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| Ranma 1/2 began at the close of Takahashi's two previous mega-hit anime series, Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku. Taking over their old timeslot proved challenging but eventually the series more than found its footing. |
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| Ranma 1/2 spawned three television series, one that shared its name and the second, longer running continuation which was dubbed Ranma 1/2 Nettohen. Thrity-two years later, the show was relaunched again. Here you can read summaries of each series. |
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| In the 1980s and 1990s the Japanese animation industry was robust enough to support "OVAs" (Original Video Animation), high-quality, direct-to-video specials, some of Ranma 1/2's most well-loved stories were adapted for these specials. |
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| Ranma 1/2 debuted three epic martial arts comedy films, action-packed and full of romance and memorable villains. |
