Ranma 1/2 remake reportedly in works

Mangaka Rumiko Takahashi's Martial Arts rom-com manga, Ranma 1/2, is allegedly getting an anime remake, according to a tweet posted by a renowned leaker, @SugoiLite on X (formerly Twitter), on June 15, 2024.

However, no additional information, such as the release date, studio, cast, staff, or other details, are revealed as of this writing. That said, the leaker has informed their followers that an official confirmation regarding the remake would come soon.

Notably, SugoiLite has had a decent track record of leaking verified news, which later turned out to be true. Besides him, another reputed leaker, @oecufθ, has confirmed the same. Therefore, fans, who have been looking forward to a Ranma 1/2 remake, have become excited at the prospect of it being actualized.

Ranma 1/2 remake is allegedly green-lit for production

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On Saturday, June 15, 2024, an X user named @SugoiLITE, posted a tweet at 6:29 PM IST, to reveal that a remake for the Ranma 1/2 anime is in the works. Another renowned leaker, @oecufθ, has informed the same, thereby increasing the credibility of the news.

However, pertinent details such as the release date, cast, staff, production studio, etc, weren't revealed thus far. That said, the X user mentioned via a tweet on Friday, June 21, 2024, that an official confirmation regarding the remake would come sooner rather than later.

Fans have reason to celebrate the news of the Ranma 1/2 remake ahead of the official announcement because of @SugoiLite's record as a trusted leaker. This X account has leaked credible news in the past, which was later confirmed via official sources.

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For example, the account leaked the production of the new Monogatari anime series before the official confirmation. As such, fans have been treating the news of Ranma 1/2 remake as more than just speculation.

Additionally, another reliable leaker, who goes by the username @MangaReporter on X posted a tweet on Friday, June 21, 2024, that a Chinese SNS has confirmed the Ranma 1/2 remake. The user also mentioned that more information about the anime will be revealed on July 17, 2024, at 6 PM JST during a live event.

However, these are only unverified announcements at this point, without any concrete proof. That said, given the reliability of the multiple leakers, fans have reason to believe them.

About Ranma 1/2 anime

A visual for the anime (Image via Studio DEEN)

Ranma 1/2 anime is based on the manga series, written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. The author launched the manga in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday, where it was serialized from 1986 to 1997, with 38 tankobon volumes published.

The manga inspired a television anime series by Studio DEEN in 1989. However, due to low ratings, the show was canceled after airing 18 episodes. Eventually, the series was renewed by the same studio, and it ran for 161 episodes, from 1989 to 1992.

Ranma and Akane, as seen in the anime (Image via Studio DEEN)

The narrative for the anime revolves around a teenager, named Ranma Saotome, who has been training martial arts since childhood. One day, he accidentally falls into a cursed spring. As a result, Ranma gets cursed to become a girl when splashed with cold water.

Interestingly, he can only turn into a boy when exposed to hot water. Things get further complicated when he learns that his father has arranged his marriage. As such, the anime showcases Ranma's adventures, as he seeks to get rid of his curse.