Fall Anime Ranma 1/2: New Character Goshunkugi Hikaru (CV. Ishida Akira) Debuts! Ranma’s Weakness Revealed in Episode 13 Advance Cuts
Get ready, fans! From the Fall 2025 anime season, the second season of Ranma 1/2 is gearing up for its Episode 13, titled “Ranma no Jakuten” (meaning “Ranma’s Weakness”), set to broadcast starting Saturday, October 4th. Fans can now get a sneak peek with the freshly released synopsis and advance scene cuts!
Ranma 1/2 is a beloved fighting romantic comedy, originally a manga by the legendary Takahashi Rumiko, famed for iconic works such as Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Inuyasha, Kyoukai no RINNE, and MAO. This timeless series was serialized in “Shuukan Shounen Sunday” from issue 36 of 1987 to issue 12 of 1996, and even today, its popularity remains absolute!
This latest anime adaptation is a “completely new production” spearheaded by director Uda Kounosuke and animated by the renowned studio MAPPA. Its first season graced screens from October to December 2024, and it immediately sparked considerable excitement. A major highlight was the return of the original, iconic voice cast, including Yamaguchi Kappei as Saotome Ranma (male), Hayashibara Megumi as Ranma (female), and Hidaka Noriko as Tendou Akane. This stellar lineup ensured the series generated massive hype, which has continued unabated since before its initial broadcast.
The story kicks off with the arrival of Saotome Genma and his son, Saotome Ranma, at the Tendou household, fresh from their training in China. However, instead of the expected duo, a giant panda and an adorable girl greet the family! It turns out that Ranma, during his rigorous training in China, acquired a peculiar body type: he transforms into a girl when splashed with cold water, and reverts to a boy when doused with hot water. As Ranma navigates this unique predicament, he and his gender-bending self become entangled with a colorful cast of eccentric characters, leading to a cascade of tears, laughter, and, of course, a healthy dose of romance!
Episode 13: “Ranma no Jakuten” Synopsis
Goshunkugi Hikaru, a classmate secretly smitten with Tendou Akane, seethes with jealousy over Saotome Ranma, who is now Akane’s fiancé.
In his scheme, he teams up with Kuno Tatewaki and relentlessly tails Ranma, desperate to uncover his weaknesses. Yet, Ranma proves to be a formidable opponent, rarely showing any chinks in his armor.
However, fate intervenes with an unfortunate accident, exposing Ranma’s secret weakness! Falling into Goshunkugi Hikaru’s cunning trap, which exploits this newly discovered vulnerability, Ranma is pushed to the absolute brink of fear, ultimately losing his very self-control!
Broadcast and Streaming Information
Episode 13, “Ranma no Jakuten,” of the Fall 2025 anime Ranma 1/2 Second Season, is scheduled to air on Nippon TV starting Saturday, October 4th, at 24:55 (effectively Sunday, 12:55 AM). This episode will subsequently be broadcast nationwide across Nippon TV affiliates, with an exclusive streaming release on Netflix immediately following its broadcast.
TV Anime Ranma 1/2 Second Season Production Overview
Broadcast/Streaming Information
- Broadcast: Starting October 4, 2025, every Saturday at 24:55 on Nippon TV! Broadcast sequentially nationwide across Nippon TV affiliates.
- Streaming: Exclusive distribution on Netflix immediately after broadcast!
Original Work
- Original Story: Takahashi Rumiko, “Ranma 1/2” (Shougakukan “Shounen Sunday Comics” publication)
Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Uda Kounosuke |
| Series Composition | Ueno Kimiko |
| Character Design | Taniguchi Hiromi |
| Chief Animation Director | Yoshioka Takeshi, Saitou Yoshiko, Ootsu Nao, Kawamura Kousuke |
| Main Animator | Naitou Nao, Aoki Rie, Kurio Masahiro |
| POP Artwork | Kitamura Minami |
| Art Director | Ookawa Chihiro, Hayashi Ryuuta |
| Color Design | Kakita Yukiko |
| Director of Photography | Kanou Atsushi |
| Editing | Yanagi Keisuke |
| Sound Director | Uda Kounosuke |
| Sound Effects | Hasegawa Takuya |
| Music Selection | Chihara Makiko |
| Sound Production | dugout |
| Music | Wada Kaoru |
| Planning and Produce | Shougakukan Shueisha Production |
| Animation Production | MAPPA |
| Production | “Ranma 1/2” Production Committee |
Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Saotome Ranma | Yamaguchi Kappei |
| Ranma | Hayashibara Megumi |
| Tendou Akane | Hidaka Noriko |
| Tendou Nabiki | Takayama Minami |
| Tendou Kasumi | Inoue Kikuko |
| Tendou Souun | Ootsuka Akio |
| Saotome Genma | Chou |
| Hibiki Ryouga | Yamadera Kouichi |
| Shampoo | Sakuma Rei |
| Mousse | Seki Toshihiko |
| Kuonji Ukyou | Nazuka Kaori |
| Kuno Tatewaki | Sugita Tomokazu |
| Kuno Kodachi | Sakura Ayane |
| Happousai | Inoue Kazuhiko |
| Cologne | Mayama Ako |
| Ono Toufuu | Morikawa Toshiyuki |
| Sanzenin Mikado | Miyano Mamoru |
| Shiratori Azusa | Yuuki Aoi |
| Goshunkugi Hikaru | Ishida Akira |
| Ichirou | Seki Tomokazu |
| Narration | Ogata Kenichi |
Music
- Opening Theme: Suiyoubi no Campanella “War Ai Nee” (ATLANTIC JAPAN / WARNER MUSIC JAPAN)
- Ending Theme: Nishina “Panda Girl” (WARNER MUSIC JAPAN)
(C) Takahashi Rumiko・Shougakukan／”Ranma 1/2″ Production Committee
By Nakase Koutarou
