Ranma ½ (2024)

During their martial arts training expedition in China, Ranma Saotome and his father Genma suffered an accident, which in turn, afflicted them with a curse—whenever they are doused with cold water, Ranma transforms into a girl, while his father turns into a panda! Only hot water can reverse these changes, but any further contact with cold water opens the can of worms once more.

Unfortunately, the trouble does not end there, as Ranma finds out about his betrothal to one of the daughters of Soun Tendou, his father's closest friend. During the families' first meeting, it is decided that Ranma is to be married to Akane, the youngest daughter, a decision that is met with vehement protests from both sides. The two are simply not compatible, yet they are forced to live under one roof. Ranma's status quo further adds to the chaos, leading him to a series of comedic situations and misunderstandings that, in the grand scheme of things, may just be what he needs to work with Akane.

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Saotome, Ranma Main

Yamaguchi, Kappei Japanese

Tendou, Akane Main

Hidaka, Noriko Japanese

Hibiki, Ryouga Supporting

Yamadera, Kouichi Japanese

Shampoo Supporting

Sakuma, Rei Japanese

Tendou, Nabiki Supporting

Takayama, Minami Japanese

Saotome, Genma Supporting

Cho Japanese

Kunou, Tatewaki Supporting

Sugita, Tomokazu Japanese

Tendou, Kasumi Supporting

Inoue, Kikuko Japanese

Tendou, Souun Supporting

Ootsuka, Akio Japanese

Kunou, Kodachi Supporting

Sakura, Ayane Japanese

Ootsuka, Manabu Producer

Hasegawa, Hiroya Producer

Tannawa, Yuusuke Producer

Kondou, Shuuhou Producer

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Oct 26, 2025

undamoth

Recommended

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

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Jul 16, 2025

cjmemes

Mixed Feelings

Funny

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.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Nov 4, 2025

rrfannzaaa

Not Recommended

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

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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