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Ranma 1/2, Vol. 3
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.
208 pages, Paperback
First published May 6, 1995
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About the author
Rumiko Takahashi
1,580?books2,073?followersRumiko Takahashi (¸ßÇÅÁôÃÀ×Ó) 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 Ch¨±¨ 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 Sh¨nen 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 ?. Following the late 80s and early 90s trend of sh¨nen martial arts manga, Ranma ? features a gender-bending twist. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ? 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 Ch¨±¨ 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 Sh¨nen 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 ?. Following the late 80s and early 90s trend of sh¨nen martial arts manga, Ranma ? features a gender-bending twist. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ? 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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May 29, 2025
In one of the more iconic moments within the volume, on page (120) this one resonates!!! (Well at least to me, ha ha ha) Rumiko Takahashi crafts another high pace action manga filled with humor, action on a tad of love. Page 102 introduces one of my favorite characters throughout the entire series! I won't give away who it is or the relationship but definitely a top tier character! This is a great volume filled with all the things that make this series so magical. Ryoga gets a lot of page time, but rightfully so in this volume. I found myself really enjoying the fight sequences. Akane loses her memory and that makes for an even more entertaining later part of this book.
November 9, 2017
It's Ranma, what else can you expect?
Fast-paced action with plenty of funny characters and also drawn incredibly well. I wondered how the author managed to draw such detailed action scenes and tie these stories up together. There's a lot of characters to remember in the Ranma world (and a lot of volumes to read as well) that it can get confusing
But... more volumes = more to love
Also helps that I grew up watching the anime series to picking up the books from the library were a no brainer.
Fast-paced action with plenty of funny characters and also drawn incredibly well. I wondered how the author managed to draw such detailed action scenes and tie these stories up together. There's a lot of characters to remember in the Ranma world (and a lot of volumes to read as well) that it can get confusing
But... more volumes = more to love
Also helps that I grew up watching the anime series to picking up the books from the library were a no brainer.
August 1, 2022
P¨¢ginas: 224
En este tomo, nuevamente introducen a un personaje nuevo que es Kodachi, que para mi gusto es un tanto desesperante.
En esta parte, podemos ver a un Ranma celoso por Akane y Ryouga, adem¨¢s de que todo el tomo pr¨¢cticamente se trata del entrenamiento de Akane y posterior de Ranma para vencer a Kodachi en una pelea.
Es interesante y tiene sus momentos de desespero, pero creo que funciona bastante bien con lo que nos da el manga.
En este tomo, nuevamente introducen a un personaje nuevo que es Kodachi, que para mi gusto es un tanto desesperante.
En esta parte, podemos ver a un Ranma celoso por Akane y Ryouga, adem¨¢s de que todo el tomo pr¨¢cticamente se trata del entrenamiento de Akane y posterior de Ranma para vencer a Kodachi en una pelea.
Es interesante y tiene sus momentos de desespero, pero creo que funciona bastante bien con lo que nos da el manga.
February 22, 2019
It got do much better a 3rd of the way in. Looking forward to the next one.
July 19, 2019
Always a fun ride. I love Shampoo, so I liked that chapter...but the martial figure skating chapter was boring. Hence the 3 stars.
April 26, 2022
High jinx to the ridiculous scale. Entertaining and exasperating.
December 12, 2024
I like the new Netflix show a little better, but these are so much freaking fun and so SO camp
April 11, 2025
4.5 - Delightful, funny and romantic if a little hard to follow at times from how manic it is. Reminds me of a Preston Sturges film.
January 20, 2016
Part 1: Lips at War: The skating contest begins.
Part 2: I'll Never Let Go: The battle continues, but this time Ryoga shows up and changes Ranma into Ranma-chan.
Part 3: Burning the Bridges: Ryoga ends up braking the ice at the skating rink, revealing a swimming pool beneath it.
Part 4: Ryoga Explodes: Royga fights Ranma-chan. The other team tries to interfere, but Ryoga drives them off.
Part 5: The Waters of Love: Mikado ends up injured and leaves the rink. Ryoga and Ranma-chan keep fighting until Akane falls into the water and they have to save her. Shampoo breaks through a wall.
Part 6: Kiss of Death: Ranma-chan explains the backstory dealing with Shampoo to Akane. Shampoo ends up at the Tendo's and gets into a fight with Ranma who defeats her. She kisses him, but this one is the kiss of marriage.
Part 7: You I Love: Nabiki reads the book explaining Amazon laws. Amazon crawls all over Ranma. Akane breaks their engagement. Ryoga hits Ranma with water, turning him into Ranma-chan who Shampoo starts chasing, trying to kill her.
Part 8: Akane gets Shampooed: Shampoo breaks into the school's cafeteria and brings Ranma his lunch, which is P-chan on vegetables. Akane grabs P-chan right away. Shampoo gives Akane the kiss of death. Ranma finds Akane but she doesn't know who he is.
Part 9: Shampoo Cleans Up: Akane is taken to Dr. Tofu's and the truth about Shampoo's memory-erasing Shampoo comes out. It ends up Shampoo is Dr. Tofu's new assistant.
Part 10: Formula #911: Akane is at home. Shampoo tries to Shampoo Akane again but is stopped. Dr. Tofu sees Kasumi and goes nuts. Ranma finds Shampoo who has the antidote shampoo, but she wants Ranma to kill Ranma-chan before she'll give him the shampoo.
Part 11: Bie Liao: Ranma insults Akane and she gets her memory back. Shampoo appears and is stopped by Ranma. He explains to her he is cursed and claims Ranma-chan is his normal form. Shampoo leaves.
Part 2: I'll Never Let Go: The battle continues, but this time Ryoga shows up and changes Ranma into Ranma-chan.
Part 3: Burning the Bridges: Ryoga ends up braking the ice at the skating rink, revealing a swimming pool beneath it.
Part 4: Ryoga Explodes: Royga fights Ranma-chan. The other team tries to interfere, but Ryoga drives them off.
Part 5: The Waters of Love: Mikado ends up injured and leaves the rink. Ryoga and Ranma-chan keep fighting until Akane falls into the water and they have to save her. Shampoo breaks through a wall.
Part 6: Kiss of Death: Ranma-chan explains the backstory dealing with Shampoo to Akane. Shampoo ends up at the Tendo's and gets into a fight with Ranma who defeats her. She kisses him, but this one is the kiss of marriage.
Part 7: You I Love: Nabiki reads the book explaining Amazon laws. Amazon crawls all over Ranma. Akane breaks their engagement. Ryoga hits Ranma with water, turning him into Ranma-chan who Shampoo starts chasing, trying to kill her.
Part 8: Akane gets Shampooed: Shampoo breaks into the school's cafeteria and brings Ranma his lunch, which is P-chan on vegetables. Akane grabs P-chan right away. Shampoo gives Akane the kiss of death. Ranma finds Akane but she doesn't know who he is.
Part 9: Shampoo Cleans Up: Akane is taken to Dr. Tofu's and the truth about Shampoo's memory-erasing Shampoo comes out. It ends up Shampoo is Dr. Tofu's new assistant.
Part 10: Formula #911: Akane is at home. Shampoo tries to Shampoo Akane again but is stopped. Dr. Tofu sees Kasumi and goes nuts. Ranma finds Shampoo who has the antidote shampoo, but she wants Ranma to kill Ranma-chan before she'll give him the shampoo.
Part 11: Bie Liao: Ranma insults Akane and she gets her memory back. Shampoo appears and is stopped by Ranma. He explains to her he is cursed and claims Ranma-chan is his normal form. Shampoo leaves.
December 19, 2015
Every now and again I've got to re-read Ranma 1/2. Rumiko Takahashi is a great story teller. This is one of the funniest manga I have ever read.
May 1, 2017
"Akane es mi prometida.
si le pones un dedo encima...
?Te matar¨¦! "
La ¨¦pica pelea con la Rosa negra por el amor de Ranma...
Y la pelea por los labios de Akane.
Me encanta que los sentimientos de Ranma finalmente se est¨¦n haciendo cada vez m¨¢s obvios y que tambi¨¦n ambos se utilicen para alejar a los dem¨¢s "con la excusa de que est¨¢n comprometidos" cuando en realidad son los celos hablando por ellos...
Ya quiero el cuarto tomo.
si le pones un dedo encima...
?Te matar¨¦! "
La ¨¦pica pelea con la Rosa negra por el amor de Ranma...
Y la pelea por los labios de Akane.
Me encanta que los sentimientos de Ranma finalmente se est¨¦n haciendo cada vez m¨¢s obvios y que tambi¨¦n ambos se utilicen para alejar a los dem¨¢s "con la excusa de que est¨¢n comprometidos" cuando en realidad son los celos hablando por ellos...
Ya quiero el cuarto tomo.
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