Ranma ½ (2024)

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

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 done and 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.

In my opinion, Ranma 1/2 is an anime filled with nothing but trashy comedy and not at all funny. I didn't laugh at this anime at all. If you did, you probably have a very poor sense of humor. Almost all the characters feel stupid, and there's no meaningful development. There are many cliché scenes, such as the sudden appearance of a random character challenging Ranma to a fight based on his "skills," while the MC innocently and foolishly accepts it. For example, the ice skating scene is utterly absurd. If you're hoping for romance, you'd better abandon your plans. The romantic element is barely noticeable; instead, it feels empty and forced. The character relationships are filled with angry girls who solve problems with punches, which are somehow considered funny, even though they're clearly not funny at all. As for the action, even though this adaptation comes from a major studio like MAPPA, one of my favorite studios, the execution still feels mediocre. The story doesn't have a clear direction, and the scenes are repetitive to the point of being disgusting. There are actually many similar scenes in other anime, where villains appear one by one and are then defeated, similar to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3. The difference is that JoJo is still enjoyable because it has a unique and interesting power system (Stand), where the enemies come with different Stands and powers, referenced by tarot cards. This keeps us intrigued and anticipating what enemies and (Stands) will appear next. Ranma 1/2 lacks that same appeal. This format reminds me of the old patterns of '90s anime brought into the modern era, which I think is completely inappropriate for Ranma 1/2. In conclusion, if you're looking for romance, comedy, or action, don't waste your time here. However, if you've watched the classic Ranma from the 1900s, this anime might evoke a bit of nostalgia, and that's its only plus. rate 6/10 still worth it but not for everyone so not recommended

It's like, how much more mid could this be? And the answer is none. None more mid. While the Urusei Yatsura remake largely hit it out of the park, this is so okay I don't even know how to describe it. In this form it certainly has no reason to exist. The 2008 special showed how awesome Ranma could be in an era of faster and cheaper CG production, making it all the more disappointing. In order to get through enough of the story to get to a point where Shampoo shows up within 12 episodes about 35-40% of everything had to be cut. In some cases this is a lateral move, in others it sucks the humor or the story out of the scene. OTOH, the fights don't get cut, and actually feel longer than do in the original, which means you're losing more story content than the shorter runtime would imply. If you have to cut time, you cut the fights. Takahashi has said they're only there to advance the story for more than 30 years. No one is watching a proto-harem ecchi comedy for the 40 minute fight sequences. Hayashibara Megumi remains the GOAT and is doing Ranma's voice like it's 1993 within a minute, but the new voices are adequate at best. The subtlety of Kuno's narcissism and upper class arrogance are gone. Kodachi is still out of her mind, but in a way that makes you reach for pepper spray instead of making you think "Yeah, but I'm sure she'd be a ton of fun in the sack." There is something off with Soun and Genma, and the figure skaters. When Aeka was replaced in the Tenchi Muyo anime I immediately felt the new voice was Aeka when I heard it. That isn't the case here. They got Sakuma Rei to come back as Shampoo, but she never gets it quite right and sounds more like someone in seiyuu school trying to do Shampoo than she does Shampoo. Shampoo is a stereotype built on top of another stereotype. This is not the kind of role that calls for realism or subtlety. If it's not absurd, it's not funny or sexy. An attempt is made at some nostalgia bait by recreating the opening bumper and freestyling new ones, with one channeling the Super Famicom games. That popped me, but the rest fell flat. Some of the effects and styling from Takahashi's color illustrations that would have been difficult to paint are here as they were in the UY remake. And unlike the abortion that was the second season of Maou-sama, Retry!, everyone here looks exactly right, proving that college geometry is not that hard. The cuts made for time make Akane come off as being as much of a bitch as she did in the old Viz dub. You may like Ucchan, Shampoo and/or Kodachi more, but she's supposed to be likeable enough so you could understand why Ranma might come like her. There was a time when her name was almost as much of a slur as Minmei, and this is bringing me back. Most of the online community was dedicated to hating her in the 90s and early 00s because she was misportrayed the way she is here. Bottom line: With hindsight from mistakes made in later seasons of the original and having the whole story finished long before production began, this should crush the original. But it doesn't. Old fans miss nothing by skipping it and new fans would be better served with the manga or the original anime.

Very wholesome with cute animation, interesting characters and funny humor. Only really disappointed by the blatant and subtle sexism. Blatant sexism includes actively saying/ implying that women are weaker and less capable than men. Subtle sexism shows in the the case that Akane - a really awesome and strong female lead - got more and more useless as the show progressed. So many of the battles she lost she should have easily been able to handle. Otherwise very wholesome and interactions between the betrothed could be really cute. Though a love story between two tsunderes is chaotic. XD Cast is unique and characters will surprise you. Definitely enjoyed this re-edition of Ranma 1/2.

it did not do the original justice. i was really hyped about it so im a bit disappointed. it skipped over and rushed a lot of jokes and story, and focuses a bit too much on the romance. also i wish it used the original soundtrack cause its my favourite, although i really like the reboot's op and ed (ano's voice is just super cute). it made me really sad that it skipped a lot of plot, and u can really tell... idk it just feels like everything is happening too fast, and not in a good way. but im pretty sure they did it so they could rush shampoo's entrance, since she is one of the most popular characters, and like marketing and stuff. also so many jokes were skipped, so it loses the comedy vibe, so when a joke is actually made it just feels out of place. this also made akane seem a bit violent since its originally more of a gag manga/anime so her violence is supposed to be taken as more of a joke sorta thing like slapstick exaggeration stuff... idk how to explain it... the other thing is (maybe its just me) but i feel that the romance was focused on a lot more than the original. it might be because the plot was rushed maybe. but i dont usually like romance anime so take this with a grain of salt, but in the original i was squealing and kicking my feet like a school girl everytime they had a romantic moment, because it was kinda rare for them to be all teetee since they were usually fighting. but here i was just wondering why they like each other so quickly. maybe it was the same in the original tho cause its been a while and i might just not remember. the art is really pretty tho, im glad that its still similar to the original but also unique. but i cant believe they took away girl-ranma's nipples, give my boy his nipples back. but fr the way they censored his nipples by just removing them completely looks a bit strange. the other thing is that whenever there is a fight they add this purple shading, and i feel like it looks good in a still image but in animation it feels a bit too noticeable, but idk that might just be me. well either way, at least we are getting new figures, and hopefully many new people will find the original thanks to this reboot. but if u havent already, i really recommend watching the original anime! i mean i still appreciate this anime, its good in its own way maybe.. please watch the original tho, its the best.

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 as they 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.

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 and charm. A potential remake could elevate its beauty further for modern audiences! 😄😄😄

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’m so 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 ♥️

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 job in 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

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 modern animation. 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)

Classic Ranma 1/2 from ages past was known for a few things: slapstick humor, martial arts, striking character designs and with generous ecchi moments. This remake has most of those except for one major thing though: its strange aversion to anatomy. It might be going for the PG side of censorship which I am not really fond of but there's actually something else that this version did better: PACING. Classic Ranma is loooong but it had a lot going for it nostalgia aside. It is entertaining, the characters are distinct and varied, the goddamn boppy opening and endings, and I had the biggest confused boner of my life as a kid coz of Ranma-chan. After a rewatch years ago however, I noticed something about the classic that I never noticed a kid: there are scenes that drag like hell. Some fight scenes just keeps repeating, some scenes of stillness linger for an uncomfortable amount of time, and the silence that goes aplenty between scenes. The remake director probably noticed that too, hence, I commend the decision to trim down the fat, making Ranma 2024 move with briskness without sacrificing character development. The same memorable scenes play out a bit more organically rather than moving in a snail's pace. The scene composition however takes a toll at times due to the aforementioned forced censorship which takes some of the fun. Netflix better man the fuck up and release a bluray version with proper body parts in it, not this barbie doll anatomy shit that they showed in this TV version. That's right folks, they did not make this completely gooner-free. Instead they made it so that gooning would feel wrong because the bodies look like action figures. The comedy is still locked mostly in the era that it was made and I am glad it was like that. Slapstick is not for everybody. For some, it can be unbearably corny or awkward but goddamn I dig this shit. Character movements are exaggerated and all that, though the fight scenes are actually a bit more grounded this time. There is the modern anime gleam in here yes. Colors pop and there's more animation per scene. However I do miss the classic's more distinct visual flair and artstyle. Action direction is spot on. The music in the show fit just ok. The chinese-inspired motiffs are still there. The OP and ED however are definitely not on par with the classics. In my opinion, they should've just used the older ones coz I still remember them after more than 20 years. They should have not altered the thing that worked best. Most of the VAs return which felt really homely. In short, I liked Ranma 2024. The story remains fun, coherent, with a definitely better pacing this time around though it is definitely suffers from censorship and lack of memorable music. There's definitely a lot to improve upon 8/10

Ranma 1/2 is emphatically not to be watched in any situation where you are not alone ! More seriously, this is a show which is certainly not for everybody. I found it quite decent but there are many impediments that certain types of people will not be able to hurdle which I will get into later on. As for the basic aspects of the show they are very good. As with all good anime’s there is an Iconic opening and good music. Character design is varied and excellent, and there are few filler characters. Everybody is different and memorable. The art is very crisp, modern and beautiful. It’s very pleasant to look at the vast majority of times. There is this occurrence where the art style will suddenly switch to a much more stylistic or different one to emphasise action or things of the like. This switch is done so smoothly and expertly you barely notice it, as is the case with the animation more broadly. Very smooth and skill full. This technique adds an extra layer of quality and style to the show. If we remove the story from the equation, this show is really a demonstration of artist and animator skill. The casting and voice acting is also generally on point, and it’s clear there is an abundance of talent going into this anime. Now getting into why some people love it and some people hate it. Ranma 1/2 is an anime without a single ounce of seriousness in it. There is no depth to the story (intentionally), there’s constant action with little logic and predictability. One battle is concluded and another starts immediately. It feels as though there are no breaks. Something odd I noticed though is that despite this, episodes feel much shorter than they are. Likely an indication of how the story is built. As I was saying about the story, it is intentionally designed to be unserious and goofy in its entirety — which for some people can really put them off. I wouldn’t indulge in this if you’re searching for meaning or impact from your media. The gender-swap trope can also be a bit repetitive and predictable at times. You’ve honestly got to wonder what goes on inside the heads of the people who write shows like this, but more than that, how an executive would look it over and approve it. I won’t say more than that, if you watch it you’ll get what I mean. It’s as I’ve laid it out, you’ve got to know what you’re going to like before trying ranma 1/2, or you could be very disappointed. If you’re looking for an unserious natured goofy 12 episode art and character showcase, this is for you — and in that role it does quite well. If you’re okay with a lot of nudity/fanservice that is. If you’re otherwise searching for anything not explicitly this, you may be disappointed. You’ve been warned…or put on, depending on you.

i watched this show twice in hopes of making a proper, enticing review. but i don't think i possess the pretty words to will you into watching it so instead, i'll just tell you what it made me feel — spoiler free — and let you decide for yourself if you'd like to feel something similar here's the bottom line, potential reader: i like this show. i like it a whole bunch. it made me feel happy, and it made me laugh. several times! whilst being alone in my room! at 5 am! it's great! much like many great pieces media, it timewarps you back to a period of your life that was miserable in real life, and gives you a welcome little 'what if' ponderstorm. i wish my schooldays were that colorful. i wish i took martial arts during my formative years. i wish i talked to a girl i liked. i wish i was emotionally sensible enough to notice when i was wrong, and brave enough to admit it. so watch this show. allow yourself to feel all the feelings. laugh. be slightly smitten. be reluctantly heartfelt. be sad. laugh again. enjoy. and you know what? maybe even decide that it's not too late to do something, right now, for current you — something that future you would wish teen you had done. PS it's really heckin pretty

Ranma is back baby, rewired and repackaged for the zoomers. I think this is a great remake of the original. The vibrant colours and the fast pace fit the story way better. It still has the same flaws the original had, no doubt. This isn’t an attempt to “fix” the original, but rather present it in a new light for the constantly renewing audience. (And for Takahashi Rumiko’s wealth to get bigger, if that’s even still possible). Anything that I could say about this one would apply to the original as well, and that one has already been talked into oblivion. Even though I watched it dubbed and didn’t really feel like it, the original Ranma was the first anime I ever saw way back in 2014, and this remake is the first anime that I ever watched beginning to end in raw Japanese (or as a friend put it, started the New Game+). Truly a character development moment. And damn, I’m old.

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)

I went into this cold; I’ve maybe heard the title before, but ultimately knew nothing about it other than that eye-catching Netflix blurb. It is the most delightful surprise I have encountered in a long time. Shockingly not terrible queer representation. Amazing dynamic of a tsundere couple that haven't realized yet that they're dating. A barrage of unwanted suitors coming for each of them. Everyone in this show is insane in some way. It's also portrays adolescent immaturity in a way that feels startlingly real and without being too annoying. I love it. Also helps that the English dub is quite good.

I remember I was ecstatic when I first saw news of the remake, and I decided to put off watching it till more episodes came out. I started (and finished) watching the two seasons of the remake yesterday. I was worried at first at how the voice acting was going to be, but I was very pleasantly surprised to find out that most of the main cast is the same as it was from the original release twenty years ago. That was in my opinion one of the best things that could've happened to this remake. They make the characters come alive, and it's a very fun watch! I still remember myself almost two decades ago sending fan-mail to the writer asking for more ranma! This anime is just peak beauty with its faithfulness to the original anime, I am beyond ecstatic that the main cast has been re-cast here, and the execution is just exquisite. The art is beautiful, the fun manga-style edits of some shots is a great addition to add a hint of modernity but not really mess up the vibe, everything is just done to beyond perfection. What a beautiful nostalgic trip! I hope it continues and completes the story faithfully and I'm definitely very eagerly waiting for the next seasons. The dynamics between the characters and everything just hits you right in the feels. LOVE THIS!

The best remake of 2024/2025. My joy hasn't left my face even after watching a little of the old anime. A year later, unfortunately, I didn't write a review of the first season, but I just finished the second season, and yes, it was absolutely fantastic. The story of Ranma might be different, and the old anime didn't finish it. I thank MAPPA for producing these two seasons with such a wonderful production, even though there are some alterations. Yes, it's excellent. I personally used to watch it on an Arabic channel called Spacetoon, and about a year ago, I watched about 13 episodes of the old version. I was thinking of reading the manga, which has 400 chapters. God willing, after high school, I'll dedicate time to the manga and watch the old version and the corresponding movies. And yes, in the end, I really liked it, and I hope it will be a season-long anime, Insha Allah. Peace be upon you. أفض ريميك لسنة 2024/2025. البهجة لا تفارق وجه جتى بعدما شاهدتُ قليلًا من الأنمي القديم. بعد سنة للأسف لم أكتب تعليق للموسم الأول ولكن أنهيتُ الموسم الثاني قبل قليل ونعم كان رائع للغاية. قصة رانما قد تختلف والأنمي القديم لم يكمله وأشكر مابا على إنتاجها لهذين الموسمين بهذا الإنتاج الرائع مع أن هناك بعض التحريفات ولكن نعم ممتاز جدًا وأنا عن نفسي كنتُ أشاهد في قناة عربية كان اسمه إسبيستون وقبل سنة تقريبًا شاهدتُ حوالي 13 من النسخة القديمة وكنت أفكر أقرء المانجا المتكون من 400 فصل. وإن شاء الله بعد الثانوية أتفرغ للمانجا واشاهد النسخة القديمة والأفلام المرادفه. ونعم في النهاية أعجبني للغاية وأتمني أن يكون أنمي موسم بإذن الله وسلام عليكم.

It seems the wave of remakes has finally arrived in the Japanese animation industry. Not that such productions are entirely new to this vital industry, as we've had good examples since the 2000s, such as the renowned Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009-2010), from the studio Bones. However, it's notable that, in recent years, the revisiting of many classic—and highly successful—animes has become increasingly common. On the one hand, this is positive, as it allows these iconic productions to adopt the current seasonal release format, rather than the nearly uninterrupted weekly episodes. On the other hand, there's a valid concern that this could become a vicious cycle, much like what happens in film and video games. But that's a topic for another, more appropriate time, so for now, let's continue with the review. In search of established works from the past, one name stands out in the romantic comedy genre: Rumiko Takahashi. The author is one of the biggest influences in the shoujo genre, responsible for hugely successful manga such as Urusei Yatsura (1978-1987), Maison Ikkoku (1980-1987), and Inuyasha (1996-2008). For this legendary manga artist, whose anime adaptations are already widely acclaimed, there's no better place than perhaps Japan's largest and most famous animation studio today, MAPPA (Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan), to bring remakes of her works. After a well-received new anime adaptation of Urusei Yatsura, the studio has now embarked on Takahashi-sensei's next big hit: Ranma ½. In the story of Ranma ½, we follow Saotome Ranma and Tendo Akane, who, due to an agreement between their parents, are forced into an unwilling marriage. However, Ranma hides a secret that few know: after being cursed during martial arts training in China, every time he gets splashed with cold water, he transforms into a woman; upon contact with hot water, he reverts to his male form. Ranma ½ is the purest essence of exaggerated and outrageous Japanese comedy, especially with that unique—though, I admit, controversial for today's times—flavor that only the Japanese themselves manage to infuse into their stories. Before continuing, I must confess something to all readers: this analysis contains a high degree of bias. After all, I love this type of slapstick comedy, which tends toward brawls, but I recognize that many don't appreciate it precisely because it's so exaggerated and "forced" that it sometimes challenges our suspension of disbelief. However, because the anime addresses martial arts from both Akane's and Ranma's perspectives, these moments fit better into the narrative than in other works with the same element. When it comes to romance, we encounter the classic Japanese difficulty in developing romantic relationships. Of course, when watching an anime of this genre and having seen dozens with the same problem—and yes, I consider it a problem—we expect this kind of approach. Every small display of affection between the main couple, be it a simple blush or a shy admission that they like each other, becomes a victory worthy of applause and fireworks. The important thing is that, despite the stumbles, the romance advances. The plot follows an episodic format, with mini-stories or short arcs that likely adapt the manga volumes. These episodes present challenges for the couple, testing how Ranma and Akane can work together, even if they initially hate each other. To further complicate the relationship, we have a simply incredible cast of supporting characters, who provide hilarious interactions with the protagonists. These interactions, combined with light-touch character designs and art direction that makes the scenes look like collages from a high school notebook, create a light and engaging atmosphere. Honestly, I barely noticed time passing while watching most episodes. However, it's not all sunshine and roses. Even though it's a comedy—a genre in which we embrace more absurd situations—at times, my suspension of disbelief was broken. The best example of this occurs when Ranma, by some coincidence or mishap, transforms in front of several people who are unaware of his condition, but, inexplicably, these same people seem unaware of what they've just witnessed. Although this happens infrequently, it's still a forced plot device to avoid complications in the story's continuity. Furthermore, there's another aspect that bothered me, though it's not exclusive to this anime, but to many current productions. One problem that is already evident to most viewers is the tendency of anime studios to divide a season of more than twenty episodes into two parts, releasing the “second season” six months or even a year later. This practice, clearly motivated by the fear that new productions won't retain audiences for many episodes in a row, negatively impacts several series, making their stories inconclusive and anticlimactic. Unfortunately, Ranma ½ was one of these victims. Upon reaching the final episode, I found myself facing an arc that was just beginning, with no sense that the previous conflicts had been resolved—just postponed. And seeing as the second season was announced shortly after the release of the first season's finale, I have little doubt as to what the producers and animators were really thinking about the release of future episodes of the anime. That said, the Ranma ½ remake delivers everything a good, classic Japanese romantic comedy should offer. After all, we're talking about a work by an author who remains a benchmark for the genre to this day. The new release model, which certainly condenses many events from the original anime, is very welcome for both new and longtime fans. Even though I don't particularly like how the season ends, the final balance is positive: we end with a smile on our face and a sigh of relief at seeing this classic receive an excellent treatment from one of the best studios today.