A revered manga classic, Ranma 1/2 receives a fresh adaptation courtesy of MAPPA and directed by Kônosuke Uda (One Piece, Days). Originated by the esteemed mangaka Rumiko Takahashi (Inuyasha, Urusei Yatsura), the plot weaves through the romantic trials and tribulations of a young martial arts specialist, Ranma Saotome, who transforms into a girl when splashed with cold water due to a curse! The series will be available on Netflix starting October 5, 2024.
The voice cast for this anime features three principal Japanese actors reprising their roles from an earlier adaptation in 1989: Kappei Yamaguchi (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hunter x Hunter), Megumi Hayashibara (the Japanese voice of Amélie Poulain, known for voicing Hello Kitty, Sasuke in Pompoko, Captain Dola in Laputa: Castle in the Sky) and Noriko Hidaka.
What is the plot of the animated series Ranma 1/2?
Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo are betrothed by their parents. However, Ranma faces a unique challenge: after falling into the cursed springs of Jusenkyo during a training session in China, he gained the ability to transform into a girl when doused with cold water, reverting back to a boy with hot water.
Who are the voice actors in the animated series Ranma 1/2?
- Kappei Yamaguchi: Ranma Saotome
- Megumi Hayashibara: Ranma (female version)
- Noriko Hidaka: Akane Tendo
- Minami Takayama: Nabiki Tendo
- Kikuko Inoue: Kasumi Tendo
- Akio Ôtsuka: Soun Tendo
- Kôichi Yamadera: Ryoga Hibiki
- Rei Sakuma: Shampoo
- Kenichi Ogata: narrator
Where can you stream the animated series Ranma 1/2?
To watch the animated series Ranma 1/2 exclusively on Netflix starting October 5, 2024, you’ll need a subscription to the streaming platform. Several options are available: a paid subscription costing €5.99 per month for the Netflix Standard with ads, €13.49 per month for the standard plan (ad-free with two simultaneous screens), and €19.99 per month (ad-free with four simultaneous screens).
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