Overview
“Ranma 1/2” is a Japanese manga written by Rumiko Takahashi, serialized in “Weekly Shonen Sunday” from 1987 to 1996. This work is a slapstick comedy featuring characters with unique traits that allow them to change gender or appearance, and it includes elements themed around martial arts.
The story’s protagonist, Ranma Saotome, has the ability to transform between male and female under certain conditions. This trait is due to a curse from falling into a cursed spring at a training ground in China called Jusenkyo. When splashed with cold water, Ranma turns into a girl, and when splashed with hot water, he reverts to being a boy.
Ranma’s father, Genma Saotome, is also cursed to transform into a panda. The two of them live their daily lives searching for hot water to return to their original forms. Ranma is engaged to Akane Tendo, one of the three Tendo sisters, but their relationship is very complicated, filled with quarrels and misunderstandings, yet they gradually grow closer.
The story features various characters surrounding Ranma and Akane, each with unique personalities and curses, leading to constant tumultuous developments. This work, which blends comedy, romance, and action, has gained popularity not only in Japan but worldwide, and has been adapted into anime and live-action films.
Main Characters of “Ranma 1/2”
Ranma Saotome (Male)
- Age at First Appearance: 16
- Birthday: November 25
- Occupation/Grade: High School Student
- Appearance: Black hair in a ponytail, muscular build
- Personality: Confident and competitive, but kind at heart
- Strength: Very strong martial artist
- Trait: Transforms into a girl when splashed with water
- Voice Actor: Kappei Yamaguchi
Ranma Saotome (Female)
- Age at First Appearance: 16
- Birthday: November 25
- Occupation/Grade: High School Student
- Appearance: Red hair in a ponytail, slim build
- Personality: Same as male Ranma, but occasionally shows feminine sides
- Strength: As strong as male Ranma
- Trait: Transforms back into a boy when splashed with hot water
- Voice Actor: Megumi Hayashibara
Genma Saotome
- Age at First Appearance: 45
- Birthday: Unknown
- Occupation/Grade: Unemployed
- Appearance: Black hair, muscular build
- Personality: Irresponsible and cunning, but cares for his son
- Strength: Strong, but not as strong as Ranma
- Trait: Transforms into a panda when splashed with water
- Voice Actor: Kenichi Ogata
Akane Tendo
- Age at First Appearance: 16
- Birthday: May 30
- Occupation/Grade: High School Student
- Appearance: Short black hair, slim build
- Personality: Brave and strong sense of justice, but a bit short-tempered
- Strength: Strong as a martial artist
- Trait: Ranma’s fiancée
- Voice Actor: Noriko Hidaka
Nabiki Tendo
- Age at First Appearance: 17
- Birthday: October 30
- Occupation/Grade: High School Student
- Appearance: Semi-long black hair, slim build
- Personality: Realistic and money-minded
- Strength: No combat ability
- Trait: Skilled in information gathering and business
- Voice Actor: Minami Takayama
Kasumi Tendo
- Age at First Appearance: 19
- Birthday: July 12
- Occupation/Grade: Housewife
- Appearance: Long black hair, graceful demeanor
- Personality: Kind and domestic
- Strength: No combat ability
- Trait: Acts as the mother of the Tendo family
- Voice Actor: Kikuko Inoue
Soun Tendo
- Age at First Appearance: 45
- Birthday: Unknown
- Occupation/Grade: Dojo Master
- Appearance: Black hair, muscular build
- Personality: Gentle and family-oriented
- Strength: Former martial artist
- Trait: Father of the Tendo family
- Voice Actor: Ryusuke Ohbayashi
Tatewaki Kuno
- Age at First Appearance: 17
- Birthday: Unknown
- Occupation/Grade: High School Student
- Appearance: Black hair in a ponytail, muscular build
- Personality: Confident and self-centered
- Strength: Master swordsman
- Trait: Ranma’s rival
- Voice Actor: Hirotaka Suzuoki
Kodachi Kuno
- Age at First Appearance: 16
- Birthday: Unknown
- Occupation/Grade: High School Student
- Appearance: Long black hair, slim build
- Personality: Spoiled and scheming
- Strength: Strong as a martial artist
- Trait: Has a crush on Ranma
- Voice Actor: Saeko Shimazu
Ryoga Hibiki
- Age at First Appearance: 16
- Birthday: March 16
- Occupation/Grade: High School Student
- Appearance: Black hair, muscular build
- Personality: Serious and devoted
- Strength: Very strong martial artist
- Trait: Transforms into a black pig when splashed with water
- Voice Actor: Koichi Yamadera
Ukyo Kuonji
- Age at First Appearance: 16
- Birthday: April 29
- Occupation/Grade: High School Student
- Appearance: Black hair in a ponytail, slim build
- Personality: Tomboyish and strong-willed
- Strength: Strong as a martial artist
- Trait: Ranma’s childhood friend and fiancée
- Voice Actor: Hiromi Tsuru
Mousse
- Age at First Appearance: 16
- Birthday: August 2
- Occupation/Grade: High School Student
- Appearance: Long black hair, wears glasses
- Personality: Serious and devoted. Has a strong crush on Shampoo
- Strength: Strong as a martial artist, especially skilled in weapon-based combat
- Trait: Transforms into a duck when splashed with water. Has very poor eyesight and can barely see without glasses
- Voice Actor: Toshihiko Seki
Happosai
- Age at First Appearance: Over 100
- Birthday: Unknown
- Occupation/Grade: Martial Artist
- Appearance: Small stature, white hair
- Personality: Perverted and cunning. Enjoys stealing women’s underwear
- Strength: Very strong martial artist with numerous secret techniques
- Trait: Ranma’s master and often causes trouble
- Voice Actor: Ichiro Nagai
Cologne
- Age at First Appearance: Over 300
- Birthday: Unknown
- Occupation/Grade: Martial Artist
- Appearance: Small stature, white hair
- Personality: Wise and strict. Strictly trains Shampoo
- Strength: Very strong martial artist with numerous secret techniques
- Trait: Shampoo’s great-grandmother and a Chinese martial artist. Despite her small stature, her strength is immeasurable
- Voice Actor: Miyoko Aso
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I used to read the manga and watch the animation, but I had completely forgotten about it, so I wrote this article to refresh my memory. Congratulations on the remake. Thank you.
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