167 eps
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The TV series is adapted from Volumes 1-36 of the original manga by Rumiko Takahashi.
Season 1 (Encounter Arc) (Episodes 1-44)
Season 2 (Growth Arc) (Episodes 45-87)
Season 3 (Band of Seven Arc) (Episodes 88-127)
Season 4 (Fierce Battle Arc) (Episodes 128-167)
Season 1 (Encounter Arc) (Episodes 1-44)
Season 2 (Growth Arc) (Episodes 45-87)
Season 3 (Band of Seven Arc) (Episodes 88-127)
Season 4 (Fierce Battle Arc) (Episodes 128-167)
TV, 2009,
26 eps
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The TV series is an abridged adaptation of Volumes 37-56(End) of the original manga by Rumiko Takahashi.
Season 5 (The Final Act) (Episodes 168-193)
Season 5 (The Final Act) (Episodes 168-193)
Special, 2008,
1 ep
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The characters from Urusei Yatsura, Ranma 1/2, and Inuyasha all gather together in a short crossover to introduce the 50th Anniversary Weekly Shonen Sunday "Rumic World" Museum opening, celebrating Rumiko Takahashi's manga work.
Special, 2008,
1 ep
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It was produced as part of the "It's a Rumic World" 30th anniversary special. It is an adaptation of chapters from Volume 23, 28 of the original manga.
OVA, 2008,
1 ep
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It was produced as part of the "It's a Rumic World" 30th anniversary special. It is an adaptation of a chapter from Volume 34 of the original manga.
Special, 2008,
1 ep
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It was produced as part of the "It's a Rumic World" 30th anniversary special. It adapt chapters from the manga. This special ended up, slightly edited, as episode 15 of InuYasha: The Final Act.
TV, 2020,
24 eps
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It is a non-canon sequel spin-off to the Inuyasha TV series, which itself is based on Rumiko Takahashi's manga series of the same title. The manga version by Takashi Shiina has a completely different storyline from the anime, having almost nothing in common.
Season 1 (Episodes 1-24)
Season 1 (Episodes 1-24)
TV, 2021,
24 eps
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Season 2 (Episodes 25-48)
TV, 2015,
25 eps
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The TV series is adapted from Volumes 1-27 of the original manga by Rumiko Takahashi. The remainder of the manga was not adapted.
Season 1 (Episodes 1-25)
Season 1 (Episodes 1-25)
TV, 2022,
23 eps
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The TV series is the second anime adaptation of the manga, following the 1981 adaptation. It adapt selected chapters from Rumiko Takahashi's original manga.
Season 1 (Episodes 1-23)
Season 1 (Episodes 1-23)
TV, 2024,
23 eps
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Second season of Urusei Yatsura (2022)
Season 2 (Episodes 24-46)
Season 2 (Episodes 24-46)
TV, 2024,
12 eps
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The ongoing TV series is the second adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's manga series of the same name, following the 1989 anime series. It aims to be a more faithful adaptation of the manga.
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