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 Ranma 1/2 Anime and Manga Page
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Ranma 1/2 Anime and Manga Page
Category
Anime & Manga
Published Time
Thu Mar 21st 2013, 6:25pm
Plot / Story Basics
The story is about two young martial artists destined to marry through arranged marriage. Set by their parents whom have long been training together, they realize that convincing them is more than difficult. Ranma Saotome is 16-years-old, and fell into a cursed pond with his father and whenever Ranma is splashed with cold water, he becomes a girl and his father Genma turns into a Panda. Akane Tendo is very stubborn and misunderstands Ranma’s actions just about all the time and finds herself beating up Ranma instead of sharing love interest.

There are many characters that are introduced to this series outside of the first few and often times they have also been cursed or are from the cursed springs. Each character has their own ability and story to tell, from a martial artist to an old panty stealing pervert raiding the town’s supply of underwear. The time is set in modern (90’s) Japan and usually does not stray far away from the Dojo.



What to Expect
This comical shounen is intended for those interested in martial arts, slapstick comedy, harem and while this series does not fit with the typical gender-bender, it can certainly be perceived as one. In both the Manga and Anime, Ranma’s breasts are seen quite a number of times and may offend some of the audience. There is not much of a linear story progression in the episodes with the exception of the introduction of new characters and character development. This series is not intended for those interested in a deep storyline.

Viewers should not expect this series to be similar to an adventure shounen where the main characters develop a strong relationship while traveling China to find a cure to the curses given. This couldn’t farther from what it really is considering that the story begins and ends in domestic setting where the story is more focused on the relationship between Ranma and Akane then curing the curse.


Characters
Ranma (Boy) Saotome (早乙女 乱馬)
Cursed by the legendary Jusenkyo springs, Ranma turns into a girl when doused with water which causes problems when this transformation happens in a public setting such as in School. Ranma is set to Marry Akane Tendo however both their personalities crash causing misunderstandings in nearly every given situation. Ranma is 16-years old.
Ranma (Girl) Saotome (早乙女 乱馬)
When doused with water, Ranma turns into a girl and to turn back she must be exposed to hot water. Because Ranma is naturally a boy, his personalities do not convert and is basically a boy in a woman’s body. While this form Ranma attracts love interest from male characters creating a reverse-harem.
Akane Tendo (天道 あかね)
Akane Tendo is the daughter of Soun Tendo and is arranged to marry Ranma Saotome. While she may not transform into a different form, she’s short tempered and exhibits anger towards Ranma frequently during misunderstandings. She is a strong Martial Artist and fights students from various clubs every morning to get to class.
Genma Saotome (早乙女 玄馬 )
Genma Saotome is Ranma’s father and martial arts teacher. He has long trained with Soun Tendo under the guidance of Happosai. Genma turns into a Panda when he is exposed to water and while he may no longer communicate vocally he utilizes wooden signs to communicate.
Genma (Panda) Saotome (早乙女 玄馬)
As a Panda, Genma is capable of eating bamboo shoots and leafs, and is often seen sleeping in that form. He cannot communicate vocally but uses a cartoon-like ability to pull wooden signs from his back that states his thoughts in writing. In panda form, Saotome works for Mr. Tofu at his clinic.
Soun Tendo (天道 早雲)
Ryoga Hibiki (響 良牙)
Ryoga (P-Chan) Hibiki (響 良牙)
bu-hii bu-hii!!!
Tatewaki Kuno (九能 帯刀)
Kodachi Kuno (九能 小太刀)
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