The martial arts world of Ranma 1/2 has officially sprung back into action with its thrilling second season! Fans can now rejoice as the beloved series brings back its iconic cast, alongside new characters ready to challenge for love and glory. To celebrate the season’s launch, dynamic creditless versions of the opening and ending sequences have been released, offering an uninterrupted spectacle of the new suitors and exciting battles.
Get ready to groove to the action-packed opening, set to the catchy tune ‘wo ai ni’ by WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA. Following this, the upbeat ending sequence introduces nishina’s brand-new song, ‘Panda Girl,’ ensuring a vibrant close to each episode.
This exciting second season of the Ranma 1/2 anime premiered on October 4th, picking up after a successful 12-episode first season that aired in the fall of 2024. For viewers worldwide, the entire series is available for streaming on Netflix, making it easy to catch all the gender-bending martial arts comedy.
The original Ranma 1/2 manga, a classic in its own right, was serialized by Shogakukan from August 1987 to March 1996 in their Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine. English-language fans can enjoy the series thanks to VIZ Media’s publication. The newest television anime is helmed by director Konosuke Ueda at the renowned animation studio MAPPA, with Kimiko Ueno crafting the series composition, Hiromi Taniguchi designing the memorable characters, and Kaoru Wada composing the music.
For those new to the chaotic charm of Ranma 1/2, VIZ Media vividly describes the series’ premise: Years ago, Genma made a pact with his old friend Soun Tendo – Ranma would marry one of Soun’s three daughters, ensuring the continuation of their family’s martial arts school. However, Ranma’s chosen bride isn’t exactly thrilled, Ranma constantly finds himself in comedic skirmishes, and there’s the minor detail of Ranma frequently transforming into a girl. It’s a recipe for endless fun and martial arts mayhem!