The 12th and final episode of the new Ranma ½ television anime ended with a second season announcement on Sunday. Hiromi Taniguchi, the character designer for the new anime, drew an illustration to commemorate the announcement (pictured above).
Produced by MAPPA, the new anime series adapting Rumiko Takahashi's romantic comedy manga began airing on October 6. Netflix streamed the anime with subtitles worldwide.Weekly Shounen Sunday serialized the manga from August 1987 to February 1996. Shogakukan published the manga in 38 volumes between April 1988 and June 1996 and later released it in two new editions in 2002–2003 and 2016–2018.
VIZ Media licensed the manga in English and released 21 volumes from May 1993 to March 2003. In May 2003, the company began publishing a second edition and released the 36th and final volume in November 2006. VIZ Media also released a 2-in-1 omnibus edition between March 2014 and March 2017.
Synopsis
During their martial arts training expedition in China, Ranma Saotome and his father Genma suffered an accident, which in turn, afflicted them with a curse—whenever they are doused with cold water, Ranma transforms into a girl, while his father turns into a panda! Only hot water can reverse these changes, but any further contact with cold water opens the can of worms once more.
Unfortunately, the trouble does not end there, as Ranma finds out about his betrothal to one of the daughters of Soun Tendou, his father's closest friend. During the families' first meeting, it is decided that Ranma is to be married to Akane, the youngest daughter, a decision that is met with vehement protests from both sides. The two are simply not compatible, yet they are forced to live under one roof. Ranma's status quo further adds to the chaos, leading him to a series of comedic situations and misunderstandings that, in the grand scheme of things, may just be what he needs to work with Akane. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Announcement
Official site: https://ranma-pr.com/
Official X: @ranma_pr
Source: PR Times
Ranma ½ 2nd Season on MAL
