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Ranma ½ 2-in-1 #8
Ranma 1/2 (2-in-1 Edition), Vol. 8: Includes Volumes 15 & 16
A remastered 2-in-1 edition of the all-time classic hit from one of Japan’s most beloved creators, available for the first time in a format faithful to the original work. One day, teenage martial artist Ranma Saotome went on a training mission with his father and ended up taking a dive into some cursed springs at a legendary training ground in China. Now, every time he’s splashed with cold water, he changes into a girl. His father, Genma, changes into a panda! What’s a half-guy, half-girl to do?
Ranma wants it, four martial artist pork buns from China want it, and especially Genma wants it… Described by a reluctant Ranma as the “seal” that keeps something terrible from happening, what is the “Dragon’s Whisker”? Once that plot’s tied up, the whole gang heads for a hot springs obstacle course. And then, a martial arts eating contest guaranteed to make your stomach flip!
Ranma wants it, four martial artist pork buns from China want it, and especially Genma wants it… Described by a reluctant Ranma as the “seal” that keeps something terrible from happening, what is the “Dragon’s Whisker”? Once that plot’s tied up, the whole gang heads for a hot springs obstacle course. And then, a martial arts eating contest guaranteed to make your stomach flip!
368 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 5, 2015
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About the author
Rumiko Takahashi
1,580 books2,126 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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December 8, 2024
A lot of fun stories in this double volume! In particular, my favorite story arc featured a three-legged race through the hot springs, which highlights many of the main characters, features Takahashi’s non-stop wacky action plotting, and even adds in a couple of moments in which the characters almost get self-reflective (before inevitably resulting in a chance for more slapstick). The other storylines all have plenty of entertaining moments as well – a wish-granting sword, a gambling plot that gives nice spotlights to each member of the Tendo family, hijinks over a magical dragon’s whisker, and training in martial arts dining. There are some extreme oddities (even for Ranma 1/2), such as a card hustler who looks just like a playing card king and a family with huge mouths and lengthy tongues. Overall, a good deal of inventive zaniness.
April 13, 2025
Another series I have a deep nostalgia for is Ranma 1/2. This volume as most of the series is divided into mini episodes, the best way I can describe it. I liked the story with the sword and I found the one with the hot springs obstacle course was my absolute favorite and was so funny I laughed out loud multiple times. I wish the whole volume was just the characters or Ranma, Akane, Shampoo, Mousse, Ryoga and Ukyo arguing because it’s gold. Unfortunately I found the dragons whisker story to be meh and the eating contest to be boring. Hence a 3 rating.
April 26, 2023
...esto se repite demasiado. ¿Cuántas cosas más pueden utilizar para convertirlo en una versión de artes marciales? Ya quiero que haya un poco de evolución en cuanto a Ranma y Akane, no solo personajes tóxicos molestando..
July 5, 2025
Haven't rated one of these a 5/5 in a while. So glad that peak is back and that no one was extremely weird in this volume because oh my godddddd. Anyway this was good, the new character at the end is interesting. These dads have got to stop arranging their children into marriages it's soooooo
September 9, 2019
I was reading individual volumes up until this point, so I only read the last four chapters of this due to overlap when they combined volumes.
June 12, 2024
Puta madre, Ranma! DATE CUENTA!!! AHHHHHHH
Che, este tomo tuvo más Yuri de lo normal, alabado sea la diosa Rumiko.
XD
Che, este tomo tuvo más Yuri de lo normal, alabado sea la diosa Rumiko.
XD
May 5, 2025
Just when you think Takahashi can't make these characters any more ridiculous or outlandish she completely outdoes herself!
July 9, 2025
The story based on Excalibur was my favorite in this volume.
August 8, 2023
Rating: 4/5
Volumes 15 & 16 of “Ranma ½” was solid. The hot springs square off was the best plotline, if only for getting all of the cast together and letting Ranma and Akane finally have some moments. The art really got shown off in the last arc (which carries into volume 17) and I have to applaud Takahashi’s ability to both emulate other styles and make them so clearly still a part of her world.
Volumes 15 & 16 of “Ranma ½” was solid. The hot springs square off was the best plotline, if only for getting all of the cast together and letting Ranma and Akane finally have some moments. The art really got shown off in the last arc (which carries into volume 17) and I have to applaud Takahashi’s ability to both emulate other styles and make them so clearly still a part of her world.
September 13, 2020
ESPAÑOL
Ranma 1/2
Tomo 8
Colección de 19 Tomos
Autora: Rumiko Takahashi
Editorial: @planetadcomic @editorialplaneta
Traducción: Verònica Calafell
Opinión 4/5 🐼
Es una lectura fácil y fluida con la que cualquiera se va a reír con las aventuras y desventuras de Ranma. #domingodecomics #DomingoConRanma1/2
Sinopsis/Reseña
El tomo empieza con un capítulo bastante entretenido y lleno de risas, trata sobre la katana sagrada. En general este tomo en especial me ha parecido bastante divertido y lleno de giros. Los capítulos que más me han gustado han sido: A por la trenza, El secreto del bigote del dragón, La misteriosa mansión del buen gusto y Mademoiselle hambrienta.
Tengo que decir que Ranma de chica me encanta, en el capítulo del tercer deseo me ha parecido bastante astuta y divertida, aunque también pobre Kuno en este tomo no han parado de pasarle un montón de cosas por culpa de Ranma.
Hemos descubierto que Ranma es terrible apostando o jugando al poker, por un lado Akane cada vez se va haciendo amiga de el resto de personajes femeninos, aunque aún la vean como rival por el amor de Ranma.
Los personajes femeninos cada vez me gustan más, eso sí ni sé te ocurra enfadarlas.
Y por último pero no menos importante al final del tomo encontramos fan arts de autores españoles que homenajean a la serie, si lo habéis visto y sois fan de p-chan fangirleemos.
ENGLISH
Ranma 1/2
Volume 8
Collection of 19 volumes
Author: Rumiko Takahashi
Editorial: @planetadcomic @editorialplaneta
Translation: Veronica Calafell
Opinion 4/5 🐼
It is easy and fluid read that anyone will laugh at Ranma's adventures and misadventures. #Domingodecomics #SundayWithRanma1/2
Synopsis/Review
The volume begins with a rather entertaining chapter full of laughter, dealing with the sacred katana. In general, I found this particular volume quite funny and full of twists. The chapters that I liked the most were A por la trenza, El secreto del mustache del dragón, La misteriosa mansión del Buen gusto, and Mademoiselle hamburger.
I have to say that I love Ranma as a girl, in the chapter of the third wish I found her quite cunning and funny, although also poor Kuno in this volume has not stopped passing a lot of things because of Ranma.
We have discovered that Ranma is terrible at gambling or playing poker, on one hand, Akane is becoming friends with the rest of the female characters, although they still see her as a rival for Ranma's love.
I like the female characters more and more, but I don't know if you can make them angry.
And last but not least at the end of the volume we find fan arts of Spanish authors that pay tribute to the series, if you have seen it and you are a fan of p-chan let me know.
Ranma 1/2
Tomo 8
Colección de 19 Tomos
Autora: Rumiko Takahashi
Editorial: @planetadcomic @editorialplaneta
Traducción: Verònica Calafell
Opinión 4/5 🐼
Es una lectura fácil y fluida con la que cualquiera se va a reír con las aventuras y desventuras de Ranma. #domingodecomics #DomingoConRanma1/2
Sinopsis/Reseña
El tomo empieza con un capítulo bastante entretenido y lleno de risas, trata sobre la katana sagrada. En general este tomo en especial me ha parecido bastante divertido y lleno de giros. Los capítulos que más me han gustado han sido: A por la trenza, El secreto del bigote del dragón, La misteriosa mansión del buen gusto y Mademoiselle hambrienta.
Tengo que decir que Ranma de chica me encanta, en el capítulo del tercer deseo me ha parecido bastante astuta y divertida, aunque también pobre Kuno en este tomo no han parado de pasarle un montón de cosas por culpa de Ranma.
Hemos descubierto que Ranma es terrible apostando o jugando al poker, por un lado Akane cada vez se va haciendo amiga de el resto de personajes femeninos, aunque aún la vean como rival por el amor de Ranma.
Los personajes femeninos cada vez me gustan más, eso sí ni sé te ocurra enfadarlas.
Y por último pero no menos importante al final del tomo encontramos fan arts de autores españoles que homenajean a la serie, si lo habéis visto y sois fan de p-chan fangirleemos.
ENGLISH
Ranma 1/2
Volume 8
Collection of 19 volumes
Author: Rumiko Takahashi
Editorial: @planetadcomic @editorialplaneta
Translation: Veronica Calafell
Opinion 4/5 🐼
It is easy and fluid read that anyone will laugh at Ranma's adventures and misadventures. #Domingodecomics #SundayWithRanma1/2
Synopsis/Review
The volume begins with a rather entertaining chapter full of laughter, dealing with the sacred katana. In general, I found this particular volume quite funny and full of twists. The chapters that I liked the most were A por la trenza, El secreto del mustache del dragón, La misteriosa mansión del Buen gusto, and Mademoiselle hamburger.
I have to say that I love Ranma as a girl, in the chapter of the third wish I found her quite cunning and funny, although also poor Kuno in this volume has not stopped passing a lot of things because of Ranma.
We have discovered that Ranma is terrible at gambling or playing poker, on one hand, Akane is becoming friends with the rest of the female characters, although they still see her as a rival for Ranma's love.
I like the female characters more and more, but I don't know if you can make them angry.
And last but not least at the end of the volume we find fan arts of Spanish authors that pay tribute to the series, if you have seen it and you are a fan of p-chan let me know.
February 21, 2021
Another wild and wonky ride into Ranma's world.
September 27, 2016
Every story in this volume was really quite funny. If I had to choose, I'd say the wishing sword story was the funniest for me. Upperclassman Kuno is hilarious in that story.
January 11, 2021
Adoro esta obra, es superdivertida, yo me rio muchisimo con ella.
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