Ranma ½: Chougi Rambuhen



Ranma ½: Chougi Rambuhen (らんま1/2 超技乱舞篇), alternatively spelled as Chougi Ranbu Hen, is one of three Ranma ½ fighting games that was released for the. It was to have been released in the United States as the sequel to Ranma ½: Hard Battle as Ranma ½ II: Anything Goes Martial Arts by DTMC, which had adapted Bakuretsu Rantou-hen into Hard Battle. However DTMC's going out of business precluded this from happening, leading into cancellation. The title directly translates as "Super Skill Wild Dance Chapter", but it is commonly referred to as "Super Hard Battle".

Character Storylines
Mariko Konjo wants to use the magical to get the ultimate boyfriend. The Maneki Neko declares himself the ultimate boyfriend after the wish is made.

Genma Saotome plans to use the Maneki Neko to have a full head of "luscious" hair again. In his ending, he reaches the statue in panda form. As there is no hot water available, Genma writes his wish down on his signs  but unfortunately the Maneki Neko stature is illiterate.

Tatewaki Kuno plans to use his wish for a date with either Akane or the pigtailed girl. In his ending, Kuno chooses the pigtailed girl for the date.

Kodachi Kuno uses her wish to make Ranma Saotome fall in love with her. An affectionate Ranma appears in front of her but he is in his female form and Kodachi comes to the conclusion that the Maneki Neko jilted her.

Child Hinako Ninomiya spends her wish to get a bunch of candy and other sweets.

Shampoo wants to have a date with Ranma and succeeds in her ending.

Ukyo Kuonji needs to use the statue to revive her failing business. She succeeds by bringing the Maneki Neko to her store and using it as a beckoning cat.

Mousse wants Shampoo to realize his feelings for him, but he first grabs the wrong object. When he says "I want my glasses," the Maneki Neko grants this by causing the glasses to fall down from his forehead, wasting his wish.

Herb wishes the Maneki Neko would become his servant and that he would rule the world.

Playable Characters



 * Ranma Saotome (male and female)
 * Ryoga Hibiki
 * Akane Tendo
 * Mariko Konjo
 * Genma Saotome (panda)
 * Tatewaki Kuno
 * Kodachi Kuno
 * Ukyo Kuonji
 * Hinako Ninomiya
 * Shampoo
 * Mousse
 * Herb

Character Details
Kuno, Ukyo, Hinako, Shampoo, and Herb are the only characters who get their wishes without them backfiring in some manner.