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A martial arts romantic comedy manga by Rumiko Takahashi serialized from 1987 to 1996, about a boy cursed to become a girl when splashed with cold water.
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Who is the author and creator of the Ranma 1/2 manga?
The series was written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi, one of Japan's most famous manga artists. It was serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Sunday magazine from 1987 to 1996.
What is the main curse in the Ranma 1/2 storyline?
The protagonist, Ranma Saotome, is cursed to transform into a girl whenever he is splashed with cold water after falling into the 'Spring of the Drowned Girl' in Jusenkyo. He only reverts back to his male form when splashed with hot water.
How many volumes make up the complete Ranma 1/2 manga series?
The original Japanese run was compiled into 38 tankōbon volumes. In 2016, Viz Media began re-releasing the series in North America in a 2-in-1 omnibus edition format.
Was the Ranma 1/2 manga adapted into an anime?
Yes, it was adapted into a highly successful anime series by Studio Deen that ran in the early 1990s. The anime became a massive hit in the West, helping to popularize anime in North America during the VHS boom.
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