Ranma 1/2 Season 2 Trailer Reveals New Cast, Staff Updates & October Premiere
Discover how Toshihiko Seki returns as Mousse in a stunning 32-year reunion, bringing nostalgia and excitement to fans of the original anime.
Exciting Revival of Ranma 1/2 with New Anime Season
The official website for the upcoming Ranma 1/2 anime adaptation by Rumiko Takahashi has just unveiled its second season's first trailer. Fans can look forward to an October premiere, with fresh cast members and updated staff. The trailer also confirms the show's streaming exclusivity on Netflix.
Toshihiko Seki Returns After 32 Years
A notable highlight is <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=693">Toshihiko Seki</a></cite> reprising his role as Mousse — a part he first played over three decades ago.
Other Newly Announced Cast Members:
- Kaori Nazuka as Ukyō Kuonji
- Kazuhiko Inoue as Happōsai
- Rin Mizuhara as Cologne
- Akira Ishida as Hikaru Gosunkugi
Most staff from the first season are returning, with notable additions:
- <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=78306">Kōsuke Kawamura</a></cite> joins as a chief animation director.
- <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=124473">Ryūta Hayashi</a></cite> oversees art, alongside director <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=26095">Chihiro Ōkawa</a></cite>.
Broadcast Details
- Premiere: October on NTV and affiliated channels
- Streaming: Exclusively on Netflix
Returning Voice Cast
- <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=5728">Kōichi Yamadera</a></cite> as Ryōga Hibiki and the Jusenkyo Guide
- <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=845">Minami Takayama</a></cite> as Nabiki Tendō
- <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=542">Kikuko Inoue</a></cite> as Kasumi Tendō
- <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=459">Akio Ōtsuka</a></cite> as Sōun Tendō (replacing previous voice actor)
- <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=284">Kenichi Ogata</a></cite> as Genma Saotome
New Voice Cast:
- <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=910">Tomokazu Sugita</a></cite> as Tatewaki Kunō
- <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=94383">Ayane Sakura</a></cite> as Kodachi Kunō
- <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=692">Toshiyuki Morikawa</a></cite> as Tōfū Ono
- <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=10397">Mamoru Miyano</a></cite> as Mikado Sanzenin
- <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=68107">Aoi Yūki</a></cite> as Azusa Shiratori
- <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=529">Tomokazu Seki</a></cite> as Ichiro
Creative Team
- Directed by <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=9447">Kōnosuke Uda</a></cite> (known for One Piece: Dead End and DAYS) at MAPPA.
- Scripted by <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=83183">Kimiko Ueno</a></cite> (Delicious in Dungeon, Astro Note).
- Character Design by <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=78735">Hiromi Taniguchi</a></cite>.
Music
- Opening Theme: "Iinazukekkyun" performed by Ano.
- Ending Theme: "Anta Nante" by Riria, a singer-songwriter.
Additional Details
- Twelve episodes were leaked online last August.
Sources
Stay tuned for more updates on this nostalgic return to the Ranma 1/2 universe!**