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Rumiko Takahashi's New Book Inspires Fans, Faces Critique

10/21/2025

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Rumiko Takahashi, the manga artist, released a new book, The Art of Rumiko Takahashi: Colors 1978-2024, surveying her work.
It covers drafts, color art, and commentary, tracing her evolution toward the current series, Mao.
Some fans say the collection offers little new content and reprints earlier color art.
The hardcover price may deter casual buyers, but the book still encourages revisiting Takahashi's works.

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Story summary

Rumiko Takahashi, the manga artist, released a new book, The Art of Rumiko Takahashi: Colors 1978-2024, surveying her work.
It covers drafts, color art, and commentary, tracing her evolution toward the current series, Mao.
Some fans say the collection offers little new content and reprints earlier color art.
The hardcover price may deter casual buyers, but the book still encourages revisiting Takahashi's works.