[Shogakukan Shueisha Productions Inc. (ShoPro)] The second season of the TV anime “Ranma 1/2” will begin airing on Nippon Television every Saturday from 24:55 starting October 4th! Comments have arrived from Inoue Kazuhiko, Mayama Ako, and Ishida Akira! The opening theme will be performed by Wednesday Campanella, and the ending theme will be performed by Nishina!
Shogakukan Shueisha Productions Inc. (ShoPro) Press Release: August 28, 2025 The second season of the TV anime “Ranma 1/2” will begin airing on Nippon TV every Saturday from 24:55 starting October 4th! Comments have arrived from Kazuhiko Inoue, Ako Mayama, and Akira Ishida! The opening theme will be performed by Wednesday Campanella, and the ending theme will be performed by Nishina! Character visuals and profiles for Happosai, Colon, and Gosunkugi Hikaru have been released! In addition, a digest movie of the first season has been released! An advance screening will be held on October 4th, with Yamaguchi Kappei and Hidaka Noriko in attendance.
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Broadcast details for the second season of the TV anime “Ranma 1/2” announced! Starting October 4, 2025, the series will air every Saturday from 24:55 on Nippon TV! It will then be broadcast nationwide on Nippon TV affiliates, and will be available exclusively on Netflix immediately after broadcast. Comments have arrived from Kazuhiko Inoue (Happosai), Akiko Mayama (Colon), and Akira Ishida (Gosunkugi Hikaru), who will be playing additional characters! Character information for Happosai, Colon, and Gosunkugi Hikaru has also been released. Character visuals by character designer Hiromi Taniguchi and character profiles have been released. Starting today, TV Anime Official X is holding a giveaway campaign where you can win autographed
illustrations by Kazuhiko Inoue (voice of Happosai), Akiko Mayama (voice of Colon), and Akira Ishida (voice of Gosunkugi Hikaru)! For details, please check the official TV anime website. Information on the opening and ending themes for season 2 has also been released! The opening theme will be “Wo Ai Ni” by the music unit Wednesday Campanella, and the ending theme will be “Panda Girl” by Nishina. Comments have arrived from each artist. “You can still make it in time! The “Ranma 1/2” Season 1 Digest Movie has been released! Look back on Season 1 with newly recorded narration by Saotome Ranma (voiced by Yamaguchi Kappei) and Ranma (voiced by Hayashibara Megumi)! A special advance screening will be held on Saturday, October 4th! The anime will be screened ahead of its broadcast! Yamaguchi Kappei (voice of Saotome Ranma) and Hidaka Noriko (voice of Tendo Akane) will appear and discuss the film. Lottery pre-orders start today! Additional information on the Blu-ray and DVD of the first season of the TV anime “Ranma 1/2” has also been released!
■2nd season broadcast details Starting October 4, 2025, broadcasts will begin on Nippon Television every Saturday from 24:55! Broadcast nationwide on Nippon Television networks Exclusively available on Netflix immediately after broadcast! ●Nippon TV Broadcast Information Nippon TV: Every Saturday from 24:55 starting October 4th Sapporo Television: Every Wednesday from 25:59 starting October 8th Aomori Broadcasting: Every Saturday from 24:55 starting October 4th Iwate Television: Every Saturday from 24:55 starting October 4th Yamagata Broadcasting: Every Saturday from 24:55 starting October 4th Miyagi Television: Every Friday from 25:59 starting October 10th Akita Broadcasting: Every Thursday from 25:24 starting October 9th Fukushima Chuo Television: Every Friday from 25:56 starting October 10th Niigata Television: Every Thursday from 25:29 starting October 9th Shinshu Television: Every Thursday from 25:44 starting October 9th Yamanashi Broadcasting System: Every Saturday from 24:55 starting October 4th Shizuoka Daiichi Television: Every Saturday from 25:50 starting October 4th Hokuriku Broadcasting System: Every Wednesday from 25:59 starting October 8th Kanazawa Television: Every Thursday from 25:35 starting October 9th Fukui Broadcasting: Every Friday from 24:30 starting October 10th Chukyo Television: Every Saturday from 25:55 starting October 4th Yomiuri TV: Broadcast every Tuesday late at night Nihonkai Television: Broadcast every Thursday from 26:00 starting October 9th Hiroshima TV: Broadcast every Saturday from 25:25 starting October 4th Yamaguchi Broadcasting: Every Thursday from 25:54 starting October 9th Shikoku Broadcasting: Every Saturday from 25:55 starting October 4th Nishinippon Broadcasting: Every Sunday from 25:25 starting October 5th Nankai Broadcasting: Every Saturday from 24:55 starting October 4th Kochi Broadcasting: Every Wednesday from 25:24 starting October 8th Fukuoka Broadcasting: Every Monday from 25:59 starting October 6th Nagasaki International Television: Every Tuesday from 26:04 starting October 7th Kumamoto Prefectural Television: Every Thursday from 25:29 starting October 9th Kagoshima Yomiuri Television: Every Wednesday from 25:34 starting October 8th TV Oita: Every Thursday from 24:59 starting October 9th TV Miyazaki: Every Saturday from 25:50 starting October 4th *Broadcast and streaming start dates and times may change without notice.
■Additional Cast Comments for Season 2 Cast comments have arrived from Kazuhiko Inoue (role of Happosai), Akiko Mayama (role of Colon), and Akira Ishida (role of Gosunkugi Hikaru). ●Cast comment from Kazuhiko Inoue (role of Happosai)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2610/1568/2610-1568-10ba8c1e7aa1f4342944a1061f2399bb-1000×667.jpg I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be playing the role of Happosai. Happosai is a role previously played by my mentor, Ichiro Nagai. The image of Nagai-san playing Happosai is still burned into my mind. I am honored. I am truly happy. I will carry on Nagai-san’s spirit and do my best to play to the best of my ability as Kazuhiko Inoue. Thank you very much for your support. ●Cast Comment from Ayako Mayama (voice of Colon)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2610/1568/2610-1568-eb42ac1011989fbf3b3763edbca2261b-667×1000.jpg This is Mayama Ako, who will appear as Colon from the second season. The other day, I met Mr. S at work and he suddenly said to me, “The first time I met Ako was in ‘Ranma 1/2,'” which surprised me! It was completely forgotten. Apparently I played a female student. I was probably so nervous I didn’t remember anything. My connection has come to fruition!!! I’m so grateful. A place full of legends. It’s great to be able to work with them. Please look forward to it starting in October. ●Cast Comment from Akira Ishida (role of Hikaru Gosunkugi)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2610/1568/2610-1568-7dbf88719fc14febb2adf72321ff1839-667×1000.jpg No explanation is necessary for longtime fans, but even in a series filled with strong characters, I think that Gosunkugi Hikari, who appears timid at first glance, is just as unique in his extraordinary drive towards Akane. Please enjoy this season as they unfold the ridiculous events unfolding as they are resurrected in the 21st century. ■Detailed information on additional characters in Season 2 Character visuals and profiles of Happosai, Colon, and Gosunkugi Hikaru have been released. ●Happosai (CV. Kazuhiko Inoue) Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2610/1568/2610-1568-c6b4c5ebe6ef13bc8ac95decb201ec8e-700×1000.jpg The founder of the Indiscriminate Fighting Style, a master of martial arts, and the teacher of Soun and Genma. He acts on instincts such as lust, material desires, and food, but his overwhelming fighting spirit intimidates his opponents and robs them of their will to fight. ●Colon (CV. Mayama Ako)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2610/1568/2610-1568-d5e4ed7171269f959c9c2b3bfc3d2505-700×1000.jpg Shampoo’s great-grandmother. A member of the female warrior tribe, she is a master of martial arts. She came to Japan to marry Ranma. She is also the owner of the Chinese restaurant “Cat Restaurant.” ●Gosunkugi Hikaru (CV. Akira Ishida)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2610/1568/2610-1568-4530cb70624b0be36df350dc962fdd91-700×1000.jpg A first-year student at Furinkan High School, she is a classmate of Ranma and Akane. She has a crush on Akane. Her hobbies are photography and hammering nails into straw dolls.
■Season 2 Opening & Ending Theme Information 【Opening Theme】 Wednesday Campanella “Wow Ai Ni” (ATLANTIC JAPAN / WARNER MUSIC JAPAN) Lyrics, composition, Arrangement: Kenmochi Hidefumi ●Profile
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2610/1568/2610-1568-d52c73f9183b225c78c713f812833677-1000×667.jpg The unit was launched in 2013 with KOM_I as the lead singer. Only lead actress KOM_I appears in public, performing as a trio with Kenmochi Hidefumi in charge of music and Dir.F in charge of other roles. In 2021, KOM_I left the band, and Utaha joined as the lead actress and singer. In 2022, “Edison” became a huge hit, with the music video being viewed 65 million times and total streaming exceeding 100 million times. In March 2024, the group successfully held their first concert at the Nippon Budokan under the new Utaha leadership. Then, on September 24, 2025, she released her fourth EP, “Kawaii Joshi,” which includes the opening theme song “Wo Ai Ni” for the second season of the TV anime “Ranma 1/2.” Official website: http://www.wed-camp.com X: https://x.com/wed_camp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utaha.89/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wed_camp ●Comments Q1. What is your impression of this work? I tried to create a positive, energetic, and energetic melody. The lyrics incorporate the atmosphere of the original work, and incorporate mahjong and cooking terminology to create a catchy, fun feel. I think it’s a very humorous and exciting song. Q2. Please tell us about your enthusiasm for being in charge of the opening theme. I’ve been watching “Ranma 1/2” since I was a child, so I never expected to have this opportunity to be involved in it! I was so moved when I saw the opening video! I hope the song “Wo Ai Ni” becomes as beloved as the anime itself! ●Release information Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2610/1568/2610-1568-4c978f0a4c119a89a989a548fdce4ca9-1000×1000.jpg “Kawaii Joshi” (pronounced: kawaii joshi) Release Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Format: EP (CD & DIGITAL) CD Pre-order Link: https://wed-camp.lnk.to/kawaiijoshi_CD Pre-Add/Pre-Save link: https://wed-camp.lnk.to/kawaiijoshi 【Ending Theme】 Nishina “Panda Girl” (WARNER MUSIC JAPAN) Lyrics and composition: Nishina / Arrangement: 100 Times Vomiting ●Profile
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2610/1568/2610-1568-3fa59f0d5e778dddb5ff40ddc83445c8-1000×663.jpg “Nishina” is a rising star who has emerged with a natural singing voice in a new era. A gentle yet fleeting, addictive voice. The melody line is somewhat nostalgic and soothing, as if you were falling asleep. The sense of words is delicately woven while being innocently playful. Her music, which is gentle yet makes you feel the madness lurking within, completely captivates those who listen to it. Her voice and music have slowly captivated listeners at their own pace. Quietly and more actively, we begin to move out into the world in search of encounters. A talent that encompasses “transience and madness” is revealed here. Official website: https://nishina247.jp/ Distribution link: https://nishina.lnk.to/nishina X:
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https://www.tiktok.com/@nishina_official ●Comment Q1. What is your impression of this work? A masterpiece that will be loved forever! The awkward relationship and behavior of the two is both frustrating and cute no matter how many times I see it. What I love about it is that all the characters are crazy and crazy. And even though I was supposed to be laughing at it, I was suddenly struck by how pure it was. . . I’m already looking forward to the broadcast of the second season! Q2. Please express your enthusiasm for being in charge of the ending theme I am honored to be able to add my own songs to the production, following the wonderful songs of the past. We aimed for a song that will make you look forward to the next episode tomorrow. I hope you like it! ●Release Information
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■ There’s still time! TV anime “Ranma 1/2” 1st season digest movie A look back at the first season with newly recorded narration by Ranma Saotome (cv. Kappei Yamaguchi) and Ranma (cv. Megumi Hayashibara)! Ranma, who has developed a mysterious condition where he transforms into a woman when he splashes himself with water and transforms back into a man when he splashes himself with hot water, engages the unique people around him in a “slapstick fighting love comedy.” Image
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■2nd period special advance screening & talk show!! To commemorate the start of the second season, a special advance screening will be held! Episodes 13 and 14 of the main anime series (episodes 1 and 2 of the second season) will be screened on the big screen! Kappei Yamaguchi (Ranma Saotome) and Noriko Hidaka (Akane Tendo) will appear and have a talk. ●Event overview ・Event date and time Saturday, October 4, 2025 Daytime: Doors open at 13:30/Start at 14:00/Scheduled to end at 15:40 Evening session: Doors open at 17:00/Start at 17:30/End at 19:10 ・Venue United Cinema Toyosu Screen 10 ・Appearance Kappei Yamaguchi (Ranma Saotome) Noriko Hidaka (Akane Tendou) ・Ticket information 3,000 yen (tax included) each session Pre-registration for lottery begins today! https://l-tike.com/ranma-anime/ Please check the special page on the anime official website for the latest information ■1st season Blu-ray & DVD additional information TV anime “Ranma 1/2” Blu-ray & DVD Vol.1 will be released on Wednesday, October 8, 2025! Now accepting reservations! ●Jacket design Jacket design released! This is a three-sided case drawn by character designer Hiromi Taniguchi.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2610/1568/2610-1568-98462fd8a151328c8c7047c6c5c9fe23-1920×1080.jpg [Package overview] ・Scheduled release date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 ・Price/Product number Blu-ray: 30,800 yen (tax included) [Product number: ANZX17341-17343] DVD: 27,500 yen (tax included) [Product number: ANZB17341-17343] ・Number of recorded episodes: 12 main episodes ・Specifications: 3 main discs ■Complete production limited edition bonus ◆Character design Hiromi Taniguchi original three-sided back case ◆Mini colored paper drawn by Rumiko Takahashi ◆Special booklet ◆Special pinup ◆Bonus video ・Non-credit OP & ED ・Non-credit OP & ED (Akane short hair ver.) ・Next preview (episodes 2 to 12) ◆Audio commentary (Episode 1, Episode 5, Episode 9) ◆Release event
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■TV anime “Ranma 1/2” 2nd season work overview ●Work name Ranma 1/2 ●Introduction Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendou, the third daughter of the Tendou dojo, are married by their parents. However, Ranma has a problem… During his training in China, he fell into the legendary training ground “Jusenkyo”. He had developed a strange condition where he turned into a woman when he poured water on him, and turned back into a man when he poured hot water on him! ? The slapstick fighting love comedy between Ranma, Akane, and unique characters is about to begin! ●Broadcast/distribution information Broadcast starts on Nippon Television from October 2025! Broadcast nationwide on Nippon Television network Exclusive distribution on Netflix immediately after broadcast! ●Original work Original work: Rumiko Takahashi “Ranma 1/2” (published by Shogakukan “Shonen Sunday Comics”) ●STAFF Director: Uda Konosuke Series composition: Kimiko Ueno Character design: Hiromi Taniguchi Chief animation director: Takeshi Yoshioka, Yoshiko Saito, Nao Otsu, Kosuke Kawamura Main animators: Nao Naito, Rie Aoki, Masahiro Kurio POP artwork: Minami Kitamura Art director: Chihiro Okawa, Ryuta Hayashi Color design: Kakita Yukiko Director of Photography: Kano Atsushi Edited by Yanagi Keisuke Sound Director: Uda Konosuke Sound Effects: Hasegawa Takuya Song Selection: Kayahara Makiko Sound production: dugout Music: Kaoru Wada Planning and production: Shogakukan Shueisha Production Produced by: MAPPA Production: “Ranma 1/2” Production Committee ●CAST Ranma Saotome: Kappei Yamaguchi Ranma: Megumi Hayashibara Akane Tendo: Noriko Hidaka Tendou Nabiki: Minami Takayama Tendo Kasumi: Kikuko Inoue Tendo Soun: Akio Otsuka Genma Saotome: Cho Ryoga Hibiki: Koichi Yamadera Shampoo: Rei Sakuma Mousse: Toshihiko Seki Kuonji Ukyo: Kaori Natsuka Kuno Obi Sword: Sugita Tomokazu Kuno Kodachi: Sakura Ayane Yaho Sai: Inoue Kazuhiko Colon: Ako Mayama Ono Higashikaze: Tomoyuki Morikawa Sanzen-in Emperor: Mamoru Miyano Azusa Shiratori: Yuuki Ao Five-sun nail light: Akira Ishida Ichiro: Tomokazu Seki Narration: Kenichi Ogata *The “high” in “Noriko Hidaka” is “ladder height.” If it is difficult to describe due to the nature of the medium, please include a note to that effect. ●WEB Official website: https://ranma-pr.com/ Official X: https://x.com/ranma_pr (Recommended hashtag: #Ranma anime) Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ranma_pr ●Original information Shonen Sunday Comics Special “Ranma 1/2” Volumes 1 to 20 are now on sale!
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