Ranma ½ (1989)
Kernel Score: 91% · 1,490 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 1989-04-15
Seasons: 1 · 161 episodes
Where to watch Ranma ½
- Stream: Hulu
- Free with ads: Hoopla, Fandango at Home, Pluto TV, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Ranma Saotome, a teenage martial artist, and his father Genma travel to the 'cursed training ground' of Jusenkyo in China. There, despite the warnings of the Chinese guard, they fall into the cursed springs. From now on, whenever Ranma is doused in cold water, he turns into a girl and a cute, well-built redhead at that. Hot water changes him back into a man again, but only until the next time. To make matters worse, his father engages him to Akane Tendo, a girl who hates boys.
Ranma ½ parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Ranma ½ is a comedic martial-arts anime with fantasy gender-swap curses and mild fan-service humor.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Comedic martial arts fights and sparring occur regularly but are largely non-graphic and slapstick.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Fan-service humor arises from the gender-swap curse premise, love polygon, and playful romance situations.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Kappei Yamaguchi as Ranma Saotome ♂ (voice)
- Megumi Hayashibara as Ranma Saotome ♀ (voice)
Ranma ½ FAQ
Is Ranma ½ good?
Ranma ½ has a 91% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,490 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Ranma ½?
In the US you can stream Ranma ½ on Hulu, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home, Pluto TV, Prime Video (free with ads) and Tubi and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Ranma ½ OK for kids?
Ranma ½ is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Ranma ½ is a comedic martial-arts anime with fantasy gender-swap curses and mild fan-service humor.
What shows are like Ranma ½?
If you liked Ranma ½, try Ranma1/2, The Familiar of Zero, Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches and Nisekoi.