Ranma 1/2 Season 3 premieres with new martial arts conflicts

The third season of the Ranma 1/2 anime adaptation has premiered, featuring animation by MAPPA. Based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi, the new season continues the story of Ranma Saotome, who undergoes gender transformations due to a curse from the Jusenkyo springs.

Episode 25, titled ‘Training DE Dinner’, marks the beginning of Season 3. The episode focuses on a confrontation between Ranma and his rival, Ryoga Hibiki. Following intense training under the character Cologne, Ranma demonstrates significantly increased strength, leaving Ryoga seeking revenge. The season maintains the series' established comedic tone regarding Ranma's physical transformations and episodic conflicts.