Ranma 1/2

Viz Media's English-language adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's beloved martial arts romantic comedy, Ranma 1/2, ran for 21 issues from 1993 to 2003. 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, alongside his perpetually exasperated fiancée Akane Tendo and their eccentric families. Scripted primarily by Gerard Jones and Toshifumi Yoshida, with Takahashi herself contributing to the writing, this edition brought the slapstick gender-bending hijinks and tender character moments to Western readers for the first time. A foundational work of 1990s manga localization, it remains a key entry point for fans of Takahashi's signature blend of humor and heartfelt chaos.