Ranma 1/2: Ranma, Akane, Shampoo, Ucchan, and More Go “American Retro” Style! Newly Illustrated Goods Pre-Sale

New “American Retro” Merchandise for Ranma 1/2 Unveiled!

A delightful new line of merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of Saotome Ranma, Ranma (female form), Tendo Akane, and other beloved characters from the TV anime Ranma 1/2 has been unveiled. These charming goods are currently on pre-sale at select Bic Camera and Animega x Sofmap stores.

The Enduring Legacy of Ranma 1/2

Ranma 1/2 is a thrilling fighting romantic comedy based on the immensely popular manga by TAKAHASHI Rumiko, serialized in “Weekly Shonen Sunday” from issue #36 of 1987 to issue #12 of 1996. TAKAHASHI Rumiko is also a celebrated mangaka, renowned for her iconic works such as Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, InuYasha, Kyoukai no RINNE, and MAO, among others.

The “completely new anime adaptation,” lovingly brought to life by MAPPA under the direction of UDA Kounosuke, captivated audiences with its first season broadcast from October to December 2024. Now, fans are eagerly enjoying the second season, which premiered in October 2025. The return of the beloved main cast, including YAMAGUCHI Kappei as Saotome Ranma, HAYASHIBARA Megumi as Ranma (female form), and HIDAKA Noriko as Tendo Akane, generated significant buzz and excitement, which continues to electrify fans from before its broadcast until today.

The Story’s Wacky Beginnings

The tale begins with SAOTOME Genma and his son Ranma, who have been undergoing martial arts training in China, arriving at the Tendo household. However, to everyone’s astonishment, who appeared before them was a giant panda and an adorable girl! It turns out that during his rigorous training in China, Ranma had developed a peculiar and inconvenient condition: dousing himself with cold water transforms him into a girl, while hot water magically reverts him back into a boy. The narrative then delightfully unfolds as Ranma and his father, along with the vibrant, quirky, and utterly unique characters surrounding them, navigate a series of hilarious and heartwarming adventures, filled with laughter, tears, and occasional romantic entanglements.

The “American Retro” Collection

This exclusive pre-sale features an array of merchandise adorned with brand-new, charming illustrations of the main cast. Fans will be thrilled to see Saotome Ranma, Ranma (female form), Tendo Akane, Hibiki Ryouga, Shampoo, Kuonji Ukyou, Tendo Kasumi, and Tendo Nabiki, all depicted in a nostalgic “American Retro” style that perfectly captures their personalities.

Exciting Merchandise Lineup

The extensive lineup of goods is sure to delight any fan, featuring popular items such as Acrylic Stands, Trading Metallic Can Badges, Trading Holo Acrylic Keychains, Trading Clear Cards, Long T-shirts, Tapestries, and eye-catching Big Acrylic Stands.

For those looking for a truly special item, a magnificent Life-size Panel is also available for pre-order at 36,300 JPY. As an enticing bonus, for every 2,000 JPY (including tax) spent on fair merchandise, customers will receive one random Novelty Postcard from a delightful collection of 16 different designs. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to get your hands on these exclusive items early!

Sales Period and Locations

The various “American Retro” merchandise items for the TV anime Ranma 1/2 will be on pre-sale at select Bic Camera and Animega x Sofmap stores until October 26th, 2025. For more details on the event, please visit the special website.