In preparation for the second season of the "completely new anime" based on Rumiko Takahashi's hit manga "Ranma 1/2" to begin airing on Nippon Television in October, Seki Toshihiko, who plays Moose, a character that appears in the second season, and Nazuka Kaori, who plays Kuonji Ukyo, have both made comments.
The series was broadcast as a TV anime from 1989 to 1992, and this will be the first time it has been adapted into a TV anime in about 32 years. The first season was broadcast on the same station from October to December 2024. Seki, who will continue to play the role of Mousse, commented, "The other day, I was very happy to meet all the fans at the 'Ranma 1/2' Great Joy Anime Announcement. I wonder how much support this work will receive from the old-time fans, along with nostalgia? And how will those who are encountering 'Ranma 1/2' for the first time in the Reiwa era view it? As Mousse, who plays the role of stirring up the story, I am very curious. I hope that many people will watch this fascinating work. Gah gah! (Please support the outcome of my love with Shampoo.)"
Nazuka said, "When I was a student, I used to read Ranma 1/2 almost every day. I still can't believe that I will be able to jump into that world as my beloved Ucchan, it feels like a dream. Tsuru (Hiromi) san cherished Ucchan. I will do my best with all my heart to make sure that everyone continues to love her! Ran-chan, wait for me~♪ I'll show you I'll win the position of fiance."
Ranma 1/2 was serialized in the manga magazine Weekly Shonen Sunday (Shogakukan) from 1987 to 1996 by Takahashi, who is also known for Urusei Yatsura Yatsura and Maison Maison Ikkoku. It depicts the hectic daily life of high school martial artist Ranma Saotome, who turns into a woman when splashed with water, and his Akane Tendo. While training in the indiscriminate fighting style with his father Genma, Ranma develops a unique constitution in China, where he trains in Jusenkyo, where he turns into a woman when splashed with water and reverts to a man when splashed with hot water. When Ranma returns to Japan, he and his son end up staying at the home of Genma's best friend Soun Tendo , and by chance he becomes engaged to Soun's daughter Akane.
The new anime is also attracting attention because Yamaguchi Kappei Yamaguchi Ranma Saotome , Megumi Hayashibara , who plays Ranma, and Noriko Hidaka , who plays Akane Tendo , are reprising their roles.
◇Cast (titles omitted)
Ranma Saotome: Kappei Yamaguchi Kappei▽Ranma: Megumi Hayashibara ▽ Akane Tendo: Noriko Hidaka ▽Nabiki Tendo: Minami Takayama ▽Kasumi Tendo: Kikuko Inoue ▽ Soun Tendo: Akio Otsuka ▽Genma Genma: Cho▽Ryoga Ryoga Hibiki: Koichi Yamadera ▽Shampoo: Rei Sakuma ▽Mousse: Seki Toshihiko▽Ukyo Kuonji: Tomokazu Sugita Kaori▽Tatewaki Kuno: Sugita Tomokazu▽Kodachi Kuno: Ayane Sakura ▽Happosai: Inoue Kazuhiko▽Cologne: Toshiyuki Morikawa ▽Tei Sanzenin: Aoi Yuki Mamoru Miyano ▽Azusa Shiratori: Akira Ishida ▽Ichiro: Tomokazu Seki ▽Narration: Ogata Kenichi
