Turns out Ranma and Ryoga’s martial arts outfits are also pretty comfy for lounging around the house.
Ranma 1/2
Ranma is back on TV with a new anime series, and back in Japan’s character cafe circuit too!
Rumiko Takahashi’s legendary martial arts comedy is back, and we take a look at what’s changed and what hasn’t.
She may be one of the biggest names in the manga/anime world, but Takahashi hasn’t forgotten her roots.
Rumiko Takahashi’s martial arts/romance/comedy series returns with “entirely new-like anime adaptation.”
Rumiko Takahashi’s anime/manga hit serves as the inspiration for everything from ramen topping pajamas to “chain-link fence” pouches.
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Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi is even designing a brand-new character just for Japan’s top cosplayer to pose as.
Creator of Inyasha, Ranma 1/2, and other hits shows where she draws, her amazing home library, and incredibly merch collection.
Chaotic cursed cast of classic anime/manga are here to help keep your belongings in order.
Anime/manga legend lays out various scenarios for five-way fight, and physical strength plays surprisingly small role.
The legendary creator of the will-they-or-won’t-they couples of Inuyasha and Ranma 1/2 discusses her logic.
Takahashi apparently has more boundless energy than any of her hot-blooded shonen manga stars.
You don’t become one of the most prolific manga creators of all time without putting in some very long hours.
One of the all-time anime/manga greats sets up website form for questions, will answer them through Twitter.




















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