The remake for Ranma 1/2 Has just announced a new original character, set to premiere very soon. The remake for the beloved series by Rumiko Takahashi is finally here, and its first episode was a total hit with fans. From its gorgeous animation to its faithful recreation of the manga, this is a series that has been thrilling old and new fans alike. Now, a new potential fan-favorite Ranma 1/2 character is preparing to appear in this Saturday’s episode, and he was created specifically for the remake!
According to CrunchyrollThe clerk Ranma 1/2 X Page shared a first look at Ichiro, a new character in the franchise in an effort “To spice up Rumiko Takahashi’s original story.” Ichiro is shown holding a microphone with a determined look on his face. Based on his description, this makes sense since he is mentioned to be a member of Akane’s school’s broadcasting club. Ichiro will make his first appearance on October 12 in Ranma 1/2s second episode.
Who is Tomokazu Seki, the voice behind Ichiro?
Ranma 1/2‘s newest character gets an all-star voice actor
Ichiro is currently expected to be voiced by Tomokazu Seki. The voice actor has a hand in bringing multiple characters to life from various franchises. however, One of his most famous performances comes from this Jujutsu Kaisen Franchise like Panda. The character known as a cursed corpse that takes on the appearance of a giant panda. He has arguably become one of the most beloved figures in the franchise, especially after a strange resurrection in the Ranma 1/2 manga, and Seki did an excellent job of bringing this outrageous but epic character to life.
Eagle-eared fans of 90s anime may also recognize Seki from his prominent role in the Cardcaptor Sakura Franchise as Sakura’s older brother. However, his connections to other franchises don’t stop there. He also had roles in Naruto, Sword Art Online, Psycho-pass, Fruit basket, One piece And many more. Seki has missed his mark in so many series over the past few years, and now he has a chance to use his talents on one of the most famous romcoms in anime history as an entirely new character.
This is not the first time Ranma 1/2 has added new details in its anime adaptation
Some of the most iconic elements of Rumiko Takahashi’s story originated from anime
The most fascinating thing about the arrival of this new character in the Ranma 1/2 Universe is that it is not the first time something new is introduced in the overall history. One of the best examples is Ranma’s hair color. When Ranma transforms into his female form, Ranma’s hair swaps from black to red to color code which he swaps genders. However, in the original manga, his hair stays the same color no matter what form he is in. Still, this idea took on fans so much that it became a defining trait of the character, even going so far as to be featured in Colorized. Versions of manga.
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It’s too early to tell if Ichiro will have the same success as Ranma’s hair color swap when it was first introduced in the anime. However, with the help of Tomokazu Seki’s voice talents, anything is indeed possible. Ichiro will make his debut this Saturday with episode 2 of Netflix’s remake of Ranma 1/2And it’s one that certainly won’t want to be missed as another character is introduced to Rumiko Takahashi’s ever-expanding stories.
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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.