The cold and warm, gender-bending shonen basic Ranma 1/2 is getting a model new anime adaptation.
It has been a very good three a long time for the reason that unique Ranma 1/2 anime completed airing, and none apart from the very creator of the sequence Rumiko Takahashi introduced yesterday that the sequence is getting handled to a brand new anime adaptation. Whereas particulars are fairly scant on this new anime, it is seemingly going to be utterly new, although whether or not which means it will keep it up the story of the unique, or will begin issues over from the start is not clear simply but. Nevertheless, it isn’t too lengthy till we’ll discover out extra, as a livestream is being held on July 17 which can share extra concerning the upcoming anime sequence.
For these which can be perhaps a contact too younger to even pay attention to Ranma 1/2, the sequence follows martial artist Ranma Saotome, who by accident will get cursed to rework into a woman each time he is uncovered to chilly water, however he transforms again right into a boy when hit with sizzling water. Assume H2O: Simply Add Water, however for gender. And I suppose additionally for turning into pandas? As that is what Ranman’s father turns into when hit with related circumstances. It is a comedy manga, in case you hadn’t guessed, the place Ranma transforms forwards and backwards relying on what hijinks he will get into.
Takahashi may be very a lot a family identify on the earth of manga and anime, as she’s additionally the creator of Urusei Yatsura and Inuyasha, each of which have additionally not too long ago obtained new anime sequence, so she’s going by way of one thing of a revival proper now.
The unique anime ran from 1989 to 1992, and was animated by Studio Deen, identified for sequence like Vampire Knight, the unique Fruits Basket, and Higurashi When They Cry, however it’s unclear if it will be animating this new sequence. You will simply have to attend till July to study extra!