Ranma 1/2 #19

Name: Ranma 1/2 #19
Brand: Viz

Feb 2002 · Viz · 15.95 USD; 26.50 CAD

“Part 1: When Daddy Was Strong”

In "Part 1: When Daddy Was Strong," Akane puts her faith in a fortune teller’s curious prediction: feed a man cherry blossom mochi, and if petal marks appear on his forehead, he’s her destined true love. She tries it with Ryoga—only to find the marks appear, leaving her stunned and unsure what comes next. Written by Rumiko Takahashi, Gerard Jones, and Toshifumi Yoshida, and illustrated by Takahashi with inks by Wayne Truman, this 2002 Viz issue features a cover by Rumiko Takahashi and Hidemi Sahara, capturing the moment with playful, expressive detail.

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writer, artist, inker Rumiko Takahashi · writer Gerard Jones · writer Toshifumi Yoshida · inker, letterer Wayne Truman · cover Rumiko Takahashi, Hidemi Sahara

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Cast · 13 characters

Akane Tendo Daisuke Genma Saotome Happosai Hiroshi Kasumi Tendo Mariko Konjo Nabiki Tendo Ranma Saotome Ryoga Hibiki Shampoo Soun Tendo Tatewaki Kuno

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writer, artist, inker Rumiko Takahashi

writer Gerard Jones

writer Toshifumi Yoshida

inker, letterer Wayne Truman

cover pencils, inks Rumiko Takahashi

cover inks Hidemi Sahara

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A fortune teller tells Akane that if she feeds cherry blossom mochi she made to a man and cherry blossom petal marks appear on his forehead, that man is her destined true love. So she tries it out, but the petal marks appear on Ryoga's head.

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