OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo's parents have arranged for them to get married. However, there's a problem: whenever Ranma is splashed with cold water, he turns into a girl! The stage is set for a slapstick martial arts rom-com filled with quirky characters!
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MANGA BRIDGE
This season covers Chapters 1-99 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 100.
TV·12 Episodes🎭 CHARACTERS
Ranma Saotome
The second-generation heir to the Saotome School of Anything Goes Martial Arts. During training in China, he accidentally fell into the Jusenkyo’s “Spring of Drowned Girl,” leaving him with a unique curse: whenever splashed with cold water, he transforms into a woman, reverting only with hot water. Bound by an arrangement made by their parents, he is engaged to Akane Tendo. Ranma currently lives at the Tendo household with his father, Genma.
Portrayed by Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara
Akane Tendo
The youngest daughter of the Tendo family and the second-generation heir to the Tendo Dojo. A first-year student at Furinkan High School, she is known for her exceptional physical strength and formidable martial arts skills. Though often at odds with her fiancé, Ranma, she sometimes reveals a softer, more compassionate side beneath her fiery personality.
Portrayed by Noriko Hidaka
Ryoga Hibiki
Ranma’s former classmate and long-time rival from his days at an all-boys school. Despite his formidable strength and determination, Ryoga suffers from an extreme lack of direction, often getting hopelessly lost on his way to even the simplest destinations. While pursuing Ranma to China, he fell into Jusenkyo’s “Spring of Drowned Black Piglet,” leaving him with a peculiar curse: whenever splashed with cold water, he transforms into a small black piglet, only returning to human form with hot water.
Portrayed by Koichi Yamadera
Shampoo
A young girl from the Chinese Amazon tribe, she is skilled enough to win the village martial arts tournament. After a fateful encounter with Ranma, she follows him to Japan—though her true intentions remain shrouded in mystery.
Portrayed by Rei Sakuma
SHOP
The KISSUI Ranma1/2 Collection brings the transformative fun and dynamic spirit of the series to life with a bold lineup of t-shirts and lenticular prints. Featuring Ranma, Ryoga, Shampoo, and Mousse, the collection channels retro charm and punchy personality through graphic tees and A3 lenticular prints that transform with a tilt—each one bursting with bright, expressive color.
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Ranma 1/2 Series
TV · 1989 · Studio Deen
Ranma ½
After a curse turns him into a girl when splashed with cold water, martial artist Ranma Saotome navigates a chaotic engagement with Akane Tendou amidst martial arts battles and jealous rivalries.
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Movie · 1991 · Studio Deen
Ranma ½: Big Trouble in Nekonron, China
When a vengeful girl and her elephant arrive, Ranma and Akane must journey to Nekonron, China, to confront the Seven Lucky Gods after a scroll brings unexpected romance.
OVA · 1993 · Studio Deen
Ranma ½ OVA
Ranma Saotome navigates a chaotic life filled with romantic proposals and martial arts mayhem while desperately seeking a cure for his curse and avoiding heartbreak.
OVA · 1994 · Studio Deen
Ranma 1/2 Special: Reawakening Memories
Akane's childhood memories of being saved by a boy named Shinnosuke resurface, leading her back to Ryugenzawa and sparking a romantic rivalry with Ranma.
OVA · 1995 · Studio Deen
Ranma ½ Super
In these "Ranma ½ Super" OVAs, Ranma faces romantic rivals, a mischievous demon, and a vengeful doll, all while navigating the chaos of his cursed life.
OVA · 2008 · Studio Deen
Ranma ½: Akumu! Shunmin Kou
A new 30-minute Ranma ½ special, based on the "Nightmare! Incense of Spring Sleep" manga story, was created for the "It's a Rumic World" exhibition.
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