Yotaro

Yotaro is seemingly a sickly child that refuses to get out of bed unless his mother can give him a pet panda. When Genma happens along, the is treated like a king by this rich family where he decides he would be happy to spend the rest of his days eating and lounging about.

Yotaro means "give great son", which is a pun on the fact that he wants his mother to give him a panda. In Japan, the name "Yotaro" has the connotations of someone being a liar, just like the name "Romeo" may suggest a romantic to English speakers.

History
According to his mother, Yotaro has been very weak since birth and detests going outside to play. His mother also claims that she tried everything to make Yotaro go outside more, but he told her that the only thing that would make him go outside would be if he got a panda as a pet. Yotaro's mother fell into despair until she came across the lost Genma (in his panda form at the time), unfortunately, all Genma did was lie around the house and eat with Yotaro, thus not persuading Yotaro to go out any more than he already was.

Yotaro
A week later, Ranma finds Genma relaxing at Yotaro's Mansion and begins hitting Genma for leaving her when they were meant to be training, but Yotaro shouts to Ranma to stop hitting his Kumahachi. Yotaro then calls Kumahachi over to him so that they can eat lunch together. Just then Yotaro's mother arrives and she takes Ranma to another room to explain the situation to her.

Once Ranma learns of Yotaro's position, Yotaro comes running and refuses to let his Kumahachi go. This forces his mother to tell him that Ranma has agreed to play with him (although Ranma never said anything of the sort).

Some time passes and Yotaro retires to his bed where Ranma tells him that he's making his mother cry before asking Yotaro if he wouldn't consider going outside, even if it's just for a minute? Yotaro responds by asking Ranma that if he agrees, would she let him keep Kumahachi. Genma then holds up a sign to Ranma telling her to agree, but Ranma throws some hot water over Genma to show Yotaro what his panda really looks like, however, Yotaro has gone back to sleep whilst Genma changes back into his panda form.

Tiring of the whole situation, Ranma tries to drag Yotaro out of bed, but he holds on with all his might. Ranma soon gives up and comments that instead of being weakly, Yotaro is just lazy. This upsets Yotaro greatly who begins trying to beat up Ranma, unfortunately Ranma soon becomes infuriated at Yotaro and threatens him, terrifying Yotaro in the process. After realising what she's doing, Ranma backs off to calm down before asking Yotaro is he would like to take him out on a date, but Yotaro is pretending to have fallen asleep again in order to ignore Ranma's request.

Having finally had enough, Ranma drags Genma back with her to the Tendo Dojo. Desperate not to lose Kumahachi, Yotaro chases after the pair, much to the delight of his mother who sees Yotaro running along the beach after them. When they return to the Dojo, Ranma explains what happened to the others whilst Yotaro lies next to his Kumahachi on the walkway.

History
According to his mother, Yotaro has been very weak since birth and detests going outside to play. His mother also claims that she tried everything to make Yotaro go outside more, but he told her about a dream he had of playing with a panda and if he got her one for Christmas he'd go outside. Yotaro's mother fell into despair she came across Genma (in his panda form at the time) eating out of her garbage, unfortunately, all Genma did was lie around the house and eat with Yotaro, thus not persuading Yotaro to go out any more than he already was.

Outta Control
Three days later, Ranma and Akane find Genma relaxing at Yotaro's Mansion and begins hitting Genma for leaving her when they were meant to be searching for a Christmas tree, but Yotaro shouts to Ranma to stop hitting his Kumahachi. Yotaro then calls Kumahachi over to him so that they can eat lunch together. Just then Yotaro's mother arrives and she takes Ranma and Akane to another room to explain the situation to them.

Once Ranma learns of Yotaro's position, Yotaro comes running and refuses to let his Kumahachi go. This forces his mother to tell him that Ranma has agreed to play with him (although Ranma never said anything of the sort). Initially Ranma is against the idea, but after Akane agrees with the suggestion, Ranma gives in and agrees as well.

Some time passes and Yotaro retires to his bed where Ranma tells him that he's making his mother cry before asking Yotaro if he wouldn't consider going outside, even if it's just for a minute? Yotaro responds by telling Ranma that he has lots of fun playing inside on his video games. Ranma then watches as Yotaro plays a game called "Cyber Arms" and has a go herself when Yotaro offers, unfortunately Ranma struggles with the game, causing Kumahachi to intervene and take over playing, much to Yotaro's enjoyment.

When Akane walks in with some hot milk for Yotaro she tries to tempt him out by offering to teach him some fun games. However, Yotaro is swayed by the games Akane suggests which are more like her training exercises than actual games. Yotaro suggests that if he agrees to go outside, would Ranma let him keep Kumahachi. Genma then holds up a sign to Ranma telling her to agree, but Ranma throws some hot water over Genma to show Yotaro what his panda really looks like, however, Yotaro has gone back to sleep whilst Genma changes back into his panda form.

Tiring of the whole situation, Ranma tries to drag Yotaro out of bed, but he holds on with all his might. Ranma soon gives up and comments that instead of being weakly, Yotaro is just lazy. This upsets Yotaro greatly who begins trying to beat up Ranma, unfortunately Ranma soon becomes infuriated at Yotaro and threatens him, terrifying Yotaro in the process. After realising what she's doing, Ranma backs off to calm down as Yotaro retreats back to his bed. Ranma then asks Yotaro is he would like to take him out on a date, but Yotaro is pretending to have fallen asleep again in order to ignore Ranma's request.

After Genma holds up a sign commenting on how foolish Ranma if making herself look, Ranma grabs Genma by the scruff and tells him to play with Yotaro in order to trick him into going outside. Once Yotaro wakes up, he's put on Genma's back and begins to ride him. Genma then begins running towards the entrance of the Mansion, but just before he gets out the smell of cooked food crosses Genma's nose and he immediately runs towards it's source, taking him away from the door in the process. Ranma and Akane then follow Genma and find him gorging on some hot snacks which Yotaro's mother just finished making.

When Ranma finds Genma sleeping with Yotaro again, she has finally had enough and drags Genma back with her to the Tendo Dojo. Desperate not to lose Kumahachi, Yotaro chases after the pair, much to the delight of his mother who sees Yotaro running along the beach after them. When they return to the Dojo, Akane explains what happened to the others whilst Yotaro lies next to his Kumahachi and dreams about being on a sleigh with his mother sat next to him, pulled by multiple pandas.

Non-canon Appearances
Yotaro is mentioned in the alternate version of Lambada Ranma, he also has his own song in the Fighting Songs Karuta album, Boku no Kumahachi.

Trivia

 * Yotaro's name for Genma, "Kumahachi", is a combination of the two most popular characters in theatre, "Kuma" and "Hachi".
 * The game's console which Yotaro shows Ranma in the anime appears to be a.

Quotes

 * Kumahachi! - Yotaro screaming as Ranma takes Genma away.