Season 2 announced in Japan. https://ranma-pr.com/news/654/

Great news. My (broken record) hatred for Ryoga aside,I can't get enough of this show. And I am so glad to see Shampoo feature so prominently in these last two episodes.

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/lat...character-song

The new anime adaptation of Ranma 1/2 definitely made a splash in the fall 2024 anime season, as did the announcement that there will be a second season! To celebrate the show's continuation, MAPPA's YouTube channel has released a new music video that brings together the past and present of Rumiko Takahashi's beloved rom-com.

Featuring footage from the 2024 series, the video has been set to the 1990 character song "CHAINA kara no Tegami" ("Letters from China"). The song was performed by Kappei Yamaguchi and Megumi Hayashibara as Ranma, both of whom reprised their roles in the new series. As Ranma attempts to sing the heartfelt song, Ryoga splashes him with hot and cold water.

Check out the new video, complete with retro karaoke vibe:

I do hope there's a really nice physical release of this remake. It is a really fun trip down memory lane.

It definitely feels nostalgic. I can't remember the last time I watched the original series. I like this remake better than how Urusei Yatsura was done. It makes me wonder if Rumiko Takahashi's other work of Maison Ikkoku eventually gets a remake in the future (original anime series did horrible here and remains out of print/unlicensed).

As for the home video release, there isn't even one in Japan yet. Not all anime series get home video releases in Japan. With that said, not having a Japan home video release doesn't equate no release here (recent example: Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead).

Stumbled upon this today:

Season 1 is getting released on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan (October 8). There is no new update with Season 2 from the AnimeJapan event.

http://4NN.cx/.224742
https://ranma-pr.com/special/250622event/

New Ranma 1/2 Anime's 2nd Season Gets Advanced Screening, Live Dubbing on June 22

The official website for the new anime of Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2 manga announced on Friday that the second season will get an advanced screening on June 22 at Shinjuku Wald 9. The cast will also be in attendance, including Kappei Yamaguchi (male Ranma), Megumi Hayashibara (female Ranma), and Noriko Hidaka (Akane), and Rei Sakuma (Shampoo). They will perform a live dubbing session. The website teases "& more...?" voice actors, and the visual for the event features the character Mousse (pictured below on far left), whose voice actor has not yet been announced.

P-chan

How are there not dozens of p-chan plushes already?

In general, the U.S. market still does a terrible job on anime merch. For many series, they are either available way late or unavailable.

Ranma 1/2: Season 2 | Official Teaser | Netflix

Ranma 1/2: Season 2 Coming to Netflix in October 2025

Watch on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81171925



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Toshihiko Seki returns from the first Ranma 1/2 anime 32 years later to reprise the role of Mousse. The other newly announced cast members are:

- Kaori Nazuka as Ukyō Kuonji
- Kazuhiko Inoue as Happōsai
- Rin Mizuhara as Cologne
- Akira Ishida as Hikaru Gosunkugi

Awesome!

Hidaka Noriko - Jajaumani sasenaide from CrosSing TV Anime "Ranma 1/2" Opening Theme

CrosSing - Music＆Voice-
A cover song project that delivers the 'voices' of performers active in various fields through 'songs.
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◤Jajaumani sasenaide from CrosSing/Hidaka Noriko
Streaming ＆ Download ：

The 73rd edition features Hidaka Noriko, a voice actor who has appeared in many popular works such as Minami Asakura in Touch, Satsuki Kusakabe in My Neighbor Totoro, Kikyo in Inuyasha, Masumi Sera in Detective Conan, and Bakabon’s Mom in Shinya! Tensai Bakabon. Despite her extensive work as a voice actor, she also delivers her 'voice' across various fields, including narration and as a radio personality. This time, she will sing the opening theme "Jajaumani sasenaide" from the TV anime Ranma 1/2, in which she also stars as Akane Tendo.

◤CREDIT
Words：Mori Yukinojou
Compose：Muramatsu Kunio
Music Production：APDREAM
Video Production：Yamanaka Ryo

ORIGINAL SONG：Jajaumani sasenaide/Nishio Etsuko
© 1989 by FUJIPACIFIC MUSIC INC. & UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

I'm really curious to see how they handle the new Ranma ½ anime. The original had such a distinct tone—goofy, chaotic, but also really charming in a way that's tough to replicate.

I wonder if they'll lean more into the romantic or dramatic elements this time around, or stick with the slapstick. Also curious whether it'll be a full reboot from the start of the manga or more of a "faithful adaptation" that covers things the original anime left out.

And the big one: will they modernize it or keep that late-80s/early-90s vibe? Part of Ranma’s charm was how of its time it felt.

Either way, I’m cautiously optimistic. Hoping for something that respects the original while tightening up the storytelling a bit.

Ranma 1/2: Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix

Ranma 1/2: Season 2 Coming to Netflix on October 4th 2025 https://www.netflix.com/title/81171925

"Ranma 1/2" Season 2 Opening Movie



Wednesday Campanella "wo ai ni" Music Video | Note: wo ai ni (Chinese) = I love you

Ranma ½ Season 2 (continues with episode 13) https://www.netflix.com/title/81171925

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via MAPPA Channel:

"Ranma ½" Season 2 Ending Movie

I have been enjoying this season but the episode where Ranma duels Mousse as a girl confused me. Since when did all the students learn about Ranma's curse? Was it when that creeper at the beginning of this season made that conspiracy video? Because all the boys seemed both aware that the transformation was real, and even blocked Akane from attempting to turn Ranma back into a boy.

This season has been enjoyable for me as well.

I don't think there was any sort of big reveal on everyone seemingly knowing about Ranma's curse (not sure about manga). Maybe people eventually found out due to Ranma not making an effort to hide it. This could be one of those things that isn't (fully) explained in the series?

The more I think about it, the less sense it makes. Ranma even disguised himself as a boy at first. Then again, maybe he thought Mousse would back out of the fight otherwise? I need to go back to the old show (which I first watched when I was in late HS/early college) or track down the manga (which I never read).

Still, loving the season.

This is the only thing I can find.


Manga chapter 46, Full Body Cat's Tongue Arc chapter 5 https://ranma.fandom.com/wiki/Chapter_46

Wait. So this new show is not a 1:1 adaptation of the manga? I thought that was the whole point of removing the filler from the original anime. Now I wonder if they might give this series a different ending.