Shampoo

Shampoo is a Chinese Amazon warrior from Ranma 1/2 who becomes entangled with Ranma Saotome after their fateful encounter triggers Amazon tribal law, compelling her to pursue him to Japan — where rivalry, martial arts chaos, and romantic comedy ensue.

Shampoo burst onto the American comics scene in 1994 when Viz brought Rumiko Takahashi's beloved manga to Western readers, making her debut in Ranma 1/2 #3 amid one of the most chaotic, lovable casts in comics history. A Copper/Modern Age arrival, she shares her pages with the likes of Ranma Saotome, Akane Tendo, and the rest of the gloriously dysfunctional Tendo and Saotome households — company that guarantees no shortage of comedic mayhem. Her presence stretches across the run and into Ranma 1/2 Part Six, a testament to how essential she is to the series' irresistible energy. For fans of Takahashi's signature blend of heart and humor, Shampoo is absolutely worth seeking out.