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Ranma ½ 2-in-1 #12
Ranma 1/2 (2-in-1 Edition), Vol. 12: Includes Volumes 23 & 24
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.
TENTACULAR SPECTACULAR
Pantyhose Taro’s back, and he’s got a thirst for vengeance that can only be quenched by dunking Happosai in water from Drowned Man Spring. But the water might actually result in more trouble than he anticipated—in fact, double the trouble. Then, a zesty trio in search of a particular treasure inspires Ryoga, Mousse and Ranma to form a truce. But is their temporary alliance a recipe for disaster?
TENTACULAR SPECTACULAR
Pantyhose Taro’s back, and he’s got a thirst for vengeance that can only be quenched by dunking Happosai in water from Drowned Man Spring. But the water might actually result in more trouble than he anticipated—in fact, double the trouble. Then, a zesty trio in search of a particular treasure inspires Ryoga, Mousse and Ranma to form a truce. But is their temporary alliance a recipe for disaster?
368 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1988
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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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February 1, 2017
Que genial es retomar el manga de Ranma ½ ❤
No es la primera vez que lo leo completo (lo leí hace años por primera vez) pero es que amo tanto esta historia que siempre que es inevitable el querer volver a leerla.
Si bien me gustó la primera parte en donde conocemos al personaje de la profesora Hinako Ninomiya y vemos todos los líos por los que pasa Ranma, no es sino la segunda parte que fue la adaptaron como la OVA de “El dragón de las 7 cabezas”, la que realmente me encantó.
Definitivamente el tomo que abarca esos capítulos está en mi Top 3 de favoritos de todo el manga.
En capítulos como estos es cuando vemos que pese a todas sus peleas esos dos están más que enamorados,el problema es que Akane es demasiado temperamental y Ranma demasisdo orgulloso para admitir sus sentimiento,en fin...los shippeo desde que tenía como 7 años, así que son mi OTP de toda la vida ❤❤❤
No es la primera vez que lo leo completo (lo leí hace años por primera vez) pero es que amo tanto esta historia que siempre que es inevitable el querer volver a leerla.
Si bien me gustó la primera parte en donde conocemos al personaje de la profesora Hinako Ninomiya y vemos todos los líos por los que pasa Ranma, no es sino la segunda parte que fue la adaptaron como la OVA de “El dragón de las 7 cabezas”, la que realmente me encantó.
Definitivamente el tomo que abarca esos capítulos está en mi Top 3 de favoritos de todo el manga.
En capítulos como estos es cuando vemos que pese a todas sus peleas esos dos están más que enamorados,el problema es que Akane es demasiado temperamental y Ranma demasisdo orgulloso para admitir sus sentimiento,en fin...los shippeo desde que tenía como 7 años, así que son mi OTP de toda la vida ❤❤❤
September 22, 2019
I'm not a fan of the Herb/Mint/Lime arc. It's dragging on and seems more like Inuyasha than Ranma.
February 21, 2021
Annnddd we end on a cliffhanger. Will Ranma ever find the kettle and become a man again?
July 21, 2024
La historia de los últimos capítulos me hizo reír y preocuparme x igual 💯
December 8, 2024
Gave 3 star cuz I didn’t care the last chapter.
July 13, 2025
Another enjoyable volume although not the best.
April 14, 2021
Ranma 1/2
Tomo 12
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
Por cierto y el power de Ranma en esta portada? Maravilloso 💙
Sinopsis/Reseña
Tomo 12, porfín. No sé si os acordáis que os conté que el tomo 11 estaba cargado de peleas, bueno pues este tiene aún más. Ya el primer capítulo empieza con el contraataque y después de descubren muchos misterios (leedlo si queréis saber más). Para los amantes del romance, tranquilos tenemos salseo de sobra en este tomo así que solo y que decir que me he reido a carcajadas. Aparecen muchos personajes nuevos y de tomos anteriores así que tenemos un montón de personajes luchando y como siempre p-chan perdiéndose.
También tenemos una lucha femenina en el baño al aire libre y sólo digo que algún día quiero ir a un onsen, tiene pinta de relajarse y ser muy bueno para la piel, aunque prefiero no pelear en el onsen 😂¿Lucha de burbujas y relajarse? A ese tipo de lucha sí que me uno.
Ah! Si has llegado leyendo hasta aquí gracias y pasa las fotos para ver el interior de mis dos capítulos favoritos de este tomo. Ten un buen día 🐻💙
PD: No sé si os gustan los marcapáginas, a mí me encanta tener uno en cada libro y para Ranma he dibujado uno que os enseñaré al final de los tomos con la recapitulación de todos.
¿He conseguido crearte algo de intriga? Espero leerte en los comentarios, ten un buen domingo de relax.
Tengo un canal de recetas por si te interesa, se llama @recetaskuma
Espero que pases un día estupendo, o como yo digo ten un día kuma!
Tomo 12
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
Por cierto y el power de Ranma en esta portada? Maravilloso 💙
Sinopsis/Reseña
Tomo 12, porfín. No sé si os acordáis que os conté que el tomo 11 estaba cargado de peleas, bueno pues este tiene aún más. Ya el primer capítulo empieza con el contraataque y después de descubren muchos misterios (leedlo si queréis saber más). Para los amantes del romance, tranquilos tenemos salseo de sobra en este tomo así que solo y que decir que me he reido a carcajadas. Aparecen muchos personajes nuevos y de tomos anteriores así que tenemos un montón de personajes luchando y como siempre p-chan perdiéndose.
También tenemos una lucha femenina en el baño al aire libre y sólo digo que algún día quiero ir a un onsen, tiene pinta de relajarse y ser muy bueno para la piel, aunque prefiero no pelear en el onsen 😂¿Lucha de burbujas y relajarse? A ese tipo de lucha sí que me uno.
Ah! Si has llegado leyendo hasta aquí gracias y pasa las fotos para ver el interior de mis dos capítulos favoritos de este tomo. Ten un buen día 🐻💙
PD: No sé si os gustan los marcapáginas, a mí me encanta tener uno en cada libro y para Ranma he dibujado uno que os enseñaré al final de los tomos con la recapitulación de todos.
¿He conseguido crearte algo de intriga? Espero leerte en los comentarios, ten un buen domingo de relax.
Tengo un canal de recetas por si te interesa, se llama @recetaskuma
Espero que pases un día estupendo, o como yo digo ten un día kuma!
January 11, 2021
Adoro esta obra, es superdivertida, yo me rio muchisimo con ella.
July 23, 2024
The Carp of Misery arc is just so stupid. I love it.
Pure Shakespeare.😂
Pure Shakespeare.😂
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