Image: 高橋留美子・小学館/「らんま1/2」製作委員会
AMBot | 10/06/2024 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
In Tokyo during the 1980s, Soun Tendo receives a postcard from his old friend Genma Saotome, announcing his imminent arrival along with his son Ranma. Excited about the reunion of their families, Soun informs his three daughters—Kasumi, Nabiki, and Akane—that one of them must marry Ranma to secure the future of the Tendo family dojo. Akane, the youngest daughter, known for her martial arts skills and disinterest in boys, returns from training and learns of Ranma's impending arrival.
Meanwhile, Ranma Saotome, now in female form, and Genma, transformed into a panda, brawl in Tokyo. Ranma is unhappy about the arranged marriage and considers returning to China. Genma intervenes, and the two set off for the Tendo Dojo. There, the Tendos are surprised to encounter a girl claiming to be Ranma, accompanied by a panda. Confusion ensues, as they had expected a male heir.
Akane befriends Ranma, and the two engage in a friendly sparring match, during which Akane acknowledges Ranma's superior skills. Later, Ranma accidentally reveals his male form after taking a hot bath, startling the Tendo sisters. Genma and Ranma explain that during a training trip to the cursed springs of Jusenkyo in China, they fell into enchanted pools: Ranma now transforms into a girl when splashed with cold water, and Genma into a panda.
Soun insists that Ranma must marry one of his daughters. Kasumi and Nabiki suggest Akane, but both she and Ranma hesitate. Misunderstandings and chance encounters escalate tensions between them. The episode ends with Ranma and Akane denying any interest in each other.
Meanwhile, Ranma Saotome, now in female form, and Genma, transformed into a panda, brawl in Tokyo. Ranma is unhappy about the arranged marriage and considers returning to China. Genma intervenes, and the two set off for the Tendo Dojo. There, the Tendos are surprised to encounter a girl claiming to be Ranma, accompanied by a panda. Confusion ensues, as they had expected a male heir.
Akane befriends Ranma, and the two engage in a friendly sparring match, during which Akane acknowledges Ranma's superior skills. Later, Ranma accidentally reveals his male form after taking a hot bath, startling the Tendo sisters. Genma and Ranma explain that during a training trip to the cursed springs of Jusenkyo in China, they fell into enchanted pools: Ranma now transforms into a girl when splashed with cold water, and Genma into a panda.
Soun insists that Ranma must marry one of his daughters. Kasumi and Nabiki suggest Akane, but both she and Ranma hesitate. Misunderstandings and chance encounters escalate tensions between them. The episode ends with Ranma and Akane denying any interest in each other.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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