Ranma ½ Episode 1: Release Date, Where To Stream, Expected Plot And More

Don’t miss Ranma ½ Episode 1, the 2024 remake of the popular series by Rumiko Takahashi! Get the release date, where to watch and more details here.

By Sneha Sam

Published on Oct 03, 2024 | 10:00 PM IST | 2.5K

Ranma ½ [Rumiko Takahashi, MAPPA, Netflix]

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But first, what is Ranma ½ about?
Ranma ½ Episode 1: Release date and where to stream
Expected plot in Ranma ½ Episode 1

A new Ranma ½ anime adaptation is set to make its debut in the upcoming Fall 2024 anime lineup, featuring 12 episodes produced by MAPPA studio. This long-awaited remake comes on the heels of the success of Rumiko Takahashi's Urusei Yatsura, so fans can look forward to another entertaining series.

Don’t miss Ranma ½ Episode 1 as it comes out this week, and keep reading to find out everything you need to know about the episode, including the release date, the expected plot and more details.

Ranma ½ [Rumiko Takahashi, MAPPA, Netflix]

But first, what is Ranma ½ about?

Ranma ½ is a martial arts comedy series that revolves around Ranma Saotome, a skilled young martial artist who faces a rather unusual predicament. While training in China with his father, they accidentally fall into cursed springs at a place known as Jusenkyo.

As a result, Ranma is cursed to turn into a girl whenever splashed with cold water, reverting to a boy when exposed to hot water. His father, Genma, faces a similar fate, transforming into a giant panda under the same conditions.

Upon returning to Japan, Ranma learns that his father has arranged a marriage for him with one of the daughters of Genma’s old friend, Soun Tendo. The youngest daughter, Akane, is chosen as his fiancée. However, Akane and Ranma don’t get along initially, leading to some humorous, chaotic, and action-packed situations as they live their unusual lives.

The story primarily focuses on the comedic struggles that arise from Ranma’s curse, his relationship with Akane, and the diverse cast of eccentric characters they encounter. Ranma ½ is an episodic series, often focusing on individual adventures and martial arts battles, pulled together with slapstick humor.

Ranma ½ [Rumiko Takahashi, MAPPA, Netflix]

Ranma ½ Episode 1: Release date and where to stream

Ranma ½ Episode 1 will be airing on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 12:55 am JST. This translates to a daytime release the previous day for most global fans, at roughly 3:55 pm GMT / 8:55 am PT / 11:55 am ET. Keep in mind that the exact release time will vary by region and time zone.

Fans in Japan will be able to catch Ranma ½ Episode 1 on Nippon TV (NNS), while international viewers can access it with English subtitles on Netflix, with a paid subscription.

Ranma ½ [Rumiko Takahashi, MAPPA, Netflix]

Expected plot in Ranma ½ Episode 1

As per the anime’s official website, Ranma ½ Episode 1 will be titled ‘Ranma Arrives’ (らんまが来た). The episode will be introducing fans to Ranma Saotome’s curse, which transforms him into a girl when splashed with cold water.

It will also set up the central plotline of the series, where Ranma is revealed to be the fiancé of Akane Tendo, the youngest daughter of the Tendo family. Akane’s father, Soun, will be seen waiting for the return of his old friend’s son from China in the episode.

When Ranma finally arrives at Suon’s location, he ends up appearing in the form of a girl with pigtails, accompanied by his father Genma, who is now a giant panda. This will lead to a lot of confusion as the Tendo family learns of the strange curse that plagues both Ranma and his father.

Fans can look forward to Ranma ½ Episode 1 also depicting Ranma’s first meeting with Tatewaki Kuno, a fellow student at school. This encounter will eventually lead to an entertaining martial arts battle.

Keep an eye on Pinkvilla for more updates from the Ranma ½ anime.

*The release dates and times provided are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change at the discretion of the creators.