Ranma ½ SUPER OVA Series #5: A thorough review and review

Ranma ½ SUPER OVA Series #5 - Ranma ½ Super

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

September 21, 1995

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 3

■Original Story

・Original story by Rumiko Takahashi

■ Director

・Director: Junji Nishimura

■Works

©Rumiko Takahashi/Shogakukan, Kitty Films, Pony Canyon

■ Story

The cave known as the Haren-do, where anyone who enters it is sure to end up in a breakup. Ukyo and Shampoo, who are plotting to break up Ranma and Akane, plan to go to the cave on a neighborhood trip. However, various people, including Ryoga and Genma, get involved...

■Explanation

This is the seventh OVA for "Ranma ½." It is based on chapters 9 and 10 of volume 27 of the original manga. This work, which was developed as an OVA series based on the original work by Rumiko Takahashi, is a long-awaited new episode for fans, and it further deepens the worldview of the original work. This episode in particular depicts the relationships between the characters and their individual growth, making it a must-see for fans.

■Cast

・Ranma Saotome/Kappei Yamaguchi・Ranma Saotome/Megumi Hayashibara・Akane Tendo/Noriko Hidaka・Nabiki Tendo/Minami Takayama・Kasumi Tendo/Kikuko Inoue・Shampoo/Rei Sakuma・Mousse/Toshihiko Seki・Ryoga Hibiki/Koichi Yamadera・Ukyo Kuonji/Hiromi Tsuru

■ Main staff

Director: Junji Nishimura Original story: Rumiko Takahashi Character design and chief animation director: Atsuko Nakajima Music: Akihisa Matsuura

■ Main Characters

Ranma Saotome is a 16-year-old second-generation master of the Saotome style of indiscriminate fighting. If he is cursed by the curse of Jusenkyo and splashed with water, he will turn into a female Ranma.
・Ranma Saotome Ranma Saotome turns into a girl after pouring water over himself. He looks cute, but on the inside he's just like Ranma.
Akane Tendo, the third daughter of the Tendo family and a practitioner of the indiscriminate fighting style of Tendo-ryu. Ranma's fiancee.
The second daughter of the Tendo family. She is cold-hearted and greedy for money.
The eldest daughter of the Tendo family. She acts as a mother to her late sister. She has a gentle personality.
Shampoo: The daughter of a Chinese warrior tribe called the Joshi Clan. She is trying to marry Ranma according to her clan's rules. When splashed with water, she turns into a cat.
・A childhood friend of Mousse Shampoo and an expert in hidden weapons. He is handsome, but wears glasses because he is extremely nearsighted. When splashed with water, he turns into a duck.
・Ryoga Hibiki A classmate of Ranma's before he transferred to another school who has a crush on Akane. He is extremely bad at directions. Whenever he gets splashed with water, he turns into a black piglet, and in that form Akane calls him "P-chan" and dotes on him.
Kuonji Ukyo: Ranma's other fiance. A classmate of Ranma and Akane, she runs an okonomiyaki restaurant called "Ucchan."

■Detailed evaluation

"Ranma ½ SUPER OVA Series #5" is a film adaptation of chapters 9 and 10 of volume 27 of the original manga, and is a very important episode for fans. This OVA faithfully reproduces the story of the original manga while delving deeply into the emotions and relationships of the characters. In particular, the setting of the Broken Heart Cave is very effective in depicting the conflicts and growth between the characters, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

The story begins with Ukyo and Shampoo plotting to break up Ranma and Akane. The plan to take the two into a cave called Ha-ren-do, which is said to lead to a breakup if you enter it, becomes complicated with the involvement of other characters. The involvement of various characters such as Ryoga and Genma makes the story even more interesting.

The portrayal of the characters is also excellent, especially the relationship between Ranma and Akane, which is deeply drawn. The scene where Ranma's bond with Akane is tested as his manly side and his girlish side as Ranma intersect is very moving to the viewer. The characters of Shampoo and Ukyo also feel more three-dimensional as their feelings towards Ranma are depicted.

Visually, Atsuko Nakajima's character designs and the work of the chief animation director shine. While faithfully recreating the original illustrations, the film conveys the characters' emotions visually, with meticulous attention to detail in their movements and expressions. Akihisa Matsuura's music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story, and the background music in the most dramatic scenes really moves the viewer's hearts.

This OVA is a must-watch for fans of the original work, and for anime fans in general. It deeply moves viewers by depicting the growth of the characters and the changes in their relationships, but it also includes humor and action. In particular, the scene at Harendo is an exquisite blend of tension and humor that will keep viewers entertained.

■Recommendation details

Ranma ½ SUPER OVA Series #5 is highly recommended for fans of the original comics, as well as viewers who enjoy anime in general. It is a must-see for anyone interested in character development and relationships, as well as those who enjoy action and humor. This OVA offers a rare opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the world of the original work while also looking at the characters from a new perspective.

Additionally, we recommend that you read volume 27 of the original manga before watching this OVA. Knowing the story of the original will allow you to understand and enjoy the OVA more deeply. Also, by watching the other "Ranma ½" OVA series, you can get a better feel for the overall story and character growth.

"Ranma ½ SUPER OVA Series #5" is a long-awaited new episode for fans of the original work, and a must-watch for anime fans in general. It deeply moves viewers by depicting the growth of the characters and changes in their relationships, but it also includes humor and action. In particular, the scene at Harendo Cave is an exquisite blend of tension and humor that will keep viewers entertained. This OVA provides a rare opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the world of the original work while looking at the characters from a new perspective. Be sure to give it a watch.