Ranma ½ OVA

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Synonyms: Ranma 1/2 OVA

Japanese: らんま1/2 OVA

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Type: OVA

Episodes: 6

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Oct 21, 1993 to Aug 19, 1994

Producers: Kitty Films, Pony Canyon, Fuji TV

Licensors: VIZ Media

Studios: Studio Deen, Kitty Film Mitaka Studio

Source: Manga

Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance, Ecchi

Themes: Magical Sex Shift, Martial Arts

Demographic: Shounen

Duration: 30 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Score: 7.73¹ (scored by 16,483 users)

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Ranked: #1167²

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Popularity: #3858

Members: 33,176

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Ranma Saotome continues his search for a way to become a normal teenage boy again. He gets into many hilarious situations involving the many girls in his life. One of the biggest challenges is overcoming the proposals from others who have found a suitable bride for Ranma. But he has his own worries and must muster up the best of his wits and martial arts to keep his sanity. It's not easy being desired by so many women (and men) and not breaking hearts of a few along the way. He just might be able to find it in his heart to confess to Akane or simply find another excuse that he can't marry such a tomboy girl.

(Source: ANN)

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Saotome, Ranma

Main

Hayashibara, Megumi
Japanese

Tendou, Akane

Main

Hidaka, Noriko
Japanese

Hibiki, Ryouga

Supporting

Yamadera, Kouichi
Japanese

Shampoo

Supporting

Sakuma, Rei
Japanese

Kuonji, Ukyo

Supporting

Tsuru, Hiromi
Japanese

Tendou, Nabiki

Supporting

Takayama, Minami
Japanese

Happosai

Supporting

Nagai, Ichiro
Japanese

Saotome, Genma

Supporting

Ogata, Kenichi
Japanese

Kuno, Tatewaki

Supporting

Suzuoki, Hirotaka
Japanese

Tendou, Kasumi

Supporting

Inoue, Kikuko
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Nishimura, Junji

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Shirahata, Bob

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Inoue, Kikuko

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Takayama, Minami

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Opening Theme

"Love! Panic" by YAWMIN

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Ending Theme

"Ranma to Akane no Barado" by Yamaguchi Kappei & Hiadaka Noriko

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Feb 27, 2021

BigBoiOnDuty

Recommended

,,Each absurd has its own logic"
Plot

Despite being merely 6 episodes long this OVA manages to capture what we love about the original series while not getting boring for a single bit. First 4 episodes are a self contained stories that are mainly pandering to the fandom who wants to see cliches from the original series done again but in a higher quality. If you enjoyed the less serious episodes of the original then you'll love what this OVA has in store for you, all main characters appear for at least a few scenes, the plot is just a pretext for puting the main cast in ... absurd but fun situation and there are few heartwarming scenes for those who enjoyed those. The story never slows down so you'll always be entertained. The last 2 episodes tell an interesting story that'll be enjoyed by those who like the serious side of Ranma (obviously there still many jokes and other comedic elements), the two new characters are mildly interesting, their characters and story works just fine, but what matters most is Akane's miniarc which is simply amazing, this story explores the side of her that's not as prevalent in the main series, and seing her work in order overcome the obstacles makes you feel katharsis at the end of the OVA. Overall plot-wise the entire thing is on par with some of the best episodes from the main series and should be watched by everyone who loves the original series.

Production

Given that it's a short OVA the production is on a really high level, the characters look great and move constantly, most of the fights are really well animated, especially the one in episodes 4-6 where you can really feel the effort put into them. The OVA is also well directed and the entire thing just looks really pretty and is competently made, you can really see the care put into setting this world in motion and making it look as good as it can, both backgrounds and the characters are very detailed, colourful and looking at them is a joy to the eye. There are 3 major new characters and each of them has a great design (my favourite one being Natsume in both of her outfits). The sound design works just fine, there are few interesting tracks but nothing that would stick with me for years, it serves it's purpose well but doesn't impress me in any way, obviously the songs from the OG series are amazing but that's about it.

To sum up, if you love the original series then you should definitely give this one a go, not only will you get to experience fun and interesting stories but you'll also get to see them in a very high quality. You'll get everything that you'll looking for out of it and even more.

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Dec 3, 2012

starshinesMonet

Recommended

These OAVs are definitely some of Takahashi Rumiko's best work ever (in the Ranma 1/2 world). There are some really fantastic, hilarious story arcs here and crazy adventures to be had by all. Absolutely some of my favourite episodes and some very touching moments as well. Ukiyo and Kuno fans will be especially happy with these episodes and they present even more depth to this rich and rewarding show!

This set also has my favourite music of the Ranma 1/2 universe/franchise with some lovely OP/EDs and nice in-episode songs as well.

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Dec 1, 2012

pinkbun17

Recommended

One of my personal favorite OVA parts of Ranma 1/2. Even though the anime hasn't been completed these OVAS give the viewer more of a softer view of some of the characters.

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