Ranma 1/2 #4

In "Part One: Looking for a Weak Spot," Ranma faces a bizarre challenge: win a watermelon-splitting contest to earn the Phoenix Pill, but only if he kisses Shampoo afterward—thanks to Cologne’s unusual wager. Akane, determined to keep Ranma from making that move, steps into the ring to ensure he doesn’t get the chance. Written by Rumiko Takahashi, Gerard Jones, and Matt Thorn, with art by Takahashi and inks by Wayne Truman, this 1995 Viz issue captures the series’ signature blend of slapstick and romantic chaos. The cover, by Rumiko Takahashi and Viz Graphics, perfectly encapsulates the absurd stakes.