Ranma 1/2 Cast and Crew Comments for the 2024 Anime
Translation by: Harley Acres
The following collects the comments from the cast and crew of the 2024 adaptation of Ranma 1/2.
Rumiko Takahashi
Creator of Ranma 1/2.
I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of action scenes we'll get to see this time around in the new Ranma anime!
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Kappei Yamaguchi
(Ranma Saotome (male) from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
Wow! What kind of reward is this!? To be able to perform Ranma 1/2 with this cast again!
Thank you so much to all the fans who waited and to all the staff who gave me this opportunity!!!! I wanted to convey my joy and gratitude sooner, and now I can finally announce it!
Ranma is my roots! I will cherish every moment I play Ranma, and I will perform with the resolve that my life as a voice actor "started and ended with Ranma!"
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Megumi Hayashibara
(Ranma Saotome (female) from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
Thirty-five years ago, when the cast was announced, I was still a newcomer and I got fan letters griping, "Who are you?" and "Get off the show now!".
About three months after the show aired, I received a lot of letters of apology saying things like "You're perfect" and "The show's funny".
Now it's the age of social media. There will be a lot of complaints and pros and cons flying around (laughs).
"Bring it on. I'll beat you all to a pulp!" is what the red pigtails are saying in my head. "I can't calm down..."
Back in the studio! It's so much fun.
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Noriko Hidaka
(Akane Tendo from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
I can't believe I'll be able to participate in Ranma 1/2 once again as Akane!
I'm incredibly happy to be able to make this announcement in this milestone year marking my 40th anniversary as a voice actress.
We'll be producing a completely new series from the first episode onwards, so together with the cast, who have such family-like teamwork, I'll do my best to express all the charm of the original.
Whether you've loved Ranma 1/2 in the past or are watching it for the first time, please look forward to it!
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Ano
(Opening Theme from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
Q1: What is your impression of this series?
All the characters are unique, and I thought the exchanges between Ranma and Akane were really cute and not at all straightforward.
I was also envious of how the character turned into a panda when splashed with water.
Q2: Please tell us about how excited you are regarding being in charge of the opening theme!
I'm honored to be in charge of the opening theme for a work that is loved by so many people.
I've created a song that fits the worldview of Ranma 1/2, so please look forward to it.
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Minami Takayama
(Nabiki Tendo from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
The new yet nostalgic world of Ranma 1/2, our Tendo family.
I never thought that a production from when I was still young, shortly after my debut, would be performed again in the Reiwa era! I'm so surprised and happy, my stomach is full... no, I mean my heart is full!
To all of you who have been supporting me for a long time, and to all of you who are meeting me for the first time, please enjoy this new world. And I appreciate your support. As always ♡ Nabiki Tendo
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Kikuko Inoue
(Kasumi Tendo from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
It's a miracle that Ranma 1/2 has been made into a completely new anime after so long! And I can be a part of it again... I'm so happy I can't put it into words!!
I'll put all my heart into playing the soft, laid-back, but slightly silly Kasumi-chan♡
Please continue to support me♪ ♪ ♪
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Akio Otsuka
(Soun Tendo from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
At last! Ranma 1/2! I'll do my best as a rookie amongst a group of seasoned veterans! I'll try my best to avoid any quirks!
Please look forward to it!
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Cho
(Genma Saotome from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
This is great, everyone!! Everyone looks like they're having fun acting. And they're not overwhelmed.
It just goes to show how amazing voice actors are.
Oh, by the way, it was hard for me to keep up with everyone.
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Koichi Yamadera
(Ryoga Hibiki from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
Ranma 1/2 is still incredibly interesting to read even now! Rumiko-sensei is truly a genius! New anime is great, isn't it?
Ehhhh, me playing Ryoga again? Is this a prank? I'm happy, but can I do it? I'm confident as the Jusenkyo Guide and with P-chan...
What? Kappei and the others will also be continuing?
Right, if I can get together with those members for the first time in a while, let's do it!!
I'll do my best not to get lost as a voice actor!
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Rei Sakuma
(Shampoo from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
Being able to meet Shampoo again is akin to the surprise of opening the jack-in-the-box of life! It's a strange feeling, as if we're meeting our original selves again from the previous work.
This time, I want to not only show Shampoo's cuteness, but express all of her aspects and faithfully recreate Takahashi-sensei's worldview.
It would be great if everyone who has been with us since the previous work, and everyone who is experiencing Ranma 1/2 for the first time, could come together and laugh across generations... it would be such a joy!
Shampoo - Rei Sakuma
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Riria
(Ending Theme from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
Q1: What is your impression of this series?
Although the original was made before I was born, I'm very happy to be in charge of the ending theme for Ranma 1/2, which is still loved by people of all generations.
I am also looking forward to the broadcast.
Q2: Please tell us about how excited you are regarding being in charge of the ending theme!
I thought of an exchange between Ranma and Akane and expressed their frustrating relationship in this song. I hope that it will reach many people through the work Ranma 1/2.
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Tomokazu Sugita
(Tatewaki Kuno from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
My name is Tomokazu Sugita and I play the role of Tatewaki Kuno.
I don't play him as an eccentric or weirdo, but as a pure being in all situations.
I hope I can add a straightforward sensibility to the work, like a bolt of lightning from the heavens. Thank you for your support.
The game I've played the most is "Bakuretsu Rantou Hen".
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Ayane Sakura
(Kodachi Kuno from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
Being involved with Ranma 1/2? I feel like my life has suddenly become something that I can't keep up with.
I'd like to carry on the spirit of Kodachi, who has been loved for so long, with all my heart and soul.
The set is very warm and stimulating. I'll never forget when one of my seniors said to me, "Let off some steam here and then head home." It was my signal to release the limiter that had been tugging against my nerves.
I hope that both old and new fans will enjoy it.
I hope you will enjoy the new Ranma.
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Toshiyuki Morikawa
(Tofu Ono from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
My name is Toshiyuki Morikawa, and I will be playing the role of Tofu-sensei. I'm very honored to be involved in Rumiko-sensei's work again after such a long time. I hope I can express Tofu's elusive and carefree nature well (laughs).
Ah, Kasumi-san... I am excitedly waiting to meet you!!
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Mamoru Miyano
(Mikado Sanzenin from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
I never expected that Ranma 1/2 would return as a new work in the Reiwa era, so it was a huge shock!
Back then, I loved the anime so much that I watched it and even bought the theme song CD (laughs).
To think that I would actually get to appear in such a Ranma...it feels like a dream.
Recording has already begun, and it makes my ears and my heart happy to be on set, hearing "that voice" just as it was back then.
In this world, I am doing my best to play the very eccentric character of Mikado Sanzenin in a brilliant fashion, so please look forward to it!
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Aoi Yuki
(Azusa Shiratori from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
I never thought the day would come when I'd be able to take part in Ranma 1/2 as a cast member, so I'm really thrilled.
I turned all the joy and excitement of standing in front of the microphone with all these legends into energy and did my best to portray the cute, violent, selfish and mysterious Azusa!
I hope you'll all enjoy it.
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Tomokazu Seki
(Ichiro from Ranma 1/2 2024 adaptation)
I will be appearing in Ranma 1/2 as Ichiro, a member of the Furinkan High School Broadcasting Club. I'll be doing live commentary for various matches.
The director asked me to include some ad-libs, so I enjoyed performing to liven up the show.
Please be sure to watch the broadcast.
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完全新作的アニメ「らんま1/2」公式サイト
Official website for the completely new anime "Ranma 1/2"
Published: July 17, 2024
Interviewer: ---
Translated by: Harley Acres
Translation date: July 17, 2024, updated October 10, 2024
ISBN/Web Address: https://ranma-pr.com/
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