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Ranma ½

Synopsis: Ranma Saotome is a first-class martial artist and prodigy in the Saotome "Anything-Goes" School of Martial Arts. As they train in China, he and his father know a terrible destination when they accidentally fall into a cursed spring. Now Ranma is cursed to turn into a girl when thrown with cold water, and only hot water can turn it back into a boy.

Things are only complicated even more when Ranma discovers that his father arranged for him to marry one of the three daughters of South Tuevo in order to ensure the future of having dojo. Although South learn about Ranma's situation, he is still determined to move on with engagement and chooses his youngest daughter Akane, who happens to be a qualified martial artist and is notorious to hate men.

Ranma ½ follows the hilarious adventures of Ranma and Akane, while finding several opponents, find new loving interests and find different ways to make each other angrily while their engagement is on their heads.

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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Ranma ½

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Ranma ½
  • Anime Name in Japanese: らんま1/2
  • Anime Name in English: Ranma ½
  • Other names: Ranma 1/2, Ranma ½ Nettou Hen

Production information

  • Producers: Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Kitty Films, Fuji TV, Shogakukan
  • Licensors: VIZ Media
  • Studios: Studio Deen

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 161
  • Date: April 15, 1989 - September 25, 1992
  • Genres: Comedy, fantasy, slice of life
  • Subjects: Magical sex change, martial arts
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.761
  • Popularity: 113186

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Ranma ½ Trailer/OP
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  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:24:28-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Ranma ½": 

    • Ranma ½ creator Rumiko Takahashi is one of Japan's most successful mangakas, having sold over 200 million copies of his work.
    • Ranma's full name is Ranma Saotome, and he is a master of martial arts who turns into a girl when he is wet with cold water.
    • The series was adapted to an anime in 1989 and had a total of 161 episodes.
    • Ranma ½ was one of the first anime to be displayed in Brazil, being transmitted by the Manchete Network in the
    • The series is known for its mood and its fight scenes, which mix martial arts with supernatural elements.
    • In addition to the anime, Ranma ½ was also adapted for a live-action movie in 2011, titled "Ranma ½: ​​The Movie".
    • The anime was a great success in Japan and around the world, and is considered a classic of the romantic comedy genre.
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    Manga and Products from Ranma ½

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Ranma ½"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Ranma Saotome (Kappei Yamaguchi) - A young man who turns into a girl when she is wet with cold water and is again man when she is wet with hot water.
    • Akane having (Noriko Hidaka) - Ranma's bride, who is a skilled fighter and often fights with him.
    • Ryoga Hibiki (Koichi Yamadera) - A Ranma's childhood friend who turns into a pig when she is wet with cold water and is obsessed with Akane.
    • Shampoo (King Sakuma) - A Chinese fighter who falls in love with Ranma and constantly chases him.
    • Mousse (Toshiko Seki) - A Chinese fighter who is passionate about shampoo and rival of Ranma.
    • Kunou Tatewaki (Hirotaka Suzuoki) - A rich and arrogant student who is in love with Akane and considers her rival Ranma.

    Summary and events

    1. Genma Saotome and her son Ranma arrive at the dojo having to marry one of South's daughters having.
    2. Ranma discovers that the chosen bride is Akane having, she is a skilled fighter.
    3. Ranma and Akane know each other and do not get along at first, but end up approaching.
    4. Ranma discovers that he and his father have been cursed and become a girl and a panda, respectively, when they are wet with cold water.
    5. Ranma knows other characters with similar curses, such as Ryoga Hibiki and Shampoo.
    6. Ranma and Akane face various challenges together, including fights against other skilled fighters and forced marriage attempts.
    7. Ranma and Akane finally admit their feelings for each other, but continue to face obstacles in their relationship.
    8. The series ends with Ranma and Akane getting married.

    What happens in the end?

    Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Ranma ½We have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

    Ranma ½ manga had a definitive ending, unlike the anime. In the end, Ranma and Akane finally admit their feelings for each other and get married. All main characters gather to celebrate the marriage, including the parents of Ranma and Akane, who finally reconcile. The end also reveals that Ranma and Akane have a daughter named Rina, who has the ability to turn into a cat.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Ranma ½

    • Ranma ½: Hard Battle (SNES)
    • Ranma ½: Chougi Rambu Hen (Super Famicom)
    • Ranma ½: Toraware no Hanayome (Super Famicom)
    • Ranma ½: Akanekodan teki Hihou (PC Engine)

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Ranma ½

    • Movie: Ranma ½: Big Trouble in Nekonron, China
    • Movie: Ranma ½: Nihao My Concubine
    • OVA: Ranma ½
    • Special: Ranma ½: Akumu! Shunmin Kou

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Ranma ½

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    らんま1/2
    • らんま (Ranma) - main character name
    • 1/2 (Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou) - "Meio" significa "half" em inglês.
    The anime "Ranma 1/2" tells the story of Ranma Saotome, a young man who, during a martial arts training in China, falls into a cursed lake and becomes a girl half the time. Back in Japan, he gets involved in various loving confusions and fights with other martial arts fighters while trying to find a cure for his curse. The anime name refers to Ranma's transformation into a girl half the time.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Ranma ½ has a total of 161 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Ranma ½ on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Ranma ½ usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 113186