Ranma ½ OVA
Ranma ½ OVA / らんま1/2 OVA / Ranma 1/2 OVA
| Genres: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Magical Sex Shift, Martial Arts, Romance, Shounen | |
| Themes: Magical Sex Shift, Martial Arts | |
| Demographics: Shounen | |
| Studios: Kitty Film Mitaka Studio, Studio Deen | |
| Producers: Fuji TV, Kitty Films, Pony Canyon | |
| Licensors: VIZ Media | |
| Rating: 7.74 / 10 | |
| Rank: #1232 | |
| Popularity: #4015 | |
| Users Listed: 37,367 | |
| Users Scored: 17,869 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 10/18/2023 | |
| Aired: October 21, 1993 – August 19, 1994 (Fall) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 6 |
Synopsis:
The series follows Ranma Saotome, a young man cursed to transform into a woman upon being splashed with cold water. His ongoing quest to break the curse is interwoven with the everyday chaos of his life, navigating the affections of numerous individuals who believe they are his destined partner. Beneath the comedic surface lies a deeper exploration of identity and personal desires as Ranma grapples with his unusual predicament. The narrative balances lighthearted romantic entanglements with moments requiring skillful martial arts and quick thinking to avoid difficult emotional situations. Amidst the playful absurdity, the story examines the complexities of self-acceptance and the challenges of forging genuine connections when burdened by extraordinary circumstances.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: Shampoo's Sudden Switch! The Curse of the Contrary Jewel (Aired: 10/21/1993)
- Episode 2: Tendo Family Christmas Scramble (Aired: 12/17/1993)
- Episode 3: Akane vs. Ranma! I'll Be the One to Inherit Mother's Recipes! (Aired: 02/18/1994)
- Episode 4: Stormy Weather Comes to School! Growing Up With Miss Hinako (Aired: 04/21/1994)
- Episode 5: The One to Carry On (Part 1) (Aired: 06/17/1994)
- ... and 1 more episodes
Characters:
- Saotome, Ranma (Main) - Voice Actors: Hayashibara, Megumi, Yamaguchi, Kappei, Terzo, Venus, Strange, Sarah
- Tendou, Akane (Main) - Voice Actors: Hidaka, Noriko, Sirois, Myriam, Baldini, Antonella, Ramos, Victoria
- Cologne (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asou, Miyoko, Giner, Magda, Gibson, Elan Ross
- Daimonji, Sentaro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimada, Bin, Swaile, Brad
- Daisuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koyasu, Takehito, Smith, Robert
- Gambling King (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aono, Takeshi, Kaye, David
- Gosunkugi, Hikaru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Futamata, Issei, Benyaer, Michael
- Happosai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nagai, Ichiro, Dobson, Paul
- Hibiki, Ryouga (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamadera, Kouichi, Donovan, Michael, del Valle, Gerardo
- Kunou, Kodachi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimazu, Saeko, Rothery, Teryl, Ferrándiz, Aurora
- Kunou, Tatewaki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuoki, Hirotaka, Cole, Ted, Pons, Jordi
- Kuonji, Ukyo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsuru, Hiromi, Sheridan, Kelly, Tamarit, María del Mar
- Kurumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizutani, Yuuko, Sheridan, Kelly
- Miyakoji, Satsuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishi, Momoko, Loewen, Jocelyne
- Mousse (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Seki, Toshihiko, Swaile, Brad
- Mrs. Tendo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sanpei, Kayo, Weseluck, Cathy
- Natsume (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Katsuki, Masako, Diemand-Hartz, Mercedes
- Ninomiya, Hinako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Touma, Yumi, Jaud, Janyse
- Saotome, Nodoka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ikeda, Masako, Bunting, Lisa
- Saotome, Genma (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ogata, Kenichi, Smith, Robert, Mendiola, Roberto
- Sarugakure, Sasuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Shigeru, Smith, Robert
- Shampoo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Weseluck, Cathy, Sakuma, Rei
- Tendou, Nabiki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takayama, Minami, Costain, Angela
- Tendou, Souun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kaye, David, Oobayashi, Ryuusuke
- Tendou, Kasumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Kikuko, Johnson, Willow, Macías, Susana
Staff:
- Kume, Kenji (Producer)
- Nishimura, Junji (Director)
- Shirahata, Bob (Episode Director)
- Inoue, Kikuko (Theme Song Performance)
- Sakuma, Rei (Theme Song Performance)
- Takayama, Minami (Theme Song Performance)
- Hashimoto, Junichi (In-Between Animation)
- Hattori, Ichirou (Key Animation)
- Ikeda, Kaori (In-Between Animation)
- Ishida, Keiichi (In-Between Animation)
- Ishikawa, Youichi (Key Animation)
- Kazui, Hiroko (Key Animation)
- Kudou, Yuka (Key Animation)
- Matsumoto, Hiroshi (In-Between Animation)
- Matsutake, Tokuyuki (Key Animation)
- Matzura, Akihisa (Music)
- Miyazaki, Yasuko (Key Animation)
- Morimoto, Hirofumi (In-Between Animation)
- Muroi, Fumie (Animation Director)
- Nagayoshi, Kouki (Background Art)
- Nakajima, Atsuko (Animation Director, Character Design, Key Animation)
- Sakamoto, Masaki (Editing)
- Sasaki, Masakatsu (Key Animation)
- Shiba, Shigeharu (Recording)
- Takada, Sachiyo (In-Between Animation)
- Takahashi, Rumiko (Original Creator)
- Takaoka, Junichi (Key Animation)
- Takeuchi, Akira (Key Animation)
- Uehara, Shouichi (Special Effects)
- Willems, Karl (ADR Director)
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Ranma ½ (anime - Prequel)
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