Volume 1 of Ranma 1/2
Ranma ½ began publication in September 1987, appearing in Shōnen Sunday after the ending of Rumiko Takahashi 's previous major work, Urusei Yatsura . From September 1987 until March 1996, Ranma ½ was published on a near weekly basis with the occasional colorized page to spruce up the usually black and white manga stories. After nearly a decade of storylines, the final chapter was published in Shōnen Sunday 1996, Volume 12[1] , finalizing the manga with a total of 115 Arcs.
Following publication in Shōnen Sunday, the manga was then published in tankōbon form until 1996 the pages were published in normal black and white. Ranma ½ was eventually serialized into 38 of these volumes. In 2002, Shogakukan opted to republish these under a new format, the shinsōban . These were essentially the same as the tankōban save for a different cover.
In addition to the regular storylines, Ranma ½ has had several special releases. First, the Ranma ½ Memorial Book was published just as the manga ended in 1996. Acting as an end-cap to the series, it collects various illustrations from the series, features an interview with Takahashi,[2] and includes tidbits about Ranma such as summaries of his battles, his daily schedule, trivia, and a few exclusive illustrations. Second, Movie + OVA Ranma ½ was released to illustrate the two part OVA "The One to Carry On" and the third movie, Team Ranma vs. the Legendary Phoenix . Finally, guidebooks were released for three of the Ranma ½ games; these included not only strategies, but also interviews.[3]
United States publication [ ]
Viz Media , a company owned by Shogakukan and Shueisha , published the English version of the manga. Viz started publishing Ranma ½ in 1993 in a monthly comic book format. Because of the time needed to accumulate material, subsequent volumes became relatively slow to come. Each graphic novel covers roughly the same amount of material as a tankōbon, but Viz incorporated minor differences in grouping so that the English language version spans 36 volumes rather than the Japanese number of 38. Volume 36, the final volume, was released in stores on November 14, 2006,[4] thus making it Viz's longest running manga, spanning over 13 years.
On March 18, 2004, Viz announced that it would reprint a number of its graphic novels. The content remained the same, but the novels moved to a smaller format with different covers. In the case of Ranma ½ , the covers shifted from a variegated style to a more uniform cover. In addition, the price dropped to $9.95.[5] However, the title would still retain its "flipped", left-to-right format, like the first edition.
Origins [ ]
Takahashi drew inspiration for Ranma ½ from a variety of real-world objects. Some of the places frequently seen in the series are modeled after actual locations in Nerima, Tokyo , both the home of Takahashi and the setting of the series. In addition, links have been shown between the manga and people, paintings, and even films.[6]
Manga [ ]
1st English Edition/2nd Japanese Edition [ ]
2nd English Edition [ ]
1st Japanese Edition [ ]
SS
Viz
#
Viz English Chapter Title
Story Arc
1
1
1
Here's Ranma
Introduction
2
Ranma's Secret
3
I Hate Men!
Tatewaki Kuno Intro
4
Never, Never, Never
5
To the Tree-Borne Kettle-Girl
6
Body and Soul
7
You'll Understand Soon Enough
8
Because There's a Girl He Likes
Dr. Tofu Intro
2
9
You're Cute When You Smile
10
The Hunter
Ryoga Hibiki Intro
11
Bread Feud
12
Showdown!
13
A Bad Cut
14
Who Says You're Cute?
2
15
The Transformation of Ryoga
16
He's Got a Beef
17
Kodachi, the Black Rose
Martial Arts Rhythmic Gymnastics
3
18
The Love of the Black Rose
19
Take Care of My Sister
20
I'll See That You Lose
21
Hot Competition
22
I Give Up
23
Darling Charlotte
Martial Arts Figure Skating
3
24
A Kiss in the Rink
25
Lips at a Loss
26
Lips at War
4
27
I'll Never Let Go
28
Burning the Bridges
29
Ryoga Explodes!
30
The Waters of Love
31
Kiss of Death
Shampoo Intro
32
You I Love
33
Akane Gets Shampooed
34
Shampoo Cleans Up
35
Formula # 911
36
Bie Liao (Goodbye)
5
4
37
Looking for a Weak Spot
Neko-Ken
38
Weak Spot - Found!
39
Cat Hell
40
Cat-Fu
41
You'd Have Kissed Anybody?
42
Shampoo Rides Again
Full Body Cat's Tongue
43
Attack of the Wild Mousse
44
The Martial Arts Magic Show
45
Cat's Tongue Got You?
46
The Phoenix Pill
47
All's Fair at the Fair
6
48
War of the Melons
49
Naval Engagement
5
50
Kitten of the Sea
51
Care to Join Me?
Breaking Point
52
Training Meals
53
The Breaking Point
54
The Immortal Man
55
Fast Break
56
The Way of Tea
Martial Arts Tea Ceremony
57
Meet Miss Satsuki
58
Proposal Accepted
7
59
It's Fast or It's Free
Martial Arts Takeout
60
Eyes on the Prize
61
Noodles, Anyone?
62
I Won't Eat It!
6
63
The Evil Wakes
Happosai Intro
64
He's Something Else
65
Bathhouse Battle
66
Moonlight Serenade
67
The Wrath of Happosai
68
The Scent of a Woman
69
Fathers Know Best
8
70
Instant Spring
Dojo Destroyer
71
No Need For Ranma
72
The Destroyer Strikes
73
Just One More Kiss
7
74
Wherefore Art Thou, Romeo?
Romeo and Juliet
75
Romeo? Romeo? Romeo?!
76
Not Your Typical Juliet
77
A Kiss to the Victor
78
Quest for the Hidden Spring
Japanese Nanniichuan
79
The Trouble with Girls' Locker Rooms
80
From the Spring, Springs a Message
9
81
The Way the Cookie Crumbles
Akane vs Kodachi - Cookie Battle
82
Negative Feelings
83
Take Me Out to the Bathtub
84
...I Ate the Whole Thing
8
85
"Okonomiyaki" Means "I Love You"
Ukyo Kuonji Intro
86
Saucy Reply
87
Ukyo's Secret
88
Ryoga vs. Ukyo
89
Love Letters in the Sauce
90
Ryoga's What?!
91
At Long Last... the Date!
10
92
Happosai Days Are Here Again
Amazon Love Pills
93
One Moment to Love
94
I Won't Fall in Love!
95
The Abduction of...Akane?
Mousse Returns
96
Duck, Ranma, Duck!
9
97
Akane Becomes a Duck
98
Fowl Play
99
The Happiest Mousse
100
Tsubasa Kurenai Busts Loose!
Tsubasa Kurenai
101
Lunchtime Lunacy
102
The Perfect Match
11
103
Ryoga, Come Home
Ryoga Goes Home
104
Oh, Brother!
105
Get Lost, Yoiko!
106
The Ultimate Technique
Happosai's Ultimate Technique
107
Get the Secret Scroll!
108
The Fire-Burst of Terror!
10
109
Embraceable You
Kairaishi Mushroom
110
Hold Me Close
111
Akane's Power-Up!
Super Soba
112
Super Badminton
113
Serious Side Effects
12
114
The Return of the Principal
Principal Kuno Intro
115
Journey into the Principal's Office
116
The Principal of the Thing
117
One Hairy Day
118
Shear Folly
119
Gonna Make You Tardy!
11
120
The Soap of Happiness
Waterproof Soap
121
Cupids, Draw Back Your Bow
122
Don't Follow Me
123
Who Do You Love?
124
Give Me a Little Hug
13
125
The Legendary Moxibustion of Evil
Ultimate Weakness Moxibustion
126
The World's Weakest Man
127
Weak for Life?!
128
The Valley of Moxibustion
129
Training in the Spiral of Hell
130
The Inflammable Man
12
131
The Roar of Heaven
132
The Great Rematch
133
St. Happosai
134
Burn, Happy, Burn
135
The Paper Chase
14
136
Ranma Reborn
137
Who Will Bell the Cat?
Ghost Cat
138
Kitty Takes a Bride
139
Swim Like a Hammer
Akane's Swimming Lessons - Principal Kuno
140
Courage Under Water
141
Step Outside!
Yotaro
13
142
The Mark of the Gods
Mark of the Gods
143
Face Off!
144
The Mark of the Pig
145
Akane Guesses the Secret!
146
Santa's Little Disciples
Santa's Disciples
15
147
When You Wish upon a Sword
Wishing Sword
148
May I Cut In?
149
The Final Wish
150
The King Is Wild
Gambler King
151
Never Bet Your Life
152
Put on a Poker Face
153
The Virtues of Training
14
154
Target: Pigtail
Dragon's Whisker
155
Let Your Hair Down
156
The Whisker's Secret
157
Hair Raising
16
158
Let's Go to the Hot
Hot Springs Obstacle Course Race
159
Screamin' at the Hot Springs!
160
Three-Leg Scramble
161
Hot Bath!
162
Ranma Gives Up?!
163
The Final Choice
164
A Goal Too Far
15
165
Kung Fu Stew
Martial Arts Dining
166
Bad Manors
167
La Miserable
168
Lekaraté de Foie Gras
17
169
Bathroom Training
170
Who Masters What?
171
Dinner Wars: The Final Course!
172
Do Not Dessert Me
173
Hand-Me-Down Ranma
Ranma Engaged to Nabiki
174
The Terrible Truth
175
Nabiki's Feelings
176
I'm the Victim Here!
177
I'm Sorry, Akane
178
Maze of Love
16
179
The Curse of the Scroll
Cursed Scroll
18
180
Spring Demon
Pantyhose Taro Intro Arc
181
The Demon's Tale
182
Find Akane!
183
S.W.A.T. (Save Widdle Akane Team)
184
The Watery Grave
185
The Geyser Traps
186
Boiling Retaliation
187
The Snap of Elastic
188
What's in a Name?
189
Back to the Freak-ture!
190
And Back and Back and Back…
19
17
191
Melonhead
Watermelon Island
192
The Horror of Party Beach
193
Catcher in the Rind
194
The Sauce of Ten Years
Sauce of Ten Years
195
For the Love of Sauce
196
The Truth About the Truth
197
The Honeymoon Period
198
Please Hate Me
199
Nightmare on Hot Springs Street
Octopus Trap
200
Paper Dolls of Love
Paper Dolls
201
The Pill of Obedience
Pill of Obedience
20
18
202
The Lion's Roar
Shishi Hokodan vs Moko Takabisha
203
Prelude to Defeat
204
Unlucky Blow
205
Emotional Impact
206
Lion Versus Tiger!
207
The Weight of Victory
208
New Year's Curse
New Year's Cat Spirit
209
Ring Proposal
210
The Plum and the Prune
Harumaki
211
Sibling Warfare
Tatewaki vs. Kodachi
212
The Scandal Breaks!
21
19
213
When Daddy Was Strong
Cradle from Hell
214
Time to Leave the Nest
215
The Cradle from Hell
216
Mark of the Cherry Blossom
Sakura Mochi
217
Akane's Feelings
218
Storm of Petals
219
L! O! V! E!
Martial Arts Cheerleading
220
Cheerleading for Love
221
Win One for the Lover
222
Equals in Love
223
Love vs. Love
22
20
224
Love Always Wins
225
Ranma Meets His Mother
Nodoka Saotome Intro
226
A Man's Vow
227
Risky Reunion
228
Even If It's Just a Glance
229
Mother and Son… Together!
230
Sudden Hate!!
Reversal Jewel
231
Say You Love Me!!
232
Love's Counterstrike
233
Who Loves Who?
234
The Phantom Lingerie
Phantom Lingerie
23
21
235
Pantyhose Taro Returns!
Pantyhose Returns
236
The Black Secret
237
The Hot Water Fortress
238
Tentacular Spectacular
239
Stomperella
Heron Island
240
The Fairy Tale Ending
241
The Violence of Cooking
Violence of Cooking
242
The Carp of Misery
Fishing Pole of Love
243
Carpy Deum
244
Quit Carping
245
One-Punch
One-Punch Armor
24
22
246
The Guest at the Cat Café
Musk Dynasty
247
The Animal Kingdom
248
The Lost Treasure
249
Battle of the Hot Springs Women!
250
Race to Treasure Mountain
251
Death on Treasure Mountain
252
The Tragedy of the Pail
253
The Waterfall of Secret Treasure Revealed!
254
An Ever-Elusive Treasure
255
The Confession of Rage!
256
Rise Up, Ranma!
25
23
257
A Man Again!
258
Welcome Home, Ranma!
259
The Ultimate Teacher!
Hinako Ninomiya Intro
260
The Eight Mysterious Treasures
261
The World's Most Powerful Woman
262
Go for the Pressure Points!
263
The Formation from Hell
264
The Eight Treasures Change Return
265
The Ultimate Health Regimen
266
Akane's Journey
Ryugenzawa
267
Recovered Memories
26
24
268
The Secret of the Forest
269
The Water of Life
270
In the Shade of the Forest
271
See Ya, Akane
272
The King of Beasts Emerges!!
273
The Orochi and Its Fury
274
The Eight Head
275
Take Care of Her
276
Blow Your Horn!!
277
Let's Go Home
278
These Words I Send to You
27
25
279
Danger: Home Visit Ahead!
Hinako's Home Visit
280
Target: Soun!
281
Danger: Fight Path of Love!
282
The Unbeatable Lens
Lens of Invincibility
283
Tearful Apology!!
284
The Lowliest Jerk
285
Demon Dog of the Sea
Demon Dog Swimsuit
286
Compliment Me!
287
Curséd Cave of Broken Loves
Curséd Cave of Broken Loves
288
Exit of Misery
289
Give Back the Tests!!
Stolen Test
28
26
290
Mother, I Am Ranma
Ryu Kumon
291
Thousand-Mountain vs. Thousand-Sea
292
Ranma vs. Ranma
293
Intensive Training!!
294
A Letter from Mother
295
Quick as Lightning- The Thousand Seas!
296
House of the Sea, House of the Mountain
297
Thousand-Mountain Tragedy
298
The Invisible Strike
299
The Truth of the Secret Scrolls
300
Ranma's Tears
Ranma's Tears
29
27
301
The Terror of the Phoenix Sword!
Phoenix Sword
302
The Immortal Phoenix Sword
303
The Seeds of Tragedy
Pink and Link
304
Motherhood Flower, Please
305
Shampoo - Captive!
306
The Forest of Poisonous Plants
307
The Ultimate Medicine
308
Evil and the Bean
Evil Oni
309
The King of Poverty's Challenge
Kinnosuke Kashao
310
The King of Debt vs. the Queen of Debt
311
For the Love of Ten Yen
30
28
312
Spring Comes to Ryoga
Akari Unryu Intro
313
LOVE the Pig!
314
The Perfect Couple
315
Experimental Herb · Towering Hair
Hair Tonic
316
Infinite Battle "Ki"
Infinite Ki
317
Let's Study!
318
The Tragic Legend of the Black Cherry Tree
Cursed Cherry Tree
319
Ranma Catches a Cold
Nodoka and Ranma's Cold
320
A Hot Reunion?!
321
Ranma Till Morning
322
The Cursed Spatula
Cursed Spatula
31
29
323
Happosai's New Disciple
Rakkyosai
324
Secret Treasure * Brocade Butterfly
325
Special Move * Wild Butterfly Dance!
326
Lucky Day… My Family's Away!
Ryoga's Lucky Day
327
Alone With Them Both
328
The Umbrella of Love
The Umbrella of Love
329
Get Ready for Swim Class!
Akane's Swimming Lesson - Hinako
330
Cold Summer Noodles
Noodle of Power
331
The Doll of Vengeance
Doll of Vengeance
332
The Doll's Trap
333
Aloha School
Aloha School
32
30
334
The Glowing Girl
Rouge
335
The Other Rouge!!
336
Source of Power: Owner's Manual
337
A Beautiful Friendship
338
Beware! Blows of Strength
339
The White Lily
White Lily
340
Battle of the Boyfriends!
341
The Chosen One
Battle Dogi
342
Ranma's Plot
343
The First Time I Said What I Felt
344
The Great Divide
33
31
345
Love Medicine
Densuke
346
Kasumi Gets Mad
Angry Kasumi
347
The Mushroom of Time
Mushrooms of Time
348
To the Mushroom Forest!
349
16cm Short
350
The Two Shampoos
Jizo Statue
351
Payback's a Saint
352
The Drawn and Quartered Horse
Horse Prayer Tablet
353
Saotome Family (Onsen) Vacation
Onsen Vacation
354
Stop That Octopus!
Hayato
355
Masked Death Match!
34
32
356
Shotgun Beans!!
Shotgun Bean Plant
357
The Little Heart
Valentine's Chocolate
358
Whack the Principal!
Repentance Room
359
Bow Down!
360
Busted!
Battle of the Busts
361
The Punishment of Perv-Boy!
362
Mama, Papa, and Tata
363
Looking His Best
364
See Me for What I Am
365
Incense of Spring Sleep
Incense of Spring Sleep
366
The Three-Year Smile of Death
Three-Year Smile of Death
35
33
367
The Two Ranmas
Cursed Mirror
368
An Isosceles Love Triangle
369
Get That Compact!!
370
The Ultimate Couple
371
Playing House
Playing House
372
The Sisters of Terror!
Konatsu Intro
373
The Saddest Kunoichi
374
Runaway Ninja!
375
Ranma vs. Konatsu
376
Konatsu's Happiness
377
Bamboo Leaves of Love
Tanabata
36
34
378
The Conspiracy of Jellyfish Beach
Jellyfish Beach
379
Coming Soon
Meeting Akari
380
A Visit to the Family Grave
Saotome Family Treasure
381
The Saotome Family Reunion
382
A Mother's Doubts
383
Ranma's Seppuku
384
Reunion and Farewell
385
Goodbye Ranma?!
Ranma Moves Out
386
A Package from Mother
Pill Box
387
Bet on the Ring!!
388
The Sales Force
Substitute Chef
37
35
389
Messenger from Jusenkyo
Jusendo
390
Battle for the Map!
391
Egg Shampoo
392
China Bound!!
393
The Prince of Ho'o Peak
394
The Labyrinth Beneath
395
Dogfight Above the Peak
396
Akane in the Spring
397
Bad News at Jusenkyo
398
Akane Breaks Out!
38
36
399
The Phoenix and the Dragon
400
The Saffron Egg
401
The Spout of the Dragon
402
A Last, Sweet Memory
403
Saffron Reborn
404
Ranma Battles Saffron!!
405
The Power of the Gekkaja
406
Akane's Smile
407
The Final Chapter
3rd English Edition [ ]
Vol#
Volumes
Release Date
ISBN
Viz Media
1
March 11, 2014
ISBN 978-1421565941
2
May 6, 2014
ISBN 978-1421565958
3
July 8, 2014
ISBN 978-1421566160
4
September 2, 2014
ISBN 978-1421566177
5
November 4, 2014
ISBN 978-1421566184
6
January 6, 2015
ISBN 978-1421566191
7
March 10, 2015
ISBN 978-1421566207
8
May 5, 2015
ISBN 978-1421566214
9
July 14, 2015
ISBN 978-1421566221
10
September 8, 2015
ISBN 978-1421566238
11
November 10, 2015
ISBN 978-1421566320
12
January 12, 2016
ISBN 978-1421566337
13
March 8, 2016
ISBN 978-1421566344
14
May 10, 2016
ISBN 978-1421566351
15
July 12, 2016
ISBN 978-1421566368
16
September 13, 2016
ISBN 978-1421566375
17
November 8, 2016
ISBN 978-1421566382
18
January 10, 2017
ISBN 978-1421566399
19
March 14, 2017
ISBN 978-1421585802
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