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The remake of one of the most iconic animes of all time is back

The second season of the acclaimed remake of the anime ‘Ranma 1/2’ is scheduled to premiere on October 4 and will be available weekly on Netflix, with dubbing in several languages available from the day of release. Life is tough and you have to fight Fans of Rumiko Takahashi will once again enjoy the adventures of Ranma and Akane, with the arrival of new characters like Mousse and Ukyo Kuonji, which promises to intensify the plot. This second season is expected to adapt between 30 and 40 chapters of the manga, according to the previews and trailers presented, which have generated […]

The second season of the acclaimed remake of the anime ‘Ranma 1/2’ is scheduled to premiere on October 4 and will be available weekly on Netflix, with dubbing in several languages available from the day of release.

Life is tough and you have to fight

Followers of Rumiko Takahashi will once again enjoy the adventures of Ranma and Akane, with the arrival of new characters like Mousse and Ukyo Kuonji, which promises to intensify the plot. This second season is expected to adapt between 30 and 40 chapters of the manga, according to the previews and trailers presented, which have generated excitement among fans.

The remake of ‘Ranma 1/2’ has been well received by critics, who highlight a more faithful approach to the original material compared to the original series. Despite controversies over certain censorships, the first previews of the new season are promising, suggesting that MAPPA has found an appropriate balance, although we will have to wait for its release.

This new anime season is shaping up to be powerful, alongside the return of other popular series like ‘One-Punch Man’, ‘Boku no Hero Academia’, and ‘Spy x Family’. This could contribute to the success of ‘Ranma 1/2’, and if so, it is likely that MAPPA will confirm a third season. The lightness of this anime could serve as a refreshing contrast to the more intense works currently airing.

This return to the screen of ‘Ranma 1/2’ represents not only a new opportunity for fans but also a milestone in the history of anime, as it seeks to do justice to an iconic work that deserves to be celebrated by new generations of viewers.

The remake of one of the most classic animes of all time is back, which you have surely seen an episode of

The remake of ‘Ranma 1/2’ by the MAPPA studio has established itself as one of the most gratifying surprises of the past year, offering a remarkably faithful adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi’s iconic manga. Following the resounding success of its first season, which managed to capture both new viewers and fans of the original work, anticipation for a second installment has grown considerably. Now, MAPPA and Netflix have announced that the second season of ‘Ranma 1/2’ will premiere in October 2025. The first anime that many watched With the release of a new trailer, fans can […]

The remake of ‘Ranma 1/2’ by the MAPPA studio has established itself as one of the most gratifying surprises of the past year, offering a remarkably faithful adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi’s iconic manga. Following the resounding success of its first season, which managed to capture both new viewers and fans of the original work, anticipation for a second installment has grown considerably. Now, MAPPA and Netflix have announced that the second season of ‘Ranma 1/2’ will premiere in October 2025.

The first anime that many watched

With the release of a new trailer, fans can expect more intense battles and romantic entanglements, fundamental elements that define the essence of the anime. The deep visual style that resonated in the first installment will remain intact, ensuring that both the animation and the narrative continue to delight the audience.

This new announcement comes at a crucial moment for MAPPA, a studio that has captured attention in the industry thanks to its ability to balance multiple high-quality productions, such as ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’, ‘Chainsaw Man’, and the conclusion of ‘Shingeki no Kyojin’. However, the pressure to meet demanding production schedules has led to criticism regarding labor exploitation at the studio. Apparently, the break between more intense projects has allowed MAPPA to adopt a more measured and reflective approach in productions like ‘Ranma 1/2’.

With a new episode scheduled to be released weekly during the fall season, fans hope that Netflix will continue with its simuldub format, which was well received in the first season. This not only reflects a commitment to content quality but also a response to the needs of a fanbase seeking an accessible and enriching viewing experience. ‘Ranma 1/2’ could be the perfect example of how the studio is adapting its methods to satisfy both its audience and its creative team.

The Ranma game was completely changed in the West… and any trace of the original manga was removed

Today, almost everyone is familiar with the misadventures of Ranma Saotome, the fighter who turns into a girl when he touches cold water (and turns back into a boy when he gets wet with hot water). His story spanned 38 volumes, covering nine years of serialization by Rumiko Takahashi, and was later adapted into a legendary anime that is currently having a fabulous remake on Netflix. Everyone seems to adore Ranma ½, even those who don’t seem to know anything about manga and anime. But… it wasn’t always like this. Life is tough, there are […]

As of today, almost everyone is familiar with the misadventures of Ranma Saotome, the fighter who turns into a girl when splashed with cold water (and turns back into a boy when splashed with hot water). His story spanned 38 volumes, covering nine years of serialization by Rumiko Takahashi, and was later adapted into a legendary anime that is currently having a fabulous remake on Netflix. Everyone seems to adore Ranma ½, even those who don’t seem to know anything about manga and anime. But… it wasn’t always like this.

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Life is tough, you have to fight

On March 27, 1992, Super Nintendo released the first game in history based on the series, titled Ranma ½: Chonai Gekitōhen, a fighting game where the main characters of the series would face off: Ranma, Shampoo, Kuno, Hyoga, etc. The problem was that when it came to bringing it to the United States, no one seemed to understand what on earth this strange game was adapting, and they decided to Americanize it. But you would never guess to what extent.

Suddenly, the game turned into something called… Street Combat! The skins were pure comic, ridiculously ultra-American, and the plot and characters were completely changed. In fact, Happosai and Cologne ended up becoming the same character: Happy; Ranma became Steven, who instead of getting wet and turning into a girl, lost his armor; Genma was Tyrone; Kodachi turned into the clown Dozo; Kunou was the very American G.I. Jim; the main Kunou a war machine called Helmut; Shampoo changed to Lita and, finally, Ryouga was called CJ.

As for the story, which was about Ranma wanting to win a martial arts tournament whose prize was a trip to China to lift the curse, it became something much simpler: the character wants to win because he is the best, and that’s it. Fortunately, the sequel to the game did not have this crazy treatment (similar, on the other hand, to what happened with Super Mario Bros 2) and the Street Combat saga was forgotten over time. Certainly, it deserved nothing better.