Ranma is back on TV with a new anime series, and back in Japan’s character cafe circuit too!
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Rumiko Takahashi’s legendary martial arts comedy is back, and we take a look at what’s changed and what hasn’t.
Former manga editor picks out two whiskies to represent the contrasting elements at the heart of this beloved romance classic.
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Rumiko Takahashi’s martial arts/romance/comedy series returns with “entirely new-like anime adaptation.”
We would like to humbly request more anime x traditional Japanese craft pairings after this.
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Food and drinks offer the same mix of romance and physical pain as the hit anime, exclusive merch to also be offered for sale online.
Fans of Rumiko Takahashi’s classic sci-fi comedy will soon be able to wear summer and winter versions of the uniform as depicted in the new show.
Fans have been waiting more than 20 years for this Rumiko Takahashi comeback, so it’s nice to know we’re getting more than a tiny appetizer to start.
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi is even designing a brand-new character just for Japan’s top cosplayer to pose as.
There’s a whole lot to love in this sneak-peak at the remake of the Rumiko Takahashi classic.
Legendary creator Rumiko Takahashi’s debut hit returns to TV more than three decades since its last episode.
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