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Ranma ½ 2-in-1 #9
Ranma 1/2 (2-in-1 Edition), Vol. 9: Includes Volumes 17 & 18
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.
WOULD YOU LIKE A NICE PICOLET WITH THAT CHARDIN?
Meet Picolet Chardin II, master of the très terrifying La Belle France School of Martial Arts Dining. A style of martial arts based on eating doesn't seem like it would be hard to master…but if Ranma can't defeat Picolet in La Belle France, it'll be wedding bells! Then, the unfortunately named "Pantyhose Taro" makes trouble for Ranma and the others, but who's really the target—and cause—of all the vengeance?
WOULD YOU LIKE A NICE PICOLET WITH THAT CHARDIN?
Meet Picolet Chardin II, master of the très terrifying La Belle France School of Martial Arts Dining. A style of martial arts based on eating doesn't seem like it would be hard to master…but if Ranma can't defeat Picolet in La Belle France, it'll be wedding bells! Then, the unfortunately named "Pantyhose Taro" makes trouble for Ranma and the others, but who's really the target—and cause—of all the vengeance?
368 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1988
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About the author
Rumiko Takahashi
1,587 books2,098 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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January 18, 2025
This next double-volume in the series features three main storylines. The “martial arts dining” plot concludes. It was one of the more bizarre ones in terms of silliness, and there’s a good deal to enjoy. The next big plot involved Ranma becoming Nabiki’s fiance. It was nice to get a Nabiki-focused storyline, and it presented a fun change of pace to more romcom elements to balance out the fighting and fantasy of the other storylines. Nabiki does treat the others a bit harshly, but she’s a fun character who I’m happy to see in the spotlight. Then there’s a brief story about a peculiar panda that comes to life from a painting. That does get a bit weird, though it is over almost as soon as it began. In the final half of the book (which would be the entirety of volume 18 if this wasn’t a double-issue edition), we’re back to a great epic battle as a new challenger emerges with a particularly odd Jusenkyo springs transformation. As a fan of the series, it was entertaining, though it is difficult to beat the legendary obstacle race I recently read in the last double-volume.
June 27, 2025
The martial arts competitive eating story is not the best, though the short Nabiki romance arc is fun. The uhhhh Pantyhose Taro arc is pretty memorable but also unfortunately not one of the better storylines. A middling Ranma volume
September 3, 2022
The Parlay De Foie Gras arc was odd but fun. The Nabiki's Bet arc was silly but fun. The Pantyhouse arc was phenomenal and fun. We meet yet another Jusenkyo-cursed character with easily one of the coolest, and useful, forms. Actually seeing Ranma, Ryoga, Shampoo, & Mousse team up was also one of the most satisfying moments in the entire series so far. Still goofy as hell mind you, but a damn good time regardless
February 21, 2021
Weird, yet entertaining, as per usual.
January 4, 2023
The panda tho XD
April 26, 2023
2.5*
Por fin un poco de Ranma y Akane...pero sigue la misma línea. Necesito una pausa del manga, porque si sigue igual se me va a hacer insufrible.
Por fin un poco de Ranma y Akane...pero sigue la misma línea. Necesito una pausa del manga, porque si sigue igual se me va a hacer insufrible.
June 19, 2024
4.5
Madre santa, que risas Hjahajjajajajhahahjaja, que buen tomo XD
Madre santa, que risas Hjahajjajajajhahahjaja, que buen tomo XD
December 2, 2024
LMAOOO I can’t stop laughing omg. 😭
July 8, 2025
HANDS DOWN THE BEST VOLUME YET. PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK
EVERYONE TEAMING UP???? PERFECTION. I LOVE YOU RANMA
EVERYONE TEAMING UP???? PERFECTION. I LOVE YOU RANMA
July 10, 2025
I've got to admit, I enjoy identifying with Ranma and Akane would be an attractive girlfriend.
April 20, 2025
Another volume that I ended up feeling right in the middle when I finished it. It unfortunately began with the continuation of the eating competition storyline. Then the weird story with the panda and the painting which was just eh for me. Next is my favorite story of the volume which was Nabiki declaring her love to Ranma but really just wanting to make money off him. The final story with Pantyhose also had some moments that made me laugh(mostly Ryoga and Moouse) but I am honestly over Happosai and all of the pervert humor with him. I really hope this is the last I see of him.
August 8, 2023
Rating: 4/5
TW: Eating Restrictions/Dietary Control
Volumes 17 & 18 of “Ranma ½” continued the series’ hot streak of being reliably good and funny. We get the conclusion of the eating (?) arc (the art continues to be the backbone of Takahashi’s humor) and a really fun arc where a stranger challenges all who previously fell into the springs. It was nice to see some cooperation (?) from the cast and Akane and Ranma continued to get little moments.
TW: Eating Restrictions/Dietary Control
Volumes 17 & 18 of “Ranma ½” continued the series’ hot streak of being reliably good and funny. We get the conclusion of the eating (?) arc (the art continues to be the backbone of Takahashi’s humor) and a really fun arc where a stranger challenges all who previously fell into the springs. It was nice to see some cooperation (?) from the cast and Akane and Ranma continued to get little moments.
September 13, 2020
ESPAÑOL
Ranma 1/2
Tomo 9
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
La portada del tomo es como una foto de familia, tomad un momento para apreciarla y podemos continuar.
Este tomo se podría considerar la mitad de la saga y he de decir que pese a ser mi tercera vez releyendolos, no me canso de ellos.
El tomo en general me ha gustado bastante, cómo todos en verdad. Pero esta vez voy a destacar varias cosas con las que me he reído de ciertos capítulos.
En el primer capítulo tenemos a una Ranma sexy y que está prometida, la escena de las sandias, las teteras de agua, el incidente del corset de Ranma y como se resuelve.
Y en el capítulo de la liberación del cuadro maldito tanto el dibujo como las escenas me ha encantado. Aunque el que más me ha gustado ha sido el del el viejo viaja en el tiempo.
En la contraportada podemos encontrar a un Ranma romántico.
*PD:No lo he dicho en ninguna publicación pero si os fijáis y queréis saber el precio está en la contraportada, los tomos cuestan 14'95€ en España.
ENGLISH
Ranma 1/2
Volume 9
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
The cover of the volume is like a family photo, take a moment to appreciate it and we can continue.
This volume could be considered half of the saga and I must say that in spite of being my third time reading them, I don't get tired of them.
The volume, in general, I liked it quite a lot, like everyone else really. But this time I'm going to highlight several things that I've laughed at in certain chapters.
In the first chapter, we have a sexy Ranma who is engaged, the watermelon scene, the water teapots, the Ranma corset incident, and how it is resolved.
And in the chapter of the liberation of the cursed painting both the drawing and the scenes have enchanted me. Although the one I liked the most was the one about the old man traveling through time.
In the back cover, we can find a romantic Ranma.
PS:I haven't said it in any publication but if you look at it and want to know the price it's in the back cover, the volumes cost 14'95 euro in Spain.
#booklover #books #bookreview #comics #Ranma1/2 #comics #akanetendo #ukyo #mousse #shampoo #P-chan #romance #amor #artesmarciales #aventura #adventure #RumikoTakhashi #EditorialPlaneta #Planetadcomics #tomo9de19 #recomendacionesdelibros #libro #libros #amoleer #leer #megustaleer
Ranma 1/2
Tomo 9
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
La portada del tomo es como una foto de familia, tomad un momento para apreciarla y podemos continuar.
Este tomo se podría considerar la mitad de la saga y he de decir que pese a ser mi tercera vez releyendolos, no me canso de ellos.
El tomo en general me ha gustado bastante, cómo todos en verdad. Pero esta vez voy a destacar varias cosas con las que me he reído de ciertos capítulos.
En el primer capítulo tenemos a una Ranma sexy y que está prometida, la escena de las sandias, las teteras de agua, el incidente del corset de Ranma y como se resuelve.
Y en el capítulo de la liberación del cuadro maldito tanto el dibujo como las escenas me ha encantado. Aunque el que más me ha gustado ha sido el del el viejo viaja en el tiempo.
En la contraportada podemos encontrar a un Ranma romántico.
*PD:No lo he dicho en ninguna publicación pero si os fijáis y queréis saber el precio está en la contraportada, los tomos cuestan 14'95€ en España.
ENGLISH
Ranma 1/2
Volume 9
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
The cover of the volume is like a family photo, take a moment to appreciate it and we can continue.
This volume could be considered half of the saga and I must say that in spite of being my third time reading them, I don't get tired of them.
The volume, in general, I liked it quite a lot, like everyone else really. But this time I'm going to highlight several things that I've laughed at in certain chapters.
In the first chapter, we have a sexy Ranma who is engaged, the watermelon scene, the water teapots, the Ranma corset incident, and how it is resolved.
And in the chapter of the liberation of the cursed painting both the drawing and the scenes have enchanted me. Although the one I liked the most was the one about the old man traveling through time.
In the back cover, we can find a romantic Ranma.
PS:I haven't said it in any publication but if you look at it and want to know the price it's in the back cover, the volumes cost 14'95 euro in Spain.
#booklover #books #bookreview #comics #Ranma1/2 #comics #akanetendo #ukyo #mousse #shampoo #P-chan #romance #amor #artesmarciales #aventura #adventure #RumikoTakhashi #EditorialPlaneta #Planetadcomics #tomo9de19 #recomendacionesdelibros #libro #libros #amoleer #leer #megustaleer
February 6, 2017
A welcome reprieve from the constant he likes her, she likes him banter found in most of the volumes up to this point.
March 13, 2016
The characters in Parlay De Foie Gras are very ridiculous. The story where Nabiki becomes Ranma's fiancé is one of the best. The end when Akane and Ranma make up is very satisfying. It's a perfect example of what makes great. Plus there's pantyhose taro.
January 11, 2021
Adoro esta obra, es superdivertida, yo me rio muchisimo con ella.
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