Top 10 Anime Similar to Ranma ½ (2024)

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Short Introduction to Ranma 1/2 (2024)

When Ranma was brought up with a strong sense of masculinity, fate dealt him an unusual twist – he now transforms into a woman when doused with cold water thanks to a magical spring mishap in China. Complicating matters further, his father has arranged a marriage for him. As Ranma navigates his dual existence, he must search for a remedy to his curse, improve his skills, and confront the realization that his feminine side may rival that of his betrothed. Each day presents new challenges in Ranma’s eventful journey.

Release Year: 2024 – ?

Episodes: TV (7+ eps)

Rank: Rank #848

Tags: Comedy, Harem, Romance, Shounen, Animal Transformation, Arranged Marriage, Cohabitation, Curse, Gender Bender, Martial Arts, Romantic Comedy, Tsundere, Based on a Manga

Here are the Top 10 Anime Similar to Ranma 1/2 (2024)

10. InuYasha

Summary:
Kagome, an ordinary high school girl, is accidentally transported to the feudal era after falling into a well. In this new world, she frees Inuyasha, a half-demon, and learns she possesses the powerful Shikon no Tama gem, shattered into countless pieces. Teaming up with Miroku, a priest, Sango, a demon slayer, and Shippo, a playful fox-demon, they embark on a journey to collect the Shikon shards and vanquish the villainous demon Naraku.

Release Year: 2000 – 2004

Episodes: TV (167 eps)

Tags: Fantasy, Shounen, Animal Characteristics, Demons, Feudal Japan, Non-Human Protagonists, Person in a Strange World, Time Travel, Tsundere, Based on a Manga

9. Ranma 1/2 OVA

Summary:
Ranma and his friends embark on thrilling new adventures! Shampoo acquires a mysterious jewel with the power to transform love into hate, complicating Ranma’s life. Alongside a lively Christmas celebration, a peculiar new teacher and a tense encounter with his mother, Ranma encounters a host of fresh and familiar foes. Can he overcome his feelings for Akane and assert his rightful place as the Tendo dojo’s heir this time around?

Release Year: 1993 – 1994

Episodes: OVA (6 eps)

Tags: Comedy, Harem, Shounen, Christmas, Gender Bender, Martial Arts, Tsundere, Based on a Manga

8. A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2

Summary:
The sophomore season of A Pair of Crazy Birds.

Release Year: 2025

Episodes: TV

Tags: Comedy, Harem, Romance, Shounen, Arranged Marriage, Romantic Comedy, Based on a Manga

7. A Couple of Cuckoos

Summary:
Nagi Umino, a diligent 16-year-old student at Meguro River Academy high school, discovers he was switched at birth. As he heads to a dinner to reunite with his biological parents, he encounters Erika Amano, a bold and outspoken girl who wants Nagi to pose as her boyfriend to avoid marriage. However, when Nagi arrives at the dinner, he learns that his parents have arranged for him to marry the daughter they raised, who happens to be none other than Erika.

Release Year: 2022

Episodes: TV (24 eps)

Tags: Comedy, Harem, Romance, Shounen, Arranged Marriage, Romantic Comedy, Based on a Manga

6. Girlfriend, Girlfriend Season 2

Summary:
Girlfriend, Girlfriend’s second season.

Release Year: 2023

Episodes: TV (12 eps)

Tags: Comedy, Harem, Romance, Shounen, Slice of Life, Cohabitation, Romantic Comedy, Based on a Manga

5. Ranma 1/2: The Movie – Big Trouble in Nekonron, China

Summary:
The Tendo residence presents a typical scene with Happosai sneaking on a panty raid, Ranma and Akane engaged in a quarrel, and the old men immersed in a game of Go. However, the tranquility is disrupted when a mysterious Chinese girl named Lychee appears, seeking revenge against Happosai. Before the situation can be understood, a group called the Seven Lucky Gods Martial Artists arrives and kidnaps Akane. Now, Ranma and his companions must journey to China alongside the enigmatic girl to confront the Seven Lucky Gods, rescue Akane, and bring clarity to the chaotic events unfolding around them.

Release Year: 1991

Episodes: Movie (1 ep)

Tags: Action, Comedy, Harem, Romance, Shounen, Gender Bender, Martial Arts, Based on a Manga

4. Ranma 1/2 Akumu! Shunmin Kou

Summary:
Having grown tired of Ranma getting in the way of his pastime, Happosai opts to employ a sleeping incense to have Ranma hibernate until spring. However, Akane inadvertently inhales the incense, leading to unexpected consequences as she goes on a rampage in her slumber. The group now faces the challenge of figuring out how to rouse her from her sleep-induced chaos.

Release Year: 2008

Episodes: OVA (1 ep)

Tags: Comedy, Harem, Romance, Shounen, Gender Bender, Martial Arts, Based on a Manga

3. Ranma 1/2 Super

Summary:
Super OVA 1: Based on a story from vol. 27 of the manga, Shampoo and Ukyo arrange to travel to a cave that is legendary for breaking up couples. They hope they will cause Ranma and Akane to break-up and Shampoo hopes to ditch Mousse the same way.

Super OVA 2: “Jaaku no Oni” (lit. “The Wicked Demon”) was released in 1995. Based on a story from vol. 29 of the manga, an Oni (that wears a tiger-striped diaper just like the Oni of Urusei Yatsura) escapes it`s sealed box and begins to possess people in the neighborhood.

Super OVA 3: This is a story from vol. 31. Ranma disturbs a doll that takes revenge on anyone that shows it disrespect. In order to teach Ranma a lesson, the doll possesses Akane and tries on many occasions to attack him.

Release Year: 1995 – 1996

Episodes: OVA (3 eps)

Tags: Comedy, Romance, Shounen, Gender Bender, Martial Arts, Based on a Manga

2. Nisekoi:

Summary:
The saga of relationships unfolds further when Chitoge begins to acknowledge her feelings for Raku. At the same time, the introduction of Kosaki’s younger sister, Haru, who is intent on safeguarding her sister from Raku’s perceived questionable nature, brings a new dynamic to the situation.

Release Year: 2015

Episodes: TV (12 eps)

Tags: Comedy, Harem, Romance, Shounen, Slice of Life, Fake Romance, Romantic Comedy, School Life, Tsundere, Based on a Manga

1. Ranma 1/2: The Movie 2 – Nihao My Concubine

Summary:
When Ranma and his friends accept an invitation from Kuno for a boating trip, they eagerly agree, hoping for a day of relaxation under the sun. However, luck does not seem to be on their side as a sudden storm leaves them stranded on a mysterious and secluded island. As they realize the island is far from ordinary, the girls start disappearing one by one, prompting Ranma to investigate the strange occurrences. He soon uncovers the truth that they are being taken to become part of the ruler’s harem on the island. Determined to rescue them, Ranma is prepared to prove himself as the best “woman” among them in order to save his friends.

Release Year: 1992