The new Ranma 1/2 anime has only aired one episode thus far and is already set to bring in an anime original character to spice up Rumiko Takahashi’s original story. Ahead of the airing of the second episode, the series revealed Ichiro, a brand new character to the franchise and a member of the broadcast club who will be premiering on the October 12 episode. Ichiro will be voiced by Tomokazu Seki, who is known for his enigmatic characters such as Toya Kinomoto in Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Panda in JUJUTSU KAISEN and more.
Ichiro’s character design was revealed alongside his voice actor.
Ichiro’s character design
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 is streaming weekly on Netflix. 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: Ranma 1/2 on X (formerly Twitter)
