Ranma 1/2 is an old sit-com style anime from 1989 to 1992. It follows a martial artist named Ranma, his dad, and the family of his fiance Akane. Ranma and his dad fall into different cursed ponds w…
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Ranma 1/2
A zany comedy about a teenage martial artist who transforms from male into female from water after falling into a cursed spring in China. Continue reading →
Ranma 1/2 01 (And so it begins.#ranma #らんまアニメ)
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Ranma 1/2 01 (And so it begins. #ranma #らんまアニメ)
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Well, now we know why Akane doesn’t like guys.
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First Look: Ranma 1/2
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Ranma 1/2 (2024) Episode 1 [First Impression]
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Ranma 1/2 04 (Lost Boy #ranma #らんまアニメ)
AstroNerdBoy reviews Ranma 1/2 04. A boy with a terrible sense of directions challenges Ranma for an old grudge, accidentally hitting Akane.
Ranma 1/2 03 (Making Money! #ranma #らんまアニメ)
AstroNerdBoy reviews Ranma 1/2 03. Nabiki makes money off Kuno, who in turn fights Ranma for Akane and the pigtailed girl.
Ranma 1/2 09 (Skating Pairs #ranma #らんまアニメ)
AstroNerdBoy reviews Ranma 1/2 09. Ranma and Akane face Mikado and Azusa until Ranma becomes female and Ryouga replaces Akane.
Ranma 1/2 02 (Comedy Hijinks #ranma #らんまアニメ)
AstroNerdBoy reviews Ranma 1/2 02. Ranma has to attend high school, where he meets Kuno-senpai, the man who likes Akane for her strength.
Ranma 1/2 06 (Ojousama Laugh! #ranma #らんまアニメ)
AstroNerdBoy reviews Ranma 1/2 06. Kuno's sister Kodachi gets into a conflict with Akane while falling for Ranma.
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Ranma 1/2 07 (Martial Arts Rhythmic Gymnastics #ranma #らんまアニメ)
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