Author
Rumiko Takahashi: books in order and screen adaptations
Quick answer
Rumiko Takahashi has 4 books adapted into 4 TV shows and movies.
About Rumiko Takahashi's books on screen
Rumiko Takahashi has 4 works on record that have been adapted for the screen, published from 1978 to 2019 (including manga). Together they have become 4 TV series. The first adaptation was Yashahime (2020), and the most recent released one is Mao (2026).
Rumiko Takahashi books with adaptations, in publication order
- Urusei Yatsura (1978) · adapted as Urusei Yatsura (2022)
- Ranma ½ (1987) · adapted as Ranma ½ (2024)
- Inuyasha (1996) · adapted as Yashahime (2020)
- Mao (2019) · adapted as Mao (2026)
TV shows and movies based on Rumiko Takahashi's books
- Mao (TV, 2026)
- Ranma ½ (TV, 2024)
- Urusei Yatsura (TV, 2022)
- Yashahime (TV, 2020)
Common questions
How many Rumiko Takahashi books have been made into movies or TV shows?
4 books have been adapted into 4 TV shows and movies.
What was the first Rumiko Takahashi adaptation?
Yashahime, released in 2020, a TV series based on Inuyasha.
Is a new Rumiko Takahashi adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet; the latest released one is Mao.
Where should I start reading Rumiko Takahashi?
For the series, start with Here's Ranma, the first book in reading order.