Netflix Anime has released a new English subbed trailer for Ranma 1/2. The anime will air on the streaming service on October 5.
The first anime adaptation for Ranma 1/2 premiered in April 1989. In Japan, the anime ran until September 1992, which includes the Ranma 1/2: Nettō-hen series. The anime also received two movies, a theatrical anime release, and multiple OVAs. What’s more, the most recent Ranma 1/2 anime adaptation was Ranma 1/2: Nightmare! Incense of Spring Sleep special from September 2008. The new anime adaptation was confirmed in June. Additionally, merchandise will release for the series in Fall 2024.
Ranma 1/2 New Trailer Revealed, Airing in October on Netflix
During Anime NYC 2024, Netflix released a new trailer for Ranma 1/2. The trailer is subbed in English and showcases more of the anime’s characters, animation, and more. Check out the new trailer below:
The cast for Ranma 1/2 includes the following:
- Kappei Yamaguchi as (male) Ranma Saotome
- Megumi Hayashibara as (female) Ranma
- Noriko Hidaka as Akane Tendō
- Minami Takayama as Nabiki Tendō
- Kikuko Inoue as Kasumi Tendō
- Kōichi Yamadera as Ryōga Hibiki
- Rei Sakuma as Shampoo
Here’s an overview of the original Ranma 1/2 manga series from VIZ Media, via Crunchyroll:
Years ago, Genma promised his old friend Soun Tendo that Ranma would marry one of Soun’s three daughters and carry on the family’s martial arts school. Except that the girl picked to be Ranma’s bride doesn’t seem to like him, Ranma keeps getting into fights…and did we mention that whole changing into a girl thing?
The new Ranma 1/2 anime will premiere on October 5. The series will be available to watch on Netflix when it releases.
