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Ranma Saotome is a top-class martial artist and prodigy at the Saotome "Anything-Goes" school of martial arts. While training in China, he and his father meet a terrible fate when they accidentally fall into a cursed spring. Now, Ranma is cursed to turn into a girl when splashed with cold water, and only hot water can turn him back into a boy. Things are only complicated further when Ranma discovers that his father has arranged for him to marry one of Soun Tendo's three daughters in order to secure the future of the Tendo dojo.
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How many episodes does the Ranma ½ anime have?
The original *Ranma ½* anime television series has 161 episodes in total. Produced by Studio Deen and Kitty Films, it aired continuously from 1989 to 1992.
What is Ranma Saotome's curse in the anime?
While training at the cursed training grounds of Jusenkyo in China, Ranma falls into the "Spring of Drowned Girl." As a result, he is cursed to transform into a well-endowed female version of himself whenever he is splashed with cold water, only reverting to a boy with hot water.
Who created the Ranma ½ manga and anime?
*Ranma ½* was created by Rumiko Takahashi, one of the most famous manga artists in history, also known for *Inuyasha* and *Urusei Yatsura*. The manga was serialized in *Weekly Shōnen Sunday* starting in 1987.
Did Ranma ½ get a recent anime reboot?
Yes, a completely new *Ranma ½* anime reboot produced by MAPPA was announced in 2024. This modern adaptation aims to faithfully remaster the original story for a new generation of anime fans.
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