Ranma ½ US Series by Rumiko Takahashi, Toshifumi Yoshida, Gerard Jones

4.16 · 481 ratings
  • Ranma ½, Vol. 1  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #1)
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    Ranma ½, Vol. 1 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #1)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 44 ratings · published 1988

    Ranma Saotome never thought a martial arts training mission to China would turn out like this! An accidental dunk in a cursed spring changes boy Ranma into a young girl, every time he is splashed with cold water. Hot water reverses the effect - but only until next time!

  • Ranma ½, Vol. 2  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #2)
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    Ranma ½, Vol. 2 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #2)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings · published 1988

    Follows the adventures of half-boy, half-girl martial artist Ranma, whose transforming gender problems began at the Accursed Springs in China when he became cursed to turn into a girl when splashed with cold water, and back into a boy with hot water.

  • Ranma ½, Vol. 3  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #3)
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    Ranma ½, Vol. 3 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #3)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings · published 1988

    Whenever male martial artist Ranma gets splashed with cold water he becomes a buxom young girl! Now, Ranma's arch-rival Ryoga has discovered how to reverse the transformation. But before Ranma can learn the secret, his strength is sapped by evil "sensei" Happosai. Is he doomed to spend his life being beaten up by infants and little old ladies?

  • Ranma ½, Vol. 4  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #4)
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    Ranma ½, Vol. 4 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #4)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings · published 1988

    Series Description: From the best-selling manga author of Inu-Yasha, Ranma features a martial artist with a curse: When he gets doused with cold water, he turns into a voluptuous girl And his friends--and enemies--turn into various cute animals Ranma 1/2, which features action, adventure, and romantic comedy, is the longest-running manga in the United States... more

  • Ranma ½, Vol. 5  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #5)
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    Ranma ½, Vol. 5 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #5)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings · published 1988

    First Ranma & Co. enjoy a trip to the beach, despite all the COLD WATER. Then, camping out in the woods turns out to have a lot of hazards, not the least of which is the toxic cooking of Akane, Ranma's reluctant fiancee.... Finally, Ranma competes in two bizarre tests of skill. Who will triumph in the Anything Goes Martial Arts Tea Ceremony and the no-holds-barred Martial Arts Fast Food Restaurant Takeout Race?

  • Ranma ½, Vol. 6  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #6)
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    Ranma ½, Vol. 6 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #6)

    Rumiko Takahashi, Toshifumi Yoshida, Gerard Jones

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings · published 1989

    Series Description: From the best-selling manga author of Inu-Yasha, Ranma features a martial artist with a curse. When he gets doused with cold water, he turns into a voluptuous girl And his friends--and enemies--turn into various cute animals Ranma 1/2, which features action, adventure, and romantic comedy, is the longest-running manga in the United States. Extensive training helps Ranma defeat Shampoo's grandmother by assuming his invincible-cat mode... more

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 7  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #7)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 7 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #7)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings · published 1989

    Akane gets the lead in the school play and Ranma learns that kissing is such sweet sorrow. Ryoga and Ranma try to find the legendary "Spring of Drowned Man," and twisted sister Kodachi Kuno concocts poisoned treats to snare Mister Saotome.

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 8  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #8)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 8 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #8)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings · published 1989

    In this volume, Ryoga teams up with Ukyo, goes on a date with Akane, and meets his long-lost fiancé e. Meanwhile, Ranma and Akane both swallow "love pills" supposed to make them fall for the first person they see.

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 9  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #9)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 9 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #9)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings · published 1989

    Shampoo's spurned suitor Mousse wants revenge on Ranma for stealing the object of his affection. He's kidnapped Akane, and made her the star attraction of a circus act where she turns into a duck.

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 10  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #10)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 10 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #10)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings · published 1990

    Akane gets all sorts of magical power-ups, first when Shampoo feeds her some magical Chinese steamed treats, then from some soba noodles that give her super strength. What she didn't count on were the disastrous after-effects.

  • Ranma 1/2, Volume 11 (Ranma ½ US #11)
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    Ranma 1/2, Volume 11 (Ranma ½ US #11)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings · published 1990

    Whenever male martial artist Ranma gets splashed with cold water he becomes a buxom young girl! Now, Ranma's arch-rival Ryoga has discovered how to reverse the transformation. But before Ranma can learn the secret, his strength is sapped by evil "sensei" Happosai. Is he doomed to spend his life being beaten up by infants and little old ladies?

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 12  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #12)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 12 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #12)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings · published 1997

    Ranma's recent weakness has convinced him he needs a new technique, and he's gone to the wilds of Japan to train. Cologne shares her knowledge of Hiryû Shôten Ha, the "Heaven Blast of the Dragon," a technique that harnesses a combatant's battle aura and unleashes it into a powerful blast...but the learning curve is more challenging than he ever expected. Then, the sound of a bell brings Shampoo a new suitor, Akane takes swimming lessons, and Genma gains a new friend.

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 13 (Ranma ½ US #13)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 13 (Ranma ½ US #13)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings · published 1990

    You're the only man I consider my rival, Ryoga.. more

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 14 (Ranma ½ US #14)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 14 (Ranma ½ US #14)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings · published 1991

    The legendary Dragon's Whisker! Described by a reluctant Ranma as the seal that keeps something terrible from happening, four steamed little buns have come all the way from Qinghai Province, China, in search of it. But what can it be? Ranma wants it...the martial-artist burns want it...Genma wants it. It looks like a simple pigtail-holder, but it's got to be more than that. According to Cologne, once hair kept bound by the Dragon's Whisker is gone, it's gone for good... more

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 15 (Ranma ½ US #15)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 15 (Ranma ½ US #15)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings · published 1991

    Author and artist Takahashi, the world's most popular and prolific female manga creator, continues her series about a teenage martial artist named Ranma Saotome. Also an anime series, all seven TV seasons (over 150 episodes) are now available on DVD from Viz.

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 16 (Ranma ½ US #16)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 16 (Ranma ½ US #16)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings · published 1991

    When Ranma finds his fellow cursed martial artists unconscious in pantyhose, he discovers a demon is tracking down everyone on the Jusenkyo visitors’ registry. Worse yet, the ox-headed, crane-winged monster has kidnapped Akane! Ryoga, Ranma, Mousse, and Shampoo must set aside their differences to save her.

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 17  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #17)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 17 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #17)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings · published 1992

    Sure, the only one who recognizes the engagement between Ukyo and Ranma may be Ukyo herself, but that still counts for something, doesn't it? Ten years ago, Ukyo made a special okonomiyaki sauce - which Ranma secretly ruined. Unaware of what Ranma had done, Ukyo to this day can't quite understand why Ranma's being extra nice to her despite the phenomenal failure of her special sauce. Akane's onto Ranma, though, and one way or another, he's going to pay... more

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 18  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #18)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 18 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #18)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings · published 1992

    It's the same old song. Ryoga-confronts-Ranma-and-Ranma-defeats-Ryoga (pause) Ryoga-confronts-Ranma-again-and-Ranma-defeats-Ryoga-again (fade out). Powerful martial artist though he may be, Ryoga has yet to defeat Ranma, and how depressing is that? Not every technique is suited to every martial artist (at least that's what Ranma's dad Genma says)... more

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 19  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #19)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 19 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #19)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings · published 1992

    "Father knows best." Then you grow up, and suddenly you're challenging everything he says. Pity poor Genma Saotome, who once took treats from baby son Ranma with impunity, but now he gets pummeled instead. Will the dreaded "Cradle From Hell" technique teach the boy to respect his old man? Next, Akane makes some magic mochi... more

  • Ranma ½, Vol. 20  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #20)
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    Ranma ½, Vol. 20 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #20)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings · published 1992

    When Genma took baby Ranma away from his mother, he made her a solemn promise - he would see to it that the boy would grow up manly, or he would see them both dead by ritual seppuku! Well, Nodoka "Missus" Saotome has finally shown up at the Tendo Dojo doorstep, and she can't wait to catch a glimpse of her dearly beloveds. But will the sight of her "son" in girls' clothes and her "husband" as a panda possess Nodoka to perform the seppuku on them herself...?

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 21 (Ranma ½ US #21)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 21 (Ranma ½ US #21)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings · published 1993

    Pantyhose Taro's back, and so is his thirst for vengeance--a thirst he plans to quench by dunking Happosai, the one responsible for the ridiculous name, in water from the Spring of the Drowned Pious Man--in order to get his name back.

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 22 (Ranma ½ US #22)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 22 (Ranma ½ US #22)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings · published 1993

    Ranma's latest nemesis is Herb of the legendary Musk Dynasty, a Chinese warrior tribe with the powers of animals. Herb, and his companions Lime and Mint, have come to Japan in search of a particular treasure - but they have to go through Ranma, Ryoga, and Mousse first!

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 23  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #23)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 23 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #23)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings · published 1993

    Series Description: From the best-selling manga author of Inu-Yasha, Ranma features a martial artist with a curse: When he gets doused with cold water, he turns into a voluptuous girl! And his friends -- and enemies -- turn into various cute animals! Ranma 1/2, a heady blend of action, adventure, and romantic comedy, is the longest-running manga in the United States. In this installment of the enduring series, Ranma's fight against Herb, Mint, and Lime continues... more

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 25  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #25)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 25 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #25)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings · published 1994

    Can Ranma prevent his teacher, Miss Hinako, from stealing his "ki" and transforming into her grown-up, more dangerous form? More summer silliness comes when scheming Ukyo invites not just Ranma but Akane as well to a haunted seaside cave.

  • Ranma 1/2: Volume 26  (Ranma 1/2 (Ranma ½ US #26)
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    Ranma 1/2: Volume 26 (Ranma 1/2 (Ranma ½ US #26)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings · published 1994

    Can Ranma prevent his teacher, Miss Hinako, from stealing his "ki" and transforming into her grown-up, more dangerous form? More summer silliness comes when scheming Ukyo invites not just Ranma but Akane as well to a haunted seaside cave.

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 27  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #27)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 27 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #27)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings · published 1994

    The Egg of the Phoenix - legendary treasure and pounding headache for Ranma. Unless Ranma can force-feed the bird into maturity (and thus free himself from its attacks), he'll be on the bottom of the pecking order for the next 100 years. Will the bird ahve teh final word? Elsewhere, a pair of poisonous twins are making life difficult for Shampoo. Can Ranma rescue her? Then, a body-jumping demon causes chaos, while a penny-pinching Nabiki takes on her greatest challenge yet... more

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 28  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #28)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 28 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #28)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings · published 1994

    For Ryoga, whose alter ego is of course P-chan, Akane's cute widdle pet pig, what could possibly be a better love connection than someone who breeds pigs for a living? Latest in a line of sumo-wrestling pig breeders, the passionate-about-porkers Akari is impressed when Ryoga easily bests a 14th generation Yokozuna champion. Does an ever-hopeful Ryoga dare take her professions of undying love at face value, or will his transformation into P-chan be the cause of some terrible misunderstanding...?

  • Ranma 1/2, Volume 29 (Ranma ½ US #29)
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    Ranma 1/2, Volume 29 (Ranma ½ US #29)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings · published 2001

    Ranma Saotome never thought a martial arts training mission to China would turn out like this! An accidental dunk in a cursed spring changes boy Ranma into a young girl, every time he is splashed with cold water. Hot water reverses the effect - but only until next time!

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 30 (Ranma ½ US #30)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 30 (Ranma ½ US #30)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings · published 1995

    When the monk-in-residence of a faraway temple is only too eager to "give" Ranma, Genma, and Soun a legendary martial arts outfit said to endow its wearer with ultimate power, you'd think they would know something was up. But then again, the monk throws in such other lovely gifts.. more

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 31  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #31)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 31 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #31)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings · published 1995

    Ah, to be little boys again! Ryoga and Ranma will stay forever young unless they eat a special mushroom at the perfect time... more

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 32 (Ranma ½ US #32)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 32 (Ranma ½ US #32)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings · published 1995

    When a well-meaning, yet eternally clueless Ranma suggests that Akane's chest size may be shrinking, Akane is hard-pressed to decide how to best use barbells: to pump up her chest or bust Ranma's face! Rated for older teens.

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 33  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #33)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 33 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #33)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings · published 1995

    While traveling, the Tendo and Saotome families are forced to take shelter from the rain in a spooky old mansion. Whilst here, girl-type Ranma slips on a banana peel and accidentally uncovers a cursed mirror that makes a love-hungry copy of her. This crazy cope is actually the spirit of a girl who died right before going on a date... more

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 34  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #34)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 34 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #34)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings · published 1996

    Ranma Saotome never thought a martial arts training mission to China would turn out like this An accidental dunk in a cursed spring changes boy Ranma into a young girl, every time he is splashed with cold water. Hot water reverses the effect - but only until next time. Akane Tendo is shocked when she wins a contest by being the 10,000th girl at the beach who isn't able to swim! The locals reward her with an enchanted jellyfish bathing suit that has the uncanny power to enable its wearer to swim... more

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 35  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #35)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 35 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #35)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings · published 1996

    Ranma Saotome never thought a martial arts training mission to China would turn out like this! An accidental dunk in a cursed spring changes boy Ranma into a young girl, every time he is splashed with cold water. Hot water reverses the effect - but only until next time! Ranma rescues a hapless child being attacked by a flock of evil birdmen... more

  • Ranma 1/2, Vol. 36  (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #36)
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    Ranma 1/2, Vol. 36 (Ranma ½ (Ranma ½ US #36)

    Rumiko Takahashi

    Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings · published 1996

    The Final Volume!After sixteen years the longest running manga series in America has finally come to an incredible ending! That's right, this is the conclusion to one of the most outrageous, entertaining, and endearing manga stories the world has ever known... more

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