The remake forRanma 1/2has 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 has been a complete hit with fans. From its gorgeous animation to its faithful recreation of the manga, it’s a series that has been thrilling old and new fans alike. Now, a newpotential fan-favoriteRanma 1/2characteris preparing to appear in this Saturday’s episode, and he’s been specifically created for the remake!
According toCrunchyroll, the officialRanma 1/2X page shared a first-look at Ichiro, a new character to the franchise in an effort “to spice up Rumiko Takahashi’s original story.” Ichiro is shown to be holding a microphone with a determined look on his face. Based on his description, this makes sense since he’s mentioned to be a member of Akane’s school’s broadcasting club.Ichiro will be making his first appearance on October 12th inRanma 1/2’s 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. This voice actor has had a hand in bringing multiple characters to life from across various franchises. However,one of his most well-known performances comes from theJujutsu Kaisenfranchise as Panda. This character known as a cursed corpse that takes on the appearance of a giant panda. He’s arguably become one of the most beloved figures in the franchise, especiallyfollowing a bizarre resurrection in theRanma 1/2manga, and Seki did an excellent job bringing this outrageous yet epic character to life.
Eagle-eared fans of anime from the 90s might also recognize Seki from his prominent role in theCardcaptor Sakurafranchise as Sakura’s older brother. However, his connections to other franchises don’t stop there.He’s also had roles inNaruto,Sword Art Online,Psycho-Pass,Fruits Basket,One Pieceand many more.Seki has left his mark across so many series over the past few decades, and now he has a chance to use his talents on one of the most famous romcoms in anime history as a completely new character.
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The most fascinating thing about the arrival of this new character in theRanma 1/2universe is that it’s not the first time something new has been introduced to the overall story.One of the best examples is Ranma’s hair color.WheneverRanma transforms into his female form, Ranma’s hair swaps from black to red to color code that he’s swapped genders. However, in the original manga, his hair stays the same color no matter which form he’s in. Still, this idea took on with fans so much that it became a defining trait of the character, even going so far as to be featured in colorized versions of the manga.
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It’s too early to tell if Ichiro will have the same level of success as Ranma’s hair color swap had when it was first introduced in the anime. However, with the help of Tomokazu Seki’s voice talents, anything is truly possible. Ichiro will be making his debut this Saturday with episode 2 of Netflix’s remake ofRanma 1/2, and it’s one that certainly won’t want to be missed as another character is introduced to Rumiko Takahashi’s ever-expanding stories.
Ranma 1/2
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In this comedic series, martial artist Ranma Saotome navigates life with a unique predicament: he transforms into a girl when splashed with cold water. His engagement to Akane Tendo adds further complexity, as they encounter numerous challenges within familial and martial arts dynamics.
