Ranma ½ (1989)
1989 – 1992 · TV show · 7 seasons · 161 episodes · 23 min
Ranma Saotome, a teenage martial artist, and his father Genma travel to the 'cursed training ground' of Jusenkyo in China. There, despite the warnings of the Chinese guard, they fall into the cursed springs. From now on, whenever Ranma is doused in cold water, he turns into a girl and a cute, well-built redhead at that. Hot water changes him back into a man again, but only until the next time. To make matters worse, his father engages him to Akane Tendo, a girl who hates boys.
Written byRumiko Takahashi
Where to watch
United States
Stream
Free
With ads
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
In the United States, Ranma ½ is streaming on Hulu, Tubi TV, Hoopla and Pluto TV. It can also be rented or bought on Google Play Movies, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It is available in 4 countries, for example on Tubi TV, Hulu and 3Cat. Created by Rumiko Takahashi. Starring Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara, Noriko Hidaka and Minami Takayama. Rated 7.9 on IMDb from 6,709 votes.
- Streams in
- 4 countries · Tubi TV (2), Hulu (2)
- Rank in its year
- #12 · of 93 TV shows from 1989
- Rated higher than
- 81% · of the catalogue's TV shows (Action)
- IMDb rating
- 7.9/10 · 6,709 votes
Cast
Kappei YamaguchiRanma Saotome / Ranma Saotome Male
Megumi HayashibaraRanma / Ranma Saotome / Ranma Saotome Female
Noriko HidakaAkane Tendô / Akane Tendo
Minami TakayamaNabiki Tendô / Nabiki Tendo
Kikuko InoueKasumi TendôEpisodes
Season 725 episodes · 1992Episode guide →
1. Tatewaki Kuno, Substitute Principal10 April 1992 · 23 minPrincipal Kuno elects Tatewaki Kuno to be the substitute principal as a test of leadership while he is away on vacation. Kuno virtuously enforces strict laws on school grounds, issuing penalties to those who disobey thes…2. Ranma's Greatest Challenge!?17 April 1992 · 23 minRanma Saotome prepares to conquer the Ogre Festival of the Dark, a tournament resembling that of kick the can, in which Happosai personally trains him for this special event. The anything-goes martial arts career is on t…3. Nihao! Jusenkyo Guide24 April 1992 · 23 minWhen the Jusenkyo Guide arrives in Nerima looking for a once-in-a-thousand-years Japanese outlet of Jusenkyo, the cursed residents of the ward see the chance to be rid of their Jusenkyo curses at last.4. Pick-a-Peck o' Happosai1 May 1992 · 23 minWhen Happosai accidentally gets split into six versions of himself, it brings chaos to the city.5. From The Depths Of Despair (1)8 May 1992 · 23 minRyoga returns to Nerima for yet another duel. This time, he has a powerful new technique in his arsenal, the dreaded Shishi Hokodan, a move so strong he actually manages to beat Ranma with it! Can Ranma hope to make a co…6. From The Depths Of Despair (2)15 May 1992 · 23 minThings heat up in Nerima as Ryoga struggles to unlock the secret of the ultimate form of the Shishi Hokodan and Ranma struggles to find some way of making the technique his own.7. Shampoo's Cursed Kiss22 May 1992 · 23 minShampoo goes to a temple to deliver food, but is reluctant to see the ghost cat there. She is spellbound by the ghost cat to be trapped in the temple. She can be released only if Ranma will kiss her before midnight. Howe…8. Run Away With Me, Ranma!29 May 1992 · 23 minRanma experiences a recurring nightmare about encountering an old man named Harumaki in a field of blooming cherry blossoms, who has induced an out-of-body experience to search for his love interest Gyoko, to which Ranma…9. Let's Go To The Mushroom Temple5 June 1992 · 23 minWhen a visit to a wilderness temple famed for its mushroom dishes ends up with Ranma and Akane eating Mushrooms of Love, Ryoga and Kuno must struggle to get the antidote to them before the effects become permanent - even…10. The Cradle From Hell12 June 1992 · 23 minAghast when he realises Ranma has surpassed him in the martial arts, Genma desperately develops a new move to let him defeat his son once more.11. Madame St. Paul's Cry For Help19 June 1992 · 23 minA vat of forbidden, blue wine is having a strange effect on Picolet Chardin, the masterful monsieur of martial-arts dining, having characteristics of a vampire. Fearing for her charge, Madame St. Paul pleads for assistan…12. Meet You In The Milky Way26 June 1992 · 23 minTanabata, a Japanese star festival held on the seventh day of the seventh month, celebrates the celestial reunion of the Princess and the Cowherd. When the two descend from the sky, their story seems vaguely familiar to …13. Wretched Rice Cakes Of Love3 July 1992 · 23 minWhen Akane comes into possession of magical sakura-mochi that can supposedly predict if the cooker and the eater are destined to fall in love, she becomes determined to feed them to Ranma and see if they will truly marry…14. The Dreaded Happo Mold-Burst10 July 1992 · 23 minAfter the failure of the "Happo Daikarin" or "Happo Fire Burst" technique of explosions due to the heavy downpour, Happosai invents the "Happo Daikabin" or "Happo Mold-Burst" technique, which releases clouds of paralytic…15. The Kuno Sibling Scandal17 July 1992 · 23 minWhen the Kuno siblings get into a squabble over destroyed pictures of each other's love interests, it ignites a sibling battle that engulfs the school.16. Battle For The Golden Tea Set24 July 1992 · 23 minSentaro Daimonji returns in need of Ranma and Akane's aid. It is explained that an opponent is planning to steal the "Golden Teapot of Enishi", that of which the rival schools have fought over for generations. This proce…17. Gosunkugi's Summer Affair31 July 1992 · 23 minWhen Hikaru Gosunkugi meets Kogane Musashi for the first time, he instantly falls in love with her, later shamefully learning that she is a ghost. Furthermore, Kogane is forced to return to the underworld by midnight, le…18. Battle For Miss Beachside21 August 1992 · 23 minWhen tempers flare at the beach over which of Ranma's would-be lady-loves should get to feed him, they decide to use a beachside beauty contest to determine the winner.19. Bring It On! Love As a Cheerleader (1)7 August 1992 · 23 minRanma is challenged by Mariko Konjo, the captain of the Seisyun High School cheerleading squad, to a martial arts cheerleading competition, in which Kuno is collateral.20. Bring It On! Love As a Cheerleader (2)14 August 1992 · 23 minRanma and Mariko are to compete in martial arts cheerleading during the kendo club tournament, all to win the affection of Kuno.21. The Musical Instruments Of Destruction28 August 1992 · 23 minKuno and Kodachi come across the ancient tsuzumi (drum) and biwa (lute), respectively, both having devastating destructive power when played. Kuno showcases the weaponry of his drum, destroying much of the school and put…22. A Ninja's Dog Is Black And White4 September 1992 · 23 minRyoga encounters Shirokuro, a black and white runaway ninja dog, who later takes a love letter Ryoga had written out of his backpack and delivers it to Akane.23. The Tendo Dragon Legend11 September 1992 · 23 minRanma and Akane discover a seahorse in the ground on their way back home, in which Ranma decides to use it as a class project. However, it is later discovered that the seahorse is actually a dragon.24. Boy Meets Mom (1)18 September 1992 · 23 minNodoka Saotome, Ranma's mother and Genma's wife, is planning to visit the Tendo household. It is revealed that Nodoka gave custody of Ranma to Genma. Genma promised her that he will raise Ranma to be a master of anything…25. Boy Meets Mom, Part 2: Someday, Somehow (2)25 September 1992 · 23 minNodoka is planning to leave the Tendo household the following morning. Akane schedules an appointment between Ranma and Nodoka to meet in the nearby park, and later in a restaurant. However, Genma intervenes and tries to…
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