[MST3KFan]

Ranma 1/2 was one of the first anime series I ever really got into as a kid in the early 90s when I was first introduced to anime by my older brother. Initially I saw Bubblegum Crisis, Dominion Tank Police, Gunbuster, and Guyver first. Then I saw Ranma 1/2. I actually watched the OAVs and first movie before I even got to the TV series, which as a kid I was kind of disappointed in the dumbed down art compared to the stuff I watched before it.

Actually...while we're on anime stuff here, there should be S.H. Figuarts of the characters from Ah My Goddess!

Belldandy, Urd, Skuld, Peorth, Hild, Mara... I think they'd look awesome given how well Bandai can make those Pretty Cure Figuarts.

[KR Blade King Form]

Well, The Figuarts releases for both Master Asia & Domon Kasshu look casual aswell *way more so than most of the other human s.h. figuarts we've had before* so those 2 & the first releases for the Ranma 1/2 figuarts for both of Ranma's "types" will be a nice intro to figuarts with regular clothing *regardless if Domon & Master Asia look like they belong in a f**king street fighter game with their outfits *.

[Yellow Ranger]

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Originally Posted by Starscream Gaga

You guys all need Manga re-education! Everyone deserves Ranma 1/2 in their lives. Manga or Anime!

The Ranma Figuarts couldn't come out faster for me. I assume they'll be very popular in Japan, so I expect Akane and Ryoga to follow soon! Then Kuno... Then Shampoo (although I hate the character)...

As for Sailor Moon compared to Ranma, I'd say any perceived difference is simply from Ranma wearing normal clothes rather then flashy outfits. It's a far cry from the standard Figuarts! In fact, they may be the first ever to wear clothes that could be considered casual in the Figuarts line. Rumiko's signature simple art-style is probably a factor too, I guess. But as someone who's read Ranma their whole lives, I couldn't be happier! I'll buy every single one they release in a heart beat.



Well... I was told to drop it, but since you asked I guess there's no harm in explaining my statement as long as it doesn't send the topic off course. It was cut from the anime (in which it was changed to a single-sided schoolgirl crush) but the manga featured a 10 year-old and her adult teacher mutually in love with each other. The writers (CLAMP) have a "love holds no barriers" ideology, including adults in love with young children. I guess if you want more information then Google-Fu it and read more about it and CLAMP's rather dangerous opinion.

...no comment.

*only saw the dubbed anime*

[Shin Henshin]

I could care less about what the manga did as opposed to the anime or vice-versa.

I watched the anime, I enjoyed the anime, I want the Sakura Figuart.

[Guyver Spawn]

I know people have very iffy feels on Inuyasha, but I won't mind SHF Inuyasha figures. The series is nostalgic to me since I was really into it back in 2003 - 2005.

[losondro]

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Originally Posted by Guyver Spawn

I know people have very iffy feels on Inuyasha, but I won't mind SHF Inuyasha figures. The series is nostalgic to me since I was really into it back in 2003 - 2006.

I was just thinking that when I saw the Ranma figures. My only concern is how tessaiga would be handled since it grows when it is unsheathed. But they would probably find a way to mitigate the problem.

[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by losondro

I was just thinking that when I saw the Ranma figures. My only concern is how tessaiga would be handled since it grows when it is unsheathed. But they would probably find a way to mitigate the problem.

The work around would be two swords.

[losondro]

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

The work around would be two swords.

I'm talking about the size and weight of the big sword :|

[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by losondro

I'm talking about the size and weight of the big sword :|

Oh, that? I imagine they just let the buyers figure it out, since the only work around would either be to make it hollow or include a stand just to hold the sword.

[Starscream Gaga]

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Originally Posted by losondro

I'm talking about the size and weight of the big sword :|

Should be OK. Shinken Red's pretty good with the Rekka Daizantou and that's even bigger and heavier. Both normal and Princess Red can even stand unaided with their Daizantous!