Meet the Cast of Ranma ½

Released on April 15, 1989
Animation Comedy Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy

'Ranma ½' is a classic anime film that has captured the hearts of many viewers with its unique storyline and lovable characters. The movie follows the journey of Saotome Ranma, a teenage martial artist who travels with his father, Genma, to the cursed training ground of Jusenkyo in China. The two ignore the warnings of the Chinese guard and end up falling into the cursed springs, which has a peculiar effect on them.

Ranma is cursed to turn into a girl whenever he comes into contact with cold water. This transformation is not just any girl, but a cute, well-built red-head. The only way to reverse the transformation is by using hot water, which changes him back into a man, but only until the next time he gets splashed with cold water. This curse adds a layer of complexity to Ranma's life, making it challenging for him to navigate through everyday activities without accidentally turning into a girl.

To make matters worse, Ranma's father engages him to Tendo Akane, a girl who despises boys. This engagement creates tension between the two, as Akane struggles to accept her new fiancé, who keeps changing between a boy and a girl. Despite this, the two eventually form a bond and learn to understand and accept each other's flaws. The film is filled with humor, action, and romance, making it an enjoyable watch for viewers of all ages. It's a classic anime that has stood the test of time and continues to be a favorite among fans of the genre.

Ranma ½ ran for 2 seasons.

Main Cast of Ranma ½

Kappei Yamaguchi

as Ranma Saotome ♂ (voice) (161 episodes)

Kappei Yamaguchi's performance as Ranma Saotome in the tv series "Ranma ½" is nothing short of exceptional. His versatile voice acting skills bring the character to life, effortlessly switching between the masculine and feminine sides of Ranma's cursed form. Yamaguchi's ability to convey both the comedic and dramatic elements of the character is a testament to his talent. His energetic and expressive delivery adds depth and personality to the iconic role, making Ranma Saotome a memorable and beloved character in the world of anime.

Megumi Hayashibara

as Ranma Saotome ♀ (voice) (161 episodes)

Megumi Hayashibara's performance as Ranma Saotome ♀ in the popular anime series 'Ranma ½' is nothing short of iconic. Her ability to seamlessly transition between Ranma's brash male persona and his bashful female form, while maintaining a consistent and distinctive voice for each, is truly impressive. Hayashibara's delivery adds depth to the complex character of Ranma, capturing his frustration, embarrassment, and determination in a way that is both entertaining and endearing. Her work in 'Ranma ½' not only showcases her exceptional talent as a voice actress but has also played a significant role in solidifying her status as one of the most influential and beloved voices in the anime industry.

Secondary Cast of Ranma ½

Kikuko Inoue

as Kasumi Tendo (voice) (70 episodes)

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Minami Takayama

as Nabiki Tendo (voice) (67 episodes)

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Ryusuke Ohbayashi

as Soun Tendo (voice) (55 episodes)

Noriko Hidaka

as Akane Tendo (voice) (72 episodes)

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Yuji Mitsuya

as Dr. Tofu Ono (voice) (10 episodes)

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Hirotaka Suzuoki

as Tatewaki Kuno (voice) (29 episodes)

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Koichi Yamadera

as Master (voice) (1 episode) , Guide (voice) (2 episodes) , Ryoga Hibiki (voice) (36 episodes)

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Reiko Suzuki

as Auntie (voice) (2 episodes)

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Satoko Yasunaga

as Referee (voice) (2 episodes)

Yoshiko Ōta

as Kin Ono (voice) (1 episode)

Reizō Nomoto

as Master (voice) (1 episode)

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Yō Inoue

as Announcer (voice) (1 episode) , Live announcer (voice) (2 episodes)

Kenichi Ogata

as Mr. Ogane (voice) (1 episode) , Genma Saotome / Panda (voice) (3 episodes) , Panda (voice) (4 episodes) , Genma Saotome (voice) (64 episodes)

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Shigeru Chiba

as Store manager (voice) (1 episode) , Announcer (voice) (1 episode) , Sasuke Sarugakure (voice) (10 episodes)

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Masashi Hirose

as Man (voice) (1 episode)

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Yoshiko Kamei

as Player A (voice) (1 episode)

Rei Sakuma

as Cat (voice) (1 episode) , Shampoo (voice) (29 episodes)

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Tadashi Nakamura

as Narrator (voice) (45 episodes)

Midori Nakazawa

as Player B (voice) (1 episode)

Shigeru Shibuya

as Student C (voice) (1 episode)

Miyoko Asô

as Cologne (voice) (21 episodes)

Ryuzou Ishino

as Customer B (voice) (1 episode)

Toshihiko Nakajima

as Customer A (voice) (1 episode)

Hiromi Tsuru

as Kaori (voice) (1 episode) , Ukyo Kuonji (voice) (10 episodes)

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Tomohiro Nishimura

as Big brother (voice) (1 episode)

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Toshihiko Seki

as Mousse (voice) (13 episodes)

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Kazuhiko Inoue

as Mikado Sanzenin (voice) (3 episodes)

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Yuko Kobayashi

as Atsuko (voice) (1 episode) , Young Cologne (voice) (1 episode) , Lang-Lang (voice) (1 episode)

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Fumihiko Tachiki

as Villager B (voice) (1 episode) , Yoshi-san (voice) (1 episode) , Clown (voice) (1 episode) , Uncle (voice) (1 episode) , Musume (voice) (2 episodes)

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Naoko Matsui

as Azusa Shiratori (voice) (3 episodes)

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Akira Murayama

as Announcer (voice) (2 episodes)

Takuzō Kamiyama

as Escaping dojo man (voice) (1 episode)

Kozo Shioya

as Chairman (voice) (2 episodes)

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Ichiro Nagai

as Happosai (voice) (35 episodes)

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Sukekiyo Kameyama

as Stupid person (voice) (1 episode)

Koji Tsujitani

as Student A (voice) (1 episode) , Hiroshi (voice) (2 episodes)

Yō Yoshimura

as Kinnosuke (voice) (1 episode) , Bakeneko (voice) (1 episode)

Eiko Yamada

as Tsubasa Kurenai (voice) (1 episode)

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Mahito Tsujimura

as Ex-chairman (voice) (1 episode)

Takeshi Aono

as Kinni (voice) (1 episode)

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Takehito Koyasu

as Student B (voice) (1 episode) , Happy (voice) (1 episode) , Daisuke (voice) (1 episode)

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Hiroshi Masuoka

as Secondary chairman (voice) (1 episode)

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Masako Katsuki

as Yang Gui Fei (voice) (1 episode) , Mio (voice) (1 episode)

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Mugihito

as Chairman (voice) (1 episode)

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Kinto Tamura

as Chingensai (voice) (1 episode)

Yuko Mita

as Ling-Ling (voice) (1 episode)

Masami Kikuchi

as Ken (voice) (1 episode)

Tatsuyuki Jinnai

as Principal Kunou (voice) (4 episodes)

Kazuko Sugiyama

as Female circus manager (voice) (1 episode)

Mitsuru Ogata

as Villager C (voice) (1 episode)

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Kazumi Tanaka

as Villager A (voice) (1 episode)

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