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Arekkusu_kun888
There are anime you watch.
There are anime you love.
And then there is Ranma ½.
Ranma ½ is not just an anime. It’s a feeling.
It’s that strange, unforgettable feeling of coming home, sitting down, and suddenly realizing that for the next few hours, the world outside doesn’t matter anymore. It’s laughter when Ranma and ryoga start fighting over absolutely nothing. It’s frustration when they refuse to admit what everyone else can clearly see. It’s the ridiculousness of someone turning into a girl after getting splashed with cold water, followed by the complete lack of concern everyone has about how insane that situation actually is.
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And somehow… it all works.
Read at the sourceRainyhBunny
You know, the only reason i watched this show was because i saw that Romeo Juliette gif and thought "Oh that looks super familiar, i should watch that anime, it looks cute!"
oh how wrong i was.
very nothing burger for a show, nothing really progresses story wise, the characters stay undeveloped and more than half of them are super annoying. i was going to drop it earlier but there was surprisingly some kind of progress around episode 50. i thought the main characters were actually getting closer and i wanted to see what happened between them.....
the answer is absolutely nothing happens between them. i guess they stop hating each other so much but honestly the difference isn't that notable.
not cute, not romantic.
unnecessarily inappropriate. i know it's ecchi but it's not reading as…
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so Ranma!
nothing logical happens in this anime
from a enjoyment perspective i had my share with this anime but the flaws were too much
the first episode is a great start but unfortunately the comedy is a mere "punch the dude and call him baka" and other humiliation rituals and at the end of it have the guy apologize for being an idiot
honestly Akane didn't worth it, she is a pos, because of her i couldn't help but to take this anime seriously and view it less like a mere comedy after all how can you laugh at the face of someone you despise
my favorite character is Girl-Ranma, if she didn't exist i would drop this dogshit in episode 2 but even so her role in this anime is not clear, i can't believe i have to spell it out for these writers, have her to attend an all girl school or a job whe…
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Ranma ½, the iconic anime adapted from Rumiko Takahashi’s manga, is a vibrant blend of martial arts, comedy, and romance that remains a beloved classic. Airing from 1989 to 1992, this 161-episode series (plus OVAs and movies) follows Ranma Saotome, a teenage martial artist cursed to transform into a girl when splashed with cold water, reverting to a boy with hot water. This quirky premise sets the stage for a chaotic, heartfelt, and endlessly entertaining story that captures the essence of 80s/90s anime.
The plot revolves around Ranma’s arrival at the Tendo dojo, where he’s engaged to Akane Tendo, a fiery tomboy skilled in martial arts. Their relationship, marked by constant bickering and unspoken affection, forms the emotional core of the series. The show thrives on its ensemble cast, eac…
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This anime is nice and entertaining, but it doesn’t adapt faithfully the manga and it doesn’t get it, so keep this in mind if you decide to watch it.
If you want to approach Ranma 1/2 I personally recommend the remake or the manga, both of which I consider way better than the retro anime, the latter is still a valid product anyway.
The versions of the characters, especially Ranma and Akane, proposed here are significantly mischaracterized, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but here, in my opinion, they are mischaracterized for the worse ... very complex and peculiar characters in the manga are flattened and this also compromises the various interpersonal relationships between them.
Negative aspects are accentuated, some of which are anime only, but without any good reason and without…
Read at the sourceDrMechano
Ranma 1/2 is recognized as an anime classic, and for good reason. It's got fun action, likable characters, and humor that still holds up decades later.
Importantly, Ranma is (aside from the occasional callback or new character) a mostly episodic series. There's definitely a loose overarching plot, but I feel Ranma can best be described as an "action sitcom," with most plots being self-contained little stories. This isn't a criticism; I think that Ranma works so well as a funny show to just put on and relax with.
I do think the main "romance" (if you want to call it that) between Ranma and Akane is a little weak. They don't get along all that well and it's hard to buy any real chemistry between the two. However, it's not a huge focus most of the time, and I think the series is still reall…
Read at the sourceSuwanaide
There's a lot of funny and outlandish stuff in this series, even after all these years. I binged the entire run in less than a month. And there's a lot of endearing stuff as well, like I really started to care about quite a few of the characters. But man, there's a couple of characters that basically ruin every episode they're in, and kill every scene (looking at you, Happy). And character development takes for-e-ver. It's very frustrating in that sense. That said... once the opening theme starts, it's like being a time capsule, and you kinda can't help getting a warm, fuzzy feeling.
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This year, I finally watched this classic anime from the recesses of my memory. I never watched it in the 90s, but I definitely recognize seeing VHS tapes in my older cousin's room. It's goofy fun that shouldn't be taken too seriously. It has some touching moments, but don't expect any real overarching plot. Instead, expect easy to digest, stand alone episodes full of characters and situations that will make you laugh. I love the characters in this series. Rumiko Takahashi is a master of creating wacky characters who you'd hate to have for neighbors, but you'll enjoy watching from the safety of your living room. Get ready for gender bending, one sided crushes, obsessive girls and boys, people turning into cats, pigs, pandas, and other animals, dysfunctional families who secretly love each…
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The issue with Rumihiko Takahashi’s works is that it’s only going to be a matter of time before the latest entry resembles what has come before and in Ranma 1/2’s case a good fight is fought which lasts around fifteen episodes before it devolves into another version of Urusei Yatsura. From there, it’s the standard episodic fare featuring slapstick as the main form of humour and bickering as its main source of dialogue. I’d suggest you’d watch the first eighteen or so episodes since they’re pretty consistently good, and then look up some episode guide somewhere if you’re still interested. There’s no pull to the narrative after Akane cuts her hair and no conclusive ending, so if you’re thinking about soldiering through 161 episodes, I’d advise against it.
Read at the sourceJastereich
This anime show is a gender-bender harem that includes fan service, awkward tension, misunderstandings, and secrets. It is not uncommon to see some nudity or perverted behavior. The lead character, Akane, is an ordinary girl with a passion for martial arts and a terrible cooking ability. Despite her normal appearance, every boy in the series seems to be interested in her. On the other hand, Ranma, the male lead, is admired for his strength, agility, and athleticism. He can also be sweet when he wants to be. However, he is afraid of cats.
The show has many characters, some of whom are lacking in intelligence. While some of the love triangles and other issues are understandable, some of the characters' actions are illogical. The show also has many types of characters, including the main, su…
Read at the sourceWeeabooOtaku95
So the thing about that the series like Ranma 1/2 have is that this anime is based on the manga of the same name by Rumiko Takahashi who is known for Inuyasha, Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku among other of her notable works she is known for this series Ranma 1/2 only lasted about 7 seasons only 161 episodes which is the great example of how anime came out in the late 80s and early 90s before Sailor Moon and Yu Yu Hakusho arrived during the 90s anime period.
Story
This takes place of how it starts off with a teenage martial artist named Ranma Saotome and his father named Genma Saotome were training the martial arts in Junsenkyo in the high lands of China of how their training Martial arts has got to the flexibility which caused his father fell into one of the cursed spring ponds which Ge…
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Okay, so I haven't *actually* watched all of Ranma 1/2. And, uh, I have no intention of doing so. Forgive me, MAL Jesus.
But honestly? I wouldn't recommend trying to watch all of it either. I wouldn't even trying to watch what you watch *in order*. Ranma is 161 episodes of seriously varying quality, but like Rumiko Takahashi's big hit before it, Urusei Yatsura, it doesn't matter if you watch the whole thing or not. A few dozen highest-rated episodes oughta do it.
It's like... Look, Inuyasha has a plot, so I'm told. A plot that plods along at a filler-stuffed pace not unlike Naruto, but it has a plot. Ranma 1/2 has a very amusing setup, and very amusing characters, but to say that it has a plot just ain't true. As is the case in a lot of Rumic stuff, you have to reset to zero at the end o…
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Story: 9/10
Art: 10/10
Sound: 7/10
Characters: 10/10
Enjoyment: 10/10
Overall: 9.5/10
I've said this once before, but I absolutely love Rumiko Takahashi's content, & Ranma is no exception. I was absolutely hooked from the start knowing that I was already gonna love this show, since it was created by my favorite manga artist, & starring one of my favorite seiyuu's: Kappei Yamaguchi. And on top of that, I have a very soft spot for old school anime, because not only do they not tease me as much as modern anime, but its just fascinating watching old ass anime that's like 25+ years old. So starting off with story, this show has a very solid premise: A young man named Ranma is cursed by a cursed spring from China that turns him into a lady while being hit with cold H20, & turns him back into a m…
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Ranma 1/2 is one of the most well known works from the talented and creative author, Rumiko Takahashi. She's mainly known for creating works like Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Inuyasha and obviously Ranma. Currently, I have watched all of these except for Yatsura which I'm only halfway done (100+ episodes) with but I have enough knowledge to discuss and refer to it here. Also, I'm going to refer to these works in the review in order to do some comparing but won't spoil anything major for them but will of course review the entirety of Ranma's anime.
Finally this is a review for the entire anime series along with the OVAs, however not including the movies which the quality is notably lacking compared to the main series.
Story: 5
Ranma 1/2 is a very Takahashi series which is a good aspect…
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*Review contains spoilers*
I will try my best to be as unbiased as possible, as this is one of my favorite animes from childhood and I just recently rewatched it (and read the manga too).
Story 8/10
To me, this is a very original story as people change into other beings when touching cold water. It is somewhat annoying that the story or characters don't really develop into much and arcs are a bit recycled and repetitive. However, it is still very funny and cute at the same time despite main characters arguing most of the time. I am just sorry they finished the anime before the manga was done, so the anime's ending leaves so many cliffhangers and unanswered questions (not that the manga really answers them but you get a bit more of information as how things might have ended).
Art 7/10
Ke…
Read at the sourceLuizinhu
Ranma 1/2 stills one of my favorites shows of all time, it's funny, it's a beautiful love story and is a classic.
There's not much to say about, is simple as a Saturday morning show, but isn't silly and generic like others. The anime itself is pretty solidi in history telling, alternating between jokes and funny fights to romantic conflicts and love scenes, and even from a older time, the animations looks pretty nice and incredible smooth in fighting scenes.
Isn't a show that will change your anime perspective or anything like that, but it's hard not to like.
Read at the sourceVengefulAura
I went into Ranma 1/2 randomly one day as soon as I read what it was about, I just had to give it a shot. I'm so happy that I sat through and watched all 161 episodes (going to work on OVA's next). This series took me from December 1st of 2018 - September 7th of 2019 to finish. To say this show is good is an understatement. This show blends comedy so well with it's wide array of characters, that it truly sucks you into the experience, but not without some flaws.
Story: (6) The story is straight forward. A boy named Ranma falls into a cursed spring in a place called Jusenkyo which turns him into a woman and he has to find a way to change back into a man again permanently. Hot water makes him a Man and cold water makes him a Woman. Very interesting plot, but unfortunately it is never comple…
Read at the sourceZmijozel
One of my most favorite shows. It has Comedy, Love and Action. It has funny, interesting well developed characters (in all areas), lot of ridiculous stuff happening and it has Panda and the Red-head girl... What else do you need, to have fun?
Well.. the thing that I personaly cherrish the most about this show is the fact, that the autor managed to take the GENDER TRANSFORMATION, and use it in comedical love story with the matrial arts action, and leave out the fanservise and the inappropriate echi that ruins almost every new anime today.
Note: One more thing... Ive never ever before (or after) seen any similar take on the Harem-style anime, that is in the Ranma 1/2.
Enjoyement level over 9000. :)
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I've heard from enough folks over Ranma 1/2 being one of Rumiko Takahashi's most famous works and finally worked up the nerve to see what all the fuss was about getting all 161 episodes to the series (or 18 + 143 if you know they are two separate TV anime). Suffice to say, I don't really get what all the hype to the series is about since it has a good deal of issues I took notice of throughout its rather long run.
As the entirety of Ranma 1/2 is actually two TV titles, both carry with them different storytelling approaches and levels of quality to them. The first series appeared to have a more ongoing storyline as there was building developments with the characters Ranma interacted with and the introduction of new characters he confronted took place over the span of several episode arcs.…
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Arguably Rumiko Takahashi’s (Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku) greatest creation, and with her comes Studio Deen and a slew of returning staff from her other works. Unlike Maison Ikkoku, Takahashi went back to the formula in which made Urusei Yatsura such a success. It was a slap stick romantic comedy with a main character having a harem of some sort. In this anime, Ranma Saotome is a boy trained in all things martial arts, and due to an accident while in training with his father; when splashed with cold water he turns into a girl, and changes back with hot water.
There is no overarching plot, much like Urusei Yatsura. Ranma and his father return from their training and head to the Tendo family household where the two fathers have arranged a marriage between Ranma and Tendo’s youngest daughter, Aka…
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