Takahashi Rumiko was inducted into the Harvey Awards Hall of Fame

Takahashi Rumiko, a mangaka known for “Urusei Yatsura”, “Maison Ikkoku”, “Ranma 1/2”, “Inuyasha” was inducted into the Harvey Awards Hall of Fame.

Takahashi commented, “Thank you so much for this wonderful award. I am so honored the American readers have enjoyed my work. Through the medium of manga, I am so happy I am able to communicate with all of you. The world is in hardship due to Covid, but I hope my manga can provide some comfort”.

The Harvey Hall of Fame was established in 2017 to honor creators who have had a distinguished career or impact on the medium for over two decades.” Inductees to the Harvey Hall of Fame are chosen by the Harvey Awards Executive Committee, made up of Nellie Kurtzman, John Lind, and Chip Mosher. Previous Hall of Fame inductees include Darwyn Cooke, Alison Bechdel, Dave Gibbons, and the founders of Milestone Media. Induction into the Harvey Hall of Fame is one of three special awards being presented during Friday’s ceremony, along with the Comics Industry Pioneer Award and the International Spotlight Award; winners for those awards have yet to be announced.

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