Ranma 1/2 is an anime shounen an adaptation of the manga of the same title by Rumiko Takahashi produced by Studio Deen. First released on April 15 1989 and successfully broadcast with a total of 161 episodes, this anime achieved worldwide popularity.
This anime tells the story of the life of Ranma Saotome, a martial artist who turned into a female figure after falling into the cursed pool of Jusenkyo with his father. The only way to turn into a man again is to douse him with hot water.
Without Ranma knowing, his father had arranged his marriage with one of Soun Tendo’s three daughters to secure the Tendo family’s future. Even though it was difficult to decide, Soun finally chose Akane, his youngest daughter who is also a martial artist who hates men, to be Ranma’s fiancee.
As a fan and viewer, of course you won’t be complete if you don’t know interesting facts about this legendary anime. Well, here are some facts Ranma 1/2 hidden that few people know about. Come on, see the explanation!
1. Famous actress Megumi Hayashibara became seiyuu Female version of Ranma Saotome
dock. Studio Deen/Ranma 1/2Megumi Hayashibara is one of them seiyuu or famous voice actors in Japan. His flying hours in the anime industry are no joke. He had been seiyuu several popular anime characters, such as Rei Ayanami from Neon Genesis Evangelion, Faye Valentine from Cowboy Bebop, to Jessie from Pokémon.
The female version of Ranma is his second project with Rumiko Takahashi. Previously, Hayashibara had been involved in another of Takahashi’s works, namely Maison Ikkoku. However, he experienced difficulties and had to re-record his dialogue many times. Different when it comes to being seiyuu Ranma, he actually found his confidence.
2. The character Ranma was inspired by Ryuunosuke Fujinami in Urusei Yatsura
dock. Studio Deen/Ranma 1/2Ryuunosuke Fujinami is a woman who has a tragic life story. He grew up with his eccentric father who treated him like a son. He also forced Ryuunosuke to follow martial arts through super strict training. Ryuunosuke actually wants to live like a girl in general, but the pressure put on her by her father is what prevents her.
Takahashi was very impressed with the character Ryuunosuke in his own Urusei Yatsura anime. Finally he decided to make Ranma Saotome based on the character’s background by developing it more widely. If Ryuu was ‘forced’ to become a man, then Ranma was made a complete man, not because of his father’s coercion like Ryuu.
3. Ranma 1/2 have 17 types video gamesbut only 2 were released in the West
dock. Masaya/Ranma 1/2Several popular anime often release versions video gameshis, like Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, etc. Likewise with Ranma 1/2. This anime has 17 video games which was released in the 90s. They were released for the Super Nintendo, Sega CD, PlayStation, and Game Boy.
Unfortunately, from 17 video games Of those released, only 2 managed to penetrate markets outside Japan, especially in America. The game is Ranma 1/2: Hard Battle And Ranma 1/2: Neighborhood Combat Chapter which is a game for the Super Nintendo. So popular Ranma 1/2: Neighborhood Combat Chapterthe name also changed to Street Combateven to the point that every character becomes new, erasing all traces Ranma 1/2.
4. Dub English for teenagers characters are also voiced by teenagers
dock. Studio Deen/Ranma 1/2Finding voice actors for anime is a complicated process, especially for young characters. The reason is that it is difficult to find the right one. However, Ranma 1/2 succeeded in attracting young people as voice actors or dubber English for teenage characters.
They are on average under 20 years old. For example, Sarah Strange, who is 19 years old, is the voice of the male version of Ranma, Myriam Sirois, who is 18 years old, is the voice of Akane Tendo, and Willow Johnson, who is the voice of Kasumi, is the youngest voice actor at 16 years old.
5. Ranma 1/2 never stopped showing because ratings which plummeted
dock. Studio Deen/Ranma 1/2Fact Ranma 1/2 The next thing is that this anime apparently stopped broadcasting on Fuji TV because ratings which is bad after 20 episodes. This anime premiered on April 15, 1989, but was no longer broadcast on September 16 of the same year. As many as 18 of the 20 episodes were withdrawn from the television channel.
However, this anime reappeared a month later with a new version. This version received a very good rating with 143 episodes, including 2 episodes that were discontinued. Ranma 1/2 became a series that got a second chance to improve and was a success. Other anime will not necessarily have the same luck as this anime.
6. Voice actor dub Ranma’s English was replaced after the initial 6 episodes
dock. Studio Deen/Ranma 1/2Brigitta Dau is dubber English for the female Ranma character, but she is only involved throughout the first 6 episodes and 2 episodes OVAs before being replaced by Venus Terzo. In the world voice overBrigitta is known as a voice actress for a short period of time.
Brigitta’s departure was due to her unsuitability as Ranma’s voice actor at the beginning. Actually replacement dubber It’s not entirely Brigitta’s fault, but people criticized her because she voiced a central character who played a big role in the plot of the story. Venus as a substitute initially had difficulties, but finally managed to find her own rhythm when voicing Ranma.
7. Yes crossover between Ranma 1/2 with Inuyasha And Urusei Yatsura in OVA “It’s A Rumic World”
ranma.fandom.comAn interaction that rarely occurs in the world of anime occurs in this work by Rumiko Takahashi OVAs Ranma 1/2 “It’s A Rumic World”. OVAs which is 3 minutes long and shows the interactions of each main character in the series Inuyasha, Urusei YatsuraAnd Ranma 1/2 simultaneously.
Actually, “It’s A Rumic World” is a special museum exhibition held to celebrate Takahashi’s 30 years as a manga artist. Three of his hit works have episodes OVAs each one is special, but he doesn’t forget to make one crossover special between Ranma Saotome, Lum, Ataru Moroboshi, Inuyasha, and Kagome Higurashi.
8. Ranma 1/2 successfully influenced Japanese and international creators
dock. Studio Deen/Ranma 1/2Popularity Ranma 1/2 cannot be taken lightly. The characters and humor used have succeeded in inspiring other creators. For example, Makoto Shinkai got inspiration from this anime for his film entitled Your Name. Not just Makoto, creators outside Japan were also inspired by the story of Ranma.
Bryan Lee O’Malley, graphic novel author Scott Pilgrim say that Ranma 1/2 had a big influence on his work. Then there is the comic series Small Favors Colleen Coverer’s work is also inspired by the story of Ranma. Then there is also Matt Bozon, the creator video games Shantae said it Ranma 1/2 as the main inspiration in making the game.
9. The physical changes to each character were initially due to physical violence, not cursed water
dock. Studio Deen/Ranma 1/2One of the characteristics of anime Ranma 1/2 is when Ranma or anyone else falls into a cursed pool of water. If they come into contact with the water, their bodies will transform into other creatures. Apparently, Takashi, the creator, initially planned to use physical violence for this physical change.
However, Takahashi eventually changed his mind. The reason is, with this battle, it means he has to create complicated pictures to draw. Later, each character will transform endlessly every time they fight. Therefore, water is the most sensible solution rather than using physical violence.
Those are some facts Ranma 1/2 what you should know. Hopefully it adds to your knowledge, OK!
