Wishing Sword Arc

The  is the 34th story arc covered in the Ranma ½ manga, spanning three chapters. This arc was included in volume 15 of the  and volume 13 of the Viz Media tankōbon.

Plot Summary
Kuno travels to a remote temple and pulls the legendary Wishbringer sword from it's stone. The sword is able to grant three wishes, Kuno uses his first wish to "humble" Ranma. The sword changes into a mallet, and while Ranma stares in amazement Kuno smashes his head. Ranma quickly tells his father of the magical sword and the two hatch a scheme to steal it and use it to remove their curses. Kuno uses his second wish to date the "pig-tailed girl" as Ranma asks him out in his girl form. Ranma and Genma soon realize that the sword is voice-activated, meaning Kuno is the only one who can ask for wishes. Ranma attempts to tell Kuno what he desires, but Kuno misunderstands it and wishes for a statue commemorating their first date.

Major Events

 * Kuno obtains a wish-granting sword that responds only to him.
 * Ranma goes on a date with Kuno to undo his curse, but fails.

Changes in anime

 * Sasuke Sarugakure is anime original character, so he's the one bringing gift from Kuno and accompanying him to the temple.
 * When Nabiki suggest what Kuno might do to Ranma and Akane imagines it, anime version is much less rapey.
 * Also Kuno doesn't show up in a dojo, waking Ranma from bed.
 * Ranma actually tricks Kuno into consuming sleeping powder, so Akane doesn't have to interfere.
 * Genma tries wishing for more wishes (which is forbidden, on top of only Kuno getting to make wishes).
 * Ranma doesn't accidentally turn to boy.
 * Statue at the end is huge.

Characters Introduced

 * No characters were introduced in this arc.