Ranma 1/2 watch order
Every series, film, and special in the correct viewing order.
7 entries·~84 hrs total runtime·1989–2026
The 1989 anime and the 2024 remake are separate adaptations of the same manga.
Original Anime (1989–1996)
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1
Ranma ½
TV Series18 episodes · 1989
The first Studio Deen series, introducing Ranma Saotome and the cursed springs of Jusenkyo.
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2
Ranma ½: Nettōhen
TV Series143 episodes · 1989–1992
Continues the original anime; together with the first series it totals 161 episodes.
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Ranma ½ Films
Movie3 films · 1991–1994
Three theatrical films made during the original anime's run and afterwards.
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4
Ranma ½ OVAs
OVA12 OVAs · 1993–1996
Twelve original video animations released after the television series.
Remake (2024–2026)
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Ranma ½ (2024) Season 1
TV SeriesAired from October 2024 · 2024
A new adaptation of the manga by MAPPA, streaming on Netflix.
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Ranma ½ (2024) Season 2
TV SeriesAired October–December 2025 · 2025
Continues the remake and aired in Japan in fall 2025.
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Ranma ½ (2024) Season 3
TV SeriesTBA · 2026
Announced in March 2026 to premiere on Netflix in October 2026, with MAPPA returning.
How many Ranma 1/2 episodes and movies are there?
The two original series total 161 episodes (18 in Ranma ½ and 143 in Nettōhen), alongside 12 OVAs and three films. The 2024 remake has aired two seasons, with a third due in October 2026.
What is the difference between the 1989 anime and the 2024 remake?
They are separate anime adaptations of Rumiko Takahashi's manga: Studio Deen made the 1989 series, and MAPPA produced the remake, which began 35 years later.
What order should a first-timer watch Ranma 1/2 in?
Choose one continuity and follow it in release order: the 1989 anime with its films and OVAs, or the 2024 remake from Season 1.
Is Ranma 1/2 finished or still ongoing?
The remake is ongoing: Season 3 is set to premiere on Netflix in October 2026.
Check streaming availability on JustWatch.
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