Watch Order
0 / 7 watchedSeven representative TV entries in release order. Each series stands alone.
About Rumiko Takahashi
Rumiko Takahashi's manga fed TV anime for four decades, and this guide samples the seven TV entries. Urusei Yatsura aired from October 1981 to March 1986 through Kitty Films with Pierrot and Deen animation, and Maison Ikkoku followed at Studio Deen with 96 episodes from March 1986 to March 1988. Ranma 1/2 opened in 1989 and ran through Nettou Hen to 1992 on the Jusenkyo curse.
Inuyasha aired 167 episodes from October 2000 to September 2004 at Sunrise, then returned as Inuyasha The Final Act with 26 episodes from October 2009 to March 2010 to finish it. Rin-ne ran 75 episodes from April 2015 to September 2017 at Brain's Base. MAO premiered April 4 2026 on NHK General and runs 2 continuous cours at Sunrise, streaming on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in select regions.
Good to know
Release order is the viewing order, since these are separate stories with no shared timeline. Start anywhere that appeals, but broadcast order shows her range from romantic comedy to dark fantasy. For full detail use the dedicated Urusei Yatsura and Ranma guides, since this page stays with one representative entry per series. MAO is item 7, running 2 continuous cours from April 4 2026 on NHK General, so watch it last after Rin-ne.
