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.
