Ranma 1/2, Volume 2

this book is just as good as the first book except possibly a little more romance.by now ranma and akane are always going at each others necks but in the end they always find a way out of the hardest spots.laugh out loud funny a action/adventure/romance(very little).not reconmender for younger children(ranma when in female form runs around topless and yes it shows most to all parts)but any way this is a amazing book and i would recomend it to almost any one at all. Bye Bye from: mewme IT ROCKS

I'm thouroughly amazed at the ability of Takahashi to cram all of that humor into the pages. There's practically atleast 1 or 2 funny things on every singly page! My favorite part of this was the martial rhythymic gymnastics tournement. On the morning of the match (after an entire night of "training" with Ryoga), Ranma is chewing on something at the table while holding it with chopsticks, and saying,"Hey, Kasumi. This figh cake is tough." Response: "That's a towel."The funniest section is probably the actual fight between Kodachi the Black Rose and (female) Ranma. This spans multiple chapters, and also involves Ryoga as "P-Chan" (in the form of a small black pig) handcuffed to Ranma's wrist. Since Kodachi is known for doing anything to win (from "fighting in all fairness before the match" to sleeping potions in roses to hammering their opponent in their room) and also since Ranma (male) is being wagered for the match, this is much more than just a competition of throwing mallets back and forth. In the middle of it all, Kodachi throws a teapot at Ranma, and a reverse transformation occurs momentarily before Akane counters with a fire hose...Also, the referees count anything that isn't a "bare-handed blow" as valid! (Reporter:And she[Ranma] snags the table! What an innovation! And Kodachi counters with her own brother! [Kuno takes kendo and always carries his sword with him- he whacks the table in half] Use of one's brother is not considered a bare-handed attack. Use of brother-VALID! The 3 Referees: Valid!)Very hard to put down. Best if read with another person to share the laughter! Don't miss this graphic novel!

If you're looking at volume 2 of Ranma 1/2, you've either joined the club of those addicted to the world of Saotome Ranma, or you clicked on any Ranma 1/2 book link to see what all the hoopla about Ranma is about. For these folks, here's your synopsis!Created/written/illustrated by Takahashi Rumiko (also responsible for Japan's current hit "Inu-Yasha" and cult favorite "Maison Ikkoku"), Ranma 1/2 tells the saga of teen martial artist Saotome Ranma, who had the misfortune of falling into a cursed spring on a training trip in China. The curse causes him to become a curvy young redhead female version of himself whenever he is splashed by cold water (tea, rain, anything wet). His rather irresponsible father, Genma, also fell into a spring, but his curse causes him to change into a panda. The manga (more than 30 volumes in the original Japanese) follows their (mis)adventures as Ranma and his dad move in with old family friend Tendo Soun, whose youngest daughter, tomboy Akane, Ranma happens to be engaged to (an arrangement neither teen is pleased with). Ranma encounters challenges at school and in his training from suitors of both genders who are either aware or unaware of his curse, as well as from rivals who either want to thrash him soundly or claim Akane as their own.It is important to note that the Japanese are very frank about such subjects as bathing and nudity, and poor Ranma is often caught with his shirt off when he gets splashed... and in time learns to use his "feminine wiles" to get what he wants. There is, however, no sex, despite the anime's listing by Viz Video as a "martial arts sex comedy." Gender comedy is more like it, since the main characters don't even kiss... well, except once, but Ranma was in cat-mode then (you need to read the series to figure out THAT one). In summary, Ranma 1/2 is entertaining, very easy to follow, and well drawn, with characters that have their own personalities and quirks and are different from each other, with plots that keep you riveted, if not laughing -- or groaning -- on Ranma's behalf. An excellent introduction to Japanese manga.

Rumiko Takahashi's famous Ranma 1/2 is absolutely wonderful! The story line is hilarious, but not so that it knocks up the plot. The art isn't exactly elegant or totally detailed, but it is still quite nice. The characters are consistent and have their own quirks.The only thing some people might be worried about in this comic is nudity. Bath scenes are not exactly hidden or brief. Other than that, this story is definitely worth the time because of it's excellent plot and laughs!

I really loved Ranma 1/2. Ranma is a disgruntled teenager, his life completely changed by the fact that when doused in cold water, he becomes a girl! Not only does this cause problems with his father, who turns into a panda, but also with his social life. He's engaged to a man-hating girl named Akane, who seemingly wants nothing to do with him and is called 'Tree-born kettle girl' or 'Beautiful Pig-tailed Goddess' by the Blue Thunder of Furikan High, Kuno. This book is full of hilarious spats between Ranma and Akane, Ranma and his father, Ranma and Kuno... get the picture? I highly recomend this book to anyone who enjoys humor and out-of-the-ordinary plots.