Ranma ½
らんま1/2
Ranma Saotome, a teenage martial artist, and his father Genma travel to the 'cursed training ground' of Jusenkyo in China. There, despite the warnings of the Chinese guard, they fall into the cursed springs. From now…
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Synopsis
Ranma Saotome, a teenage martial artist, and his father Genma travel to the 'cursed training ground' of Jusenkyo in China. There, despite the warnings of the Chinese guard, they fall into the cursed springs. From now on, whenever Ranma is doused in cold water, he turns into a girl and a cute, well-built redhead at that. Hot water changes him back into a man again, but only until the next time. To make matters worse, his father engages him to Akane Tendo, a girl who hates boys.
About
Ranma ½ premiered on April 15, 1989. It falls under the Comedy, Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 161 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on Fuji TV. and concluded its run on September 25, 1992.
Why viewers enjoy Ranma ½
Ranma ½ targets fans of Comedy anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Comedy, Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Ranma ½ was animated by Studio Deen, and broadcast on Fuji TV.
Critical reception
Ranma ½ holds a rating of 8.6 out of 10 based on 1,524 user reviews on TMDB, placing it among the highest-rated anime tracked on the platform.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Ranma ½ include: harem, romcom, romance, curse, based on manga, turns into animal, shounen, anime. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Kappei Yamaguchi
Megumi Hayashibara
Noriko Hidaka
Kenichi Ogata
Kikuko Inoue
Minami Takayama
Ryusuke Ohbayashi
Tadashi Nakamura
Koichi Yamadera
Ichiro Nagai
Production credits
- Direction
- Kazuhiro Furuhashi · Shinji Takagi · Takeshi Mori
- Writing
- Rumiko Takahashi · Yoshiyuki Suga · Hiroko Naka
Release dates
Premiered
April 15, 1989
Last aired
September 25, 1992
Seasons & episodes
Season1
April 15, 1989·161episodes
Season1
April 15, 1989·161episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- harem
- romcom
- romance
- mixed martial arts (mma)
- curse
- based on manga
- turns into animal
- shounen
- anime
- absurdist
- gender swap
- love polygon
- cheerful
- joyful
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Frequently asked questions
When did Ranma ½ premiere?
Ranma ½ premiered on April 15, 1989.
How many seasons does Ranma ½ have?
Ranma ½ has 1 season and 161 episodes in total.
What genre is Ranma ½?
Ranma ½ is classified under Comedy, Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
What networks did Ranma ½ air on?
Ranma ½ aired on Fuji TV.
Is Ranma ½ finished?
Yes, Ranma ½ concluded its run on September 25, 1992.
How long is each episode of Ranma ½?
Each episode of Ranma ½ runs for approximately 25 minutes.
Where is Ranma ½ from?
Ranma ½ is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Ranma ½?
Ranma ½ holds a rating of 8.6 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
