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Ranma ½ #6
Ranma ½, Vol. 6 (Ranma ½
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.
184 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1989
About the author
Rumiko Takahashi
1,607 books2,188 followersRumiko Takahashi (高橋留美子) was born in Niigata, Japan. She is not only one of the richest women in Japan but also one of the top paid manga artists. She is also the most successful female comic artist in history. She has been writing manga non-stop for 31 years.
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the wealthiest women in Japan. The manga she creates (and its anime adaptations) are very popular in the United States and Europe where they have been released as both manga and anime in English translation. Her works are relatively famous worldwide, and many of her series were some of the forerunners of early English language manga to be released in the nineties. Takahashi is also the best selling female comics artist in history; well over 100 million copies of her various works have been sold.
Though she was said to occasionally doodle in the margins of her papers while attending Niigata Chūō High School, Takahashi's interest in manga did not come until later. During her college years, she enrolled in Gekiga Sonjuku, a manga school founded by Kazuo Koike, mangaka of Crying Freeman and Lone Wolf and Cub. Under his guidance Rumiko Takahashi began to publish her first doujinshi creations in 1975, such as Bye-Bye Road and Star of Futile Dust. Kozue Koike often urged his students to create well-thought out, interesting characters, and this influence would greatly impact Rumiko Takahashi's works throughout her career.
Career and major works:
Takahashi's professional career began in 1978. Her first published story was Those Selfish Aliens, a comedic science fiction story. During the same year, she published Time Warp Trouble, Shake Your Buddha, and the Golden Gods of Poverty in Shōnen Sunday, which would remain the home to most of her major works for the next twenty years. Later that year, Rumiko attempted her first full-length series, Urusei Yatsura. Though it had a rocky start due to publishing difficulties, Urusei Yatsura would become one of the most beloved anime and manga comedies in Japan.
In 1980, Rumiko Takahashi found her niche and began to publish with regularity. At this time she started her second major series, Maison Ikkoku, in Big Comic Spirits. Written for an older audience, Maison Ikkoku is often considered to be one of the all-time best romance manga. Takahashi managed to work on Maison Ikkoku on and off simultaneously with Urusei Yatsura. She concluded both series in 1987, with Urusei Yatsura ending at 34 volumes, and Maison Ikkoku being 15.
During the 1980s, Takahashi became a prolific writer of short story manga, which is surprising considering the massive lengths of most of her works. Her stories The Laughing Target, Maris the Chojo, and Fire Tripper all were adapted into original video animations (OVAs). In 1984, after the end of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, Takahashi took a different approach to storytelling and began the dark, macabre Mermaid Saga. This series of short segments was published sporadically until 1994, with the final story being Mermaid's Mask. Many fans contend that this work remains unfinished by Takahashi, since the final story does not end on a conclusive note.
Another short work left untouched is One-Pound Gospel, which, like Mermaid Saga, was published erratically. The last story to be drawn was published in 2001, however just recently she wrote one final chapter concluding the series
Later in 1987, Takahashi began her third major series, Ranma ½. Following the late 80s and early 90s trend of shōnen martial arts manga, Ranma ½ features a gender-bending twist. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ½ is one of Rumiko Takahashi's most popular series with the Western world.
During the later half of the 1990s, Rumiko Takahashi continued with short stories and her installments of Mermaid Saga and One-Pound Gospel until beginning her fourth major work, InuYasha. While Ran
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the wealthiest women in Japan. The manga she creates (and its anime adaptations) are very popular in the United States and Europe where they have been released as both manga and anime in English translation. Her works are relatively famous worldwide, and many of her series were some of the forerunners of early English language manga to be released in the nineties. Takahashi is also the best selling female comics artist in history; well over 100 million copies of her various works have been sold.
Though she was said to occasionally doodle in the margins of her papers while attending Niigata Chūō High School, Takahashi's interest in manga did not come until later. During her college years, she enrolled in Gekiga Sonjuku, a manga school founded by Kazuo Koike, mangaka of Crying Freeman and Lone Wolf and Cub. Under his guidance Rumiko Takahashi began to publish her first doujinshi creations in 1975, such as Bye-Bye Road and Star of Futile Dust. Kozue Koike often urged his students to create well-thought out, interesting characters, and this influence would greatly impact Rumiko Takahashi's works throughout her career.
Career and major works:
Takahashi's professional career began in 1978. Her first published story was Those Selfish Aliens, a comedic science fiction story. During the same year, she published Time Warp Trouble, Shake Your Buddha, and the Golden Gods of Poverty in Shōnen Sunday, which would remain the home to most of her major works for the next twenty years. Later that year, Rumiko attempted her first full-length series, Urusei Yatsura. Though it had a rocky start due to publishing difficulties, Urusei Yatsura would become one of the most beloved anime and manga comedies in Japan.
In 1980, Rumiko Takahashi found her niche and began to publish with regularity. At this time she started her second major series, Maison Ikkoku, in Big Comic Spirits. Written for an older audience, Maison Ikkoku is often considered to be one of the all-time best romance manga. Takahashi managed to work on Maison Ikkoku on and off simultaneously with Urusei Yatsura. She concluded both series in 1987, with Urusei Yatsura ending at 34 volumes, and Maison Ikkoku being 15.
During the 1980s, Takahashi became a prolific writer of short story manga, which is surprising considering the massive lengths of most of her works. Her stories The Laughing Target, Maris the Chojo, and Fire Tripper all were adapted into original video animations (OVAs). In 1984, after the end of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, Takahashi took a different approach to storytelling and began the dark, macabre Mermaid Saga. This series of short segments was published sporadically until 1994, with the final story being Mermaid's Mask. Many fans contend that this work remains unfinished by Takahashi, since the final story does not end on a conclusive note.
Another short work left untouched is One-Pound Gospel, which, like Mermaid Saga, was published erratically. The last story to be drawn was published in 2001, however just recently she wrote one final chapter concluding the series
Later in 1987, Takahashi began her third major series, Ranma ½. Following the late 80s and early 90s trend of shōnen martial arts manga, Ranma ½ features a gender-bending twist. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ½ is one of Rumiko Takahashi's most popular series with the Western world.
During the later half of the 1990s, Rumiko Takahashi continued with short stories and her installments of Mermaid Saga and One-Pound Gospel until beginning her fourth major work, InuYasha. While Ran
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August 17, 2024
ranma im girl form wearing a bathing suit that says “boy” - same
November 30, 2019
Aunque sigue siendo divertido, ha bajado un poco el nivel.
October 29, 2021
The old short pervert master trope in manga is always off-putting for me but since I've decided to start reading Takahashi's works I'll continue this series hoping this character is killled off in some way in the next 30 volumes.
August 21, 2008
Great fun, as usual; plenty of humor and action! I love the artwork, too.
December 29, 2019
Toda una aventura
May 20, 2026
This book is divided into two very different halves.
The first half is a really rough introduction and stay with an elderly man whose whole stick is wanting to touch and steal panties from teen girls. There are funny moments, but this was easily my least favorite arc ever by a long shot, quite miserable and disgusting to read through.
The second half goes right back to that classic Ranma charm, all the "will they, wont they?" of Ranma and Akane's feelings, along with silly antics and fun action! Played up to perfection again.
The first half is a really rough introduction and stay with an elderly man whose whole stick is wanting to touch and steal panties from teen girls. There are funny moments, but this was easily my least favorite arc ever by a long shot, quite miserable and disgusting to read through.
The second half goes right back to that classic Ranma charm, all the "will they, wont they?" of Ranma and Akane's feelings, along with silly antics and fun action! Played up to perfection again.
July 22, 2014
I can't decide if I am going to continue with this series or not. It seems just ridiculous all the plot lines. Also, I am getting really sick of the sexist way that all the females are treated and sexual assaulted in such nonchalant way.
January 18, 2018
Out of the series so far, this one is my least favourite. While still enjoyable, the formula of "battle for the girl/boy" is getting tedious. I will keep reading. They're great language aids and humorous regardless.
September 28, 2016
This kid is something else. I like reading this manga series it has a great blend of characters, plots, skills, battles, and well thought out. A must read.
October 17, 2021
Este libro por desgracia no es de mi club de monitos chinos, pero como saben es una de las historias que más me gustan y que más me encantan y que cuando quiero animarme recurro a ella por qué siempre me saca una sonrisa y hasta me río de cada cosa que sucede y ya me había tardado en leerlo.
Ya saben que estamos con las aventuras de Ranma Saotome y todo esté conjunto de personajes, pero desde hace algún tiempo llego un personaje que le está haciendo la vida imposible que es la abuelita de Shampoo, pero ahora las cosas se complican por qué la abuelita quiere utilizar a Rioga para vengarse y por otro lado llega un chico y una rara ceremonia del te.
Cómo siempre les digo me divertí mucho al leerlo, no paraba de reír y me lo termine en menos de lo que me di cuenta, no se por que me tardo en leerlos si me gustan tanto.
Aunque me quedé con una duda, creo que el manga y el anime han de ser muy diferentes ya que es muy diferente o he notado diferencias y ahora que lo leo me digo ¿Esto pasará en el anime?
Pero solo puedo decir que ya sea en anime o manga no se pierdan de leer esta historia de un chico que por cosas tiene una maldición y si se baña con agua fría se convierte en hombre, los va a hacer reír y la van a disfrutar mucho, se las recomiendo.
Entrada en: http://calderoliterario7.blogspot.mx
Ya saben que estamos con las aventuras de Ranma Saotome y todo esté conjunto de personajes, pero desde hace algún tiempo llego un personaje que le está haciendo la vida imposible que es la abuelita de Shampoo, pero ahora las cosas se complican por qué la abuelita quiere utilizar a Rioga para vengarse y por otro lado llega un chico y una rara ceremonia del te.
Cómo siempre les digo me divertí mucho al leerlo, no paraba de reír y me lo termine en menos de lo que me di cuenta, no se por que me tardo en leerlos si me gustan tanto.
Aunque me quedé con una duda, creo que el manga y el anime han de ser muy diferentes ya que es muy diferente o he notado diferencias y ahora que lo leo me digo ¿Esto pasará en el anime?
Pero solo puedo decir que ya sea en anime o manga no se pierdan de leer esta historia de un chico que por cosas tiene una maldición y si se baña con agua fría se convierte en hombre, los va a hacer reír y la van a disfrutar mucho, se las recomiendo.
Entrada en: http://calderoliterario7.blogspot.mx
November 17, 2023
Lots of weird things in this one. We got an end to Ranma not being able to stand hot water... through watermelon race and water fight at the beach? Then there's the whole training camp with Ranma, Panda Dad and Akane on one team, and great grandma and Ryoga on the other team. Lastly there's the guy that kidnaps Ranma, so he can fight in a tea ceremoni fight against a monkey. What even is this? It's funny, but what is going on? Takahashi's brain must be an interesting place.
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August 10, 2020DNF (Did Not Finish) @12%
Although this series is hilarious in so many ways, it's been a while since I've read it. I picked up this 6th volume and tried to read it, only to find that I was struggling with the gender representation and the fetishization of Chinese culture. I think it just hasn't aged all that well for me, so I'm stopping the series here.
Although this series is hilarious in so many ways, it's been a while since I've read it. I picked up this 6th volume and tried to read it, only to find that I was struggling with the gender representation and the fetishization of Chinese culture. I think it just hasn't aged all that well for me, so I'm stopping the series here.
May 14, 2025
Generally don't like the trope of the "dirty old man martial arts master whose harassment is played for laughs" but the series does depict him as The Literal Worst so it's at least not trying to excuse the behavior.
Series remains as silly and fun as ever, otherwise.
Series remains as silly and fun as ever, otherwise.
July 12, 2018
With this volume we get the new character Happosai, the series' token pervy old man. Shampoo and Ranma go on a date. That's about it. Feels like filler.
December 7, 2019
4,5 stars
December 9, 2019
I like reading a series that I know will make me smile and laugh with every volume. Ranma never disappoints. That's all that needs to be said probably for every volume.
February 25, 2020
The back and forth is getting tedious and old.
July 10, 2020
Muy entretenido en especial el combate de té.
March 4, 2022
Me gusta descubrir las diferencias qué hay entre leer el manga y la versión animada juju
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December 28, 2022Hipposai is such a gross character, but I guess it's not surprising we have someone being The Worst pervert when the entire series so far has been about being a bit of a perv.
February 24, 2023
Pasaron muchas cosas que nose que resaltar principalmente, la pelea entre ryoga y ranma, la abuela de shampoo y el cap random del mono 🐒
July 30, 2023
Necesito más dosis de amor, Takahashi 😤
December 13, 2023
Ranma is so cute in a kimono.
January 7, 2025
This volume was so fun! Akane jumping into the ocean to save Ranma while just not being able to swim was such a boss move! What an icon
And I love that she can’t cook! What a character <3
And I love that she can’t cook! What a character <3
July 17, 2025
o melhor de todos, não tem como ranma 1/2 é muito bom!
October 9, 2025
Really fun like the others♡
May 29, 2026
4.5
This one picked up, the comedy was good and the story is VERY SLOWLY progressing, but I don't really mind.
This one picked up, the comedy was good and the story is VERY SLOWLY progressing, but I don't really mind.
December 30, 2023
Kind of just like everyone else, I’m not the biggest fan of Happosai (although he does end up growing on me a teeny tiny little bit way later on) and I’m over the “let’s fight to see who wins the girl/boy” thing that’s going on. If this is your first time reading this series - just know it gets better!
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