Ranma ½
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 161 Episodes
25 min per episode
1989 – 1992
Premiered: Sat, Apr 15, 1989
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 161: “Boy Meets Mom - Part Two”
Nodoka's stay is rather short, and Ranma hears that she is planning on returning home soon. He decides that he would really like for her to meet him as himself rather than as Ranko. Genma warns Ranma and constantly tries to stop him. When a water main explodes and sends Nodoka flying, Ranma saves her and Nodoka catches a glimpse of her son before passing out. When she awakens, she sees Ranko and thinks it was all a dream. Nodoka says that in her dream Ranma was very manly. Ranma tells Akane that he will wait until he can be normal before he tells his mother the truth. At the end, Ranma and Akane head off to school, and then turn towards the screen and say 'Goodbye!'.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Blu-ray Set 1 - Official Trailer - VIZ MediaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-20
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rumiko Takahashi
Mitsunobu Yoshida
Koji Kaneda
Department Leadership Roster
Koji Kaneda
Producer
Mitsunobu Yoshida
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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What is Ranma ½ about?
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.
How many seasons does Ranma ½ have?
Ranma ½ comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Ranma ½?
Key cast members in Ranma ½ include Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara.
Who created or directed Ranma ½?
Ranma ½ was developed and directed by Not specified.