Akari Unryu Intro Arc

The  is the 76th story arc of the Ranma ½ manga, spanning three chapter. It was included as part of Volume 30 of the  and volume 28 of the Viz Media tankōbon.

Plot Summary
When Ryoga comes to town to give gifts to Akane, he is attacked by a pig that had been rampaging the area and defeats it easily. The owner Akari Unryu then introduces herself, saying that in defeating her champion pig she has fallen in love for him. But when she starts comparing him to pigs, he runs away thinking she was there to mock him. Ranma learns that this is actually a compliment due to her love of pigs and arranges a date between the two. He also puts Ryoga under a spell which will prompt him to embrace anyone who says the word "pig". However, Akari believes that Ryoga hates pigs and begins training to hate pigs as well. When they meet up for the date, Ryoga can't help but hug anyone who says the magic word and Akari finds herself unable to even say the word. Eventually she realizes that she cannot truly hate pigs and soon after finds out Ryoga's secret. They see that they are the perfect match for one another and the matter is resolved. .

Major Events

 * Ryoga meets his perfect love Akari Unryu who loves pigs.

Characters Introduces

 * Akari Unryu
 * Katsunishiki