The new installment of the Ranma 1/2 anime series is bringing back many of the original voice actors, including Koichi Yamadera who will be voicing both Ryoga Hibiki and the Jusenkyo Guide. Fans of the show can look forward to seeing familiar faces return to their beloved roles.
In addition to the returning voice actors, the official accounts have also shared a sneak peek of the first episode of the new series. This preview gives fans a taste of what to expect from the upcoming episodes.
The new Ranma 1/2 anime is being directed by Konosuke Uda, with Kimiko Ueno handling the scripts and Hiromi Taniguchi in charge of character designs for the MAPPA production. With such a talented team behind the scenes, viewers can anticipate an exciting and entertaining continuation of the beloved series.
Originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday by Shogakukan, Ranma 1/2 has become a beloved franchise with various adaptations, including a live-action TV special, movies, and OVAs. VIZ Media, known for releasing the original manga and anime in English, describes the series as a mixed-up, madcap, martial arts romantic comedy created by Rumiko Takahashi.
The story follows martial artist Ranma Saotome and his father, Genma, who undergo a transformation after an encounter with a cursed spring in China. Ranma now changes into a girl when splashed with cold water, while Genma transforms into a panda. The confusion escalates when they meet the Tendo family, and Ranma is introduced as a fiancé to one of the Tendo daughters, Akane. Despite their initial reluctance, the series explores the evolving dynamics between Ranma and Akane, with plenty of gender-switching, jealousy, and martial arts battles along the way.
Fans of the original series can look forward to the new Ranma 1/2 anime with anticipation, as the returning voice actors and creative team promise to deliver a fresh take on the beloved story. Stay tuned for more updates and be prepared to join Ranma and his companions on another exciting adventure filled with laughter, romance, and martial arts action.
