Ranma 1/2 fans, rejoice: the latest trailer for the brand-new anime based on the Rumiko Takahashi classic is our best look yet at the upcoming series. Full of slapstick action and raging rivals (in love and otherwise), the trailer also showcases both new and returning cast members in character.
Check it out:
The trailer also features a sample of the new anime’s opening song. Actress and singer ano sings then new theme, titled “Kyokon-kyun.” Fans may recognize ano’s previous musical work from series including Chainsaw Man, DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION and Tiger & Bunny.
The “Kyokon-kyun” single is scheduled to be released on October 9, and will feature this lively cover art:
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).
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: MAPPA CHANNEL on YouTube, Ranma 1/2 official website
