France Confers Knighthood upon Manga Creator Rumiko Takahashi

French government awards manga creator Rumiko Takahashi with Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters decoration. The ceremony took place at the France ambassador’s residence in Tokyo, where Takahashi was recognized for her contributions to the arts and literature. Known for her internationally renowned works such as Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Mermaid Saga, and Inuyasha, Takahashi has been a prolific manga creator since her debut in 1978. In addition to this recent recognition, she has previously been inducted into both the Harvey Awards’ Hall of Fame and the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame, as well as receiving the fall 2020 Medal with Purple Ribbon from the Japanese government. Takahashi joins the ranks of other esteemed Japanese artists, including Jiro Taniguchi, Katsuhiro Otomo, and Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata, to receive this French honor.