Rumiko Takahashi’s manga “Ranma 1/2” by Rumiko Takahashi, who has representative works such as “Urusei Yatsura”, “Maison Ikkoku”, “Inuyasha”, “Borderline Rinne”, and “MAO”, is a completely new animation!
Dr. Takahashi, “The Will Eisner Award Hall of Comics (The Will Eisner Award Hall of Comics (The Will Eisner Award Hall of Comics)” 2019, received the highest award at the French Angoleem Manga Festival in 2019. In 2023, he received the Order of Arts and Culture “Cher’s Chevalier” by the French government, and has been active worldwide.
In addition, as of August 2024, Mr. Takahashi’s work has exceeded 230 million copies worldwide.
This work “Ranma 1/2” was serialized in “Weekly Shonen Sunday” No. 36 to 1996 No. 12, and is a masterpiece that is still extremely popular today.
The story begins when his father, Genma Saotome, who trained in China, and his son, Ranma, arrive at Tendoya. However, what appeared there was a huge panda and a cute girl! ?
After training in China, Ranma had a strange constitution, such as returning to being a woman when he was covered with water, and returning to a man when he was covered with hot water.
It’s a fighting romantic comedy of the world, where Ranma and others get involved, cry, laugh, and sometimes fall in love with the people around him.

TV anime “Ranma 1/2” broadcast details announced!

Broadcasting starts every Saturday from 24:55 on Nippon Television from October 4, 2025! It will be broadcast nationwide on Nippon Television, and will be exclusively distributed on Netflix immediately after the broadcast.

Comments from Kazuhiko Inoue (role of Hahosai), Ako Mayama (role of Colon), and Akira Ishida (role of Hikaru 5-sun nail) who play additional characters have arrived!
Character information of Hapsai, Colon, and Gosunkugi Hikaru has also been lifted, and character visuals and character profiles by character designer Hiromi Tani have been released.

Starting today, on TV Anime Official X, a gift campaign will be held where you can win autographed colored papers of Kazuhiko Inoue (role of Happo), Ako Mayama (role of Colon), and Akira Ishida (role of Hikaru Gosungi).
For details, please check the TV anime official X.

The 2nd term OP&ED theme information has also been lifted!
The OP theme is “War Einy” by Campanella on the music unit Wednesday, and the ED theme is “Panda Girl” by Nishina. Comments have arrived from each artist.

“You can make it in time now! The TV anime “Ranma 1/2” Phase 1 Digest Movie is now available!
Along with the newly recorded narration by Ranma Saotome (cv. Kappei Yamaguchi) and Ranma (cv. Megumi Hayashibara), a review of the first season!

A special advance screening will be held on Saturday, October 4th!
The main part of the anime will be screened prior to the broadcast! Kappei Yamaguchi (playing Ranma Saotome) and Noriko Hidaka (playing Akane Tendo) will appear and have a talk. Lottery advance reception starts today!

Additional information on the TV anime “Ranma 1/2” 1st Blu-ray & DVD has been released!

2nd season broadcast details

Broadcasting starts every Saturday from 24:55 on Nippon Television from October 4, 2025!
Nationwide broadcast on Nippon Television
Exclusive distribution on Netflix immediately after the broadcast!

● NTV broadcast information
Nippon Television: Every Saturday from October 4th at 24:55
Sapporo TV: Every Wednesday from 25:59 on October 8th
Aomori Broadcasting: Every Saturday from 24:55 on October 4th
TV Iwate: Every Saturday from 24:55 on October 4th
Yamagata Broadcast: Every Saturday from 24:55 on October 4th
Miyagi TV: Every Friday from 25:59 on October 10th
Akita Broadcast: Every Thursday from 9/9/25:24-
Fukushima Chuo Television: Every Friday from 25:56 on October 10th
TV Niigata: Every Thursday from 9/9/25:29-
Television Shinshu: Every Thursday from 9/9/25:44-
Broadcast in Yamanashi: Every Saturday from 24:55 on October 4th
Shizuoka Daiichi Television: Every Saturday from 25:50 on October 4th
North Japan Broadcasting: Every Wednesday from 25:59 on October 8th
Television Kanazawa: Every Thursday from 9:35 pm on October 9th
Fukui Broadcasting: Every Friday from 24:30 on October 10th
Chukyo TV: Every Saturday from 25:55 on October 4th
Yomiuri TV: Every Tuesday midnight broadcast
Nihonkai Television: Every Thursday from 26:00 on October 9th
Hiroshima TV: Every Saturday from 25:25 on October 4th
Yamaguchi Broadcast: Every Thursday from 9/9/25:54-
Shikoku Broadcasting: Every Saturday from 25:55 on October 4th
West Japan Broadcasting: Every Sunday from October 5th at 25:25
Nankai Broadcasting: Every Saturday from 24:55 on October 4th
Kochi Broadcast: Every Wednesday from 25:24 on October 8th
Fukuoka broadcast: Every Monday from 25:59 on October 6th
Nagasaki International Television: Every Tuesday from 26:04 on October 7th
Kumamoto Prefectural Television: Every Thursday from 9/9/25:29-
Kagoshima Yomiuri TV: Every Wednesday from 25:34 on October 8th
TV Oita: Every Thursday from 9/9/24:59-
TV Miyazaki: Every Saturday from 25:50 on October 4th

*Broadcast and distribution start date and time are subject to change without notice.

2nd season additional cast comments

A cast comment has arrived from Kazuhiko Inoue (role of Happo Sai), Ako Mayama (role of Colon), and Akira Ishida (role of Hikaru Gosungi).

Kazuhiko Inoue (role of Happosai) cast comment

This time, I’m going to play the role of Happosai.
Happosai is a role played by my teacher, Ichiro Nagai.
Even now, I can see that Mr. Nagai is playing Happosai. I’m honored. I’m really happy.
While inheriting Nagai’s feelings, I would like to play as Kazuhiko Inoue.
Thank you very much.

Ako Mayama (role of Colon) cast comment

I’m Ako Mayama, who will appear in Coron from the second term.
The other day, Mr. S, whom I met at work, suddenly said, “The first time I met Ako was “Ranma 1/2” when I was surprised when I was surprised!
I’ve lost my memory. It seems that the female student was doing it.
I was so nervous that I probably didn’t remember anything.
The relationship has come to fruition here! ! ! Thank you.
A scene full of legends. It’s great to be able to do it together.
Please look forward to it from October.

Cast comment from Akira Ishida

It may not be necessary to explain to all the fans of the past, but even in this work, where only dark characters appear, I think that the peculiarity of Akane Hikaru’s unusual ability to act against Akane, who seems to be weak at first glance, is unbeatable.
Please enjoy the silly situation of the unfolding of these 21st century.

2nd season additional character details

The character visuals and profiles of Happosai, Coron, and 5-inch nails have been released.

Happosai (CV. Kazuhiko Inoue)

The master of the indiscriminate martial arts style, the master of martial arts, and the master of Soun and Genma.
He acts according to his instincts such as lust, lust, and appetite, but his overwhelming fighting spirit intimidates his opponent and deprives his opponent of fighting spirit.

Colon (cv. Ako Mayama)

Shampoo’s great-grandmother. A master of martial arts from a female hero. He came to Japan to make Ranma a son-in-law of Shampoo. He is also the owner of the Chinese restaurant “Nekohanten”.

Five Sun Nail Hikari (CV. Akira Ishida)

A first-year student at Furinkan High School, Ranma and Akane’s classmate. I have an idea for Akane. His hobbies are photography and nailing a straw doll.

2nd OP & ED theme information

[Opening theme]
Wednesday Campanella
“War Aini”
(Atlantic Japan / Warner Music Japan)
Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: Hidefumi Kenmochi

● Profile

Started in 2013 as a unit with the lead singing of KOM_I.
Only KOM-I, who plays the lead role, appears on the front, and works as a trio with Kenmochi Hidefumi, who is in charge of music, and DIR.F, who is in charge of the music.
In 2021, KOM_I left the group, and Utaha joined as a lead actor/singer.
In 2022, “Edison” became a big hit, the MV was played 65 million times, and the streaming exceeded 100 million times.
In March 2024, it was the first successful performance at the Nippon Budokan in the Utaha system.
And on September 24th, 2025, the 4th EP “Kawaire”, which includes the TV anime “Ranma 1/2” 2nd season OP theme “Warnee”, will be released.

Official website: http://www.wed-camp.com
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utaha.89/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wed_camp

● Comment
Q1. What is your impression of this work?
I was conscious of the positive, energetic, and vigorous tunes.
The lyrics are based on the atmosphere of the original, mixed with mahjong and cooking terminology, giving it a pleasant and enjoyable feeling. I think it turned out to be a very humorous and high-tension song.

Q2. Please give us your enthusiasm to be in charge of the opening theme.
I never thought I would be able to get involved with “Ranma 1/2” that I’ve been watching since I was a child!
I was very impressed when I saw the OP video!
I would be happy if the song “War Ainy” became a work that was loved along with the anime!

● Release information

“Cute girls” (reading: cute)
Release date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Form: EP (CD & DIGITAL)
CD reservation link: https://wed-camp.lnk.to/kawaiijoshi_cd
Pre-add/Pre-Save link: https://wed-camp.lnk.to/kawaiijoshi

[Ending theme]
Nishina
“Panda Girl”
(WARNER MUSIC JAPAN)
Lyricist/Composition: Nishina / Arrangement: Vomiting 100 times

● Profile

In the new era, the rising star, “Nishina,” appeared with a natural singing voice.
A gentle, ephemeral, addictive voice. A melodic line that is somewhat nostalgic and feels like you’re going to sleep.
The sense of words that is delicately spun while innocently excited.
Her calm yet madness that lurks within her heart enthuss listeners.
Her voice and music, which has slowly captivated the listeners at his own pace,
Quietly and more aggressively start to seek encounters in the world.
The talent that includes “ephemerality and madness” appears here.

Official site: https://nishina247.jp/
Delivery link: https://nishina.lnk.to/nishina
X: https://x.com/nishina1998
X (staff): https://x.com/nishinaofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/247nishina247
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nishinaofficial
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nishina_official

● Comment
Q1. What is your impression of this work?
A masterpiece that will be loved forever!
No matter how many times I see the relationship and behavior of the two people, it’s frustrating and cute.
I also love that all the characters are so crazy that they are so messed up.
And even though I was supposed to be laughing at it, I was suddenly blown away by the pureness. . .
I’m looking forward to the second season broadcast!

Q2. Please give us your enthusiasm to be in charge of the ending theme.
I am honored to be able to add color to my work, following the wonderful past songs.
We aimed for a song that makes you look forward to the next episode of your tomorrow.
I would be happy if you liked it!

● Release information

“Panda Girl”
Release date: Announced at a later date
Form: DIGITAL SINGLE

You can make it in time now! TV anime “Ranma 1/2” Phase 1 digest movie

Along with the newly recorded narration by Ranma Saotome (cv. Kappei Yamaguchi) and Ranma (cv. Megumi Hayashibara), a review of the first season!
Ranma, who has a mysterious constitution that when he is covered with water, he returns to a man when he is covered with hot water.

https://youtu.be/_wtiksxjo6k

2nd Special Advance Screening & Talk Show!!

To commemorate the start of the second season, a special advance screening will be held!
13 and 14 episodes of the main anime will be screened on the big screen! Kappei Yamaguchi (playing Ranma Saotome) and Noriko Hidaka (playing Akane Tendo) will appear and have a talk.

● Event overview
・Date and time of the event
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Afternoon: Opens at 13:30/14:00/15:40
Evening session: 17:00 opening/17:30/19:10

・Venue
United Cinema Toyosu Screen 10

・Activities
Kappei Yamaguchi (role of Ranma Saotome)
Noriko Hidaka (Akane Tendou)

・Ticket information
3,000 yen each time (tax included)

From today, we will start accepting lottery advances!
https://l-tike.com/ranma-anime/

For the latest information, please check the special page on the anime official website.

1st Blu-ray & DVD Additional Information

The TV anime “Ranma 1/2” Blu-ray & DVD Vol.1 will be released on Wednesday, October 8, 2025! Now accepting reservations!

– Jacket design
Jacket design lifted!
A three-sided back case drawn by character designer Hiromi Taniguchi.

● Release event information
To commemorate the release of the TV anime “Ranma 1/2” Blu-ray & DVD Vol.1, a release commemorative event will be held!

・Date of the event: Sunday, February 1, 2026
・Opening: Somewhere in Tokyo
・Ticket: PKGVOL.1 Buyer Benefits: Apply with an enclosed ticket, lottery system
・Price: Invite the winners for free
・Performers: Kappei Yamaguchi (role of Ranma Saotome), Noriko Hidaka (played by Akane Tendo), Rei Sakuma (role of shampoo) *Scheduled

[Package overview]
・Scheduled release date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
・Price/item number
Blu-ray: 30,800 yen (tax included) [Part number: ANZX17341-17343]
DVD: 27,500 yen (tax included) [Part number: ANZB17341-17343]
・Number of recorded episodes: All 12 episodes of the main story
・Specifications: 3 main discs

■ Complete production limited edition privilege
Character designer Hiromi Taniguchi Newly drawn three-sided case
Rumiko Takahashi’s newly drawn mini colored paper
◆ Special booklet
◆ Special pin-up
◆ Bonus footage
・ Non-credit OP & ED
・Non-credit OP & ED (Akane Short Hair Ver.)
・Next notice (Episodes 2-12)
Audio commentary (Episode 1, Episode 5, Episode 9)
◆Application for participation in the release event

*Specifications and benefits are subject to change.

Please check the special website for details
https://www.anplex.co.jp/ranma/

TV animation “Ranma 1/2” Phase 2 of the work

● Title of work
Ranma 1/2

●Introduction
Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo, the third daughter of the Tendo Dojo, are fiancée decided by their parents.
However, Ranma has a problem…
While training in China, he fell to the legendary training ground “Kyusenkyo”.
When you put water on it, you will return to being a man, and if you put hot water on it, you will return to being a man! ?
Ranma, Akane, and a slapstick fighting romantic comedy unfolded by a unique character begins here!

● Broadcast/distribution information
Broadcast on Nippon Television from October 2025!
Nationwide broadcast on Nippon Television

Exclusive distribution on Netflix immediately after the broadcast!

●Original work
Original: Rumiko Takahashi “Ranma 1/2” (published by Shogakukan “Shonen Sunday Comics”)

●STAFF
Director: Konosuke Uda
Series composition: Kimiko Ueno
Character design: Hiromi Taniguchi
General drawing director: Takeshi Yoshioka, Yoshiko Saito, Nao Otsu, Kosuke Kawamura
Main animators: Nao Naito, Rie Aoki, Masahiro Kurio
POP artwork: Minami Kitamura
Art director: Chihiro Okawa, Ryuta Hayashi
Color design: Yukiko Kakita
Director of photography: Atsushi Kano
Edited by: Keisuke Yanagi
Sound director: Konosuke Uda
Sound effect: Takuya Hasegawa
Song selection: Makiko Chihara
Sound production: DUGOUT
Music: Kaoru Wada
Planning Produce: Shogakukan Shueisha Production
Produced by: MAPPA
Production: “Ranma 1/2” Production Committee

● CAST
Ranma Saotome: Kappei Yamaguchi
Ranma: Megumi Hayashibara
Akane Tendo: Noriko Hidaka
Namiki Tendou: Minami Takayama
Kasumi Tendo: Kikuko Inoue
Tendo Soun: Akio Otsuka
Saotome Genma: Cho
Ryoga Hibiki: Koichi Yamadera
Shampoo: Rei Sakuma
Mousse: Toshihiko Seki
Kuonji Ukyo: Kaori Nazuka
Kuno Tateto: Tomokazu Sugita
Kuno Kodachi: Ayane Sakura
Happosai: Kazuhiko Inoue
Colon: Ako Mayama
Kono Tofu: Tomoyuki Morikawa
Sanzenin Emperor: Mamoru Miyano
Azusa Shiratori: Aoi Yuuki
Five-sun nail light: Akira Ishida
Ichiro: Tomokazu Seki

Narration: Kenichi Ogata

*The “high” of “Hidaka Noriko” is “the ladder height”. If it is difficult to describe it due to the nature of the media, please add it.

● Web
Official site: https://ranma-pr.com/
Official X: https://x.com/ranma_pr (Recommended hashtags: #Ranma Anime)
Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ranma_pr

●Original information
Shonen Sunday Comics Special
“Ranma 1/2”
All 1 to 20 volumes are now on sale!

Rumiko Takahashi
List price: 1,045 yen each (tax included)
Published by: Shogakukan
https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/volume/44915?sort=old

“Ranma 1/2 SSC Complete Reprint BOX” is now on sale!

Rumiko Takahashi
Contents: All 38 volumes of reprinted comics
2 storage boxes
A special collection holder with a set of 2 reproductions of original drawings
Price: 29,700 yen (tax included)
Published by: Shogakukan

▼ Click here for details!
https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/09179464

“Ranma 1/2 Memorial Book Reprint Edition” now on sale!

Rumiko Takahashi
List price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Published by: Shogakukan
https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/09199086

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