Are you ready for some serious 90s anime nostalgia? One of the most loved shows from that era, Ranma 1/2, is coming back with a remake that’s sure to give fans major feels.
Based on Rumiko Takahashi’s super popular manga, the new Ranma 1/2 series just dropped its first full trailer along with an air date. We finally know when we can check it out – Saturday, October 5, 2024 on Netflix! Before that, it’ll premiere on Japanese TV at 12:55am.
The remake is being made by animation studio MAPPA, known for their amazing visuals. Best part? The original voice actors for Ranma, Akane, and the whole crew are all returning too.
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The trailer and new character art looks so cool. The designs stay true to the vintage style we love while also feeling fresh. It gives us a peek at Ranma and Akane in updated animation.
With MAPPA at the helm, the remake is bound to be gorgeous to look at. Following their hit revival of another Rumiko classic, Urusei Yatsura, anticipation is through the roof. The previews make it seem like this Ranma reboot will totally deliver.
This show was huge when it first aired decades ago, and its comeback in the fall of 2024 is sure to bring all that 90s joy rushing back for longtime and new fans alike. Looks like some major nostalgia is coming our way soon!
