Ranma ½ (1989)
Ranma ½ is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Ranma ½ has pulled the kind of numbers most Japanese series never see. It's sitting at 8.6/10 on TMDB across 1,546 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 25 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese comedy with an action & adventure streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- Currently 8.6/10 from 1,546 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you're in the mood for something with weight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Genre | Comedy / Action & Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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