Rumiko Takahashi
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Summary
Rumiko Takahashi was born on October 10, 1957[1], in Niigata[2]. She has worked as a mangaka[3], animator[4], screenwriter[5], character designer[6], and comics writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,547 views/month, #6,073 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Japan[9]
- Native language: Japanese[10]
- Occupation: comics artist[11]
- Field of work: manga[12]
- Educated at: Japan Women's University[13], 新潟大学附属新潟小学校[14], Niigata Junior High School attached to Niigata University[15], Niigata Prefectural Niigata Central High School[16]
- Notable work: Urusei Yatsura[17], Maison Ikkoku[18], Ranma ½[19], Inuyasha[20], Rin-ne[21], Mao[22], Mermaid Saga[23], One-Pound Gospel[24]
- Award received: Shogakukan Manga Award[25], Seiun Award for Best Comic[26], Medal with Purple Ribbon[27], Will Eisner Hall of Fame[28], Inkpot Award[29], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[30]
- Sex or gender: female[31]
- Commons category: Rumiko Takahashi[32]
- Family name: Takahashi[33]
- Given name: Rumiko[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Rumiko Takahashi[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[36]
- Name in native language: 高橋留美子[37]
- Name in kana: たかはし るみこ[38]
- Blood type: A[39]
- Start of work period: 1978[40]
Why It Matters
Rumiko Takahashi has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Works attributed to her include Ranma ½[43], a manga series[44]; Inuyasha[45], a manga series[46]; Mao[47], a manga series[48]; Urusei Yatsura[49], a manga series[50]; Maison Ikkoku[51], a manga series[52]; and Rin-ne[53], a manga series[54].
FAQs
Where was Rumiko Takahashi born?
Rumiko Takahashi's place of birth was Niigata[2].
What did Rumiko Takahashi do for work?
Rumiko Takahashi worked as a mangaka[3], animator[4], screenwriter[5], character designer[6], and comics writer[7].
Where did Rumiko Takahashi go to school?
Rumiko Takahashi was educated at Japan Women's University[13], 新潟大学附属新潟小学校[14], Niigata Junior High School attached to Niigata University[15], and Niigata Prefectural Niigata Central High School[16].
What awards did Rumiko Takahashi receive?
Honors received include Shogakukan Manga Award[25] and Seiun Award for Best Comic[26].