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境界のRINNE [Kyokai no Rinne] #13
Rin-Ne 13
After a mysterious encounter in her childhood, Sakura Mamiya gained the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! Then one day she meets Rinne Rokudo, a boy who is far more than what he seems.
While out looking for a place to have his scythe repaired, Rinne runs into the rabbit-eared twins Right and Left, scythe smiths and proprietors of the Crescent Moon Hall forge. The first repair is free, but the fix might leave Rinne looking for a refund!
While out looking for a place to have his scythe repaired, Rinne runs into the rabbit-eared twins Right and Left, scythe smiths and proprietors of the Crescent Moon Hall forge. The first repair is free, but the fix might leave Rinne looking for a refund!
192 pages, Paperback
First published July 11, 2013
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About the author
Rumiko Takahashi
1,579 books2,118 followersRumiko Takahashi (高橋留美子) was born in Niigata, Japan. She is not only one of the richest women in Japan but also one of the top paid manga artists. She is also the most successful female comic artist in history. She has been writing manga non-stop for 31 years.
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the wealthiest women in Japan. The manga she creates (and its anime adaptations) are very popular in the United States and Europe where they have been released as both manga and anime in English translation. Her works are relatively famous worldwide, and many of her series were some of the forerunners of early English language manga to be released in the nineties. Takahashi is also the best selling female comics artist in history; well over 100 million copies of her various works have been sold.
Though she was said to occasionally doodle in the margins of her papers while attending Niigata Chūō High School, Takahashi's interest in manga did not come until later. During her college years, she enrolled in Gekiga Sonjuku, a manga school founded by Kazuo Koike, mangaka of Crying Freeman and Lone Wolf and Cub. Under his guidance Rumiko Takahashi began to publish her first doujinshi creations in 1975, such as Bye-Bye Road and Star of Futile Dust. Kozue Koike often urged his students to create well-thought out, interesting characters, and this influence would greatly impact Rumiko Takahashi's works throughout her career.
Career and major works:
Takahashi's professional career began in 1978. Her first published story was Those Selfish Aliens, a comedic science fiction story. During the same year, she published Time Warp Trouble, Shake Your Buddha, and the Golden Gods of Poverty in Shōnen Sunday, which would remain the home to most of her major works for the next twenty years. Later that year, Rumiko attempted her first full-length series, Urusei Yatsura. Though it had a rocky start due to publishing difficulties, Urusei Yatsura would become one of the most beloved anime and manga comedies in Japan.
In 1980, Rumiko Takahashi found her niche and began to publish with regularity. At this time she started her second major series, Maison Ikkoku, in Big Comic Spirits. Written for an older audience, Maison Ikkoku is often considered to be one of the all-time best romance manga. Takahashi managed to work on Maison Ikkoku on and off simultaneously with Urusei Yatsura. She concluded both series in 1987, with Urusei Yatsura ending at 34 volumes, and Maison Ikkoku being 15.
During the 1980s, Takahashi became a prolific writer of short story manga, which is surprising considering the massive lengths of most of her works. Her stories The Laughing Target, Maris the Chojo, and Fire Tripper all were adapted into original video animations (OVAs). In 1984, after the end of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, Takahashi took a different approach to storytelling and began the dark, macabre Mermaid Saga. This series of short segments was published sporadically until 1994, with the final story being Mermaid's Mask. Many fans contend that this work remains unfinished by Takahashi, since the final story does not end on a conclusive note.
Another short work left untouched is One-Pound Gospel, which, like Mermaid Saga, was published erratically. The last story to be drawn was published in 2001, however just recently she wrote one final chapter concluding the series
Later in 1987, Takahashi began her third major series, Ranma ½. Following the late 80s and early 90s trend of shōnen martial arts manga, Ranma ½ features a gender-bending twist. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ½ is one of Rumiko Takahashi's most popular series with the Western world.
During the later half of the 1990s, Rumiko Takahashi continued with short stories and her installments of Mermaid Saga and One-Pound Gospel until beginning her fourth major work, InuYasha. While Ran
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the wealthiest women in Japan. The manga she creates (and its anime adaptations) are very popular in the United States and Europe where they have been released as both manga and anime in English translation. Her works are relatively famous worldwide, and many of her series were some of the forerunners of early English language manga to be released in the nineties. Takahashi is also the best selling female comics artist in history; well over 100 million copies of her various works have been sold.
Though she was said to occasionally doodle in the margins of her papers while attending Niigata Chūō High School, Takahashi's interest in manga did not come until later. During her college years, she enrolled in Gekiga Sonjuku, a manga school founded by Kazuo Koike, mangaka of Crying Freeman and Lone Wolf and Cub. Under his guidance Rumiko Takahashi began to publish her first doujinshi creations in 1975, such as Bye-Bye Road and Star of Futile Dust. Kozue Koike often urged his students to create well-thought out, interesting characters, and this influence would greatly impact Rumiko Takahashi's works throughout her career.
Career and major works:
Takahashi's professional career began in 1978. Her first published story was Those Selfish Aliens, a comedic science fiction story. During the same year, she published Time Warp Trouble, Shake Your Buddha, and the Golden Gods of Poverty in Shōnen Sunday, which would remain the home to most of her major works for the next twenty years. Later that year, Rumiko attempted her first full-length series, Urusei Yatsura. Though it had a rocky start due to publishing difficulties, Urusei Yatsura would become one of the most beloved anime and manga comedies in Japan.
In 1980, Rumiko Takahashi found her niche and began to publish with regularity. At this time she started her second major series, Maison Ikkoku, in Big Comic Spirits. Written for an older audience, Maison Ikkoku is often considered to be one of the all-time best romance manga. Takahashi managed to work on Maison Ikkoku on and off simultaneously with Urusei Yatsura. She concluded both series in 1987, with Urusei Yatsura ending at 34 volumes, and Maison Ikkoku being 15.
During the 1980s, Takahashi became a prolific writer of short story manga, which is surprising considering the massive lengths of most of her works. Her stories The Laughing Target, Maris the Chojo, and Fire Tripper all were adapted into original video animations (OVAs). In 1984, after the end of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, Takahashi took a different approach to storytelling and began the dark, macabre Mermaid Saga. This series of short segments was published sporadically until 1994, with the final story being Mermaid's Mask. Many fans contend that this work remains unfinished by Takahashi, since the final story does not end on a conclusive note.
Another short work left untouched is One-Pound Gospel, which, like Mermaid Saga, was published erratically. The last story to be drawn was published in 2001, however just recently she wrote one final chapter concluding the series
Later in 1987, Takahashi began her third major series, Ranma ½. Following the late 80s and early 90s trend of shōnen martial arts manga, Ranma ½ features a gender-bending twist. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ½ is one of Rumiko Takahashi's most popular series with the Western world.
During the later half of the 1990s, Rumiko Takahashi continued with short stories and her installments of Mermaid Saga and One-Pound Gospel until beginning her fourth major work, InuYasha. While Ran
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March 27, 2016
Once again, Rumiko Takahashi has created another hilarious volume that introduces more crazy characters into the universe of “Rin-Ne” and I was just as impressed with the thirteenth volume as I was with the previous volumes!
In this volume, Rinne’s scythe ends up getting damaged during battle and he tries to find a scythe smith that could fix his scythe (for a cheap price of course). So, he ends up meeting the rabbit-eared twins Right and Left, who offer to fix his scythe for free. Unfortunately, Rinne will soon learn that Right and Left’s craftsmanship on his scythe might not be what he wanted and he might want his refund back!
Rumiko Takahashi’s writing is as usual fantastic to read as the humor and the action sequences are well woven together and makes the story extremely creative! I enjoyed the introduction of Right and Left as scythe smiths as I did wondered about whether or not there are people in the Shinigami world who repairs scythes and even though I liked seeing that side of the universe, I personally was thinking about what can Right and Left really bring to the story and how their presence would affect the characters in the future. I also enjoyed some of the other stories in this volume which included a ghost causing mayhem at a dessert buffet and Rinne and the gang being trapped inside a haunted house during Christmas Eve as they were hilarious and interesting to read. Rumiko Takahashi’s artwork is as usual fantastic to look at as the characters are drawn in a cute and effective way and I really enjoyed the appearances of Right and Left as they look like cute human characters that have rabbit ears, which make them look unique.
Overall, “Rin-Ne Volume Thirteen” is a fantastic volume that fans of “Rin-Ne” will enjoy and I definitely cannot wait to check out the later volumes in this series!
Review is also on: Rabbit Ears Book Blog
December 1, 2023
The cute and not-terribly-competent rabbits Right and Left, who run a shinigami scythe manufacturing and repair business, are cute characters to add to the mix, and to be yet another thorn in Rinne's side.
On the very day I contemplated putting together a Japanese-esque Christmas eve dinner featuring fried chicken and Christmas cake*, there was an episode in this volume that had those foods as a central element, so that was a fun coincidence.
* more or less a Victoria sponge without the jam filling, as far as I can tell
I want to read more of Rin-Ne, and know for a fact I have the rest of them, but am not sure where I put them in the cluttered disaster of my bookshelves. It's time to reorganize my print manga collection again!
On the very day I contemplated putting together a Japanese-esque Christmas eve dinner featuring fried chicken and Christmas cake*, there was an episode in this volume that had those foods as a central element, so that was a fun coincidence.
* more or less a Victoria sponge without the jam filling, as far as I can tell
I want to read more of Rin-Ne, and know for a fact I have the rest of them, but am not sure where I put them in the cluttered disaster of my bookshelves. It's time to reorganize my print manga collection again!
July 3, 2014
{July 2nd, 2014} UPDATE
I've actually finished well beyond this volume here, however no one has included them on here, hence I have to leave this as "on-hold" until, hopefully, someone creates pages and whatnot for the next volumes. It is read however, just to be clear here. xD
I've actually finished well beyond this volume here, however no one has included them on here, hence I have to leave this as "on-hold" until, hopefully, someone creates pages and whatnot for the next volumes. It is read however, just to be clear here. xD
January 23, 2014
Rinne is scammed by the Crescent Moon company in more ways that one, as he falls for their phony promises, and things just keep getting worse. But, luckily, things always have a way of working out in the end, and everything turns out fine.
This series is really enjoyable.
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This volume was provided to me as an eManga by VIZ Media, via Edelweiss, in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
This series is really enjoyable.
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This volume was provided to me as an eManga by VIZ Media, via Edelweiss, in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
June 5, 2014
See my review of the series so far at my blog, SKJAM! Reviews. http://www.skjam.com/2014/06/05/manga...
August 12, 2025
“This good-for-nothing scythe… I’ll give it a new life.”
Another volume, another pair of characters introduced into the world of "RIN-NE." Left and Right are the new proprietors of the Crescent Moon Shop, after the Third Heir of the Crescent Moon decided to move on and be reincarnated. They are inexperienced and do not yet have the trust of the shinigami with their scythes, but they make up for this with Left's enthusiasm for salesmanship and Right's undeniable skill. Unfortunately, their eagerness doesn't make up for that much...
It was refreshing to see a pair of characters introduced that didn't hate Rokudo on the spot. If anything, they're very eager to help Rokudo in order to gain customers, even if that means being a little too overzealous and manipulative. (How scandalous.) But as with everything about this series, there is no malice in their actions; and despite the trouble they cause, they are still treated with gentleness.
Overall, not much happened this volume, but I especially liked two prominent aspects of this volume: several characters interacting with each other as a group; and the emphasis on Rokudo's kindness. You can tell Rumiko is finally getting comfortable with the personalities of her characters because they are starting to interact with more than just Rokudo and/or Sakura. It's always so funny to see all these characters meet and interact. Rokudo and Sakura continue to be the straight men in response to everyone's antics; and when there's more than one in the room, you can count on them to keep competing with who can be the bigger idiot. (You have my sympathies, Rokudo.)
In addition, in this volume, Rokudo's selflessness in helping spirits pass on, even when it physically pains him, is highlighted many times. Some of this kindness is sometimes motivated by his frugality (trying the free scythe sharpening services); some of it is motivated by his own personal desires (tricking the spirit with the wish granting prayer plaque). But he does really want to help every spirit he meets in a kind way - a trait that is not lost on Sakura, regardless of the state of their relationship. Even spirits who have just met the two can see how Sakura depends on Rokudo because of his kindness. I have to say, even if Rokudo can't see it, I agreed with the prayer plaque ghost: Rokudo is a fortunate man.
Another volume, another pair of characters introduced into the world of "RIN-NE." Left and Right are the new proprietors of the Crescent Moon Shop, after the Third Heir of the Crescent Moon decided to move on and be reincarnated. They are inexperienced and do not yet have the trust of the shinigami with their scythes, but they make up for this with Left's enthusiasm for salesmanship and Right's undeniable skill. Unfortunately, their eagerness doesn't make up for that much...
It was refreshing to see a pair of characters introduced that didn't hate Rokudo on the spot. If anything, they're very eager to help Rokudo in order to gain customers, even if that means being a little too overzealous and manipulative. (How scandalous.) But as with everything about this series, there is no malice in their actions; and despite the trouble they cause, they are still treated with gentleness.
Overall, not much happened this volume, but I especially liked two prominent aspects of this volume: several characters interacting with each other as a group; and the emphasis on Rokudo's kindness. You can tell Rumiko is finally getting comfortable with the personalities of her characters because they are starting to interact with more than just Rokudo and/or Sakura. It's always so funny to see all these characters meet and interact. Rokudo and Sakura continue to be the straight men in response to everyone's antics; and when there's more than one in the room, you can count on them to keep competing with who can be the bigger idiot. (You have my sympathies, Rokudo.)
In addition, in this volume, Rokudo's selflessness in helping spirits pass on, even when it physically pains him, is highlighted many times. Some of this kindness is sometimes motivated by his frugality (trying the free scythe sharpening services); some of it is motivated by his own personal desires (tricking the spirit with the wish granting prayer plaque). But he does really want to help every spirit he meets in a kind way - a trait that is not lost on Sakura, regardless of the state of their relationship. Even spirits who have just met the two can see how Sakura depends on Rokudo because of his kindness. I have to say, even if Rokudo can't see it, I agreed with the prayer plaque ghost: Rokudo is a fortunate man.
March 1, 2018
Kind of lost interest.
February 10, 2023
Loved the scythe smiths. The dialogue was fantastic and I enjoy their personalities and shady practices.
July 1, 2023
読みました。
他の感想がない。やっぱりコメディはあまり面白くない。何で人が好きなの？話がない、キャラも浅い。何で私が進むの？完結趣味はいけないこと。
他の感想がない。やっぱりコメディはあまり面白くない。何で人が好きなの？話がない、キャラも浅い。何で私が進むの？完結趣味はいけないこと。
August 16, 2016
No sé si lo suyo es mala suerte o castigo de DIOS
October 7, 2016
I love this zany manga. It's funny and the stakes are so so low, so it's not anxiety inducing to read. It has actually helped me a bit with my fear of ghosts.
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