Next week sees the debut of the third collection of Ranma 1/2 episodes on DVD and Blu-ray from Viz Media and they’ve got a bit of a look at the set that lands on September 16th. The show is getting a standard edition DVD release that’s priced at $44.82 while the limited edition Blu-ray release will be set at $54.97. This release brings us another good chunk of episodes as it covers episodse 47 through 69 that are spread across three discs in 1080p form, making it a treat to see on larger screens compared to rewatching the old DVD sets a lot of us may have.

“The latest RANMA ½ home media editions continue the series’ premium presentation with the Limited Edition Blu-ray version packaged in a high quality chipboard box with gold foil stamping, beautifully illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi, along with a 32-page booklet, complete episode guide, and a collectable full-color RANMA ½ art card. Notable bonus features offered exclusively on the Blu-ray edition include, ’We Love Ranma Part 3 – The Appeal Of Ranma ½,’ the newest installment of an ongoing series of insightful interviews tracing the legacy and impact of the groundbreaking anime property.”

Plot concept: In this acclaimed anime series, Ranma Saotome never thought a martial arts training mission to China would turn out like this! An accidental dunk in a cursed spring changes boy Ranma into a young girl, every time he is splashed with cold water. Hot water reverses the effect – but only until next time!

In the latest collection of episodes, things just can’t stay quiet at the Tendo Dojo. After a morning ruckus, Ranma hits his head, falls into water, and turns completely into a girl. Now, even when Ranma transforms back into a boy, he still thinks he’s a girl! Things become even more complicated when Shampoo, still in love with Ranma, gets a surprise visit from Chinese Amazon twin sisters Ling-Ling and Lung-Lung, two of her protégées who have it in for Ranma. Then, after Soun and Genma’s master, Happosai, uses maxihustion to weaken Ranma, he must master a new legendary technique and defeat Happosai to become strong again. Everything culminates in a final battle against Happosai as Ranma fights to regain his strength!

Chris Beveridge http://www.fandompost.com Chris has been writing about anime, manga, movies and comics for well on twenty years now. He began AnimeOnDVD.com back in 1998 and has covered nearly every anime release that’s come out in the US ever since. He likes to write a lot, as you can see. See author's posts

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