らんま1/2 [Ranma 1/2]

A beloved martial arts romantic comedy from Shogakukan, Ranma 1/2 ran from 1988 to 1996 and is the signature work of creator Rumiko Takahashi. The series follows the chaotic life of teenage martial artist Ranma Saotome, who is cursed to turn into a girl when splashed with cold water, and his engagement to the fiery Akane Tendo. Known for its slapstick humor, gender-bending premise, and a sprawling cast of rival suitors and eccentric martial artists, it became a defining manga of the late Shōwa and early Heisei eras. Its 38 volumes remain a cornerstone of the genre, blending high-energy action with Takahashi's trademark wit.