Why This Classic Anime Needs a Reboot

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Rumiko Takahashi is one of the greatest writers in the field of anime. Her series are original, witty, and usually with loads of charm. What’s more, many of them have become classics over the years and critics have deemed many of her series as “must-watch” anime. Many of her classic series are experiencing a renaissance with new material. Her classic series InuYasha has been airing a sequel series – Yashahime – for about a year now. It was announced not too long ago that Urusei Yatsura would be getting a reboot in October 2022, bringing back one of the biggest hits in Japan from the eighties.

Still, as good as all these series are and as exciting as it is to see new animation from these classic franchises, there is one series she created that has largely been forgotten by a modern audience. It’s a series that was critically acclaimed at the time as one of the greatest anime ever created. With DVD’s of the original anime sometimes selling for hundreds of dollars on eBay, it may be time for animation studios to consider a reboot here as well. The series in question is called Maison Ikkoku, and it is not only considered by many to be Takahashi’s masterpiece, but is also considered her most overlooked work.

Rumiko Takahashi is known for being a master entertainer with a great imagination. When Takahashi was growing up she was largely inspired by two types of American comics: Marvel Comics and Archie Comics. Like many kids in the west, Takahashi was won over by men and women in tights who had superhero powers. She also loved reading Archie, and loved the adventures of the redhead who was goofy and a bit of a wimp, but ultimately was someone with a good heart. He had such a good heart that two women – Veronica and Betty – fought