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The Ranma ½ anime has recently come up with a MAPPA adaptation that takes this classic 80s property and presents it to a modern audience. After the first three episodes of the anime were released, many people praised how close it is to author Rumiko Takahashi's manga, which is a welcomed decision after decades of not having a new adaptation of this series.
It is also worth pointing out that the Ranma ½ anime started running on October 6, 2024, in Japan and will continue this weekly schedule for the coming months. Moreover, this Studio MAPPA production will have 12 episodes, although recent metrics suggest it has been a hit thus far, and a second season seems to be the most logical outcome.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the series.
How many episodes will the Ranma ½ anime have?
Per the details shared by the anime's official website and what has been shared on social media over the past few weeks, the Ranma ½ anime will air 12 episodes for the remainder of the year. This romantic comedy anime from the Fall 2024 line-up will broadcast its episodes on a weekly basis.
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The series began premiering in Japan on Sunday, October 6, 2024, on television channels such as NNS (Nippon TV) at 12.55 pm JST. As of this writing, only three episodes have been released, and the fourth episode is scheduled to be broadcast in Japan on October 27, 2024.
Here's the complete release schedule for the Ranma ½ anime, as per the PDT, BST, and IST timings:
This table showcases the anime's full release schedule, but the dates and times could change due to delays, production issues, and other issues. However, there are no reports of an episode being delayed as of yet.
Where to watch the Ranma ½ anime
As mentioned, fans in Japan can watch the Ranma ½ anime on NNS (Nippon TV). Viewers overseas can watch the English-subbed rendition of the series on Netflix. However, the streaming service requires a subscription fee to access its content.
What is the plot of the Ranma ½ anime?
Taking place in the 80s, Ranma Saotome and his father Genma head to China to train in martial arts, but they end up falling into cursed springs. This results in both characters transforming into other things when touched by cold water, with Ranma turning into a girl and Genma into a panda, who can only return to normal with hot water.
They return to Japan and meet the Tendo family, with Genma and their father agreeing years ago that Ranma would marry one of the latter's daughters. This resulted in him getting engaged against his will with Akane Tendo, the youngest of three daughters who has a temper and someone who dislikes men, leading to a lot of clashes with Ranma, coupled with the latter's antics as a woman.
Final thoughts
The Ranma ½ anime has been one of the most significant hits of 2024 thus far and an adaptation worthy of the caliber and legacy of author Rumiko Takahashi's career. There are still a few episodes left to release, and there is a good chance they will live up to the hype.
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