Ranma 1/2 Official Fanbook: Great Celebration (Shonen Sunday Comics Special)
Product Description
For everyone whose youth was defined by Ranma 1/2, this official fan book is the ultimate keepsake. First serialized in 1987 and still beloved worldwide, Ranma 1/2 is celebrated here through the voices of fans who grew up with the series and carry it in their hearts today.
Enjoy exclusive interviews with the legendary voice actors: Kappei Yamaguchi (Ranma Saotome), Megumi Hayashibara (female Ranma, whose first named role was in Maison Ikkoku), and Noriko Hidaka (Akane Tendo) as they look back on the recording days that launched their stellar careers. Discover a special essay manga by Shinta Haregawa, creator of Momose Akira no Hatsukoi Hatanchu, who shares how encountering Ranma 1/2 first inspired the dream of becoming a manga artist. Packed with behind-the-scenes character creation secrets, technique explanations, and detailed parameters, this volume is an indispensable, permanent edition for enjoying Ranma 1/2 on a deeper level.
Featured recommendations from the editorial team include passionate contributions from 15 manga artists, such as Arina Tanemura, Kotomi Aoki, and Konari Misato, all of whom were so heavily influenced by Ranma 1/2 that it set them on the path to becoming creators themselves. A carefully selected Q&A corner drawn from over 3,500 fan letters reveals brand-new facts for the first time, while an in-depth interview with creator Rumiko Takahashi explores the mindset with which she tackled Ranma 1/2 after her hits Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, delivering powerful, must-read insights for every fan.
