Ranma ½
Ranma 1/2
らんま1/2
Genres
- Action
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Romance
Tags
all 20- OtherGender Bending98
- Slice of LifeFamily Life90
- ActionMartial Arts89
- ComedySlapstick82
- TraitsArranged Marriage79
- RomanceMixed Gender Harem79
- RomanceHeterosexual79
- TraitsTsundere78
- TraitsNudity74
- TechnicalEpisodic74
- RomanceFemale Harem70
- DemographicShounen68
- Main CastMale Protagonist64
- Main CastFemale Protagonist60
- RomanceCohabitation60
- OtherAnimals56
- RomanceMale Harem55
- FantasyCultivation53
- TraitsOjou-sama30
- Card & Board GameShogi20
Genres: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Romance. Tags: Gender Bending, Family Life, Martial Arts, Slapstick, Arranged Marriage, Mixed Gender Harem, Heterosexual, Tsundere, Nudity, Episodic, Female Harem, Shounen.
#1207
Ranked
#986
Popularity
4.7K
Favorites
51.2K
Members
Episode Progress
Complete161 / 161 episodes aired
All 161 episodes available on Amazon, Hoopla, Hulu
- Premiered
- Spring 1989
- Aired
- Apr 15, 1989 – Sep 25, 1992
- Broadcast
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 64h 24m
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Studio Deen
Alternative Titles
jaらんま1/2
enRanma 1/2
enRanma ½ Nettou Hen
thรันม่า1/2 ไอ้หนุ่มกังฟู
arينبوع الأحلام
Synopsis
Ranma Saotome is a top-class martial artist and prodigy at the Saotome "Anything-Goes" school of martial arts. While training in China, he and his father meet a terrible fate when they accidentally fall into a cursed spring. Now, Ranma is cursed to turn into a girl when splashed with cold water, and only hot water can turn him back into a boy. Things are only complicated further when Ranma discovers that his father has arranged for him to marry one of Soun Tendo's three daughters in order to secure the future of the Tendo dojo. Though Soun learns of Ranma's predicament, he is still determined to go ahead with the engagement, and chooses his youngest daughter Akane, who happens to be a skilled martial artist herself and is notorious for hating men. Ranma ½ follows the hilarious adventures of Ranma and Akane as they encounter various opponents, meet new love interests, and find different ways to make each other angry, all while their engagement hangs over their head. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
The 2011 live-action adaptation is produced by Nippon Television and is directed by Ryo Nishimura.
Where to Watch
Trailer
Franchise Timeline
Ranma ½ is entry 1 of 6 in the Ranma ½ watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.
Franchise Timeline
Ranma ½
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- Ranma ½Season 11989
- Ranma ½ OVAMain Story #2 (OVA)1993
- Ranma 1/2 Special: Reawakening MemoriesMain Story #3 (OVA)1994
- Ranma ½: Team Ranma vs. The Legendary PhoenixMain Story #4 (MOVIE)1994
- Ranma ½: Akumu! Shunmin KouMain Story #5 (OVA)2008
- Ranma ½ SuperMain Story #6 (OVA)1995
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- Ranma ½1989
- Ranma ½: Big Trouble in Nekonron, ChinaOptional MOVIE1991
- Ranma ½: The Movie 2 - The Battle of Togenkyo: Rescue the Brides!Optional MOVIE1992
- Ranma ½ OVA1993
- Ranma ½ Super1995
Platform Scores
MAL
7.78
AniList
75 / 100
Kitsu
77 / 100
AniList Trend
125
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 161 / 161
Main Story
161 / 161
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 161
Remaining
Fully available
Aired so far
71 filler eps
Safe to skip· ~28h 24m saved by skipping
Theme Songs
Openings
Status Breakdown
Tags
Shows how closely each tag relates to this animeRelations
Side Story4
Ranma 1/2 Special: Reawakening Memories
Ranma ½: Akumu! Shunmin Kou
Ranma ½: Big Trouble in Nekonron, China
Ranma ½: The Movie 2 - The Battle of Togenkyo: Rescue the Brides!
Alt. Version2
Character1
Other6
Ranma 1/2: Hot Song Contest
Ranma ½: 1994 Music Calendar
Ranma ½: Best Memories
Ranma ½: DoCo Music Video
Ranma ½: Huge Battle! 29 Unteachable Fools
Ranma ½: Tendou-ke no Oyobidenai Yatsura!
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Ranma ½ (2024) Season 2
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Ranma ½?
Ranma ½ consists of 161 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 24 minutes.
Is Ranma ½ a finished series?
Yes, Ranma ½ is a finished anime series that originally aired in the spring of 1989. It is the first entry in a franchise that includes various side stories, OVAs, and a 2024 alternative version.
What is the premise of Ranma ½?
The story follows a martial artist named Saotome, Ranma who is cursed to transform into a girl whenever he is splashed with cold water. Alongside his betrothal to Tendou, Akane, he navigates comedic and action-packed situations while trying to manage his condition.
Who directed Ranma ½?
The series was directed by Mochizuki, Tomomi. Notable staff members who contributed to the production include Nishimura, Junji, Sawai, Kouji, Shibayama, Tsutomu, and Inoue, Toshiki.
What anime should I watch if I like Ranma ½?
If you enjoy this series, fans often recommend watching titles like Urusei Yatsura, InuYasha, Maison Ikkoku, and Rurouni Kenshin.
How does the 2024 version of Ranma ½ differ from the original?
The series Ranma ½ (2024) is an alternative version of the original 1989 anime. It serves as a modern reimagining of the classic story featuring the same core characters.
Is Ranma ½ appropriate for younger viewers?
The series is rated R - 17+ due to its content, which includes violence and profanity. It is categorized under the Ecchi genre, reflecting its mature thematic elements.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- Premiered
- Spring 1989
- Aired
- Apr 15, 1989 – Sep 25, 1992
- Broadcast
- Episodes
- 161 / 161
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 64h 24m
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Studio Deen
Alternative Titles
jaらんま1/2
enRanma 1/2
enRanma ½ Nettou Hen
thรันม่า1/2 ไอ้หนุ่มกังฟู
arينبوع الأحلام
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