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Description
From Viz:
Being a teenage martial artist isn't easy, especially for Ranma Saotome, who went through a major transformation on a training mission with his father. After an accidental dunk into a legendary cursed spring in China, Ranma now changes into a girl every time he's splashed with cold water. That would be enough to complicate anyone's life, even without the arranged fiancée who doesn't like him (or says she doesn't) and the constant stream of rivals and suitors for both his male and female forms. What's a half-guy, half-girl to do?
Being a teenage martial artist isn't easy, especially for Ranma Saotome, who went through a major transformation on a training mission with his father. After an accidental dunk into a legendary cursed spring in China, Ranma now changes into a girl every time he's splashed with cold water. That would be enough to complicate anyone's life, even without the arranged fiancée who doesn't like him (or says she doesn't) and the constant stream of rivals and suitors for both his male and female forms. What's a half-guy, half-girl to do?
Type
Manga
Related Series
N/A
Associated Names
Ранма ½
รันม่า1/2 ไอ้หนุ่มกังฟู
らんま1/2
らんま½
란마 1/2
란마 ½
รันม่า1/2 ไอ้หนุ่มกังฟู
らんま1/2
らんま½
란마 1/2
란마 ½
Groups Scanlating
N/A
Latest Release(s)
N/A
Status
in Country of Origin
38 Volumes (Complete)
20 Volumes (Wideban, Complete)
20 Volumes (Wideban, Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1
Ends at Vol 22, Chap 229 (Vol 34, Chap 365 including OVAs and VS The Legendary Phoenix)
Ends at Vol 22, Chap 229 (Vol 34, Chap 365 including OVAs and VS The Legendary Phoenix)
User Reviews
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Forum
5 topics, 24 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.3 / 10.0 (1132 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.25 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.25 / 10.0
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Last Updated
January 10th 2024, 7:19am
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Genre
Action Comedy Ecchi Gender Bender Harem Romance School Life Shounen Slice of Life Supernatural
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Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
1988
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Shuukan Shounen Sunday (Shogakukan)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
Viz (19, 2-in-1, Omnibus - Complete)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #707 (+3)
Monthly Pos #1516 (+101)
3 Month Pos #2333 (+140)
6 Month Pos #3133 (+113)
Year Pos #3871 (+259)
Monthly Pos #1516 (+101)
3 Month Pos #2333 (+140)
6 Month Pos #3133 (+113)
Year Pos #3871 (+259)
List Stats
On 865 reading lists
On 668 wish lists
On 2874 completed lists
On 225 unfinished lists
On 452 custom lists
On 668 wish lists
On 2874 completed lists
On 225 unfinished lists
On 452 custom lists
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...I can say no more than what has already been said.
by Thethhron
December 8th, 2008, 6:45pm
December 8th, 2008, 6:45pm
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
The comments before said it all. A classic. Delightfully funny. A gateway manga for many, including myself. It's only bad points are the occasional repetitiveness and lack of powerful/suspenseful underlying plot. And yet despite it's seeming bad qualities, people still love it, long after it has ended. Rumiko's art and storytelling at it's best. And so, I give the conclusion that it is a must-read, even for you dark types. Everyone needs a little comedy in their life.
Still a favourite
by squares
October 11th, 2008, 12:23am
October 11th, 2008, 12:23am
Rating: N/A
This was actually the first manga I ever read!
I still adore this series, five or so years later. It's alot of what I look for in a manga- it's light, funny, and the artwork doesn't make your eyes bleed. It's not to be taken too seriously, which is a really nice trait one can find in manga and anime.
I still adore this series, five or so years later. It's alot of what I look for in a manga- it's light, funny, and the artwork doesn't make your eyes bleed. It's not to be taken too seriously, which is a really nice trait one can find in manga and anime.
A Classic.
by m0u5e
June 11th, 2008, 4:35am
June 11th, 2008, 4:35am
Rating: 9.5 / 10.0
If you haven't read Ranma yet, perhaps you should. Typical of a Takahashi Rumiko work, it suffers from extended plot syndrome, which could have been more or less shortened, but due to it's comical nature, it doesn't suffer as much as any other manga would. Hilarious, Takahashi's art style and comical approach will leave you in tears of mirth. The only thing you can expect from this manga, is the crazy hilarity and unexpectedness. A gem and a classic, a must read.
good job takahashi
by choikang93
June 1st, 2008, 9:26am
June 1st, 2008, 9:26am
Rating: N/A
This is a great series. It never gets totally stereotypical, the character evolve, and it's very light-hearted. Ranma 1/2 is a great series to pick up on a lazy day, and because of it's episodic nature, you don't have to rigidly stick to order. this is funny and cute and very lovable, and its lack of plot contributes to those factors. IMO, the number of LOL moments and hilarious characters have made this series timeless.
If you're feeling down, just pick up this book - it'll have you smiling in no time. The only reason I gave it a 9 is because with so many volumes, the repetitiveness can get to you.
... Last updated on June 1st, 2008, 9:27am
If you're feeling down, just pick up this book - it'll have you smiling in no time. The only reason I gave it a 9 is because with so many volumes, the repetitiveness can get to you.
... Last updated on June 1st, 2008, 9:27am
One of the greatest manga
by atrachan
April 25th, 2008, 4:51pm
April 25th, 2008, 4:51pm
Rating: N/A
childhood anime !! i was really sad at the ending on the anime !!! i was pleased by the oav though !!! but hoped for them to keep the real story !!! the manga was just perfect as expected from Rumiko takahashi such a great style and storyline !! funny until the end !!
Ranma 1/2 is...
by Clara
April 22nd, 2008, 10:35pm
April 22nd, 2008, 10:35pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
...a timeless manga that was probably a gateway comic for many of us. Though I agree that Ranma 1/2 lacks a stable plot and may sometimes feel repetitive, one of the good qualities I always found about this manga is that you can pick up any volume to read and not get too lost due to its episodic nature. It's also easy to like Takahashi's characters - all of them have their own quirks without falling into overly-stereotypical roles. I think it's also important to remember that Ranma 1/2 was an extremely innovative series for its time, and even to this day has very original qualities. I recommend this comic for anyone who just wants a lighthearted, enjoyable read, and who can use a smile.
If I could, I would give this manga an eleven. It has a large spot in my heart.
If I could, I would give this manga an eleven. It has a large spot in my heart.
Couldn't get to like this manga...
by VampireBanana
March 24th, 2008, 3:08am
March 24th, 2008, 3:08am
Rating: N/A
Couldn't get to like this manga, no matter how many times I read it. I guess it's because I go more for plot or even plenty of variety than just repetitive scenarios and never-ending conclusions.
Great
by Mel_Luvz_Anime
January 25th, 2008, 1:01am
January 25th, 2008, 1:01am
Rating: 7.0 / 10.0
This is a really great manga, but it gets kinda repetitive at times, especially with it's length.
DAMMM that too a lot of time reading it
by Chimasternmay
October 5th, 2007, 12:46am
October 5th, 2007, 12:46am
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
yeah so i saw the anime, heard Manga as extended and better, guess what i picked up these scans started reading, dam all them 35 volumes, and those many chapters, i loved it but yeah f&^%* too me a long time to read it, maybe a week and some days lol... DOnT do what i did read few a day lol but do read.......... oh my actually rating is 10, but i have to put 9 because i was disappointed at Akane so many times for her personality design
... Last updated on October 5th, 2007, 12:47am
... Last updated on October 5th, 2007, 12:47am
One of the Best
by SBX
July 13th, 2007, 1:38am
July 13th, 2007, 1:38am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
This was the first manga series I was ever introduced to (as well as the first anime), and it remains my favorite to this day, nearly eight years later. The characters are ridiculous and hilarious, and the lack of plot throughout the book only allows the story to be smoother. I gave this a 10, but I would have given it a 10.5 had I been given the chance. My rating for Inuyasha (by the same author, of course) a 9.8, but Ranma 1/2 still blows it out of the water for sheer enjoyability, which should tell you how great this series is.
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