Ranma 1/2, Vol. 19 [Paperback]

Rumiko Takahashi (Author, Illustrator)

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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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; 2 edition (August 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591162939
• ISBN-13: 978-1591162933
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #843,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In response..., November 6, 2004

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Kate - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ranma 1/2, Vol. 19 (Paperback)

In response to the child below me -- there are many different ways of drawing, and beautiful, over-intricate artwork does not make up for a good storyline and excellent characters -- which Rumiko Takahashi never fails to give. Clamp, since you chose the reference to them, can draw beautifully, but their storylines often crumble or lag -- something I haven't found in Takahashi's work. Obviously, this is someone who does not even bother to read the stories, but rather simply flips through to look at the pictures, otherwise one would realize what a positively ingenious (though corny-sounding at first) story that Miss Takahashi is capable of.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ranma's back for the 19th time!, May 19, 2002

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allysia (nowhere) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ranma 1/2, Vol. 19 (Paperback)

La! It was quite hard waiting for this book to come out, but now it is and all is well and good. ...Except the ending is a real cliffhanger and now I desparately need #20...

what happened in this manga, you ask? Ranma's pa begins to feel inferior to his son, which leads to a heated battle. Then Akane makes Cherry Blossom Mochi that will tell her who her true love is. Last but not least, a martial arts cheerleader falls madly in love with KUNO, of all people.

But my words don't do this story justice, so you'll just have to read it for yourself. You won't be disappointed (unless you're an anti-ranma or anti-rumiko type).

happy reading! ^_^

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cradle From Hell!? Martial Arts Cheerleading?!!, November 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Ranma 1/2, Vol. 19 (Paperback)

This was in fact my first Ranma 1/2 book, read it last night and laughed my cast off! Had just read a book about Baudrillard, and so was coming from a very strange place, and yet this Vol. 19 was incredibly enjoyable. Totally irreverent, stupid, and very very funny. I look forward to reading the rest of this series, it's a simulation I'm happy to be a part of. Martial Arts Cheerleading, O-KAY! You must read this for yourself, if nothing else it's hilarious. I am surprised I had not heard more about this series before, perhaps thats because of all of the sexchanging.

p.s.: I think the art work in this is superb, and perfect for the story, so forget the reviewer below who is obviously jealous, sheesh, insulting an artist in a forum where they can't fight back