Fans of Rumiko Takahashi's manga series, Ranma ½, have always wondered about the relationship of its two main characters! Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo.
Ranma and Akane's Complicated Relationship
This epic anime and manga is known for its hilarious moments and the intense, sometimes tearful moments! Ranma and Akane are known as the original "tsundere" couple, and their never-ending quest to understand their feelings really shows.
Even though it sometimes felt one-sided, Ranma ½ made it clear that this pair is destined to be together! What makes things tricky? They're in Nerima, where the unusual and the unpredictable happen at every moment!
A Never-Ending Story:
As this beloved story continued. Ranma continues to face trials in the long-running manga. Ranma ½ brings so many challenges! Everything, including forced relationships, and the Jusenkyo Springs curse. That all becomes part of his unique daily life.
Once things seemed a little calmer and it seemed more normal Ranma makes it clear to Akane that he is truly in love! Ranma ½ brings a thrilling ending. The manga ends with Ranma and Akane set to marry! A moment many fans were hoping to see! A culmination of a journey full of love and excitement!
A Wedding Gone Wrong:
This might have been the ending, but it turns out there's some huge curve balls for audiences that were reading! It's what makes Ranma ½ such a compelling story. Everything felt so happy with Ranma planning to marry Akane! The father Soun Tendo even promised to give Ranma some water, from the legendary Spring of the Drowned Man to undo the curse he suffers!
Even Ranma looks forward to that opportunity! In the classic Ranma ½ twist the ceremony gets blown up by lots of people wanting the water, preventing a marriage!
Rumiko Takahashi's Vision:
While the ending of Ranma ½ may leave fans hoping to see them finally married it also leaves you hoping that the beloved author had more up her sleeve and she really did!
In 1994, in an interview, Rumiko Takahashi stated that it had always been her plan!
- Her intention was for Ranma and Akane to be married by the very end.
- While that's amazing to hear there's still that missing element of a truly solid and happy ending for these fan favorites.
You know, some fans wanted to see how this epic duo had been recognized among all the classic romance couples. A newer reboot may even end the series as it's hoped! For now, Ranma ½ is one of the most remembered romance manga! It really will continue to fascinate all of its loyal fans.
