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Takahashi News: Inuyasha Unflipped


Posted in Blog on April 22, 2009 1:59 pm by Ho Lin | Add Comment


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As we unveil Rumiko Takahashi's newest manga series RIN-NE on this site, we're also pleased to announce some exciting news about her classic manga series Inuyasha. Starting with volume 38 (which will be released in July), we're publishing the series the way it was originally
drawn, from right to left, and releasing the graphic novels monthly.

VIZ Media also has VIZBIG 3-in-1 editions ($17.99) of the entire series on the way starting in November, also in the original unflipped format! For more Inuyasha-related products, visit the Inuyasha store.

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Posted May 28, 01:05 AM by Danette-Anime-Otaku

Finally, Inuyasha as it should be~ Not sure why it was flipped in the first place.

Posted May 25, 08:36 AM by Caitlin

When I heard this wonderful news I thought I died and went to InuYasha heaven!!! Now the only thing left for Viz to accomplish is to Re-Release the Urusei Yatsura and Rumic Theater or Rumic World Triology manga series and tell me the release date for RINNE volume 1. Keep up the good work Viz!!! p.s. it would be nice to get the IY "deluxe" box sets at the reduced price at $50 bucks. Please and Thank You.

Posted May 21, 04:49 PM by Flago

Ya I said ya the first 2 sec but then i looked at the price you guys need to read the whole thing befor you start selabrating.

Posted May 4, 08:59 PM by Andrea

Could you please retain the honorifics and Japanese sound effects in these upcoming Inuyasha manga releases? It looks so much better that way! ^^ thanks!

Posted May 4, 08:39 PM by Matt

Inuyasha manga released monthly?! YESSSSSSS! And Rinn - ne is excellent ; I can't wait to see what interesting characters and situations transpire!

Posted May 4, 07:52 PM by Austin

Wow, that's awesome. thanks, Viz! (Inuyasha's my favorite!)

Posted May 2, 09:54 PM by Yonatan-sensei

Where's chapter 2. I need more rin-ne :'(

Posted Apr 28, 01:32 PM by Thomas

Idk what to say!I love Takahashi-Sans work ^__^ I have at least one or more books of ALL her series my favs Are all of them!I cant wait for RINNE to come out!And i also wanted to say why did u give UruseiYatsura the shaft u should have continued more!I know i only like Urusei Yatsura for a year but i sobed when it ended on vol.8 -_-!Anywho RYOGA,LUM,ATARU,MANA,YUTA,AND GODAI ROCK :0

Posted Apr 26, 02:28 PM by Andrea

Thankyou VIZ!! This is they way manga is meant to be! Unflipped in its original format! ^^ Because the flipped format has been such an eyesore, I've opted to collect the Japanese volumes. While I still plan to finish that collection, I'm now torn between collecting the English volumes 38-56 and wait for VIZBIG to complete my set, or simply waiting for VIZBIG for the entire series! I wonder how long a wait between each VIZBIG...I can't wait to collect Inuyasha in English unflipped! Glomps for everyone at VIZ! xD

Posted Apr 25, 07:30 PM by eyerioss

I want to add my voice to the many which have asked that Urusei Yatsura be translated in its entirety. As for Rin-ne, a really promising beginning to the new series. I've been waiting for months and have not been disappointed. I am upset that Golden Week had to push back the next release, but that's always been the case, so que sera sera.

Posted Apr 24, 01:07 PM by Meg

BINGO! now I will have half the volumes the american way and the other half the Japanese way (It'll be an interesting site to see on my book shelf....Inuyasha only gets the best part of my room!)

Posted Apr 24, 01:05 AM by Yonatan-Sensei

I love Takahasi-Sensei's work. I just fell head over heels for Ranma. That was my "Baptism" into the whole Manga thing. I just loved the wonderful animation and drawing in this series. This series also introduced me to a food that I can't go more than a week without-Okonomiyaki-Japanese "pizza". Plus all of the fun quirky sex and animal changes tickled my fancy and the whole 36 volume set now happosai...I mean happily sets on my bookshelf amonst her other Jems-Maison Ikkoku,One Pound Gospel, and Mermaid saga. Just coming off being slayed and thoroughly enjoying deathnote, it is interesting that in the first chapter of Rin-Ne there is not a Shinigami that just stepped out of a rave or Hot Topic, but a very handsome Shinigami. I am very enthused to see where Rin-Ne goes. Seat belt fastened, key in the ignition, Takahashi -Sensei I am ready to have another fantastic adventure with you and your wonderful and crazy cast of new friends on this great new endeavour.

Posted Apr 24, 12:55 AM by Caitriona

Inuyasha released monthly?!? Whoo Hoo! Thanks so much VIZ.

Posted Apr 23, 08:49 PM by Francisco

Dear MIke: I can't see the chapter, becouse I live in Argentina, do you know what do I can? T_T I love rumiko sensei, I saw the raws of Kyokai no RINNE, but I didn't read it!!! I can't see it T_T PLEASE,could you send me a respond by email adrees????? D,= Yours faithfully Francis.

Posted Apr 23, 07:51 PM by Gareth

Oh, one more thing Viz, just a thought: since you think it's really important to use Japanese sound effects in your ani-manga version of Inuyasha, perhaps it would be a good idea to keep the original sound effects in Takahashi's original manga? Just a thought ;)

Posted Apr 23, 02:34 PM by LZ

YES!! This just made my day! :D Now the series will be completed by January 2011 as opposed to the ridiculous date it would have been.

Posted Apr 23, 01:46 PM by Fenikkusuken

Thank you VIZ! I'm beyond thrilled that fans will be able to collect the rest of the IY series on a monthly basis starting this summer! Much appreciated!

Posted Apr 23, 08:33 AM by JeffConn

It's a shame that Inu won't stay flipped throughout its run. Consistency would be nice. Does Viz really think that flipping kept it from attaining a bigger audience? Is Viz changing it to get fanboys to buy Inuyasha twice? Or is it just doing the unflipping to shut up the manga snobs?

Posted Apr 23, 08:23 AM by Gareth

Thank you, Viz! This is something I've been waiting for, and I'm so glad you've finally done it. I'm also hoping that when re-releasing the series unflipped, you go back and fix any right-left translations mixups and also make things like attack names consistent between volumes. Regardless, this is excellent news and I can't wait for November.

Posted Apr 23, 07:12 AM by Animelover1986

That's good news to hear. I like the monthly part.

Posted Apr 23, 07:04 AM by Squeaky

I love Inuyasha so much I can't even put it into words. I fell in love with him The first time I saw the show. !!!! I LOVE YOU INUYASHA!!!!!!!

Posted Apr 22, 09:46 PM by Kokuryu Tenchi

Awesome! I love the VIZBIG format! I am glad Inu-Yasha is being released this way! I will DEFINITELY be getting the whole series this way!

Posted Apr 22, 08:19 PM by Marina

As much as I prefer my manga unflipped, to have most of my Inuyasha collection flipped and the rest unflipped is annoying and makes no sense. You've done most of it this way, please, just finish it so the set will match properly. Love the website and all. But this news kind of ruin my night.

Posted Apr 22, 07:36 PM by Nate

Great news! Hope Viz will eventually revist Ranma in unflipped/Big edition form.

Posted Apr 22, 07:10 PM by Anju-Aanji

Cool. It's nice to see that Takahashi-San's Inu-Yasha will finally be released the normal manga way. Now... If only they could re-release Urusei Yatsura. Lol

Posted Apr 22, 06:41 PM by Starks [Freelance-Manga]

I guess the community's petition for unflipped Inuyasha finally paid off. I've heard so many Viz execs tell me flatly that Inuyasha would remain flipped until the end. I guess they were lying.