While visiting Mrs. Tendo's grave Ranma begins to wonder about his own mother. Nodoka Saotome, Ranma's mother, had just sent a postcard telling the Tendos she was going to visit. Ranma is quite eager to meet his mother, but Genma explains to everyone that he made a promise to Nodoka when Ranma was first born. He made a death pact to Nodoka, which states that Ranma, be either reared as man among men or they be put to the sword. Genma and Ranma decide to hide their true identities and tell Nodoka that Ranma is actually Ranko, a cousin of the Tendos.
- Directed by
- Shinji Takagi
- Written by
- Shigeru Yanagawa
All episodes — Season 1
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S1 E1Here's Ranma
Apr 15, 19898.324 min
Soun Tendo gets quite a surprise when the son of his friend Genma Saotome that he's arranged for one of his daughters to marry turns out to be a girl...
S1 E2School is No Place for Horsing Around
Apr 21, 198924 min
Attending his first day at Furinkan High, Ranma encounters Akane's many would-be suitors.
S1 E3A Sudden Storm of Love
Apr 29, 198924 min
Not realizing that Ranma and 'the pigtailed girl' are the same, Kuno is furious that he let the "cretin" slip away. His attention soon shifts to the red-haired one though, when she bests him in combat.
S1 E4Ranma and... Ranma? If It's Not One Thing, It's Another
May 5, 198924 min
As Kuno continues his attempts to get a date with the 'pigtailed goddess', Ranma starts freaking out, while Nabiki smells money.
S1 E5Love Me to the Bone! The Compound Fracture of Akane's Heart
May 12, 198924 min
A solid beating from Akane brings Ranma to Dr. Tofu, who tries to help out the two teens' relationship, as well as Ranma's injuries.
S1 E6Akane's Lost Love... These Things Happen, You Know
May 19, 198924 min
Akane and Ranma are back at Dr. Tofu's when Kasumi shows up, causing Tofu to start acting like a loon out of love, something Akane doesn't handle well.