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Ranma ½ 2-in-1 #2
Ranma 1/2 (2-in-1 Edition), Vol. 2: Includes Volumes 3 & 4
One day, teenaged martial artist Ranma Saotome went on a training mission with his father and ended up taking a dive into some cursed springs at a legendary training ground in China. Now, every time he’s splashed with cold water, he changes into a girl. His father, Genma, changes into a panda! What’s a half-guy, half-girl to do? Find out what fueled the worldwide manga boom in beloved creator Rumiko Takahashi’s (InuYasha, Urusei Yatsura, RIN-NE) smash hit of martial arts mayhem, presented remastered and unflipped for the first time.
DANCING WITH DEATH
Being a martial artist, Ranma just can’t resist the call to combat and takes on one opponent after another: Ryoga, a lone-wolf fighter with no sense of direction; Shampoo, a Chinese Amazon who has pledged to kill him; and finally Shampoo’s suitor Mousse, a martial arts master of hidden weapons. Is there such a thing as TOO much fighting spirit?
DANCING WITH DEATH
Being a martial artist, Ranma just can’t resist the call to combat and takes on one opponent after another: Ryoga, a lone-wolf fighter with no sense of direction; Shampoo, a Chinese Amazon who has pledged to kill him; and finally Shampoo’s suitor Mousse, a martial arts master of hidden weapons. Is there such a thing as TOO much fighting spirit?
376 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1988
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Rumiko Takahashi
1,584 books2,099 followersRumiko Takahashi (高橋留美子) was born in Niigata, Japan. She is not only one of the richest women in Japan but also one of the top paid manga artists. She is also the most successful female comic artist in history. She has been writing manga non-stop for 31 years.
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the wealthiest women in Japan. The manga she creates (and its anime adaptations) are very popular in the United States and Europe where they have been released as both manga and anime in English translation. Her works are relatively famous worldwide, and many of her series were some of the forerunners of early English language manga to be released in the nineties. Takahashi is also the best selling female comics artist in history; well over 100 million copies of her various works have been sold.
Though she was said to occasionally doodle in the margins of her papers while attending Niigata Chūō High School, Takahashi's interest in manga did not come until later. During her college years, she enrolled in Gekiga Sonjuku, a manga school founded by Kazuo Koike, mangaka of Crying Freeman and Lone Wolf and Cub. Under his guidance Rumiko Takahashi began to publish her first doujinshi creations in 1975, such as Bye-Bye Road and Star of Futile Dust. Kozue Koike often urged his students to create well-thought out, interesting characters, and this influence would greatly impact Rumiko Takahashi's works throughout her career.
Career and major works:
Takahashi's professional career began in 1978. Her first published story was Those Selfish Aliens, a comedic science fiction story. During the same year, she published Time Warp Trouble, Shake Your Buddha, and the Golden Gods of Poverty in Shōnen Sunday, which would remain the home to most of her major works for the next twenty years. Later that year, Rumiko attempted her first full-length series, Urusei Yatsura. Though it had a rocky start due to publishing difficulties, Urusei Yatsura would become one of the most beloved anime and manga comedies in Japan.
In 1980, Rumiko Takahashi found her niche and began to publish with regularity. At this time she started her second major series, Maison Ikkoku, in Big Comic Spirits. Written for an older audience, Maison Ikkoku is often considered to be one of the all-time best romance manga. Takahashi managed to work on Maison Ikkoku on and off simultaneously with Urusei Yatsura. She concluded both series in 1987, with Urusei Yatsura ending at 34 volumes, and Maison Ikkoku being 15.
During the 1980s, Takahashi became a prolific writer of short story manga, which is surprising considering the massive lengths of most of her works. Her stories The Laughing Target, Maris the Chojo, and Fire Tripper all were adapted into original video animations (OVAs). In 1984, after the end of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, Takahashi took a different approach to storytelling and began the dark, macabre Mermaid Saga. This series of short segments was published sporadically until 1994, with the final story being Mermaid's Mask. Many fans contend that this work remains unfinished by Takahashi, since the final story does not end on a conclusive note.
Another short work left untouched is One-Pound Gospel, which, like Mermaid Saga, was published erratically. The last story to be drawn was published in 2001, however just recently she wrote one final chapter concluding the series
Later in 1987, Takahashi began her third major series, Ranma ½. Following the late 80s and early 90s trend of shōnen martial arts manga, Ranma ½ features a gender-bending twist. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ½ is one of Rumiko Takahashi's most popular series with the Western world.
During the later half of the 1990s, Rumiko Takahashi continued with short stories and her installments of Mermaid Saga and One-Pound Gospel until beginning her fourth major work, InuYasha. While Ran
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the wealthiest women in Japan. The manga she creates (and its anime adaptations) are very popular in the United States and Europe where they have been released as both manga and anime in English translation. Her works are relatively famous worldwide, and many of her series were some of the forerunners of early English language manga to be released in the nineties. Takahashi is also the best selling female comics artist in history; well over 100 million copies of her various works have been sold.
Though she was said to occasionally doodle in the margins of her papers while attending Niigata Chūō High School, Takahashi's interest in manga did not come until later. During her college years, she enrolled in Gekiga Sonjuku, a manga school founded by Kazuo Koike, mangaka of Crying Freeman and Lone Wolf and Cub. Under his guidance Rumiko Takahashi began to publish her first doujinshi creations in 1975, such as Bye-Bye Road and Star of Futile Dust. Kozue Koike often urged his students to create well-thought out, interesting characters, and this influence would greatly impact Rumiko Takahashi's works throughout her career.
Career and major works:
Takahashi's professional career began in 1978. Her first published story was Those Selfish Aliens, a comedic science fiction story. During the same year, she published Time Warp Trouble, Shake Your Buddha, and the Golden Gods of Poverty in Shōnen Sunday, which would remain the home to most of her major works for the next twenty years. Later that year, Rumiko attempted her first full-length series, Urusei Yatsura. Though it had a rocky start due to publishing difficulties, Urusei Yatsura would become one of the most beloved anime and manga comedies in Japan.
In 1980, Rumiko Takahashi found her niche and began to publish with regularity. At this time she started her second major series, Maison Ikkoku, in Big Comic Spirits. Written for an older audience, Maison Ikkoku is often considered to be one of the all-time best romance manga. Takahashi managed to work on Maison Ikkoku on and off simultaneously with Urusei Yatsura. She concluded both series in 1987, with Urusei Yatsura ending at 34 volumes, and Maison Ikkoku being 15.
During the 1980s, Takahashi became a prolific writer of short story manga, which is surprising considering the massive lengths of most of her works. Her stories The Laughing Target, Maris the Chojo, and Fire Tripper all were adapted into original video animations (OVAs). In 1984, after the end of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, Takahashi took a different approach to storytelling and began the dark, macabre Mermaid Saga. This series of short segments was published sporadically until 1994, with the final story being Mermaid's Mask. Many fans contend that this work remains unfinished by Takahashi, since the final story does not end on a conclusive note.
Another short work left untouched is One-Pound Gospel, which, like Mermaid Saga, was published erratically. The last story to be drawn was published in 2001, however just recently she wrote one final chapter concluding the series
Later in 1987, Takahashi began her third major series, Ranma ½. Following the late 80s and early 90s trend of shōnen martial arts manga, Ranma ½ features a gender-bending twist. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ½ is one of Rumiko Takahashi's most popular series with the Western world.
During the later half of the 1990s, Rumiko Takahashi continued with short stories and her installments of Mermaid Saga and One-Pound Gospel until beginning her fourth major work, InuYasha. While Ran
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December 12, 2019
Teenage martial artist Ranma has a particular problem: when he touches cold water, he becomes a girl! But that's not as big as his other problem: his arranged engagement to Akane, the daughter of a martial artist!
I read the first volume in a sleep-deprived state not long after the birth of my son. I was much more aware while reading this volume of Rumiko Takahashi's gender-swapping romantic comedy.
In this volume, Ranma struggles with his feeling about Akane, maneuvers with Ryoga/P-Chan, and goes up against Shampoo, who wants to kill the female Ranma and do something carnal with the male one.
The introduction of Shampoo was my favorite part of the book, although the misunderstandings, Akane's amnesia, and the bizarre martial arts hijinks were also great. As I've said in the past, this feels like Archie with some outlandish kung-fu bolted on to it more than anything else. Rumiko Takahashi was a couple decades ahead in her exploration of the entangling of sex and gender.
Ranma 1/2 Volume 2 is a fun time. I'll probably check out another volume of Urusei Yatsura before I read another one, though.
I read the first volume in a sleep-deprived state not long after the birth of my son. I was much more aware while reading this volume of Rumiko Takahashi's gender-swapping romantic comedy.
In this volume, Ranma struggles with his feeling about Akane, maneuvers with Ryoga/P-Chan, and goes up against Shampoo, who wants to kill the female Ranma and do something carnal with the male one.
The introduction of Shampoo was my favorite part of the book, although the misunderstandings, Akane's amnesia, and the bizarre martial arts hijinks were also great. As I've said in the past, this feels like Archie with some outlandish kung-fu bolted on to it more than anything else. Rumiko Takahashi was a couple decades ahead in her exploration of the entangling of sex and gender.
Ranma 1/2 Volume 2 is a fun time. I'll probably check out another volume of Urusei Yatsura before I read another one, though.
September 27, 2021
Akane has a date with destiny, or at least Kodachi, Black Rose of Martial Rhythmic Gymnastics (I’d like to see that in her college application), until she manages to injure herself. Good thing another girl is but a dose of water away... Then this story kind of repeats itself and also an Amazon woman from China shows up and she’s not in the mood, unless you count her bad one.
I think ‘antics’ barely describes this compilation, but ‘madcap antics’ gets it pretty much bang on. This series takes time to breathe now and then, but it really appears to do so very begrudgingly. It would much rather go as big as it can in most every moment.
And hey, that’s okay - this is one of the only series I’ve read with 100 page fight scenes that held my attention the whole way through. That’s largely because, not surprisingly, anything goes in these fights and half the fun is seeing what happens next.
There are basically three arcs here - martial gymnastics, martial skating, and the arrival of Shampoo. I would say that they largely rank the exact same in terms of quality as well. Minus a couple aspects of her character I don’t love Shampoo - though Ranma gets a killer line off her at one point.
The gymnastics arc is an astounding bit of slapstick that just keeps building and building until it hits the utterly ridiculous climax. Both these first two arcs really benefit from having the directionally challenged Ryoga on hand to add even more chaos.
The best part of the skating arc is largely focused around the first section set in the restaurant, where the poor beleaguered owner spends the whole scene in the background complaining that all these manga bozos are posturing in his place but not ordering anything.
The two adversaries for this arc are not as fun as Kodachi (and certainly not Shampoo), a brother and sister pair who go up against a couple different teams out of our main cast. It follows the crazy nature of the gymnastics section, but isn’t quite as good, though it has some definite high points (it’s also got a fair bit of gay panic that I assure you would be leaned into for comedy in a whole other way these days).
Shampoo shows up and mostly I like her constantly arriving by smashing through walls pretty much every single time. They even cleverly (if unintentionally) side-step the problem of having an Amazon with stilted speech, since it’s a consequence of her iffy Japanese skills.
This section juggles the gender swapping for a fairly cute dynamic but it’s nothing exceptional. There is also a lot of literal shampoo which ends up with Akane on the receiving end of the most literal brain washing I’ve ever seen. Even for an 80s book, amnesia is the hoariest old trope in the world and waiting for it to sort itself out isn’t terribly exciting.
While these two volumes do not have enough Saotome for my liking, he’s absolutely a treasure during this last arc, especially when he’s trying to launch into a lengthy explanation via signs in his panda form and he gets called out on it. He’s easily my favourite character, with Ryoga bringing up a close second.
Combine with the occasional hints of sweetness between Ranma and Akane and a ton of throwaway jokes that land more often than not (this book has a very good joke density and hit/miss ratio) and you have another fun compilation in a series that knows how to enjoy itself and never takes itself seriously, but doesn’t let that detract from telling a good story (in fact, that’s definitely the intention and a large part of the charm).
4 stars - I mean, the gymnastics arc is well worth five on its own and we’ll subtract one for each subsequent arc and average it out? Sure, why not. I wasn’t expecting to click with this series but I’m sure glad I did - it’s a real winner.
I think ‘antics’ barely describes this compilation, but ‘madcap antics’ gets it pretty much bang on. This series takes time to breathe now and then, but it really appears to do so very begrudgingly. It would much rather go as big as it can in most every moment.
And hey, that’s okay - this is one of the only series I’ve read with 100 page fight scenes that held my attention the whole way through. That’s largely because, not surprisingly, anything goes in these fights and half the fun is seeing what happens next.
There are basically three arcs here - martial gymnastics, martial skating, and the arrival of Shampoo. I would say that they largely rank the exact same in terms of quality as well. Minus a couple aspects of her character I don’t love Shampoo - though Ranma gets a killer line off her at one point.
The gymnastics arc is an astounding bit of slapstick that just keeps building and building until it hits the utterly ridiculous climax. Both these first two arcs really benefit from having the directionally challenged Ryoga on hand to add even more chaos.
The best part of the skating arc is largely focused around the first section set in the restaurant, where the poor beleaguered owner spends the whole scene in the background complaining that all these manga bozos are posturing in his place but not ordering anything.
The two adversaries for this arc are not as fun as Kodachi (and certainly not Shampoo), a brother and sister pair who go up against a couple different teams out of our main cast. It follows the crazy nature of the gymnastics section, but isn’t quite as good, though it has some definite high points (it’s also got a fair bit of gay panic that I assure you would be leaned into for comedy in a whole other way these days).
Shampoo shows up and mostly I like her constantly arriving by smashing through walls pretty much every single time. They even cleverly (if unintentionally) side-step the problem of having an Amazon with stilted speech, since it’s a consequence of her iffy Japanese skills.
This section juggles the gender swapping for a fairly cute dynamic but it’s nothing exceptional. There is also a lot of literal shampoo which ends up with Akane on the receiving end of the most literal brain washing I’ve ever seen. Even for an 80s book, amnesia is the hoariest old trope in the world and waiting for it to sort itself out isn’t terribly exciting.
While these two volumes do not have enough Saotome for my liking, he’s absolutely a treasure during this last arc, especially when he’s trying to launch into a lengthy explanation via signs in his panda form and he gets called out on it. He’s easily my favourite character, with Ryoga bringing up a close second.
Combine with the occasional hints of sweetness between Ranma and Akane and a ton of throwaway jokes that land more often than not (this book has a very good joke density and hit/miss ratio) and you have another fun compilation in a series that knows how to enjoy itself and never takes itself seriously, but doesn’t let that detract from telling a good story (in fact, that’s definitely the intention and a large part of the charm).
4 stars - I mean, the gymnastics arc is well worth five on its own and we’ll subtract one for each subsequent arc and average it out? Sure, why not. I wasn’t expecting to click with this series but I’m sure glad I did - it’s a real winner.
March 17, 2022
Love to see how all the relationships are going to develop over time.
March 15, 2020
I wasn't necessarily sure I was going to continue with my return to Ranma 1/2, but last Christmas I put this volume on my wishlist on a whim, so you can imagine my surprise when my husband and I later exchanged gifts and I found this among them. We have come this far, so I imagine it's only inevitable that I'll keep going from now on, though my potential consistency with these reviews is going to be dubious at best.
I did have a lot more fun with the stories in this volume than I did in the previous, possibly because I recall them all fairly starkly. We start with a better introduction to Tatewaki Kuno's sister, Kodachi Kuno (whom we saw at the end of the previous volume,) and the inevitable fight with her, a battle with a pair of prized skaters from a rival high school (which takes up the majority of the volume,) and the introduction to one of my favorite characters from when I read this as a teenager, Shampoo. I'm personally very lukewarm on the fight with the ice skaters from the rival high school, but the drama surrounding Kodachi and later Shampoo were definitely entertaining, and this volume was fairly entertaining on the whole. Of course, any major irritation I have with the volume probably come in the form of Ranma, Ryoga, and (for this instance) Mikado Sanzenin with their territorial male posturing, self-absorbed actions and general toxic masculinity. Ranma himself tends to get on my nerves quite a bit in this volume, between his fluctuating behavior over Akane and Shampoo in equal measure, though I have to say I absolutely enjoy and live for his sniping interactions with Ryoga.
Again, I think this is more enjoyable the more you allow yourself to not take the story too seriously. It's meant to be wacky and ridiculous, and it certainly delivers on that front. Otherwise, suspension of disbelief tends to snap, and the story falls apart.
I did have a lot more fun with the stories in this volume than I did in the previous, possibly because I recall them all fairly starkly. We start with a better introduction to Tatewaki Kuno's sister, Kodachi Kuno (whom we saw at the end of the previous volume,) and the inevitable fight with her, a battle with a pair of prized skaters from a rival high school (which takes up the majority of the volume,) and the introduction to one of my favorite characters from when I read this as a teenager, Shampoo. I'm personally very lukewarm on the fight with the ice skaters from the rival high school, but the drama surrounding Kodachi and later Shampoo were definitely entertaining, and this volume was fairly entertaining on the whole. Of course, any major irritation I have with the volume probably come in the form of Ranma, Ryoga, and (for this instance) Mikado Sanzenin with their territorial male posturing, self-absorbed actions and general toxic masculinity. Ranma himself tends to get on my nerves quite a bit in this volume, between his fluctuating behavior over Akane and Shampoo in equal measure, though I have to say I absolutely enjoy and live for his sniping interactions with Ryoga.
Again, I think this is more enjoyable the more you allow yourself to not take the story too seriously. It's meant to be wacky and ridiculous, and it certainly delivers on that front. Otherwise, suspension of disbelief tends to snap, and the story falls apart.
April 16, 2022
While "anything goes martial arts" has been one of several themes from the start of the series, it wasn't until this double volume that lengthy fight sequences come into play, and suddenly we get two back-to-back battles. It isn't run-of-the-mill brawling, of course, but martial arts-influenced rhythmic gymnastics and figure skating. These fight sequences are vividly drawn with a clear sense of action, and they are both incredibly innovative in their unpredictability (except for the obvious need for cold/hot water to be strategically deployed). There is also plenty of time, both outside of fighting scenes and even during them, for the romcom aspects of the proceedings to always take center stage. Although Ranma 1/2 is foremost a comedy, it very much features unique ways of looking at gender and interpersonal dynamics. The focus on wacky hijinks allows the tale to avoid heavy-handedness, so that readers can enjoy the frivolity of the surface-level shenanigans or ponder deeper themes as they see fit. It's a really fun manga either way.
April 21, 2020
This was good.
It was pretty funny (even though the jokes stretched pretty thin).
I liked the characters, sort of. I couldn't stand Shampoo at all. Ryoga/P-chan is one of my favorite characters probably because of his character design (yes, it's because of his bandanna and because he's cute as a pig). I don't understand the whole switching thing going on with the characters but then I haven't read the two previous volumes. For some reason it's really hard to rent the first volumes of popular manga at my library.
Overall, the story is pretty random. Basically the MC and Ranma are a martial fighting duo..... In everything. In acrobatics. Ice skating... Fending off old ex-girlfriends. Everything. But it's hilarious so I'm enjoying it.
I can see how Ranma inspired InuYasha. They both have similar character design and similar personality aspects. The art style in this one is more rough than InuYasha, so I can tell the author really grew in both storytelling and drawing.
It was pretty funny (even though the jokes stretched pretty thin).
I liked the characters, sort of. I couldn't stand Shampoo at all. Ryoga/P-chan is one of my favorite characters probably because of his character design (yes, it's because of his bandanna and because he's cute as a pig). I don't understand the whole switching thing going on with the characters but then I haven't read the two previous volumes. For some reason it's really hard to rent the first volumes of popular manga at my library.
Overall, the story is pretty random. Basically the MC and Ranma are a martial fighting duo..... In everything. In acrobatics. Ice skating... Fending off old ex-girlfriends. Everything. But it's hilarious so I'm enjoying it.
I can see how Ranma inspired InuYasha. They both have similar character design and similar personality aspects. The art style in this one is more rough than InuYasha, so I can tell the author really grew in both storytelling and drawing.
May 30, 2025
Encantada de seguir con esta historia, no tengo nada malo que decir es tan genial y los protagonistas me encantan pero mi ❤ se lo lleva Ryoga.
November 7, 2020
Wo Ai Ni
In this volume we get to see the conclusion of the Gymnastic Martial arts tournament as Kodachi the Black Rose's ties into Ranma and Akane's world are bound ever tighter. Then we get some down time on the ice as Akane goes ice skating and Ranma discovers he needs a bit of practice. However things are not exactly peaceful in their world as a pair of ice skaters slid into their lives to shake things up whether it is the abduction of P-Chan or the dire situation of Ranma's first kiss. After dealing with the pair though one of my favorite Ranma girls makes her appearance in grand Kool-Aid man style as Shampoo does what Shampoo must to stake her honor as an Amazon woman.
With all of the incredible martial arts and fun character interactions this series is easily one of my favorites and I hope if you decide to read it you too will enjoy it. With great artwork and humor Ranma 1/2 doesn't just boast to being one of the best manga series ever, it proves it even in these dark times. :)
In this volume we get to see the conclusion of the Gymnastic Martial arts tournament as Kodachi the Black Rose's ties into Ranma and Akane's world are bound ever tighter. Then we get some down time on the ice as Akane goes ice skating and Ranma discovers he needs a bit of practice. However things are not exactly peaceful in their world as a pair of ice skaters slid into their lives to shake things up whether it is the abduction of P-Chan or the dire situation of Ranma's first kiss. After dealing with the pair though one of my favorite Ranma girls makes her appearance in grand Kool-Aid man style as Shampoo does what Shampoo must to stake her honor as an Amazon woman.
With all of the incredible martial arts and fun character interactions this series is easily one of my favorites and I hope if you decide to read it you too will enjoy it. With great artwork and humor Ranma 1/2 doesn't just boast to being one of the best manga series ever, it proves it even in these dark times. :)
September 14, 2022
It’s interesting seeing Takahashi make the switch between episodic and longer format writing. Like the world of Urusei Yatsura typically resets around every 19 pages, but with Ranma 1/2 characters’ actions will have consequences that carry into the future. Like not in a major, character growth way, but y’know, the world here just feels more consistent. Which isn’t inherently better or worse to me, but just interesting to see implemented.
Takahashi continues to be the master of slapstick martial artistry, all the fights have a lovely flow and are chock full of visual gags. Also Shampoo shows up in this volume, and her design is one of my favorites.
Takahashi continues to be the master of slapstick martial artistry, all the fights have a lovely flow and are chock full of visual gags. Also Shampoo shows up in this volume, and her design is one of my favorites.
February 11, 2023
Me encanta como Akane se pone celosa y si está un poco diferente a como recuerdo el anime.
February 21, 2023
TAKAHASHI’S ART IS SO ENDEARING I’LL NEVER GET OVER IT
May 4, 2024
Es un despiporre. Y es gracioso por lo bestia y surrealista que es todo.
September 26, 2024
This series is so silly, each volume is a joy to read.
I was cracking up during the arena fight scene. I cannot wait to see this animated soon.
I was cracking up during the arena fight scene. I cannot wait to see this animated soon.
November 10, 2024
7.5/10
My childhood! My first waifu loves! (Girl-Ranma and Shampoo)
I did not read the manga as a kid, I only watched the cartoon on tv, where it was run and overrun for years! Every now and then I get some random volumes of the original material and all the memories come back. I have these stories carved in my mind. The anime may have lost a bit of power, it is a product of its time and it feels a bit slow to me now. (I can foresee a remake one day, as they are currently doing with Urusei Yatsura!) But the manga is still so fresh. Beside the cute exquisite cartooning of Takahashi, it really goes fast! Non stop martial art comedy.
EDIT: they did do a remake now in 2024. It's on Netflix and it rocks!
My childhood! My first waifu loves! (Girl-Ranma and Shampoo)
I did not read the manga as a kid, I only watched the cartoon on tv, where it was run and overrun for years! Every now and then I get some random volumes of the original material and all the memories come back. I have these stories carved in my mind. The anime may have lost a bit of power, it is a product of its time and it feels a bit slow to me now. (I can foresee a remake one day, as they are currently doing with Urusei Yatsura!) But the manga is still so fresh. Beside the cute exquisite cartooning of Takahashi, it really goes fast! Non stop martial art comedy.
EDIT: they did do a remake now in 2024. It's on Netflix and it rocks!
December 11, 2021
Honestly ranma is still really doable even with most of its dated aspects. However, Happosai just ruins everything. I really wish he didn’t keep popping into the story. He’s in later volumes but keep an eye out if you’d like to skip the perverted old man trope.
Once you hit his introduction in chapter 63 he’s just here to stay, unfortunately.
Once you hit his introduction in chapter 63 he’s just here to stay, unfortunately.
July 6, 2025
Cap 18-36
Siguiendo con el arco de Kodachi la negra. Ryoga aprovecha su estado como P-chan para estar con akane ya que ella lo adoptó casi, a Ranma esto le enoja y lo sale persiguiendo hasta el cuarto de akane; en esto Akane se estaba preparando para dormir pero descubre que estaba Kodachi esperándola para atacarla, la verdad es que akane se defiende bien y Kodachi se va por la ventana hacia el techo. Ranma seguía persiguiendo a Ryoga y patea Kodachi del techo y la tira hacia abajo, pero Ranma se d acuesta enseguida y salta prácticamente rescatarla y Kodachi queda con un flechazo y muy delulu. Al dia siguiente van al colegio y vuelve Kodachi para atacar a Akane, en estos nos enteramos que es hermana de Tatewaki y el aprovechando de la situación les da su "bendicion" para el quedarse con Akane (Ambos kunos sin bien de lulu) Ranma le dice que esta comprometido con Akane para que lo deje en paz y apuestan a que si ella gana en la competencia de gimansia, ella saldrá con ranma. En la noche entrenando Akane se lesiona el pie y deciden que Ranma mujer sería quien ahora compita. Ryoga entrena a Ranma frente a Akane pero luego de insistir que vaya a dormir Ryoga revela que saboteara a Ranma para salir con Akane.
El dia siguiente es la competencia, al entrar al colegio Ryoga es transformado en P-chan y Kodachi lo toma y una vez empezado el combate lo esposa con ranma. Durante la batalla pasan bastantes cosas que dejan en evidencia la locura de Kodachi con sus trampas, desde mazo con púas, lira de hojas de afeitar, un montón de artefactos sacados de quien sabe donde e incluso el resto de su club estaba bajo el ring para moverlo si era necesario, claramente gana Ranma aunque con cierto grado de dificultad. Kodachi solo renuncia a ranma por el resto del dia básicamente fkkskdkd.
Ahora el arco de patinaje en hielo, o de Charlotte ♡
Akane estaba patinando cuando aparece Azusa y se rapta a p-chan; azusa es una chica un poco "rara" que tiene el mal habito de robar cosas que se le hacen bonitas y ponerles nombre. Azusa reta a akane a una competencia de patinaje. Por otro lado esta Mikado que se le insinua mucho a Akane y Ranma lo "desafia" y se deja que sea una competencia en pareja. Ranma no sabe patinar y esta en su version femenina porque le da verguenza que vean a su version hombre siendo tan torpe, akane es quien le esta enseñando. Aparece nuevamente la parejita anterior y Mikado besa a ranma; esto enfurece a ranma y ahora tiene mas motivos por los que quiere pelear con él.
Hay una pequeña escena donde akane y ranma estan en el dojo y estuvieron apunto de besarse (yo la mas fangirl)
Ya en el dia de la competencia se dan cuenta que se traba de un combate, Mikado y Azusa hacen su ataque especial donde basicamente hacen un tornado donde mikedo gira, sobre el esta azusa, ella esta agarando por los pies, y ranma sostiene a akane de las manos, en este ataque se insita a ranma a soltar a akane y asi "romper la confianza que se tienen como pareja" y por más que akane insista en que la suelte, ranma se niega. Al final azusa se marea y los lanza a ambos, ranma protege a akane y el es golpeado contra la pared.
Akane insiste en que ranma vaya a descansar a las gradas y ryoga dice que patinara con akane, en esta situaciom extraña termina akane en las gradas y ryoga con ranma mujer luchando. Vuelven a hacer el tornado y ryoga intenta sacarse a ranma de encima.
Ryoga reta a Ranma a luchar y el ultimo que quede en pie se queda con Akane; logran vencer a Mikedo y azusa solo se distrae asi que se toma como que se retiraron del combate. Ranma y ryoga se quedan luchando, ryoga rompio la pista causando que esten en una piscina con tempanos de hielo, akane les pidie que paren y en eso cae al agua y ambos se lanzan a salvarla ya que ella no sabe nadar. Logran salvarla y en la enfermeria ya cuando akane despierta, repentinamente una chica extraña rompe la pared y dice que matara a Ranma
Shampoo♡
Ella es una china china que quiere matar a Ranma.
Resulta que en el viaje a china fueron al pueblo de las amazonas, un pueblo donde luchan mujeres fuertes y justo estaban en una competencia anual. Ranma y Genma se estaban comiendo el premio, que era de shampoo la ganadora, y ranma en su forma mujer decidio pelear con ella para asi el ser el ganador y quedarse con la comida. Lamentablemente Shampoo le dio el beso de la muerte; en el pueblo de las amazonas existe la ley de que si son derrotadas por mujeres extranjeras deben darle el beso de la muerte y seguirlas hasta matarlas sin importar a donde vayan. Shampoo aparece en la casa tendo y Ranma ya en version hombre la noquea sin querer y ahora Shampoo le da otro beso, pero esta es otra ley; Si una mujer amazona es vencida por un hombre extranjero, deberan casarse.
Akane claramente esta situacion le molesta y se enfrenta a Shampoo, ella le pone un champu a Akane que hace que se olvide de Ranma. Ranma intenta hacer todo lo posible para que Akane lo recuerda mientras intenta mantener a Shampoo lejos, al final lo logra insultandola de la misma forma de siempre. Finalmente Ranma se tira agua fria frente a Shampoo para que entienda que es la misma persona en version mujer y hombre, Shampoo finalmente se va.
Siento que este tomo tuvo muchas escenas bonitas entre Ranma y Akane ♡♡
Y Ryoga es demasiado insistente que no me gusta tanto como me gustaba en el anime viejo
Siguiendo con el arco de Kodachi la negra. Ryoga aprovecha su estado como P-chan para estar con akane ya que ella lo adoptó casi, a Ranma esto le enoja y lo sale persiguiendo hasta el cuarto de akane; en esto Akane se estaba preparando para dormir pero descubre que estaba Kodachi esperándola para atacarla, la verdad es que akane se defiende bien y Kodachi se va por la ventana hacia el techo. Ranma seguía persiguiendo a Ryoga y patea Kodachi del techo y la tira hacia abajo, pero Ranma se d acuesta enseguida y salta prácticamente rescatarla y Kodachi queda con un flechazo y muy delulu. Al dia siguiente van al colegio y vuelve Kodachi para atacar a Akane, en estos nos enteramos que es hermana de Tatewaki y el aprovechando de la situación les da su "bendicion" para el quedarse con Akane (Ambos kunos sin bien de lulu) Ranma le dice que esta comprometido con Akane para que lo deje en paz y apuestan a que si ella gana en la competencia de gimansia, ella saldrá con ranma. En la noche entrenando Akane se lesiona el pie y deciden que Ranma mujer sería quien ahora compita. Ryoga entrena a Ranma frente a Akane pero luego de insistir que vaya a dormir Ryoga revela que saboteara a Ranma para salir con Akane.
El dia siguiente es la competencia, al entrar al colegio Ryoga es transformado en P-chan y Kodachi lo toma y una vez empezado el combate lo esposa con ranma. Durante la batalla pasan bastantes cosas que dejan en evidencia la locura de Kodachi con sus trampas, desde mazo con púas, lira de hojas de afeitar, un montón de artefactos sacados de quien sabe donde e incluso el resto de su club estaba bajo el ring para moverlo si era necesario, claramente gana Ranma aunque con cierto grado de dificultad. Kodachi solo renuncia a ranma por el resto del dia básicamente fkkskdkd.
Ahora el arco de patinaje en hielo, o de Charlotte ♡
Akane estaba patinando cuando aparece Azusa y se rapta a p-chan; azusa es una chica un poco "rara" que tiene el mal habito de robar cosas que se le hacen bonitas y ponerles nombre. Azusa reta a akane a una competencia de patinaje. Por otro lado esta Mikado que se le insinua mucho a Akane y Ranma lo "desafia" y se deja que sea una competencia en pareja. Ranma no sabe patinar y esta en su version femenina porque le da verguenza que vean a su version hombre siendo tan torpe, akane es quien le esta enseñando. Aparece nuevamente la parejita anterior y Mikado besa a ranma; esto enfurece a ranma y ahora tiene mas motivos por los que quiere pelear con él.
Hay una pequeña escena donde akane y ranma estan en el dojo y estuvieron apunto de besarse (yo la mas fangirl)
Ya en el dia de la competencia se dan cuenta que se traba de un combate, Mikado y Azusa hacen su ataque especial donde basicamente hacen un tornado donde mikedo gira, sobre el esta azusa, ella esta agarando por los pies, y ranma sostiene a akane de las manos, en este ataque se insita a ranma a soltar a akane y asi "romper la confianza que se tienen como pareja" y por más que akane insista en que la suelte, ranma se niega. Al final azusa se marea y los lanza a ambos, ranma protege a akane y el es golpeado contra la pared.
Akane insiste en que ranma vaya a descansar a las gradas y ryoga dice que patinara con akane, en esta situaciom extraña termina akane en las gradas y ryoga con ranma mujer luchando. Vuelven a hacer el tornado y ryoga intenta sacarse a ranma de encima.
Ryoga reta a Ranma a luchar y el ultimo que quede en pie se queda con Akane; logran vencer a Mikedo y azusa solo se distrae asi que se toma como que se retiraron del combate. Ranma y ryoga se quedan luchando, ryoga rompio la pista causando que esten en una piscina con tempanos de hielo, akane les pidie que paren y en eso cae al agua y ambos se lanzan a salvarla ya que ella no sabe nadar. Logran salvarla y en la enfermeria ya cuando akane despierta, repentinamente una chica extraña rompe la pared y dice que matara a Ranma
Shampoo♡
Ella es una china china que quiere matar a Ranma.
Resulta que en el viaje a china fueron al pueblo de las amazonas, un pueblo donde luchan mujeres fuertes y justo estaban en una competencia anual. Ranma y Genma se estaban comiendo el premio, que era de shampoo la ganadora, y ranma en su forma mujer decidio pelear con ella para asi el ser el ganador y quedarse con la comida. Lamentablemente Shampoo le dio el beso de la muerte; en el pueblo de las amazonas existe la ley de que si son derrotadas por mujeres extranjeras deben darle el beso de la muerte y seguirlas hasta matarlas sin importar a donde vayan. Shampoo aparece en la casa tendo y Ranma ya en version hombre la noquea sin querer y ahora Shampoo le da otro beso, pero esta es otra ley; Si una mujer amazona es vencida por un hombre extranjero, deberan casarse.
Akane claramente esta situacion le molesta y se enfrenta a Shampoo, ella le pone un champu a Akane que hace que se olvide de Ranma. Ranma intenta hacer todo lo posible para que Akane lo recuerda mientras intenta mantener a Shampoo lejos, al final lo logra insultandola de la misma forma de siempre. Finalmente Ranma se tira agua fria frente a Shampoo para que entienda que es la misma persona en version mujer y hombre, Shampoo finalmente se va.
Siento que este tomo tuvo muchas escenas bonitas entre Ranma y Akane ♡♡
Y Ryoga es demasiado insistente que no me gusta tanto como me gustaba en el anime viejo
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 17, 2016
This book was more devoted to martial arts wackiness. You can really tell Takahashi had so much fun creating this series, because it's downright ridiculous and hilarious.
July 20, 2023
Kodachi arc — 6 chapters
Akane agrees to challenge a rhythmic gymnastics martial artist from a rival school for a high school club. Inevitably, girl Ranma has to fill in. Aside from that midpoint twist, this is all fun and games. A series of gags and steady progress in which the hero is never seriously threatened. While the gags, especially during the actual bout, are inventive, they nonetheless grow stale. Because they keep hitting the same note. A story, even a comedy, should be a roller coaster ride, offering laughs, tears, thrills, and chills. But there are no trials or low points, any threat is immediately countered. This can work in something like Arale — a pure gag manga — because it continually refreshes its setting each chapter. 6 gag chapters on rhythmic gymnastics is perhaps too much.
Nor are there any subplots to liven things up — relationship and character development is minimal.
As far as Kodachi herself, she’s a decent character. Basically an obsessive psychopath who will cheat and commit violence to get what she wants. An unstable femme fatale. Simple, strong characterizations are best for secondary characters, especially in comedy.
Azusa & Mikado — 8 chapters
This is essentially a repeat of the prior arc, substituting martial figure skating for rhythmic gymnastics. But its better for two reasons :
1. Some great art. This section in particular highlights Takahashi’s immense skill as a draftsman as she is able to convey unique styles of movement for each character. Shei outdoes herself with the design and posing of Azusa, many fluid, dynamic, elegant poses. Akane is a bit clumsy and awkward in comparison, lacking grace and confidence. And girl Ranma still moves like a boy, forceful, open, and aggressive.
2. The secondary romance plot is well developed. It feels like some real progress in the relationship, as Ranma sacrifices himself to protect Akane, refusing to let her go. At this point the romance is all subtext — neither wants to admit their feelings openly. So it’s only when challenged or threatened by rivals that they show jealousy, or in this case devotion.
After this climax where Ranma saves Akane from the “couple cleaver goodbye whirl,” there are 3 more chapters of random gags that deflate tension.
While Azusa’s design and character are great — she is obsessed with possessing “cute things” and speaks with an affected baby talk, Mikado is generic and basically the same character as Kodachi’s brother.
Shampoo — 6 chapters
This was the best of the bunch. Shampoo is great character with a great design, compact and feisty. A foreigner who speaks in broken English and a few chinese phrases. She comes from an Amazon tribe with a strange custom — when defeated by a woman she must kill her, but if defeated by a man she must marry him. This complements the setup brilliantly and comic hijinks ensue. She switches from all out violent rampage to lovesick puppy in an instant. Akane and Ranma are on the rocks again, as she believes he has been hiding a secret girlfriend. So there is a strong secondary romance plot in this arc. On the whole though, shampoo steals the show
None of these arcs are very clearly structured. They have a quick, efficient setup (act !) but beyond that it’s just a series of loosely connected gags that tend to escalate in spectacle. I cant help but feel that Takahashi just ends the plot when she cant think of any more gags.
Akane agrees to challenge a rhythmic gymnastics martial artist from a rival school for a high school club. Inevitably, girl Ranma has to fill in. Aside from that midpoint twist, this is all fun and games. A series of gags and steady progress in which the hero is never seriously threatened. While the gags, especially during the actual bout, are inventive, they nonetheless grow stale. Because they keep hitting the same note. A story, even a comedy, should be a roller coaster ride, offering laughs, tears, thrills, and chills. But there are no trials or low points, any threat is immediately countered. This can work in something like Arale — a pure gag manga — because it continually refreshes its setting each chapter. 6 gag chapters on rhythmic gymnastics is perhaps too much.
Nor are there any subplots to liven things up — relationship and character development is minimal.
As far as Kodachi herself, she’s a decent character. Basically an obsessive psychopath who will cheat and commit violence to get what she wants. An unstable femme fatale. Simple, strong characterizations are best for secondary characters, especially in comedy.
Azusa & Mikado — 8 chapters
This is essentially a repeat of the prior arc, substituting martial figure skating for rhythmic gymnastics. But its better for two reasons :
1. Some great art. This section in particular highlights Takahashi’s immense skill as a draftsman as she is able to convey unique styles of movement for each character. Shei outdoes herself with the design and posing of Azusa, many fluid, dynamic, elegant poses. Akane is a bit clumsy and awkward in comparison, lacking grace and confidence. And girl Ranma still moves like a boy, forceful, open, and aggressive.
2. The secondary romance plot is well developed. It feels like some real progress in the relationship, as Ranma sacrifices himself to protect Akane, refusing to let her go. At this point the romance is all subtext — neither wants to admit their feelings openly. So it’s only when challenged or threatened by rivals that they show jealousy, or in this case devotion.
After this climax where Ranma saves Akane from the “couple cleaver goodbye whirl,” there are 3 more chapters of random gags that deflate tension.
While Azusa’s design and character are great — she is obsessed with possessing “cute things” and speaks with an affected baby talk, Mikado is generic and basically the same character as Kodachi’s brother.
Shampoo — 6 chapters
This was the best of the bunch. Shampoo is great character with a great design, compact and feisty. A foreigner who speaks in broken English and a few chinese phrases. She comes from an Amazon tribe with a strange custom — when defeated by a woman she must kill her, but if defeated by a man she must marry him. This complements the setup brilliantly and comic hijinks ensue. She switches from all out violent rampage to lovesick puppy in an instant. Akane and Ranma are on the rocks again, as she believes he has been hiding a secret girlfriend. So there is a strong secondary romance plot in this arc. On the whole though, shampoo steals the show
None of these arcs are very clearly structured. They have a quick, efficient setup (act !) but beyond that it’s just a series of loosely connected gags that tend to escalate in spectacle. I cant help but feel that Takahashi just ends the plot when she cant think of any more gags.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 19, 2021
I rate this 3.5 stars.
I have grown up with Ranma 1/2 and Inuyasha. I watched the Inuyasha anime first, then discovered the Ranma 1/2 anime and then discovered both manga series. I started collecting the single editions from library sales and then for some reason stopped (I still don't remember why I stopped). Fast forward to 2021 and I've decided to start collecting this series again. I wanted to continue collecting the single editions but the prices are ridiculous online, even when people are selling lots😒 I'm pretty sure many of these people are never going to have anyone buy them, $50 + $30 shipping? No one's that stupid or desperate (maybe if you're only missing one volume but even then), especially since there are these 2-in-1 editions that are still in print. After looking at how colourful the spines were, I finally gave in to just buying these 2-in-1 editions. I don't have all of them yet (since 11 volumes are currently out of stock and have been for a while, hopefully they will be back soon).
Anyways, since I never finished reading the series and the anime didn't fully adapt the manga, I decided to start over and finish the series. It was so nostalgic reading these chapters again (technically I watched them in the anime first) and still as funny as I remember the series being, but the skating competition arc felt like it was going on for too long and I got bored of it that I skimmed through some of those pages. I realize that I still don't like Akane. I love a good love-hate relationship but she's too much. Ranma could have any of those other girls yet we all know he will end up choosing Akane in the end (maybe I will like her better in the chapters I've never read/seen but for now she's still annoying).
Now I want to rewatch some of my favourite episodes😊
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I have grown up with Ranma 1/2 and Inuyasha. I watched the Inuyasha anime first, then discovered the Ranma 1/2 anime and then discovered both manga series. I started collecting the single editions from library sales and then for some reason stopped (I still don't remember why I stopped). Fast forward to 2021 and I've decided to start collecting this series again. I wanted to continue collecting the single editions but the prices are ridiculous online, even when people are selling lots😒 I'm pretty sure many of these people are never going to have anyone buy them, $50 + $30 shipping? No one's that stupid or desperate (maybe if you're only missing one volume but even then), especially since there are these 2-in-1 editions that are still in print. After looking at how colourful the spines were, I finally gave in to just buying these 2-in-1 editions. I don't have all of them yet (since 11 volumes are currently out of stock and have been for a while, hopefully they will be back soon).
Anyways, since I never finished reading the series and the anime didn't fully adapt the manga, I decided to start over and finish the series. It was so nostalgic reading these chapters again (technically I watched them in the anime first) and still as funny as I remember the series being, but the skating competition arc felt like it was going on for too long and I got bored of it that I skimmed through some of those pages. I realize that I still don't like Akane. I love a good love-hate relationship but she's too much. Ranma could have any of those other girls yet we all know he will end up choosing Akane in the end (maybe I will like her better in the chapters I've never read/seen but for now she's still annoying).
Now I want to rewatch some of my favourite episodes😊
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June 18, 2023
My library didn't have the first volume, so I jumped into the story with the 2nd volume. This is a silly fun and entertaining bit of summer fluff. It reminds me a whole lot of Scott Pilgrim. The battle scenes are so ridiculous.
This has vol. 3 and vol 4 put together. In Volume three, the big battle is martial arts rhythmic gymnastics. IN Volume 4, the big battle is martial arts pairs figure skating. The fighting is so silly it becomes entertaining.
The gimmick with this story is that Ranma is a serious martial artist. He was in China and fell into a cursed pond. Now if he is splashed with cold water, he turns into girl Ranma and stays that will until he is splashed with warm water and becomes boy Ranma again. So, the plot is always setting it up for Ranma to fight as a girl in these silly battles.
There are farcical elements in play with the gender switching. At one point a warrior woman wants to kill girl Ranma and she falls in love with boy Ranma for the same reasons.
This is nothing serious and I had so much fun with it. This is the only volume my library has and I'm sad about that. I want to read more of these hijinks.
This has vol. 3 and vol 4 put together. In Volume three, the big battle is martial arts rhythmic gymnastics. IN Volume 4, the big battle is martial arts pairs figure skating. The fighting is so silly it becomes entertaining.
The gimmick with this story is that Ranma is a serious martial artist. He was in China and fell into a cursed pond. Now if he is splashed with cold water, he turns into girl Ranma and stays that will until he is splashed with warm water and becomes boy Ranma again. So, the plot is always setting it up for Ranma to fight as a girl in these silly battles.
There are farcical elements in play with the gender switching. At one point a warrior woman wants to kill girl Ranma and she falls in love with boy Ranma for the same reasons.
This is nothing serious and I had so much fun with it. This is the only volume my library has and I'm sad about that. I want to read more of these hijinks.
September 13, 2025
Género: Shōnen, Comedia y Romance.
Tomo: 02
Calificación: 5 estrellas
Reseña:
No paré de leer, casi sentía que estaba escuchando a los personajes y para que mentir si me puse triste por Akane en algún momento y me reí a mares con el perro de Rioga, sigo en lo dicho cinco estrellas bien ganadas, con este manga se me olvida hasta la hora de dormir, les deseo un grandioso día ciao.
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Tomo: 02
Calificación: 5 estrellas
Reseña:
No paré de leer, casi sentía que estaba escuchando a los personajes y para que mentir si me puse triste por Akane en algún momento y me reí a mares con el perro de Rioga, sigo en lo dicho cinco estrellas bien ganadas, con este manga se me olvida hasta la hora de dormir, les deseo un grandioso día ciao.
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Blog: https://stephaniemartinezescritora.bl...
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July 22, 2021
I’ve been so hesitant to start Takahashi’s other work because I love InuYasha so much and I was worried I’d be disappointed. But I’m so enjoying Ranma so far. I absolutely adore Takahashi’s art style. It’s smooth, plush, and detailed. It’s a feast for the eyes.
I really enjoy the way they choose to convey emotions and reactions. Like drawing large, imposing heads to convey anger and intimidation and shrinking the victim to show their fear of the wrath. I love that sound effects are stylized depending on the sound and really showcased. It provides a great sense of theatre.
The story is totally silly in a wonderful satirical, cartoonish manner that I really appreciate. It’s a real comfort to read throughout the day, it’s a wonderful escape from reality.
I really enjoy the way they choose to convey emotions and reactions. Like drawing large, imposing heads to convey anger and intimidation and shrinking the victim to show their fear of the wrath. I love that sound effects are stylized depending on the sound and really showcased. It provides a great sense of theatre.
The story is totally silly in a wonderful satirical, cartoonish manner that I really appreciate. It’s a real comfort to read throughout the day, it’s a wonderful escape from reality.
August 2, 2023
3.5stars
In this volume, Ranma starts harbouring feelings for Akane even if he tries not to. I won't let anyone else have her but him, especially not Ryoga!
I must say I really like that he kept P-chan's identity a secret, it shows how kind and understanding he is.
Shampoo was the best part tho. I loved how fast she changed opinion on Ranma based on his female or male body. It was like snapping fingers.
She is also really skilled and she does everything to keep male Ranma to herself.
Overall I'm having fun. Also Shampoo, really just read it it's really funny.
In this volume, Ranma starts harbouring feelings for Akane even if he tries not to. I won't let anyone else have her but him, especially not Ryoga!
I must say I really like that he kept P-chan's identity a secret, it shows how kind and understanding he is.
Shampoo was the best part tho. I loved how fast she changed opinion on Ranma based on his female or male body. It was like snapping fingers.
She is also really skilled and she does everything to keep male Ranma to herself.
Overall I'm having fun. Also Shampoo, really just read it it's really funny.
August 21, 2022
The nonstop action continues in books 3 & 4!
Thrills, laughs, drama, action, love, misunderstandings, and so much more await those who continue the journey form books 1 & 2. If you liked what you read before then I suspect that that will not change with these two excellent books.
I am dying to find out what happens in the next volumes!
Without context I leave you with my favorite quote from the book by far, “Give me back Martina!”
Thrills, laughs, drama, action, love, misunderstandings, and so much more await those who continue the journey form books 1 & 2. If you liked what you read before then I suspect that that will not change with these two excellent books.
I am dying to find out what happens in the next volumes!
Without context I leave you with my favorite quote from the book by far, “Give me back Martina!”
September 27, 2024
Silly and fun! I forgot how much of the stories in Ranma revolve around weird battle sports. Battle rhythmic gymnastics was pretty fun, but battle ice dancing was kinda lame. Great gags, but the insane cast of transforming characters is still being filled out so some of the jokes feel out of left field
September 6, 2018
Re-visiting these 2-in-1 editions of Ranma is making my heart soar. I love all the tight-spots Ranma and Akane get into, love the humor, and cannot get enough of these side-characters!
Also, anyone saying they hate Shampoo are LIARS.
Also, anyone saying they hate Shampoo are LIARS.
February 15, 2024
Este tomo me ha gustado menos que el primero: personajes sin sentido, como los patinadores, por ejemplo. Tiene ciertas expresiones que no me gustan como "ceder a Akane", pero supongo que tenga que ver con que se escribió a finales de los 80.
July 31, 2024
Hmmm is every story going to be about a boy trying to kill male!Ranma to get to female!Ranma, or a girl trying to kill female!Ranma to get to male!Ranma? Well I guess sometimes Akane gets thrown in too. Some fun fight scenes in this that are a joy to watch.
May 25, 2025
More of a 4.8 than a 5 but we still take those
I just wish there was less scenes of rankane getting kissed w/o consent 😭😭😭😭 just like ranma says “this is something you have to do with someone you like”!!!!!
I just wish there was less scenes of rankane getting kissed w/o consent 😭😭😭😭 just like ranma says “this is something you have to do with someone you like”!!!!!
July 3, 2025
Having read two 2-in-1 volumes, I see this as a combination rom-com / harem manga. The ice skating story was a dud, but the Shampoo story made up for it. I hope the shampoo arc is the better predictor because I have 16 2-in-1 volumes to go.
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