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

Kondou, Shuuhou Producer

Hayashida, Norihiro Producer

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Feb 19, 2026

theffingmonster

Recommended

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!

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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May 11, 2026

SMGJohn

Mixed Feelings

Ranma ½ 2024 is an okay adaptation of the original manga.
A lot of people obviously wants to compare this to the original 80s anime adaptation however I think it can be said with certainty that both adaptations can exist in the same room - and its very obvious that the original Ranma ½ 1989 is a much more artistic, bombastic and energetic adaptation the opening and ending musics are classic examples.

However its important to understand that Ranma ½ 2024 is entirely its own thing and the only thing they share is the original source material, the manga.
With that in mind watching the ... first 12 episodes of season 1 of the new series showcases a very typical template for modern adaptations of 80s manga that seems almost entirely identical to Urusei Yatsura 2022 in its execution, flow and comedic timing.
This does absolutely nothing to really make Ranma ½ 2024 stand out, it struggles to get going in the first few episodes, the voice actors are clearly displaying their age as their energetic voices are subdued considerably with the exception of Hayashibara, Megumi, her voice stands out among the rest for her sharp, energetic and lively delivery that really brings back a ton of nostalgia - her voice defines a lot of late 90s and 2000s anime. Its almost shocking that she can still deliver the same performance 37 years later!!

The storyline follows the manga quite well, the pacing is much quicker however as they compress quite a lot of the manga into a shorter runtime, the overall flow of direction is updated for a modern audience with a shorter attention span, there almost no pauses which creates jarring overlap in scenes that could definitely use more time to develop, scenes from the manga that feel long are compressed and shortened in the anime which means we jump from one section to another without much break.

Because its a modern adaptation it also lacks artistic sense, and follows a more common neorealist direction - there is no creative symbolism used instead we are greeted with bold text flashing across scenes, fighting scenes in negative colours and the bare minimum of creativity in Ranma own transformation scenes, its almost like the studio responsible for this adaption is insulting its own audience ability to imagine anything outside.

Another gripe people have with the anime is the censorship around breast nudity, however - considering the characters age you would expect the studio to censor this creatively, instead they have simply removed the nipples making it the dumbest censorship possible, gone are the misty clouds or flying towels which would been a welcoming method for censorship rather than turning to the laziest method possible, not even the blu-ray release has uncensored episodes making this method of censorship the laziest depiction possible. Its a strict industrialised production that seeks no liberties in anything but to enslave itself to the manga content unless the manga content offends which is perhaps why they also removed the red star on Ranma famous green hat known in China as Jiefang Mao, alongside redesigning Ranma casual clothes Jiefang Zhuang which in China is known as the Liberation Suit, a fashion statement of the Revolutionary era.
A very STRANGE choice to censor considering the storyline still takes place in the 80s, which is also contradictory and almost insulting to the original manga, this removal of content possibly extends further. As they seek to not offend their Chinese audience.

Despite all the shortcomings of the modern adaptation which is to be expected nowadays, the original manga story is still here despite the incompetent production crew behind it, its still a funny slapstick comedy with a gender bender twist, the original voice actors are still recognisable which adds a nostalgic touch.
Its a much more compressed delivery of the manga content, the soundtrack lacks character, the opening and ending are pretty lacklustre yet the 2024 version has a charm to it, and perhaps it just goes to show how good the story in the manga really is that it can outshine even such a shoddy lazy production as this.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Nov 4, 2025

rrfannzaa

Not Recommended

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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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