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The Best Episodes of Ranma1/2

Every episode of Ranma1/2 ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Ranma1/2!

The Best Episodes of Ranma1/2

Akane Tendo meets her new fiancé, Ranma Saotome, a martial arts prodigy with a twist: he magically transforms into a girl upon touching cold water.

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  1. 8.3/10(326 votes)

    #1 - Who Says You're Cute

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    S1:E5

    Akane gets caught up in Ryoga and Ranma's fight and ends up with a shocking new appearance. Ranma, worried, abandons the battle and goes after her.

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    Director:Taro Kubo
  2. 8.2/10(299 votes)

    #2 - Darling Charlotte

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    S1:E8

    P-chan goes missing and shows up in the arms of a famous martial skater, who refuses to return him. Enraged, Akane challenges Azusa to a battle.

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  3. 8.1/10(244 votes)

    #3 - Kiss of Death

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    S1:E10

    Chaos ensues when the match continues with Ryoga and an injured female Ranma. Later, a Chinese Amazon appears, bent on killing Ranma's female form.

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  4. 8.1/10(230 votes)

    #4 - You I Love

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    S1:E11

    Ranma learns that defeating a Chinese Amazon has messy consequences. P-chan gets served up for dinner, triggering a fight between Shampoo and Akane.

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  5. 8.0/10(453 votes)

    #5 - Here's Ranma

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    S1:E1

    Tendo Dojo master Soun eagerly awaits the arrival of his old friend Genma Saotome and Genma's son Ranma. Instead, a teen girl and a giant panda show up.

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    Director:Konosuke Uda
  6. 8.0/10(342 votes)

    #6 - Because There's Someone He Likes

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    S1:E3

    To Ranma's horror, Kuno falls head-over-heels for Ranma's female form and starts a relentless pursuit. Meanwhile, Akane deals with unrequited feelings.

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  8. 8.0/10(328 votes)

    #7 - The Hunter

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    S1:E4

    A mysterious martial artist arrives at Furinkan High looking to settle a score with Ranma. Later, the school becomes a battlefield.

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  9. 8.0/10(282 votes)

    #8 - Hot Competition

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    S1:E7

    With Akane injured, Ranma takes her place and stays up all night practicing. The next day, the match begins with Kodachi's usual underhanded tricks.

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    Writer:Erika Ando
  10. 8.0/10(210 votes)

    #9 - Shampoo Cleans Up

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    S1:E12

    Shampoo's shiatsu technique and magic hair wash have erased Akane's memory of Ranma. The Chinese Amazon offers a cure — but she has an impossible request.

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    Director:Yohji Satoh
  11. 7.9/10(381 votes)

    #10 - I Hate Men!

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    S1:E2

    On Ranma's first day at Furinkan High School, a group of boys — including the sophomore Kuno — ambushes Akane at the school's entrance.

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  12. 7.8/10(296 votes)

    #11 - Kodachi, The Black Rose

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    S1:E6

    When the Furinkan High rhythmic gymnastics team is injured by a rival school's captain, its members beg Akane to take their place in an upcoming match.

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    Director:Yohji Satoh
    Writer:Erika Ando
  13. 7.8/10(259 votes)

    #12 - I'll Never Let Go

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    S1:E9

    A fierce match between Ranma and Akane versus the golden couple Mikado and Azusa begins! Mikado is eager to steal a kiss from Akane, worrying Ranma.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Who Says You're Cute" is the best rated episode of "Ranma1/2". It scored 8.3/10 based on 326 votes. Directed by Taro Kubo and written by Kimiko Ueno, it aired on 11/3/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Darling Charlotte".