The first promotional video for Ranma 1/2‘s upcoming anime reboot is a perfect way to bring new fans up to speed. Rumiko Takahashi’s iconic gender-bending manga has been making waves with fans recently since the announcement was made of a brand-new remake. This new series will give new fans the chance to check out what made the story so popular during its heyday in the 80s and 90s. However, to get newcomers up to speed on the series’ unique tone, a new promo video has officially been released.

Shared by Crunchyroll, this new video begins with images of some of Takahashi’s other most notable projects, including Inuyasha and the recently remade Urusei Yatsura. Then, things kick into high gear when images from the Ranma 1/2 manga are shown off at rapid speed, introducing a wide variety of characters newcomers will meet when the remake premieres. From the series’ heroes like Ranma and Akane to notable antagonists like Shampoo and Ryoga, everyone is put on display without giving away their roles in the story.

It’s a brilliant way to introduce fans to Ranma’s world. However, beyond the pulls from the original manga, the promo also does a good job of further setting up what viewers can expect from the anime.

Ranma 1/2’s Promo Video Perfectly Establishes the Series’ Tone

The Story Always Had a Wacky Premise Fit for a Romcom

Perhaps the best aspect about the promo video for Ranma 1/2 is its music choice. It’s completely lighthearted, selling the show as the romcom it was always made to be. Ranma 1/2, at the end of the day, is and always will be a comedy. There are constant punchlines layered throughout the original manga and anime that have made the series one of the funniest creations to come from Takahashi. So, by incorporating the lighthearted music the series is known for, it sets up that the remake won’t stray away from the story’s original tone.

Ranma 1/2 Won’t Be Limited to Just People Who Love Comedies

Action Fans Will Get a Kick Out of the Series Too

Of course, this doesn’t mean that it will be limiting its audience. The series is known for having some of the most well-choreographed action one can find in a primarily comedic story. There are a number action sequences in the story that even Rumiko Takahashi has stated she can’t wait to see in the remake. Both the humor and the action are fast-paced, making it a draw for numerous audiences that may prefer one genre over the other. There will ultimately be something for everyone in this updated series, and based on how the promo introduces things, it will be a must-watch for any anime fan.

Ranma 1/2 is a series that will always be held up as one of Rumiko Takahashi’s greatest accomplishments. Its themes have turned it into a major symbol for the Trans community, and its humor has given it a much-needed sense of identity that makes it stand out from other action comedies. Overall, this promo video for Ranma 1/2‘s upcoming remake is a brilliant way to introduce newcomers to the story’s world as it perfectly showcases its varying characters and places its silly tone front-and-center for all to see.

Source: Crunchyroll