Ranma 1/2 #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis third volume of Viz's Ranma 1/2 collection continues the chaotic martial arts romantic comedy, pitting Ranma Saotome against new rivals like the wealthy Mikado Sanzenin and the competitive Azusa Shiratori, while deepening the love triangle with Akane Tendo and introducing the fierce Amazon warrior Shampoo. The volume collects chapters from the original manga, featuring more cursed transformations, slapstick battles, and the ongoing struggle between Ranma's male and female forms as he navigates the Tendo household's absurd daily life.
In "Part One: Lips at War," the rivalry between Ranma and Mikado heats up in a high-stakes ice skating match, where Mikado makes a bold challenge—not just to win, but to steal a kiss from Akane, all to unsettle Ranma. Written by Rumiko Takahashi, Gerard Jones, and Matt Thorn, with art by Takahashi and inks by Wayne Truman, this 1994 Viz issue captures the series' signature blend of physical comedy and romantic tension. The cover, penciled and inked by Takahashi and Viz Graphics, perfectly captures the playful yet competitive spirit of the moment.
In "Part One: Lips at War," Mikado enters the ice skating match with a bold challenge: not just to beat Ranma, but to steal a kiss from Akane—just to unsettle him. With playful rivalry and high-stakes teasing, the tension between the fighters heats up on the frozen rink.
In "Part Seven: You I Love," Ranma struggles to stay one step ahead of Shampoo’s relentless pursuit—both in his female form, where her attacks are deadly, and in his male form, where her affection is just as fierce—while trying to keep Akane from flying into a jealous rage. The chaos unfolds with the signature humor and martial arts flair that define the series.
In "Part Eight: Akane Gets Shampooed," the rivalry between Akane and Shampoo heats up when Shampoo challenges Akane to a duel—both over Ranma’s affections and the fate of Ryoga’s piglet form. With playful tension and martial flair, the two girls prepare to settle their differences in a showdown that’s as absurd as it is intense.
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