Ranma ½ undoubtedly clicks for me in a approach Urusei Yatsura it did not. That is not an enormous shock, as I maintain the manga in greater regard. I forgot director Uda Kounosuke did that Ginga and kick-off amongst his many different credit, however he does an important job of capturing the wackiness of the unique with out pandering an excessive amount of to the nostalgic aspect. That may all the time be a pleasant steadiness with a present like this, which is emphatically about nostalgia. However for those who’re simply attempting to remake it scene by scene – particularly with the identical actors (how trippy does it should be in the event that they should ship this dialogue once more 35 years later?) – what is the level? Simply ask Gus Van Sant.
We’ve our first main exception to the identical performing rule right here, with Tomokazu taking part in Sugita Kunou Tatewaki in an Occam’s Razor state of affairs. Kunou is a fairly vital aspect character, and I’ve no downside with the selection. Sugita is sweet at loopy, and that is primarily what he’ll be requested to do right here. Kunou is fairly ridiculous, however after all that is par for the course for Ranma characters. The entire Akane admirers factor is ridiculous, but it surely’s good for some laughs, so who’s complaining.
Ranma’s fixed dance to keep away from getting moist and revealing his secret continues to amuse me even now. I additionally like how Nobiki (I would forgotten how humorous she is, largely as a result of her persona is so fully reverse from nearly everybody else) blurts out the reality in regards to the fiancé state of affairs with out considering. And Ranma writes “Baka” with bruises on Kunou’s brow, however spells it improper (he is used to on’yomi readings at this level, I assume).
Whereas I get pleasure from this immensely, speaking about it’s one other query. I fear if that’s the case Ranma ½by its very nature, will give me sufficient to put in writing about it each week. I am additionally a bit of hesitant to decide to what might be a really lengthy experience (though there isn’t any introduced episode rely, who is aware of). For now, it is a definitive watch. A really good journey down reminiscence lane, and as for the remaining, we’ll simply have to attend and see.
