Kodoani.com – On Sunday, MAPPA confirmed in a promotional video that the anime is adapted from the manga Ranma 1/2 by Rumiko Takahashi will have second part. Character designer Hiromi Taniguchi also drew a special illustration to commemorate the announcement.
Broadcast Schedule
The anime premiered nationwide in Japan on January 1 October 5 on NTC at 24:55 JST (actually October 6 at 12:55 a.m. JST). After airing, the anime was streamed exclusively on Netflix.
The Cast Returns
Many veteran actors from previous anime series have returned in this project:
Ranma Saotome (nam): Kappei Yamaguchi
Ranma Saotome (female): Megumi Hayashibara
Akane Tendō: Noriko Hidaka
Shampoo: Rei Sakuma
Nabiki Tendō: Minami Takayama
Kasumi Tendō: Kikuko Inoue
Ryōga Hibiki and Jusenkyo Guide: Kōichi Yamadera
New role:
Soun Tendō: Akio Ōtsuka (replacing late actor Ryunosuke Ohbayashi)
Genma Saotome: Chō (replacing late actor Kenichi Ogata)
New Cast
Adding more life to the anime are famous voice actors:
Tatewaki Kunō: Tomokazu Sugita
Kodachi Kunō: Ayane Sakura
Tofu Ono: Toshiyuki Morikawa
Mikado Sanzenin: Mamoru Miyano
Azusa Shiratori: Aoi Yūki
Ichiro: Tomokazu Seki
Production Team
Anime is led by a talented creative team at MAP:
Director: Kōnosuke Uda (One Piece: Dead End, DAYS)
Screenwriter: Kimiko Ueno (Delicious in Dungeon, Astro Note)
Character design: Hiromi Taniguchi (Kurage no Shokudō)
Movie Music
The new season of the anime is highlighted by two theme songs:
Introduction: “Iinazukekkyun” performed by Ano.
End: “Anta Nante” by singer-songwriter Riria. show.
Journey Back
The return of Ranma 1/2 brings a wave of nostalgia to fans, while also promising to bring new elements thanks to the modern production team. With part two underway, this brand once again proves its lasting appeal across generations.
