Maison Ikkoku, Vol. 12: The Hounds of War [Paperback]

Rumiko Takahashi (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 6, 1999

College boy Godai, perpetually on the edge of financial and scholastic ruin, gets shanghaied into becoming a temporary daddy to the children of a stripper. Meanwhile, his motley crew of neighbors in Maison Ikkoku continue meddling in his affairs.

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About the Author

Author and artist Rumiko Takahashi, the world's most popular and prolific female manga creator, has a large, devoted international fan base. Over 100 million copies of her work, such as URUSEI YATSURA, MAISON IKKOKU, RANMA 1/2 and MERMAID SCAR, have been sold worldwide. Takahashi's works have been the basis for four long-running animated series and over eight animated movies.

Other Rumiko Takahashi series available from VIZ

· Inuyasha - anime, manga and ani-manga

· Maison Ikkoku - anime and manga

· Mermaid Scar - manga

· Ranma 1/2 - anime and manga --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; 1 edition (October 6, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569313989
• ISBN-13: 978-1569313985
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,992,218 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

The spotlight on Rumiko Takahashi's career began in 1978 when she won an honorable mention in Shogakukan's annual New Comic Artist Contest for Those Selfish Aliens. Later that same year, her boy-meets-alien comedy series, Urusei Yatsura, was serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday. This phenomenally successful manga series was adapted into anime format and spawned a TV series and half a dozen theatrical-release movies, all incredibly popular in their own right. Takahashi followed up the success of her debut series with one blockbuster hit after another--Maison Ikkoku ran from 1980 to 1987, Ranma 1/2 from 1987 to 1996, and Inuyasha from 1996 to 2008. Other notable works include Mermaid Saga, Rumic Theater, and One-Pound Gospel.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Maison Ikkou is Rumiko's greatest, September 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Maison Ikkoku, Vol. 12: The Hounds of War (Paperback)

In this manga of the series, it is evident how Godai is getting more assertive of himself. It's great to watch him 'grow up' in a sense. This series is great, especially for college students, for it envelops how many of us might feel at one time or another. This manga leaves you wanting for more at the end...I can't wait for the next one!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Poor Godai vs Rich Mitaka, November 21, 2001

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Daitokuji31 (Black Glass) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maison Ikkoku, Vol. 12: The Hounds of War (Paperback)

Mitaka's uncle continues his plot to get Shun to marry Asuna Kujo, but Mitaka doesn't want to go through with it. He and Kyoko's mother arranges a meeting with his parents and her husband to talk over their future "marriage: Of course when Kyoko arrives she has no idea what to be expecting. She thought she was going to her father's birthday party, and was very confused when Mitaka showed up to pick her up. Why she really didn't know that it was not her father's birthday is beyond me. Godai runs after her with a baby that he was tricked into taing care of. It goes on and on read the book to find out what happens.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Godia is a complete dope, January 6, 2000

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Rei Ayanami - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maison Ikkoku, Vol. 12: The Hounds of War (Paperback)

Rumiko has a unique way of making charcters have lives that just get more complicated everyday. If it is not one thing it is another. The story captured me from the minute I started to read it. Godia tries his hardest to be determined to pass a test. Life and everyone at Ikkoku are determined to get in his way. The coach has to face his fears of dogs in order to tell Asuna to take a hike. This entire series is a must for those interested in a wacky love comedy. The graphic novel after this one called Game Set Match is also a great one. Godia moves out for a while, the coach gets married, Kyoko gets jealous(what else is new), Kozue comes along and we see what happens when Kyoko quits as a manager.I can't wait until the next volume where this story comes to an end.(sigh)