ranma romance

Ranma 1/2 is about a teenage martial artist, Ranma Saotome, who gets knocked into a cursed spring at a training ground in China called Jusenkyou while training with his father, Genma Saotome. Now, every time Ranma's splashed with cold water, he turns into a girl, while his father takes the form of a giant panda. The only thing that can reverse the effect is hotwater.

My favorite thing about Ranma 1/2 is his complicated relationship with his reluctant fiancée, Akane Tendo. Most of their problems stem from the fact that both of them are incredibly stubborn and don't like the idea of being forced into marriage by their parents. Ranma insists he's still in training and doesn't have time for girls—even uncute tomboys like Akane—and Akane's not too keen on marrying a "pervert" who changes gender either.

Yet, despite all their bickering and protests, it quickly becomes apparent that they genuinely care for each other, even if they are too shy and embarrassed to admit it out loud.

Of course, part of the reason for this unrest is that Ranma has some very persistent suitors who constantly try to break them up. There's a Chinese Amazon named Shampoo, his childhood friend, Ukyo Kuounji, and Kodachi Kuno, Tatewaki Kuno's younger "twisted" sister.

However, Akane has her fair share of suitors, too. If the entire male population of Furinkan High School wasn't enough, Ryoga Hibiki, Ranma's greatest rival, also loves Akane. The fact that he's also her beloved pet pig, P-Chan (unbeknown to Akane), certainly doesn't make Ranma any happier. Add into the mix a voodoo-loving Gosunkugi and kendo-happy Kuno, and well, romance is never boring where Ranma and Akane are concerned.

The manga and anime follow Ranma as he continues to search for a cure to his curse—all while trying to appease (or ignore) his many jealous fianceés.

In the meantime, he continues to perfect his martial arts while boasting that he can meet any challenge as long as it has martial arts in the title (Like, Martial Arts Figure Skating, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Dining, etc.).

And, of course, while he's at it, he may as well try to convince himself that he doesn't care about Akane—that she's just SO uncute.

Although, after looking around this site, you'll quickly see that it's one of the few things Ranma never quite succeeds at.

Guess we'll have to wait until Martial Arts Dating makes its appearance. ^_^

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