Ranma ½ (1989)

Overview

Ranma ½ (1989) (らんま1/2 熱闘編) is a highly acclaimed TV. Produced by the renowned Studio DEEN, this adaptation perfectly blends the Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Romance, Slice of Life genres.

The 2011 live-action adaptation is produced by Nippon Television and is directed by Ryo Nishimura.

With a deeply passionate fanbase, it has secured a global AniList score of 77% and attracted over 555 favorites worldwide. It currently holds a massive popularity ranking of #9819 globally, making it a must-read/watch for enthusiasts of the medium.

Synopsis

Ranma Saotome, the boy who turns into a girl with a splash of water, always has his hands full fending off crazed admirers. One of the most fanatical is Shampoo, a girl from a tribe of Chinese Amazons who tried to kill girl Ranma, was defeated by boy Ranma, and then proposes marriage to him due to her clan's rule. Things get a little crazier when Shampoo falls into a cursed spring and turns into a cat! And even crazier when Mousse, who is in love with Shampoo, challenges Ranma to a battle over... Ranma's fiancee, Akane...?

(Source: VIZ Media)

Note: Episodes 7-9 were originally meant to be seen between episodes 13 and 14 of the original series.