Ranma 1/2 (2-in-1 Edition), Vol. 10: Includes Volumes 19 & 20

Ranma ½ 2-in-1 #10

by Rumiko Takahashi

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.

IF IT TASTES GOOD, WILL YOU TAKE CARE OF ME FOR LIFE?

If a way to man's heart is through his stomach, then Ukyo will win over Ranma with her ten-years-in-the-making okonomiyaki sauce—which Ranma ruined. Unaware of what he'd done, Ukyo can't understand why Ranma's being so nice to her, despite her disgusting sauce. Then, Ryoga discovers a depressing technique that may give him an edge over Ranma, but will Ryoga's heart be able to withstand the blow?

Genres: Manga, Romance, Fantasy, Comics, Comedy, Graphic Novels, Humor

368 pages, Paperback

First published September 8, 2015

About the author

Rumiko 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

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

The plotlines in this volume are nicely balanced to focus on the variety of strengths of the series. There’s a story involving Ukyo that leans into the romantic-comedy elements without relying on action or even very much shapeshifting. Another lengthy plot is an intense martial arts face-off between Ranma and Ryoga. Plenty of silliness overall, along with shorter tales featuring all manner of zany hijinks. The one in which Shampoo is faced with potentially staying in cat form forever was oddly alarming, though still entertaining, and there are fun moments interspersed throughout these stories.

[Heather’s Reading Bubble · Rating 2 out of 5]

These two volumes were an absolute chore to get through. I barely laughed at all and unfortunately I didn’t get my wish of Happosai not returning. The only reason for it not getting one star is because I did feel bad for Ryoga and the brief story that involved Shampoo and Mousse made me laugh. I wish that story was the long one of the volume instead of the never ending one of Ukyos okonomiyai sauce.

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

These quirky snapshots are classic Takahashi.

[Reg · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Leila · Rating 4 out of 5]

[11-20]

[Natilin Alpaca Saurio · Rating 4 out of 5]

XD


YA MATEN AL VIEJO!
O QUE SE MUERA! ES PESADISIMO!!! AHHHH

[David Doel · Rating 4 out of 5]

With this volume, I begin the second half of the Ranma 1/2 series. I didn't expect to enjoy it this much; Urusei Yatsura was not nearly as enjoyable.

[nance ! · Rating 3 out of 5]

These were a tough set of volumes to force myself through, they weren't exciting or funny or engaging honestly. Definitely the longest I've ever taken to read ranma.

[Dan P · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fairly dull volume of Ranma tbh. Ukyo, Happosai, and Kuno are some of the least interesting characters. The cat monster & Shampoo story is fun at least

[Anie Things · Rating 4 out of 5]

Siempre me río cuando aparecen los hermanos Kuno. Son tan exagerados, delirantes y melodramáticos que no puedes evitar reírte. La verdad es que, de todos los personajes secundarios son los más carismáticos.

En cuanto al tomo hasta que no han aparecido los hermanos Kuno, se me ha hecho un poco largo.

[ContraportadaDS · Rating 4 out of 5]

ESPAÑOL

¿Tenéis algún bañador de sandía?
¿Cuál es vuestro bañador o bikini preferido?


Ranma 1/2
Tomo 10
Colección de 19 Tomos

Autora: Rumiko Takahashi
Editorial: @planetadcomic @editorialplaneta
Traducción: Verònica Calafell


Opinión 4/5 🐼

Es una lectura fácil y fluida con la que cualquiera se va a reír con las aventuras y desventuras de Ranma. #domingodecomics #DomingoConRanma1/2

Sinopsis/Reseña

Tomo 10, no me lo creo ni yo. Se leen demasiado rápido. En la contraportada tenemos a una Akane conejita, ¿os habíais fijado?.
El comienzo de este tomo es perfecto para estos días tan calurosos de verano que están haciendo, al menos dónde yo vivo. Un día estupendo para ir a la playa, nadar un poco, jugar o en este caso pelear en la arena y sobretodo pasárselo bien. Y este tomo combina todo eso y con el añadido del aperitivo, en este caso algo refrescante para tomarse en la playa ya que la sandía no puede faltar.
Si lo habéis leído y sabéis a lo que me refiero con todo esto, yo no he parado de reír, contadme vuestra parte preferida.
Este tomo en especial va a la perfección con el verano, yo prefiero el clima otoñal o invernal pero he de admitir que me han dado ganas de ir a la playa leyéndolo. No os cuento lo que pasa para que os animéis a leerlo y si lo leéis contadme que os ha parecido.
Y aún en el tomo 10 mi personaje preferido sigue siendo P-Chan.

PD: No sé si os habéis fijado, pero los bañadores y la ropa son muy bonitas y van a juego con las sandías.


INGLÉS

Do you have a watermelon swimming costume?
What is your favorite swimming costume or bikini?


Ranma 1/2
Volume 10
Collection of 19 volumes

Author: Rumiko Takahashi
Editorial: @planetadcomic @editorialplaneta
Translation: Veronica Calafell


Opinion 4/5 🐼

It is easy and fluid read that anyone will laugh at Ranma's adventures and misadventures. #Domingodecomics #SundayWithRanma1/2

Synopsis/Review

Volume 10, I don't believe it myself. They read too fast. On the back cover we have an Akane bunny, did you notice it?
The beginning of this volume is perfect for these hot summer days they are making, at least where I live. A great day to go to the beach, swim a little, play or in this case fight in the sand, and above all have fun. And this drink combines all that and with the added bonus of an aperitif, in this case, something refreshing to drink on the beach as watermelon is a must.
If you have read it and you know what I mean by all this, I haven't stopped laughing, tell me your favorite part.
This volume is perfect for summer, I prefer the autumn or winter weather, but I have to admit that it made me want to go to the beach reading it. I won't tell you what happens so that you can read it and if you do, tell me what you think.
And even in volume 10, my favorite character is still P-Chan.

PS: I don't know if you've noticed, but the swimming costumes and clothes are very nice and match the watermelons.

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[Jonathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story about Ukyo moving is was very funny and I love Kodachi.

[Raul Santiago Almunia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adoro esta obra, es superdivertida, yo me rio muchisimo con ella.