Earlier today we got the anticipated info dump for the new Ranma 1/2 anime, with MAPPA producing the latest take on the Rumiko Takahashi classic. The series premieres this October, but those who want to catch it early will be able to do so next month thanks to a world premiere at Anime NYC. Anime NYC has teamed up with VIZ Media and Hot Topic for the special screening, which is set to take place on August 24, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The screening will be held at the Sakura Stage.
The original cast from the two 80s and 90s anime returns for the 2024 Ranma 1/2 TV anime in mostly the same roles, including:
Ranma Saotome voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi
Ranma voiced by Megumi Hayashibara
Akane Tendo voiced by Noriko Hidaka
Nabiki Tendo voiced by Minami Takayama
Kasumi Tendo voiced by Kikuko Inoue
Soun Tendo voiced by Akio Otsuka
Genma Saotome voiced by Cho
Ryoga Hibiki voiced by Koichi Yamadera
Shampoo voiced by Rei Sakuma
Narrator voiced by Kenichi Ogata
The differences between the original anime voice cast and the 2024 anime see Akio Otsuka replacing Ryusuke Obayashi as Soun Tendo and Cho replacing Kenichi Ogata as Genma Saotome. However, Ogata is still part of the voice cast as the Narrator of the series. Performing the opening theme song is ano, who is known for singing Chainsaw Man’s “Chu, Tayousei.” ending tune.
Early One Piece anime director Konosuke Uda is directing Ranma 1/2 at MAPPA with series composition written by Kimiko Ueno (Delicious in Dungeon), character designs by Hiromi Taniguchi (FLCL Alternative costume designer) and music from Kaoru Wada (Inuyasha). The other staff members include:
Chief Animation Directors – Hiromi Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Yoshioka, Yoshiko Saito, Nao Otsu
Lead Animators – Nao Naito, Rie Aoki
POP artwork – Minami Kitamura
Art Director – Chihiro Okawa
Color Designer – Yukiko Kakita
Compositing Director – Atushi Kano
Editing – Keisuke Yanagi
Sound Director – Konosuke Uda
Sound Effects – Takuya Hasegawa
Music Selection – Makiko Chihara
Sound Production – dugout Inc.
Planning – Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd.
Ranma 1/2 premieres on Japanese TV on October 5 at 24:55, effectively 12:55 AM on October 6 with Netflix set to stream episodes immediately after broadcast. MAPPA describes the series as such:
Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo of Tendo Dojo are betrothed to each other by their parents. But Ranma faces a unique problem…
Ever since he fell into the cursed springs of Jusenkyo while training in China, his body has acquired the peculiar trait of transforming into a girl when doused with cold water and reverting to a boy with hot water.
Get ready for the slapstick, action-packed rom com featuring Ranma, Akane, and a vibrant cast of unique characters!
Source: Anime NYC on X (formerly Twitter)
