vol.056：Ranma 1/2：Transforms into a girl when splashed

Ranma 1/2 is a legendary martial arts comedy created by Rumiko Takahashi, centered on a teenage fighter who transforms into a girl when splashed with cold water. The provided records document the franchise's extensive history, beginning with its 1987 manga serialization in Weekly Shonen Sunday and its massive global circulation of over 55 million copies. The sources detail the original 1989 anime adaptation, various films, and a 2011 live-action special starring Yui Aragaki. Significant focus is placed on the 2024 MAPPA remake, which prioritizes modern production standards and visual fidelity while retaining the original voice cast to preserve the series' iconic identity. These documents also list comprehensive broadcast schedules, staff credits, and musical contributions that have defined the series across multiple decades. By blending supernatural curses with school-life romance, the franchise remains a cornerstone of the "gender-bending" genre in Japanese media.