The renowned animation studio MAPPA has unveiled the first promotional video for the second season of the TV anime “Ranma 1/2,” scheduled to premiere in October 2025 on Nippon TV in Japan. Following its broadcast, the series will be exclusively available on Netflix.
The main voice cast includes:
- Ranma Saotome: Kappei Yamaguchi
- Ranma (female): Megumi Hayashibara
- Akane Tendo: Noriko Hidaka
- Nabiki Tendo: Minami Takayama
- Kasumi Tendo: Kikuko Inoue
- Soun Tendo: Akio Otsuka
- Genma Saotome: Cho
- Ryoga Hibiki: Koichi Yamadera
- Shampoo: Rei Sakuma
- Mousse: Toshihiko Seki
- Ukyo Kuonji: Kaori Nazuka
- Tatewaki Kuno: Tomokazu Sugita
- Kodachi Kuno: Ayane Sakura
- Happosai: Kazuhiko Inoue
- Koron: Ako Mayama
- Kofu Ono: Toshiyuki Morikawa
- Tei Sanzenin: Mamoru Miyano
- Azusa Shiratori: Aoi Yuki
- Mitsuru Goshogake: Akira Ishida
- Ichiro: Tomokazu Seki
Key staff members:
- Director: Kosuke Uda
- Series Composition: Kimiko Ueno
- Character Design: Hiromi Taniguchi
- Chief Animation Directors: Hiromi Taniguchi, Takeshi Yoshioka, Yoshiko Saito, Nao Otsu
- Lead Animators: Nao Naito, Rie Aoki
- POP Art Design: Minami Kitamura
- Art Director: Chihiro Okawa
- Color Design: Yukiko Kakita
- Photography Director: Atsushi Kano
- Editing: Keisuke Yanagi
- Sound Director: Kosuke Uda
- Sound Effects: Takuya Hasegawa
- Music Selection: Makiko Kayahara
- Sound Production: dugout
- Music Composer: Kaoru Wada
- Planning and Production: Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions
- Animation Production: MAPPA
- Production Committee: “Ranma 1/2” Production Committee
This announcement has excited fans worldwide, as MAPPA brings a fresh take on the beloved classic series with high-quality animation and a stellar cast. The exclusive Netflix release following the TV broadcast ensures global accessibility for viewers eager to revisit the adventures of Ranma and friends.
