Image: 高橋留美子・小学館/「らんま1/2」製作委員会
AMBot | 08/25/2024 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The character images and profiles for Genma Saotome, Ryoga Hibiki, and Shampoo from the TV anime "Ranma 1/2," based on the original work by Rumiko Takahashi, have been released. Alongside the images, comments from the voice actors Chō (Genma), Kōichi Yamadera (Ryoga), Rei Sakuma (Shampoo), and Kenichi Ogata, who serves as the narrator, were also published.
Genma Saotome, voiced by Chō, is Ranma's father and master of the Anything-Goes Saotome School of Martial Arts. During his training in China, he fell into the Spring of the Drowned Panda in Jusenkyo, which cursed him to transform into a panda when splashed with cold water. He is a close friend and classmate of Soun Tendo, Akane's father.
In this series, many of the main cast members are reprising their roles from previous anime adaptations. Chō, who is newly stepping into the role of Genma, expressed his excitement with the words: "Folks, this is going to be amazing! We're all having so much fun playing!" Yamadera shared his thoughts on reprising the role of Ryoga: "Wait, I'm playing Ryoga again? Is this really true? I'm happy, but can I still do it? But I'm confident about P-chan and the guide..."
Rei Sakuma, who voices Shampoo, commented: "This time, I want to not only portray Shampoo's cuteness but also express various facets of her character to faithfully recreate Takahashi-sensei's world." Kenichi Ogata, who previously played Genma, said: "I was allowed to bring some humor to the role, and that was fun."
The TV anime "Ranma 1/2" will air on Nippon TV starting October 5.
Genma Saotome, voiced by Chō, is Ranma's father and master of the Anything-Goes Saotome School of Martial Arts. During his training in China, he fell into the Spring of the Drowned Panda in Jusenkyo, which cursed him to transform into a panda when splashed with cold water. He is a close friend and classmate of Soun Tendo, Akane's father.
In this series, many of the main cast members are reprising their roles from previous anime adaptations. Chō, who is newly stepping into the role of Genma, expressed his excitement with the words: "Folks, this is going to be amazing! We're all having so much fun playing!" Yamadera shared his thoughts on reprising the role of Ryoga: "Wait, I'm playing Ryoga again? Is this really true? I'm happy, but can I still do it? But I'm confident about P-chan and the guide..."
Rei Sakuma, who voices Shampoo, commented: "This time, I want to not only portray Shampoo's cuteness but also express various facets of her character to faithfully recreate Takahashi-sensei's world." Kenichi Ogata, who previously played Genma, said: "I was allowed to bring some humor to the role, and that was fun."
The TV anime "Ranma 1/2" will air on Nippon TV starting October 5.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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