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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Marinate1016
Fresh off the coattails of the success of the amazing Urusei Yatsura remake comes Takahashi Rumiko’s latest “oldie but goodie”, Ranma 1/2. Even with just 12 episodes done, I can confidently say this is better in every way than the UY remake and is one of the best remakes of all time. High praise, I know, but it’s really how I feel. This show has perfectly captured the magic of 80s anime and brought it to the modern audience without compromising on what makes it great. For all the hype MAPPA get about their battle shonen adaptations, this is among the best work they’ve doneand we’re only getting started. If you’re on limited time this season, this is one of the few shows you need to check out.
If there’s one thing Takahashi-sensei knows how to do, it’s write great character driven stories and cute romances. Ranma is where you really start to see that take shape in her work. My one big complaint with UY was Ataru not ever growing up and things staying stagnant for large portions of the series. It felt at times like we were running in a circle and getting nowhere. Opposite here. One cour in and I’ve already seen a ton of development from both of the main leads, episodes feel connected, romantic progression and frankly better mini-arcs. I don’t want to seem like I’m badmouthing UY, because I do love Lum and that story, but this is much more my speed. The relationship feels a lot more natural. Akane and Ranma bounce off each other so well and I love how they fight like an old married couple, but never stay mad at each other too long and will always be there for one another.
The main gimmick that makes Ranma 1/2 unique and the meaning behind the title is Ranma’s ability to go from boy to female with the splash of water. This is such a funny gimmick to me. It never felt forced or out of place and made so many scenes in the show hilarious. But more importantly, it’s a nice allegory for gender dysmorphia and another example of Takahashi sensei being ahead of the curve on things. From creating popular romcom tropes we see everywhere today like tsunderes, to being a trailblazer for lgbt representation, this woman’s impact can never be overstated. The transformation also serves a really cool narrative purpose as it allows Ranma to connect with Akane more intimately as a woman than a man at times. Akane has a lot of insecurity about her femininity that serves as a driving force behind her character development in this first cour, I really liked how she was able to take strides towards accepting herself more thanks to Ranma. Them starting out as sworn enemies and gradually becoming sweet on each other and not knowing how to act around one another is some of the cutest stuff I’ve ever seen. To me their relationship felt like watching little kids who don’t know how to express themselves so they just tease the person they like. Thankfully, it’s never excessive or cringe to watch here!
The other characters in this are also great! Supporting cast will also probably end up being better than Urusei Yatsura. You really just see a gradual evolution in Takahashi’s writing coming from her last work and that’s so cool to be able to retrace one of your fave creator’s path. Shampoo alone clears a lot of shows’ whole casts. Akane is going to have her work cut out for her in the second half. Ryoga is a riot and a nice rival for Ranma, as well as reminding me a lot of Koga from Takahashi’s most famous work, Inuyasha. Had no complaints with any of the cast really, even all the ones that came in for mini-arcs like the skating duo, or the ballet dancer, I need them all back in the future!
MAPPA get a lot of hype for the work they’ve done on big battle shonen series, but what they’ve done in this remake can’t be overstated. It looks gorgeous, the animation is awesome, direction is great and most important the soundtrack bangs. They got the Inuyasha series composer and I cannot tell you how excited I feel every week to just hear the music in this show and be transported back to the early 2000s. I’m not sure if he worked on the original series, but it definitely fits here.
Overall, Ranma 1/2 is an extremely promising start for what looks to be one of the best ever anime remake projects. Great production values, an amazing main couple, hilarious comedy that actually lands and some nice character development! If you’re a fan of any of Takahashi’s works, it’s a no brainer to check this out, or if you’re just looking for a new cute romance couple to get behind! Can’t sing enough praise about this show.
Ranma 1/2 gets 9 out of 10.
MidniteAndBeyond
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 withone 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
atreidesmallcop
Coming from someone who didn't find the original Ranma all that amazing, this remake so far is a considerable improvement. The pacing is a lot tighter, which really helps the story stand out more. The characters seem much better written this time around, particularly Akane. And it looks really nice too, possibly the best that anything from the series has ever looked. All that said, this is still just the beginning of a series that likely doesn't have too many surprises up its sleeve for the remainder of its run. As the original went on, they never really did as much with its characters asthey could have, only using them as they were needed for the plot and not really expanding them much beyond that. Not to mention how the original only adapted about 60% of the manga, leaving its ending and everything leading up to it unadapted. Some may have preferred a continuation instead of a remake, especially if they're going to take such long breaks between cours, but hopefully they'll get there eventually. Judging it so far, though, there's a chance that this is as good as the series is going to get. This is when the series still felt like it had potential, before establishing its full cast and just kinda stagnating them. Especially since you-know-who hasn't shown up yet, let's just enjoy what the series is like without him for the time being. But as a self-contained first impression, this is just about everything I could've asked for.
Given the whole gender-swapping aspect, there was the possibility that anything new would've modernized the material to make it align closer with modern sensibilities. In a way I'm glad it didn't, largely because the manga still needed a proper adaptation that it couldn't quite get at the time. But if you look back at the original, it isn't nearly as offensive as you might expect a show from the 90s would be at handling something like that. Obviously it's not trying to depict anything realistic, but compared to the average studio comedy coming out of Hollywood at the time, it's a lot more respectful than you'd think.
It is a little ironic how its first cour adapts the same chapters as the original's first season, where many people believe that show peaked. Considering how that was the point where it was cancelled and almost immediately revived as Netto-hen, a subtitle it would carry for the remainder of the series and one that absolutely nobody uses in conversation, many felt that was where the original dropped off a bit. The original director left, and his replacement never quite reached that same standard. Plus there was an exponential increase in filler, but now that the manga's a few decades behind us that's not something we should have to worry about. Still, there's that feeling in the back of my mind that history has been given the opportunity to repeat itself, but I have to trust that MAPPA know what they're doing this time around. Then again, this is MAPPA we're talking about, so we'll see.
patkarunungan
Ranma ½ is a major part of my childhood. I remember it being so entertaining. But recently, having known many 80s anime that was not broadcast on my local TV station when I was young, I somehow felt that perhaps Ranma ½ is overrated and that the local gatekeepers had deprived me and other anime fans the opportunity to enjoy similar 80s anime as Ranma ½. With the new adaptation of Ranma ½, which aims to faithfully adapt the full manga, is this anime really overrated? Does it still live up to the magic that I found in my childhood? § Overview Tendou Akane is betrothed to SaotomeRanma. This news hits Akane hard as his father's friend Saotome Genma and his son Ranma will live in their residence.
But Ranma has a secret. If he is splashed with cold water, he turns into a girl. But when hot water is poured onto him, he goes back to being a dude.
§ Notes
1. This season and the rest of the succeeding seasons aim to adapt every volume of Ranma ½ in anime form sans the fillers and some unfortunate changes that plagued the original.
The character designs are roughly the same as the original adaptation. However, this new adaptation uses the same hair colour as the manga. The chief example of this is girl Ranma's hair colour: red in the original anime, but it's pink in the manga and the 2024 adaptation.
2. 2024 Akane is also reportedly not as violent as the old Akane, and this is great because some say the manga Akane is not as violent as the original. I've noticed that there's some added feminine touch to the new Akane, that new fans of her would find it strange that she was hated by people like me who have seen the original.
3. If MAPPA succeeds in adapting all volumes of Ranma ½, there's probably little reason to recommend the original as this will have been the superior version.
Fans of the original point out that even the fillers are fun. That may be the case, but this should be reserved for the absolute fan of Ranma ½, not the wider publick.
If I may add, another reason to check out the OG Ranma is to hear the original voice of an upcoming character, Ukyou, whose seiyuu in the OG is no longer with us. (She voiced Bulma and one of my favourite characters Ayukawa Madoka.)
4. Fans of the 70s/80s/90s æsthetics decry the cheapness and lazy animation of the modern period, and they are not entirely wrong. But with Ranma ½'s case, they maintained the character design of the original and gave them enough details. The new animation style enhances the vision of the mangaka Takahashi Rumiko.
5. The same goes with the musick of Ranma ½. The OG's musick may have been iconic in their time, but the animation in them sucked big time. Many people were too oblivious to the flaws of the animation of the OP and ED because the main draw was comedy.
6. As far as comedy goes, this is slapstick and Ranma ½ itself is a sitcom. Don't expect too much realism here.
Anyway, watching this new adaptation made me realise that Ranma ½ still holds up after all these years. I don't consider it the best anime, but it has broad appeal.
§ Conclusion
I wish all the success to Ranma ½. It still holds up all these years, and I can expect new fans to love it.
Even if I'm not into Ranma ½ nowadays, there are other reasons a successful run of the new Ranma adaptation is imperative. It may encourage MAPPA or other studios to make new adaptations for Takahashi Rumiko's other IP, namely Inuyasha and what is reportedly her masterpiece, Maison Ikkoku. Other than Takahashi, it's also possible that other romance gems from the 80s may be given their new adaptations. I'm thinking of works by Adachi Mitsuru as well as Matsumoto Izumi.
SatoruGojo000
Ranma ½ is a delightful blend of romance, comedy, and action that stands out as a timeless masterpiece in anime. The series revolves around Ranma Saotome, a martial artist cursed to transform into a girl when splashed with cold water, and Akane Tendo, his feisty yet kind-hearted fiancée. The constant misunderstandings and awkward situations between them create a unique romantic tension that is both humorous and endearing. Their evolving relationship, filled with bickering yet undeniable chemistry, keeps viewers hooked. Add to that an eccentric cast of characters, hilarious fight scenes, and moments of genuine emotion, and you have an anime that masterfully balances chaos andcharm. A potential remake could elevate its beauty further for modern audiences!
😄😄😄
CanadianIdiot
This is the adaptation Ranma needed in the first place. It has been almost EXACTLY accurate to the original manga. People complaining that the original is better are only right in TWO aspects: music and art direction. Because other than those, the original constantly mischaracterizes characters, adds scenes that weren’t there(that change how the audience thinks characters feel about each other) and doesn’t even adapt the whole manga! Which HOPEFULLY the remake can do! This remake really captured Rumiko’s late 80s to early 90s style as well as her crazy characters and wacky story arcs! The voice actors returning to their roles warmed my heart, and I’mso glad I get to see Ranma and Akane again, this time, portrayed more accurately! There’s not much more I can say besides that I love this series and I hope it continues and adapts the whole manga
One thing I wished the remake had is stronger colors, the ones they used are a little dull! I would have loved if they went with bright colors like the Urusei Yatsura remake or with the ones used in the original. I’m also not a fan of the purple shading they occasionally use in fight scenes.
If you want to see two silly idiots slowly fall for each other without realizing it, you should totally give this a watch! Like many Rumiko Takahashi stories, the overall story is about accepting a person for who they are, without needing to change them to be normal ♥️
Exodus007
First review here but I was inspired to counter some hate I saw to write this. I absolutely loved the original Ranma 1/2 series growing up. It was one of the first anime I came across as a youth. It was such a fun and unique story that attached me to Rumiko Takahashi's works in the future. The anime sadly didn't have an ending so with the premise of a modern remake I was hopeful to get a true ending. I never saw Urusei Yatsura (an even older Takahashi work) but I saw the remake which someone captured that 80-90s anime style while being modernanimation. I enjoyed it so much I bought all the original stuff for it. My point is the remake is worth it.
Let me say this disclaimer before I continue.
Ignore haters like "MidniteAndBeyond" who don't see the beauty and comedy of this piece. Remake are NOT supposed to be modernized to a point where they lose their original life (so that comment about "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?" is moot). This work isn't about political correctness and shouldn't be because the story would VASTLY change if we start thinking in a modern LGBT sense which would lose the point and charm.
This is a work that helped create the modern "Tsundere" trope as well as one of the oldest non Dragon Ball battle shonen types (while also a harem/romcom/comedy which is crazy). Personally I didn't like the censorship on the remake which is my only complaint thus far as it kind of goes against the original manga and anime. But this anime did something rarely scene and actually added in unique colorings and manga effects in writing which adds a unique style and enjoyment that contrasts with the original (so you can enjoy both in different capacities).
The animation itself was great and the voice acting was wonderful (I originally watched the old dub but since they recast for this I went for the sub which used most the original cast but the new dub didn't sound bad for the samples I swapped to). This is definitely a highlight on Netflix and I look forward to the announced season 2. I know it will be shorter than the original 190+ anime and more to the manga (meaning no filler) but I hope it doesn't cut out too much in the long run and naturally gets to a solid conclusion like Yatsura did (which was also a long old 100 episode anime and only 40-50 for remake)
ARITRA_68722
RANMA 1/2 remake 2024 had a decent amount of buzz after its release. Its thye remake of the 1989 and manga made by one of the most legendary mangakas, Rumiko Takahashi. Few of her famous work also consist of inuyasha, urusei yatsura. Personally i havent come across any of her work until now, so i have never seen the original series to compare both. So i can only judge ranma based on the remakes quality. The shows art style and animation of it are splendid to say the least. The 80s retro style mixed in with the modern flashy colour set. Mappa did a good jobin the animation department and by keeping the retro style.
Music is decent its not fantastic nor bad. I sort of liked the outro and non of the bgm stood out to me.
The story uses the concept of sex shift, like when your body changes into a boy to girl like that. And revolves around ranma and akanes life of being engaged but because their families forced them into. Its a lot like nisekoi and few others which revolve around fake or forced relationships.
So what is that ranm excels at?. Its comedy is decent the show can get a few laughs out of you, besides that the action and quirky side characters who are there to either take the main cast closer or to just make as laugh. The romantic development so far is satisfactory and the show does a good job at getting you engaged. The story so far has nothing that can be considered mind bending or philosophical, and is perfect for a show one can watch when looking for a rom com with action and a satisfactory development.
rating=8.2/10
Ress-N
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 wasjust 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)
ibernard
This is a pretty enjoyable show. I did tire of it a little bit for a few episodes but, it bounced right back for me. It's nothing serious but it's very well produced: great animation, great voice acting, great soundtrack and great pacing. Even though it's a silly show, the story is actually not bad, though it is somewhat predicable as far as romance stuff goes, but, that's just kind of par for the course in romance stuff and since the show is so quirky with it's humor, it's not bland at all. It is one of the few shows I can watch in adifferent language and still laugh out loud at. Humor is very personal but, I think this show is hilarious. I'm really looking forward to season two and to see how the characters develop as time goes on, and what other stupid characters and gags they're going to introduce to keep me laughing.
luxray978
Introduction Ranma 1/2 is an anime and manga series that follows the titular Ranma Saotome who after falling into the spring of the drowned girl is cursed to switch forms when splashed with different water. Nevertheless, he has been engaged to the tomboyish Akane Tendo in an arranged marriage intended to join their Dojos. It uses this situation to tell a punchy and light-hearted romcom with action elements that stand the test of time with this adaptation. Animation The animation style used for the remake is simple and colorful and is unique among the modern slate of shows. The closest neighbor that I could see wasthe Urusei Yatsura remake by David Productions which I haven’t watched but appears to use a rainbow-colored shadowing style and slightly different linework. This is probably attributable to the style being an attempt to merge the motifs of the 90s era that director Kounosuke Uda worked on with the style of the original manga.
Color language is used well to distinguish characters with each being given an iconic color to use for themselves (Ryoga’s yellow bandanas, Shampoo’s purple hair, etc.). Backgrounds are lighter with a watercolor-esque style designed to make the characters pop out with white outlines used to accentuate breakpoints between objects. Despite this light coloring, they are vividly detailed and the world feels alive and reactive. Action words pop out visibly over the top of these colorsets with the highest saturation and look great with their fun lettering.
Moving on to movement the style changes depending on the scene. The most notable shift is when Ranma suddenly jumps into the air during a conversation or takes a sudden slapstick hit from Akane. Watching Ranma's dynamic movement was a ton of fun and the style made the combat scenes feel great. Comedic timing for the slapstick works well and I have no complaints there but it didn’t stand out to me as something notable.
Adaptation
The frills on this adaptation add a lot in my opinion. I love the opening songs' cutely voiced beat and it helps me get into the feeling of the show. Similarly, for me, the intro-prerolls which introduced the store in a Simpsons couch gag style are a cool way to let animators draw the group in a bunch of styles and I like it a lot. The biggest change is that from what I’ve heard the broadcast commentators are a unique addition to this adaptation. To say the least this change is great and though I haven’t directly compared I found their narration lead to a great flow in combat.
Characters
Character designs here are great and the aforementioned color theming adds a lot to distinguishment. Along with the distinctive personalities and weapons I was able to immediately
latch onto characters and recognize them even as personal dynamics get quite complex. Particular favorites among the supporting cast are Ryoga, Akane’s sisters, Shampoo, and Tatewaki. The dynamics between characters are well done and provide a ton of ground for comedy and I love that so many integrate Ranma’s switching mechanic. One example of this is Kodachi the black rose whose love (male) and hate (Female) relationship with Ranma creates great comedy with her cruel and underhanded personality.
Treatment of women
As expected (though not always found) considering the mangaka Rumiko Takahashi is a woman, Ranma is very normal about women and I don’t have much to say here in either direction. There are a few bits that could stray close to the line but in my opinion, manage to avoid being problematic or uncomfortable.
Affection with consent bits are treated differently for Ranma compared to Akane and this is a very good thing. Shampoo grabbing onto Ranma is funny because there is a vastly different power dynamic there and the inverse would be extremely uncomfortable. Ryoga’s P-chan bit is similar where past some initial scenes he isn’t shown to gain sexual gratification from being close to Akane. The choice to make him pathetic and end up wanting to get close to her in the same way as an actual pet would save the audience from constant pig curled-in boobs gags which other shows such as One Piece which I otherwise love uncomfortably engage in.
Romance
I don’t have a lot of experience with this era of romance anime which might explain my difference in opinion but I found Ranma 1/2 to be very refreshing. I’ve heard a lot of complaints about will they/won’t they stories being grating but to me it’s very clear here they will it’s just a matter of being along for the fun (and cute) ride. Akane and Ranma’s misdirected feelings are fertile ground for the show’s comedy and I find their slapstick dynamic a lot of fun.
Comedy
Speaking of the show’s comedy I think this is where the show really excelled for me. I really enjoyed the character bits like Ranma’s forms, environments where the entire fighting stage is transformed for a joke and slapstick gags. For the sake of not ruining their punchy nature, I don’t want to say too many specifics but I want to call attention to two missed pitfalls that stood out to me.
First off, There are a lot of points in the show where they will toss away information via a gag for the sake of progression and this is especially true with Rana’s identity and water origins for transformation. I think that this is something many people might find annoying as “illogical” but it saves the show. It lets them make funny jokes -- the most important thing -- while preserving the show’s continuity. As someone prone to the inverse in my writing, I appreciate how well it was executed here.
The second bit was the amnesia plot point utilized towards the end of this season which I usually loathe. However, Ranma managed to make this extremely fun by keeping things punchy and funny without being frustrating. It’s a hard balance to strike and I like how they handled it.
Conclusion
In Conclusion, the Ranma remake is a great standalone piece and managed to draw me in as someone who isn’t a fan of the series at all. The poppy animation and colorings serve to accentuate a comedic style that makes great use of slapstick and character comedy. As such I’m rating it a 9/10 as a show that is consistently great but doesn’t have the massively unique never-before-seen elements in high enough quality for my personal 10 criteria. I’ll see you all in July for season 2 :3
Danreis
I put off watching the Ranma 1/2 remake for as long as I could, and now that I've watched it, I regret not giving this anime a chance sooner. I wasn't a huge fan of Ranma 1/2, but I do have a certain fondness for this anime because, even though I never followed the entire story, I always watched one or two episodes and remember really enjoying it. That said, I was afraid to watch this remake because it's not uncommon for things you loved in the past to not appeal to you now or for them to not "work" today in the world or evenfor you, since you already have a large collection of other works to compare them to... Either way, there are things we have to leave in the past and rejoice in the joy and nostalgia when we think about them. Having overcome all my fears and having watched this new version of Ranma 1/2, I was happy to see that in the end the final balance is quite positive.
The animation is very beautiful in general and when there are fights, everything is very fluid and enjoyable to watch. I'm glad to see that they took care and cared about this aspect, to the point that we even had changes in the intros and endings.
As for the story, for better or worse, it's all there. All the nonsense humor is present, as are the super caricatured characters and some that can be seen as "archetypal clichés", but it's good to remember that at the time the source material was released, all of this was new or at least not as widespread.
As for the characters, it's good to keep in mind that, like any good humor story of the time, the development of the characters is largely reserved for the protagonists. As for the rest of the cast, it's clear how they are trapped in their own joke. I'll say in advance that this isn't really a criticism, but an observation of how the script works. So, on the one hand, I almost cried twice with Akane's development, but on the other hand, it's not uncommon to see characters learn a lesson in an episode, remember it later, reflect on something they did wrong and keep doing the same thing to keep a certain joke going. I understand if someone gets frustrated watching this, but in my case it only bothered me when it happened with Ranma every now and then, but otherwise I just let it go.
A little note I'll leave is that if the Ecchi tag worries you, I assure you that you don't need to be afraid. Nudity scenes are very rare and when they do happen, they're not there to embarrass or excite anyone.
To sum up, I think they did a great job with the Ranma 1/2 remake. It updates some things to attract a new audience, but the core is still there to please old fans. I highly recommend this anime and I'm looking forward to the second season.
DrexNJ
The original Ranma 1/2 is my gateway anime. I watched select shows with my brothers when we were kids, like DBZ and Yu-Yu Hakusho, but me discovering Ranma in middle school was what lead me down the anime pipeline. I love everything about the OG show, from its characters to its comedy to its romantic moments, everything about the OG makes me smile. To take an anime like that, that gives me such an emotional connection, and tell me it’s getting a 2024 remake, ESPECIALLY being made by MAPPA, it both excited and worried me. Ranma was finally back and I’d get to truly watch andexperience Ranma again, but what if it’s not like I remembered? What if it’s just fond memories I have for the original, and the series isn’t as a good as I remember? Finally sitting down to watch Ranma 1/2 2024, MAPPA gave me my answer; It’s not as good as I remember…
It’s even better.
This remake was everything I ever could’ve asked for as a fan. It’s so faithful to its original source material while strengthening everything that was weak about it. Ranma and Akane are adorable in this retelling, and their “budding romance” is on full display. Every side character is an absolute joy, and every episode left me with such an overwhelming sense of joy. This remake truly did make me feel like a kid again.
Whether it’s the actors returning for their old roles and killing it, or actors like Tomokazu Sugita, Mamoru Miyano, and Aoi Yuuki coming in and bringing new life to older characters, there’s a little something here for everyone in this remake of one of the most beloved shows of my childhood. With a season 2 officially announced, Ranma Saotome and friends and truly back and better than ever!
bossunhimeswitch
I always enjoyed the manga and so it's fantastic to see Ranma get the same treatment as the 2022 Urusei Yatsura anime. It was so fun to see so many of my favorite characters again and get to laugh at the early storylines all over again. I think that the animation style really lent well to the story and gave all of the characters some extra charm. The only complaint I have is that it was only one cour, but I can understand if that means the quality can keep up, though it'd be nice if it didn't take several years to finish all thebest manga stories.
For those unfamiliar with the source material, this is a story from the 80's and 90's about a boy who can turn into a girl depending on the temperature of water poured on him. This leads to a lot of outdated gags and notions throughout the story, but if you can go "This is from almost 40 years ago, so of course it is this way," then you'll enjoy it a lot more than if you try to hold it up to modern ideas of how to talk about genderfluidity and such. That said, to me it never felt like Takahashi was coming from a malicious place but simply tried to find the humor in the situation.
Anyway, if you enjoyed the manga you will likely enjoy this adaptation. If you enjoyed the previous anime, I don't think this adaptation will disappoint but it is of course different in some respects. If you want to avoid nudity (though they censored the nipples this time), then you should probably skip this anime.
BlkAngle
Well, this anime really attracted me at first glance! The different story that was clear from the beginning that we are facing a fantasy comedy romance. One of the genres that the mind needs after a tiring and heavy activity. This anime was more like a dessert than a main course or appetizer. I couldn't believe the main character until I heard his voice! Wasn't this the same voice actor Asop in One Piece? When I checked, I realized that it was not only Usoop's voice actor but also L's voice actor from the Death Note anime! And this was even more incredible than theprevious fact.
A boy who turns into a girl when water is poured on him due to a curse, and his father turns into a panda due to a similar curse. And these two are returned to their original form with boiling water. Also, before the story even started, we learned that the boy's father and his friend have decided that their children will get engaged! And these two main characters, Ranma and Akane, initially don't get along at all with this engagement, but over time they develop a subtle interest in each other.
You might think this is a cliché romantic comedy story, but it's not at all! Sometimes the anime becomes so silly that you can't help but get absorbed in the process of the anime and its new and interesting parts.
In addition, the secondary characters of the anime were also interesting and completely different from each other! In short, this anime attracted me in every way! Even its romance melted my heart and made my heart beat faster. Sometimes I was nervous, sometimes I laughed or was happy. The opening song was also cute and charming and of course memorable.
Overall, it was a great experience and I will be eagerly waiting for the next season!
whiteflame55
I figured it was a given that this series would be a good time as both a remake of a classic and widely loved anime and as one done in style my MAPPA. It clearly delivers on that front. The new coat of paint might not be to everyone's taste, but it certainly works for me with a soft and fluid style that lends itself well to the crazy martial arts on display. Particularly as the action ramps up in each short arc, there are lots of opportunities to showcase how these characters move and the choreography is really where this anime sings. Every fightscene is a joy.
The comedy mostly hits as well. The eclectic set of characters are a little tropey, but what keeps things interesting is how they interact, often with explosive consequences. It's not particularly focused on developing its characters, instead putting its focus on creating more ridiculous character moments with some light downtime in between.
My complaints are pretty minor. Outside of kids shows, I'll never understand the decision to have breasts without nipples, since it makes the characters look more like dolls than humans and makes any actual nudity feel more surreal. There's been some decent drama so far, even if it feels like a very minor element in the series so far. It's early days and the series focuses on its strengths, which I can respect. I think there are opportunities, particularly with where Shampoo's story goes at the end of the season, to expand on the drama in interesting ways.
Still, this just edges out an 8 for me. Lot of opportunities to grow the story from here and I'm looking forward to its next season.
oozePOP
Ranma ½ is an entertaining and adorable anime with a similar message and feeling to this year's Dandadan season. To my understanding, this anime is a remake of an older IP, but I am completely new to this realm. I really like an anime like this that sets up the rules of the series, but it doesn't take too much brainpower to follow how it affects the dynamic of each character and the plot. This anime isn't amazing, but it's a cute watch for 2024. The art style can be gorgeous at times. For the most part, it's pretty standard, but there are moments where thisshow can really shine.
MrKessler
For a remake of what is, essentially, a 30 year old show, this has aged FANTASTICALLY. I can't really comment on the original since I had never seen it. Besides some really awkward thinks that are related to gender that come not only from how old this story is but also from the medium itself and the whole premise, this show really surprised me for how good it actually was. This show is FUNNY like, really really funny, I dont usually laugh out loud when watching anime, only a few comedies have actually made me do that, but Ranma 1/2 made me laugh consistently every episode.Top all of that with an amazing adaptation by studio MAPPA and I can't see how the old show can be better than this, it does just end abruptly, unfortunately. But I'm excited for next season!
Probably the most surprised I've been from an anime comedy since Kaguya-sama
julranma
"Yet another reboot of a Rumiko Takahashi title? Wasn't there already one this year?" you might ask. But Ranma ½ (2024) is justified in every respect and is beyond any doubt! After the original series only adapted around two thirds of the 1987 manga, calls for a sequel have been made over the years. Now a reboot is coming and tells the story anew - opening up the adventures of Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo to a whole new generation. In contrast to the "Urusei Yatsura" reboot, which the series inevitably has to face comparisons to, here you are not dependent on a random selectionby an editor in terms of which chapters are adapted, but get the entire manga, adapted chapter by chapter. This is remarkable because the 89 series - as was usual at the time - left things out, changed them or added things. Some chapters are thus being properly adapted for the first time in 37 years.
And you can really tell that a lot of heart has gone into this. Although the introductory adventures in particular are familiar to many anime fans, nothing is rushed or cut out here. You can really tell how thoroughly the producers have read the manga and put their heart and soul into it. It really feels like you are reading pages from Takahashi's manga - only animated and in color.
In contrast to the Sailor Moon reboot, unnecessary modernizations have been avoided and the story has been set in 1987. And although the characters are almost 4 decades old, the humor still works surprisingly well in 2024. It's like visiting old friends again. Ranma ½ (2024) feels like coming home.
A major plus of the new series is of course that the latest technology is available. The battle scenes in particular seem faster, more dynamic and more action-packed. The animation - which was often criticized in the later seasons of the 89 series - is also impressive. The music is not quite as iconic as the 80s melodies, but an impressive orchestra was created with wonderful borrowings from Chinese music, which enriches each scene.
The series is carried by, among other things, the numerous verbal battles between Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo, who don't mince their words and act true to the motto "Those who love each other tease each other". But Ryoga Hibiki, Ranma's rival, also provides entertainment. The secret star of the series is the sweet Amazon Shampoo, who is an accomplished professional fighter and swings her staffs razor sharply - but is unable to recognize that the male and female Ranma are one and the same person.
Keyword gender bender: This trope is of course celebrated beautifully here too. In every episode, Ranma's curse puts him in the most (un)possible situations, which never fail to amuse the viewer. He either maintains his typical macho behavior or tries to display exaggerated girlish behavior. As a recently de-egged transgirl, I can't help but suspect that he even seems to enjoy his curse a little in certain scenes - and by that I don't just mean grabbing free food.
In contrast to many reboots, the original cast from the 80s was brought together here. Because the series was distributed internationally on Netflix, it was released in a same-day dub in many languages. For example, all of the speakers, at least those who are still alive, were brought back into the German version - and after all this time they can still deliver exactly the same voice acting as they did back then. "Iinazukkyun" by Ano, who was recently admired in the "Oshi no ko" live-action film, delivers a lively opening that encourages you to dance along, before Riria gently lets us off into the night with "Antanante".
The whole reboot is perfect in itself. This - and exactly this, with such care and love for the original - is how I would have wanted the "Urusei Yatsura" reboot to be. If you only want to watch one reboot in your life, Ranma ½ (2024) is a very good choice.
❤Woi de airen❤
