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Over the last 24 months the median price was $254 including buyer’s premium (middle half $231–$323, n=6). The auction record is $493 for Ranma ½ (らんま½) Ranma Vincent - Ranma Saotome (2026, Aibo Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Rumiko Takahashi value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}