Ranma 1/2 Official Fan Book: Great Joy (Shonen Sunday Comics Special)

To all those whose youth revolved around Saotome Ranma!

Ranma 1/2, which began serialization in 1987 and remains beloved to this day, has finally released its official fan book.

A collection of voices from those whose youth was shaped by the work.

This book features interviews with three voice actors, including Kappei Yamaguchi, the voice actor for Ranma, and Megumi Hayashibara, the voice actress for the female Ranma who first played a named character (Yosuke Nanao) in Maison Ikkoku, and Noriko Hidaka, the voice actress for Akane Tendo, all of whom are now renowned voice actors, as they recount their time together.

This book also includes an essay manga by Shinta Harekawa, who is currently enjoying critical acclaim for his hit manga "Akira Momose's First Love Breaks Down," in Shonen Sunday, in which he talks about his first encounter with Ranma 1/2, which inspired him to pursue his own career as a manga artist. Packed with valuable information, including the origin stories of key characters, technique explanations, and character stats, this is a must-have collector's edition for anyone enjoying "Ranma 1/2."

[Recommended by the Editors] Don't miss the passionate contributions from 15 manga artists, including Arina Tanemura, Kotomi Aoki, and Misato Konari, who were deeply influenced by "Ranma 1/2" and inspired to become manga artists! The Q&A section, carefully curated from over 3,500 submissions, also features new facts revealed for the first time! The author's interview also sparked some passionate questions about the mindset of Rumiko Takahashi, who had already enjoyed huge hits with "Urusei Yatsura" and "Maison Ikkoku," as she approached this new work.