Netflix has had a great anime run for the past few months with Dandadan and Ranma ½, and while both the first seasons of the series have been finished, it’s already been confirmed that second seasons will be underway.
The Dandadan announce has been covered in another article, but here’s the announce for Ranma ½:
The first season had concluded with the first Shampoo arc (implying she’ll be back for more mayhem), but the teaser does give a hint as to another incoming character in the form of Mousse—Shampoo’s nearsighted suitor. Not only is he handsome, but he’s also skilled in a very specific martial art that deals with concealed weapons.
Admittedly Mousse doesn’t show up as frequently as Shampoo or Ryoga, but he’s still considered to be one of Ranma’s recurring rivals compared to others that show up in the manga.
So far, a lot of great buzz has been going around for the Ranma remake. While the original from the 90s is considered a classic, the new episodes have been lauded for being closer to the manga; in that Akane is a lot gentler as a character. The original anime was considered to have butchered Akane as a character making her more violent than she was in the source material.
For now, a lot of fans are pleased with the remake, and the show has managed to gather a new generation of watchers as well. Though Dandadan may be its own animal, Ranma ½ still has action, but has a lighter, more comedic focus for anyone too squeamish about ghosts and aliens.
Watch out for the second season of Ranma ½ when it comes to Netflix sometime next year.
