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Rumiko Takahashi
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1957
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 known worldwide, where they have been translated into a variety of languages, with over 230 million copies in circulation; making Takahashi one of the best-selling authors of all time. She has won the Shogakukan Manga Award twice, once in 1980 for Urusei Yatsura and again in 2001 for Inuyasha, and the Seiun Award twice, once in 1987 for Urusei Yatsura and again in 1989 for Mermaid Saga. She also received the Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême in 2019, becoming the second woman and second Japanese to win the prize. In 2020, the Japanese government awarded Takahashi the Medal with Purple Ribbon for her contributions to the arts.
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Birth
1957
Death
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First book
1978
Years writing
48
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the most prolific mangaka in history, with over 700 published works.
Born in Niigata, Japan, she has captivated readers worldwide with her unique storytelling style.
Her imagination has brought to life unforgettable worlds that blend fantasy with everyday life.
She is the mastermind behind essential manga classics such as InuYasha, Ranma ½, and Urusei Yatsura.
Her versatility has allowed her to excel not only as a comic artist but also as a screenwriter and character designer.