Ranma ½ Returns: An Epic Remake After 35 Years!

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Ranma ½ Returns: An Epic Remake After 35 Years!

I was surprised by the news that Ranma ½ will be returning this year (2024) with a remake 35 years after the release of the beloved original 1989’s anime adaptation. Ranma ½ is a beloved manga series created by the renowned mangaka Takahashi Rumiko. This shōnen manga blends comedy, romance, and martial arts uniquely and entertainingly. The original manga ran from 1987 to 1996, consisting of 38 volumes. It was first adapted into an anime in 1989, becoming a staple in the anime community.

What is Ranma ½ about?

Ranma ½ follows the adventures of Saotome Ranma, a skilled teenage martial artist, and his father, Genma. During a training journey in China, they accidentally fall into the cursed springs of Jusenkyo. As a result, Ranma transforms into a girl when splashed with cold water, reverting to his male form with hot water. To complicate matters, Ranma is engaged to Tendo Akane, a girl with a strong dislike for boys. The series explores their chaotic lives, filled with martial arts battles, romantic entanglements, and humorous misadventures.

Ranma ½ is generally recommended for audiences aged 13 and up due to mild suggestive themes, fantasy violence, and some comedic nudity. Ranma ½ holds a high average rating of 8/10

Content Warnings:

Gender Bending: Characters change genders due to a curse, which is a central plot element.
Mild Suggestive Themes: Occasional mild sexual innuendos and comedic nudity.

Production of Ranma ½ 2024

On June 26, 2024, it was officially announced that a completely new anime version of Ranma ½ (published by Shogakukan’s Shonen Sunday Comics) is in the works. During a major announcement livestream on Anime Official X, fans were thrilled to learn that MAPPA, the studio behind hits like Attack on Titan and Jujutsu Kaisen, will be spearheading this project.

The production team for the Ranma ½ remake boasts some impressive names:

Where and when can you watch the Ranma 1/2′ remake?

The series will air weekly on Nippon TV starting from early October 2024, and will be available exclusively on Netflix immediately after the broadcast. There is coflicting airing dates depending on where you look between the 5th and the 6th.

Promotional Video

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Lucky attendees of ANIME NYC will get an exclusive world premiere of the first episode on August 24, 2024. The music for the series, composed by Kaoru Wada, was recorded a year ago and features a blend of orchestra and traditional Chinese instruments like the dizi, erhu, guzheng, and pipa, aiming to capture the unique spirit of the Ranma ½ universe.