Ranma ½ (2024)

During their martial arts training expedition in China, Ranma Saotome and his father Genma suffered an accident, which in turn, afflicted them with a curse—whenever they are doused with cold water, Ranma transforms into a girl, while his father turns into a panda! Only hot water can reverse these changes, but any further contact with cold water opens the can of worms once more.

Unfortunately, the trouble does not end there, as Ranma finds out about his betrothal to one of the daughters of Soun Tendou, his father's closest friend. During the families' first meeting, it is decided that Ranma is to be married to Akane, the youngest daughter, a decision that is met with vehement protests from both sides. The two are simply not compatible, yet they are forced to live under one roof. Ranma's status quo further adds to the chaos, leading him to a series of comedic situations and misunderstandings that, in the grand scheme of things, may just be what he needs to work with Akane.

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Saotome, Ranma Main

Yamaguchi, Kappei Japanese

Tendou, Akane Main

Hidaka, Noriko Japanese

Hibiki, Ryouga Supporting

Yamadera, Kouichi Japanese

Shampoo Supporting

Sakuma, Rei Japanese

Tendou, Nabiki Supporting

Takayama, Minami Japanese

Saotome, Genma Supporting

Cho Japanese

Kunou, Tatewaki Supporting

Sugita, Tomokazu Japanese

Tendou, Kasumi Supporting

Inoue, Kikuko Japanese

Tendou, Soun Supporting

Ootsuka, Akio Japanese

Kunou, Kodachi Supporting

Sakura, Ayane Japanese

Hasegawa, Hiroya Producer

Kondou, Shuuhou Producer

Okamura, Kouya Producer

Hayashida, Norihiro Producer

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Feb 18, 2025

Ress-N

Recommended

Such a charming anime! I've enjoyed every second of it and was very invested by the end of the season. I was never acquainted to the manga or original anime until now, though I've known a few of Rumiko Takahashi's work since forever. But as with the urusei yatsura modern adapatation I discovered a new aspect of her universe other than her fiery action mangas.
I did read some review of og fans being quite disappointed with the adaptation but I can say, as a new viewer, that it works perfectly as an introduction. I must also have been in the right mindset, it was ... just the romance anime I needed, lighthearted, absurdely humorous and enjoyable characters that have great chemistry.
It's quite a simple story with no real overarching plot but I feel some depth to the characters and their complicated relationship that reminded me of why rumiko is great at getting readers invested in her romances despite being the reaaaaallly slow burn-type.
The stars of the show to me really are Ranma and Akane, they are really fun to root for, individually and together. I can't wait to see more in season 2!
(Also, I really liked the VA works and despite having no nostalgia for it, discovering some of them were the OG one was really fun, makes me also want to check out the first anime)

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Apr 13, 2025

Pchaz

Mixed Feelings

(netflix release) (dub) it started out great with the action vibrant colors fresh look, but iv started to notice it to be less funny compared to 1989 vers.
and there some scene that were removed to further give importance to somthing.
Ranma seems to be less Manly through the dialouges. I stop watching at the Ryuga eps. it got bornining. specially that iv seen the orginal.
after a weeks i got back to it eps 9 and 10-12 was pretty good, i think the out of all the eps.

so compared to the 1098 vers. the 2024 is
-faster pacing, trying not to offend anyone with ... the jokes, more colorful renders, some Camera angles are improved some shots.
and i like how they made shampoo.

its still a fun watch overall.

but if you dont mind watching older looking animes, I recommend watching the 1989 version its funnier the stories are well developed. dialogue is better too, the Background music Blends very well in the situations. Animation are actully better, personal preference the character style are way better,

well thats all i got to say about that.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Dec 27, 2024

MidniteAndBeyond

Not Recommended

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Ok, look. I know this is a beloved classic to a lot of people. I have no nostalgia for this series and previously only knew of it by name. If you've been enjoying it, I'm happy for you. I wouldn't dare ridicule someone for liking something I did not. So I hope you'll provide the same courtesy to me as I share my own thoughts. Ok? Ok... this is the worst anime I've ever seen in my entire life.

So ya know how my least favorite part of InuYasha was all the terrible ship dynamics and how all the couples had absolutely zero chemistry with ... one another and we were just expected to interpret their constant fighting as them conveying their feelings for one another? Imagine if they made an ENTIRE show about just that one concept. Every time, and I do mean EVERY TIME a new character got introduced, I was like "Oh, thank god! Hopefully this new character will provide us with some new storyline to focus on and the horrible interactions between Ranma and Akane can be sidelined for a while!" But no. Instead they make every single new character obsessively predatory towards one of the two main characters and aggressively jealous of the other one. Every. Single. Time.

The obliviousness of everyone not realizing Ranma or Ryoga's alter egos are also just unbelievably stupid. Not to mention that there's literally zero plot reason for them to hide their identities other than to repeat the same insufferable gags every stinkin episode. It's just nonstop love triangle after love triangle. And they're ALL awful. There's also a lot of very uncomfortable dialogue for LGBT viewers to listen to. I'm sure someone will defend it by saying it was a product of its time, but isn't the point of a remake to... REMAKE things for a modern audience? I really don't have much else to say. I hated every second of it. I have no clue how long this remake will last, but I hope I'll have at least ONE good thing to say about this series when all is said and done.

1/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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