Ranma ½ Second PV Released! Shampoo, Mousse, Ukyo and More Appear, Original Manga of Season 1 Free to Read

The second key visual and PV for the TV anime Ranma ½ Season 2 have been revealed. To celebrate the broadcast, Shogakukan’s comic app and web service “Sunday Webry” will release the original manga covering the Season 1 storyline for free between September 17 and October 5, allowing new viewers to enjoy the story even if they start from Season 2.

New Visual and Characters Revealed

The new key visual depicts Ranma and Akane facing each other at the center, surrounded by familiar characters such as Shampoo, Ryoga, Kuno, and Genma (in panda form), along with new arrivals for Season 2 like Mousse, Ukyo, Happosai, Cologne, and Gosunkugi.

Romantic Chaos in Motion

The PV shows how Ranma and Akane’s relationship evolves while highlighting the chaotic battles and comedic moments that define the “martial arts romantic comedy.” It also debuts the new Season 2 opening theme "WO AI NI” by Wednesday Campanella, with a preview of the track included.

A Classic Revived

Ranma ½ tells the story of Ranma Saotome, a high schooler cursed to turn into a girl when splashed with water, and his fiancée Akane Tendo. The manga ran in Weekly Shonen Sunday from 1987 to 1996, inspiring a TV anime (1989–1992), films, OVAs, and even a 2011 live-action drama starring Yui Aragaki as Akane.

The New Anime Continues

The new anime, airing from October to December 2024, was the first full new project in 14 years since the 2010 OVA It's a Rumic World: Nightmare! Shunminko. Returning cast members include Kappei Yamaguchi as Ranma Saotome, Megumi Hayashibara as female Ranma, and Noriko Hidaka as Akane Tendo.

Broadcast and Streaming Details

Season 2 will air on Nippon TV every Saturday at 24:55 starting October 4, 2025, with nationwide broadcasts following and exclusive streaming on Netflix immediately after each episode airs.

FAQ

Q1. When does Ranma ½ Season 2 air?
It begins airing October 4, 2025, on Nippon TV every Saturday at 24:55, and streams on Netflix immediately after.

Q2. What is the story of Ranma ½?
It’s a martial arts romantic comedy about Ranma Saotome, who turns into a girl when splashed with water, and his fiancée Akane Tendo.

Q3. Who is producing and distributing the anime?
The anime is produced with Shogakukan’s involvement and airs on Nippon TV, with Netflix providing exclusive streaming.

Q4. Who are the main voice actors in Season 2?
Kappei Yamaguchi (Ranma Saotome), Megumi Hayashibara (female Ranma), and Noriko Hidaka (Akane Tendo) reprise their roles.

Q5. Which new characters appear in Season 2?
Mousse, Ukyo Kuonji, Happosai, Cologne, and Gosunkugi join the cast.

Q6. Is Season 2 based on Rumiko Takahashi’s original manga?
Yes, it adapts storylines from the manga that were not fully animated in the original 1989–1992 series.

Source : ORICON NEWS