Warning: Spoilers for Ranma 1/2 aheadThe Ranma 1/2 Remake brought back one of anime’s most hilarious and captivating couples. Throughout the series, fans can see how the relationship between the titular protagonist and Akane develops. The journey will be filled with comedy, drama and twists they probably never expected.
One of the big questions that new fans of the series may have is whether the protagonist duo will eventually develop true feelings for each other, because their stubbornness and pride prevent them from revealing how they really feel. However, the final song of the series, “Onto Nante” By the artist RiriyaExplains in detail how Akane feels about Ranma. The lyrics of the song describe how in love the Tendo heir is, while also foreshadowing themes that the series will address later.
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Ranma 1/2’s remake ending theme makes Akane’s feelings for Ranma clear
Her infatuation and frustration are revealed through the lyrics
The ending song of the Ranma 1/2 Remake begins with the singer, interpreting Akane, stating that she could never feel attracted to the Saotome heir. The calm but melancholic music indicates that this is a moment of reflection for the youngest Tendo, when she tries to get to know her true feelings. The beginning of the outro coincides with the first few episodes of the anime, in which Akane develops a strong dislike for Ranma. However, as the story goes, The poem reveals that the character’s emotions are more complex.
Despite not wanting to feel anything for the boy, she was unable to ignore how kind and loving he could be sometimes. Akane is confused, claiming that Ranma is deliberately leading her on, making her feel special only to break her heart again and again. As much as she wants to hate him, she is unable to let go of her growing attractionWhich makes you to become even more frustrated. At the end of the song, Akane laments how unfair her situation is, a sentiment that will become more recurring in the series when Ranma’s other fiancees are introduced.
The song is a preview of the dynamic that the couple will have as the story continues. Both characters, despite being in love with each other, will try to deny their feelings and push each other away, even if it hurts them. Neither Ranma nor Akane will stop trying to start a romance, but they will also act in ways that prevent them from starting a relationship. Nevertheless, as the song indicates, most of the upcoming problems in the series will be caused by Ranma’s pride or issues caused by his father in the past, like his Jusenkyo Curse.
Ranma and Akane are the original “tsundere”
Despite loving each other, neither will admit it
Tsundere is a term that refers to anime characters who behave indifferently and often cruelly towards a person, despite having a deep attraction to them. While there is an abundance of believable people who fit this profile, Akane and Ranma are undoubtedly the pioneers of the genre. Since their story began, the protagonists of Rumiko Takahashi’s story have been in a cycle of loving and hating each other. Takahashi’s story is one where both main characters can be defined as tsunderes, which greatly helps the story to hold the viewer’s attention.
While their will-they-won’t-they dynamic can be frustrating at times, it also makes the moments in which they’re being true to themselves feel that much more special. The hope that Akane and Ranma will end up together pushes viewers to keep watching. As the end song says, They will end up loving each otherEven after all the misunderstandings and conflicts between them. Still, viewers will surely love the moments in which their true feelings are really shown through their actions.
The ending song of the Ranma 1/2 Remake is an incredible analysis of the feelings and reactions Akane will have as the series progresses. The relationship between the protagonists will bring with it many laughs, tears and tense moments, which fans will undoubtedly enjoy.
In this comedy series, martial artist Ranma Saotome navigates life with a unique predicament: he turns into a girl when splashed with cold water. His engagement to Akane Tendo adds more complexity as they encounter many challenges in familial and martial arts dynamics.
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Kapei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara, Noriko Hidaka, Minami Takayama, Kikuko Inoue, Akio Otsuka, Chō, Shou Okumura, Soshiro Hori, Kouichi Souma, Kouichi Yamadera
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Ranma Saotome, Ranma, Akane Tendo, Nabiki Tendo, Kasumi Tendo, Soun Tendo, Genma Saotome, Passerby, Postman, Jusenkyo Guide
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October 6, 2024