New Ranma 1/2 World Premiere Planned for Anime NYC 2024 in August

Earlier today we got the anticipated info dump for the new Ranma 1/2 anime, with MAPPA producing the latest take on the Rumiko Takahashi classic. The series premieres this October, but those who want to catch it early will be able to do so next month thanks to a world premiere at Anime NYC.  Anime NYC has teamed up with VIZ Media and Hot Topic for the special screening, which is set to take place on August 24, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The screening will be held at the Sakura Stage. RELATED: Ranma 1/2 Anime Returns With Original Voice Cast on October 5 The original cast from the two 80s and 90s anime returns for the 2024  Ranma 1/2  TV anime in mostly the same roles, including: Ranma Saotome  voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi Ranma  voiced by Megumi Hayashibara Akane Tendo  voiced by Noriko Hidaka Nabiki Tendo  voiced by Minami Takayama Kasumi Tendo  voiced by Kikuko Inoue Soun Tendo  voiced by Akio Otsuka Genma Saotome  voiced by Cho Ryoga Hibiki  voiced by Koichi Yamadera Shampoo  voiced by Rei Sakuma Narrator  voiced by Kenichi Ogata The differences between the original anime voice cast and the 2024 anime see Akio Otsuka replacing Ryusuke Obayashi as Soun Tendo and Cho replacing Kenichi Ogata as Genma Saotome. However, Ogata is still part of the voice cast as the Narrator of the series. Performing the opening theme song is ano, who is known for singing  Chainsaw Man ’s “Chu, Tayousei.” ending tune. Early  One Piece  anime director Konosuke Uda is directing  Ranma 1/2  at MAPPA with series composition written by Kimiko Ueno ( Delicious in Dungeon ), character designs by Hiromi Taniguchi ( FLCL Alternative  costume designer) and music from Kaoru Wada ( Inuyasha ). The other staff members include: Chief Animation Directors  - Hiromi Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Yoshioka, Yoshiko Saito, Nao Otsu Lead Animators  - Nao Naito, Rie Aoki POP artwork  - Minami Kitamura Art Director  - Chihiro Okawa Color Designer  - Yukiko Kakita Compositing Director  - Atushi Kano Editing  - Keisuke Yanagi Sound Director  - Konosuke Uda Sound Effects  - Takuya Hasegawa Music Selection  - Makiko Chihara Sound Production  - dugout Inc. Planning  - Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. Ranma 1/2  premieres on Japanese TV on October 5 at 24:55, effectively 12:55 AM on October 6 with Netflix set to stream episodes immediately after broadcast. MAPPA describes the series as such: Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo of Tendo Dojo are betrothed to each other by their parents. But Ranma faces a unique problem… Ever since he fell into the cursed springs of Jusenkyo while training in China, his body has acquired the peculiar trait of transforming into a girl when doused with cold water and reverting to a boy with hot water. Get ready for the slapstick, action-packed rom com featuring Ranma, Akane, and a vibrant cast of unique characters! Source: Anime NYC on X (formerly Twitter)

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