RIN-NE
38 primary works • 40 total works
Book 21
Ever since a strange encounter when she was a child, Sakura Mamiya has had the power to see ghosts. Now in high school, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! When her mysterious classmate Rinne Rokudo shows up, Sakura finds herself following him into the amazing world between life and death!
The sun is shining and and the spirits are out! Rinne, Sakura and friends keep busy with a series of summer-themed exorcisms. Once school’s back in session, a mysterious new teacher named Annette finds Rinne’s otherworldly knowledge very helpful…
The sun is shining and and the spirits are out! Rinne, Sakura and friends keep busy with a series of summer-themed exorcisms. Once school’s back in session, a mysterious new teacher named Annette finds Rinne’s otherworldly knowledge very helpful…
Book 22
Beloved manga creator Rumiko Takahashi delivers lots of kook and a little spook in this story of a girl who sees ghosts and who meets a boy who navigates a realm between life and death. 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. Has a vending machine ever taken your money? Maybe it was haunted! Rinne’s got to solve the mystery of the school’s dysfunctional drinks machine soon, because everyone is blaming him for their missing coins!
Book 23
Ever since a strange encounter when she was a child, Sakura Mamiya has had the power to see ghosts. Now in high school, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! When her mysterious classmate Rinne Rokudo shows up, Sakura finds herself following him into the amazing world between life and death! It’s almost the New Year, but Rinne doesn’t even have the cash for a decent meal. Is a haunted shopping mall his ticket to New Year’s treats? Later, Rinne finally catches a lucky break when he scores a weekend at a luxury hot springs inn. Unfortunately, his fellow guests are up to some serious monkey business!
Book 24
Ever since a strange encounter when she was a child, Sakura Mamiya has had the power to see ghosts. Now in high school, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! When her mysterious classmate Rinne Rokudo shows up, Sakura finds herself following him into the amazing world between life and death! Rinne and Sakura’s homeroom teacher starts receiving some very strange messages from her fortune-telling Peeking Ball. Can Rinne help set things right? Then, when a ghost-scythe attaches itself to Sakura, she must exorcise seven souls to get rid of it—which is harder than it sounds!
Book 25
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.
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.
Sabato Rokudo—Rinne’s deadbeat dad—is the president of the Afterlife’s evil Damashigami Company. In a shocking turn of events, it’s revealed that he’s also got a Shinigami Gold License! How can sneaky Sabato be the recipient of the shinigami world’s highest honor? Rinne and Sakura get to work solving another ghostly mystery!
The latest series from one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.
* Releases 3 times per year for 32+ volumes. Series is ongoing.
* Takahashi’s series have sold over 3 million copies in the US to date (Bookscan, 2/17).
* This series will appeal to both brand-new readers of Rumiko Takahashi’s works and longtime readers.
* “Rin-ne tells the wry and funny adventures of two lonely kids becoming friends against a background of ghost stories that are more melancholy than frightening. Rin-ne is not the most profound of comics nor is it the most visually stunning, but it is a satisfying and heartfelt story, with promise of greater things to come as the tale unfolds.” —Publishers Weekly
* “Rin-ne is a fun, charming series…if you've never read a Takahashi comic before, this is a good introduction.” —Comic Book Resources
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.
Sabato Rokudo—Rinne’s deadbeat dad—is the president of the Afterlife’s evil Damashigami Company. In a shocking turn of events, it’s revealed that he’s also got a Shinigami Gold License! How can sneaky Sabato be the recipient of the shinigami world’s highest honor? Rinne and Sakura get to work solving another ghostly mystery!
The latest series from one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.
* Releases 3 times per year for 32+ volumes. Series is ongoing.
* Takahashi’s series have sold over 3 million copies in the US to date (Bookscan, 2/17).
* This series will appeal to both brand-new readers of Rumiko Takahashi’s works and longtime readers.
* “Rin-ne tells the wry and funny adventures of two lonely kids becoming friends against a background of ghost stories that are more melancholy than frightening. Rin-ne is not the most profound of comics nor is it the most visually stunning, but it is a satisfying and heartfelt story, with promise of greater things to come as the tale unfolds.” —Publishers Weekly
* “Rin-ne is a fun, charming series…if you've never read a Takahashi comic before, this is a good introduction.” —Comic Book Resources
Book 26
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from beyond.
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.
The haunted hijinks continue as spooky summer days turn to fall. Masato, everyone’s favorite demon, accidentally wins the favor of an angel and ends up with wings and a knack for good deeds—no matter how hard he tries to be bad! Can Rinne revert him to his normal self?
The latest series from one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.
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.
The haunted hijinks continue as spooky summer days turn to fall. Masato, everyone’s favorite demon, accidentally wins the favor of an angel and ends up with wings and a knack for good deeds—no matter how hard he tries to be bad! Can Rinne revert him to his normal self?
The latest series from one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.
Book 27
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond. 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. The elite Shinigami School is holding its traditional haunted house. There’s only one rule for going through the eerie attraction: never look back. But Rinne likes to do things his own way. Will Rinne and friends discover the terrible consequence of breaking the haunted house’s rule? The latest series from one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.
Book 28
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.
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.
Unable to afford a school uniform, Rinne always wears the same tracksuit to school. One day, as Rinne’s checking for work exorcising paranormal spirits, a uniform appears! Having always dreamed of a school uniform of his own, Rinne slips his arms through the sleeves…and what happens next just goes to show that nothing is easy for poor Rinne!
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.
Unable to afford a school uniform, Rinne always wears the same tracksuit to school. One day, as Rinne’s checking for work exorcising paranormal spirits, a uniform appears! Having always dreamed of a school uniform of his own, Rinne slips his arms through the sleeves…and what happens next just goes to show that nothing is easy for poor Rinne!
Book 29
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.
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.
After Rinne and Rokumon see a poster about a lost kitten in the Afterlife, Kain’s black cat goes missing too. The plot thickens when Rokumon goes after the missing cats and he disappears as well! Can Rinne figure out the mystery of the vanishing black cats?!
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.
After Rinne and Rokumon see a poster about a lost kitten in the Afterlife, Kain’s black cat goes missing too. The plot thickens when Rokumon goes after the missing cats and he disappears as well! Can Rinne figure out the mystery of the vanishing black cats?!
Book 30
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.
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.
In the summer season of restless spirits, Rinne and the gang head to a beach house to confront a supernatural spirit who’s obsessed with braids. Sakura’s trademark hairstyle makes her a target of the ghost’s mad desire… Can Rinne figure out how to send the spirit away, ASAP?!
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.
In the summer season of restless spirits, Rinne and the gang head to a beach house to confront a supernatural spirit who’s obsessed with braids. Sakura’s trademark hairstyle makes her a target of the ghost’s mad desire… Can Rinne figure out how to send the spirit away, ASAP?!
Book 31
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.
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.
The damashigami Renge happens upon a shinigami license on the street and passes it off as her own, hoping to impress her crush, Kain. When Rinne discovers the truth, she promises a reward in exchange for his silence… But someone else is ready to spill the beans and perhaps even reveal Renge’s secret crush!
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.
The damashigami Renge happens upon a shinigami license on the street and passes it off as her own, hoping to impress her crush, Kain. When Rinne discovers the truth, she promises a reward in exchange for his silence… But someone else is ready to spill the beans and perhaps even reveal Renge’s secret crush!
Book 32
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.
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.
Rinne comes into possession of his mother’s scythe and Shinigami License at a pawn shop and learns about her life and mysterious disappearance from his father and grandmother. Later, Sakura introduces Rinne to an elementary school girl who can see ghosts, and she leads him to a surprising discovery about his mother’s whereabouts!
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.
Rinne comes into possession of his mother’s scythe and Shinigami License at a pawn shop and learns about her life and mysterious disappearance from his father and grandmother. Later, Sakura introduces Rinne to an elementary school girl who can see ghosts, and she leads him to a surprising discovery about his mother’s whereabouts!
Book 33
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.
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.
Sakura and Ichigo attend an all-you-can-eat festival and catch sight of a Money Spirit, which blesses anyone it visits with good fortune. When Rinne, who’s always in need of more cash, hears about the Money Spirit, he concocts a scheme to capture the spirit’s good fortune…but Rinne’s schemes rarely work out as planned!
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.
Sakura and Ichigo attend an all-you-can-eat festival and catch sight of a Money Spirit, which blesses anyone it visits with good fortune. When Rinne, who’s always in need of more cash, hears about the Money Spirit, he concocts a scheme to capture the spirit’s good fortune…but Rinne’s schemes rarely work out as planned!
Book 34
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.
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.
When some late exorcism fees are finally deposited in Rinne’s account, he informs Sakura that he’ll pay off all his debt to her. Meanwhile, after a fight with her parents over her credit card, Ageha runs away to stay at Rinne’s place! When Sakura hears about it, she gets the wrong impression… Can Rinne set her straight?
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.
When some late exorcism fees are finally deposited in Rinne’s account, he informs Sakura that he’ll pay off all his debt to her. Meanwhile, after a fight with her parents over her credit card, Ageha runs away to stay at Rinne’s place! When Sakura hears about it, she gets the wrong impression… Can Rinne set her straight?
Book 35
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.
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.
Rinne takes a plant-sitting job, but it turns out the spirit-purifying tree he’s responsible for is far more powerful than it seems. Sakura Mamiya, the cool-headed half of the duo, gets snagged in the arboreal drama, and, as usual, Rinne’s moneymaking scheme ends in paranormal high jinks!
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.
Rinne takes a plant-sitting job, but it turns out the spirit-purifying tree he’s responsible for is far more powerful than it seems. Sakura Mamiya, the cool-headed half of the duo, gets snagged in the arboreal drama, and, as usual, Rinne’s moneymaking scheme ends in paranormal high jinks!
Book 36
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.
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.
Rinne’s cat Rokumon and the rest of the shinigami Black Cats by Contract have been summoned to a mysterious gathering. While their owners puzzle over their disappearance, the cats themselves have no idea what the purpose of the meeting is… Is a feline uprising on the horizon?
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.
Rinne’s cat Rokumon and the rest of the shinigami Black Cats by Contract have been summoned to a mysterious gathering. While their owners puzzle over their disappearance, the cats themselves have no idea what the purpose of the meeting is… Is a feline uprising on the horizon?
Book 37
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.
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.
The disembodied spirit of Ayame Sakaki’s crush on Jumonji is becoming increasingly bold. Ayame resolves to get the stroppy spirit under control once and for all, but the spirit predicts her plans and gets Rinne involved in a star-crossed scheme!
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.
The disembodied spirit of Ayame Sakaki’s crush on Jumonji is becoming increasingly bold. Ayame resolves to get the stroppy spirit under control once and for all, but the spirit predicts her plans and gets Rinne involved in a star-crossed scheme!
Book 38
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.
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.
Anju finally musters the courage to get close to her crush, Matsugo (who’s got a not-so-secret thing for Rinne). Hoping to rid himself of the clingy Matsugo, Rinne conspires with Anju to turn their friendship into romance… But as usual, things don’t go as planned, and Rinne’s left to clean up the mess!
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.
Anju finally musters the courage to get close to her crush, Matsugo (who’s got a not-so-secret thing for Rinne). Hoping to rid himself of the clingy Matsugo, Rinne conspires with Anju to turn their friendship into romance… But as usual, things don’t go as planned, and Rinne’s left to clean up the mess!
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.
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.
Rinne wins a day trip in an Afterlife lottery and asks Sakura Mamiya to join him. After some unfortunate surprises, the trip ends on a high note with matching bracelets for the pair...but those same bracelets will lead to a series of mishaps that neither of them could have anticipated!
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.
Rinne wins a day trip in an Afterlife lottery and asks Sakura Mamiya to join him. After some unfortunate surprises, the trip ends on a high note with matching bracelets for the pair...but those same bracelets will lead to a series of mishaps that neither of them could have anticipated!
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi’s lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond.
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.
Rinne's Black Cat Rokumon spreads the rumor that Afterlife administrator Kain is interviewing for an arranged marriage. But it's fake news! Renge, who has a huge crush on Kain, hears the rumor and gets desperate!
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.
Rinne's Black Cat Rokumon spreads the rumor that Afterlife administrator Kain is interviewing for an arranged marriage. But it's fake news! Renge, who has a huge crush on Kain, hears the rumor and gets desperate!