im addicted to ranma 1/2 im on season 3 and i was just curios i kinda herd about it..answer fast!!!!!!!!!!!
Best answer:
Answer by makeasecret
someone told me it a whole review of all ranma been though
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
OAV Ranma 1/2new: Ranma 1/2 OAV Box Set Review http://bluray.bestdealsuk.org.uk/box-sets/ranma-12-oav-box-set-review/ – by latestbluray (jenny chin)
Ranma 1/2 – OAV Series, Episodes 1-12
Includes 12 original video episodes. Romance, comedy, martial arts mayhem, multiple personality changes, devilish dolls, haunted caves, magical phoenixes, evil ogres, legendary monsters and more! Special features include: Bilingual (English & Japanese), English Subtitles, Scene Access, Character Profiles & Info, Music Videos, and Trailer. Since its debut in the manga weekly “Shônen Sunday Comics” in 1988 and as an anime series a year later, Rumiko Takahashi’s gender-bending comedy Ranma 1/2 has been a popular favorite in both Japan and the United States. The first OAV episodes make it easy to understand why: the stories blend outrageous physical comedy, absurd situations, and likable, obtuse characters with just enough sentiment to keep th
What is the episode is Angel that spike appears after the “thousands of slayers” thing, and becomes a ghost?
In the anime “ah my goddess” why was Belldandy going to apart with keicchi?
SHOWMANCIN’
Saiyuki
Revoltech > Gurren Lagann Fulldrillized Action Figure
What is the best part of “Serial Experiments: Lain”?
{ 8 comments… read them below or add one }
Original Video Animation abbreviated to OVA is a term used in Japan for anime titles that are released directly to retail sale, bypassing broadcast, cable and theatrical releases. OVA titles were originally available on VHS, though they later became available on other media such as Laserdisc and DVD. OVA is sometimes used, to refer to any extremely short anime series or special regardless of its release format.
OAV or original animated video is sometimes used in place of OVA, and the meaning is generally accepted to be the same. The abbreviation OAV was too similar to AV (“Adult Video”), causing OAV to be misinterpreted as original adult video, resulting in a shift towards the OVA abbreviation.
Above is copied from source. I love ranma too! It’s awesome! I read the manga though, because the anime doesn’t follow through to the end.
Yaram is right on the OAV or OVA definition. The Ranma 1/2 OAV is one made not in adaptation of the manga but like new short stories for ranma and despite that theyre not adapted from the ranma manga storyline, theyre still so good, and the animation is much better than the ranma tv series. I have all the OAVs and my favorite is Desperately Seeking Shampoo: The Curse of the Contrary Jewel, that episode is so funny I never get tired watching it over and over =p. Some episodes ( 2-part episodes) is good enough to be a ranma movie though it would be short, most are good episodes so go for it.
It’s OVA
Original video animation (オリジナル・ビデオ・アニメーション, Orijinaru bideo animēshon?), abbreviated OVA (オーブイエー or オーヴィーエー, ōbuiē or ōvīē?) (and sometimes as OAV), is a term originating from Japanese animation (anime) for animated films and series which are made specially to be released on home video formats. The majority are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theatres, however, there may be very rare occasions where, for example, the first part of an OVA series is broadcast for promotional purposes. OVA titles were originally made available on VHS, later becoming more popular on LaserDisc and eventually DVD.
Review by Kent Gutschke for Ranma 1/2 – OAV Series, Episodes 1-12
Rating:
In 1995, I took a job grading standardized tests while working on my degree. My first assignment was grading essays written by 11th graders in Oklahoma. And while many of the essays were dreadfully composed, one student in particular wrote an excellent essay on Japanese Anime. At that time, I had searched for animation that matched the humor, edge, and wit of the classic Warner Brothers’ cartoons, and had met with little success. In this essay I graded, this student used Ranma ½ to illustrate the best characteristics of Anime – bilingual puns, hilarious situations, and subjects that certainly would not qualify as politically correct. Shortly after the essay, I sampled many of the various Anime and Manga distributed by VIZ, and to my disappointment, found much of this genre poorly written and poorly animated. I found Ranma ½, however, an exception to the mediocrity that plagues so much Anime and American animation today. And in my opinion, this collection of stories is of better quality than the television series or feature-length movies. Without exception, the animation of the OAV series surpasses that of the television series and compares favorably with the two theatrical releases. I also find that the pacing of the OAV episodes is better than both theatrical releases. In the OAV series, the timing of the gags is impeccable, the characters are well developed, and the satire, while sometimes gentle, is often razor sharp. And if you investigate the stories more closely, you will find that Rumiko Takahashi has a knack for retelling Japanese myths and legends in hilarious ways, often turning your every expectation on its head (Reawakening Memories, Hell Hath No Fury, and One Grew Over the Kuno’s Nest). And, when you compare the quality, length, and cost of the OAV series on DVD to that of the movies, the OAV series is the one to buy.Finally, should the student who introduced me to this amazing series read this review, thank you.
Review by Roberto Zegarra F for Ranma 1/2 – OAV Series, Episodes 1-12
Rating:
If you are buting this DVD set it means you actually know Ranma’s history, so I’m reviewing just the DVD presentation. The case is very original, all three DVDs come together, the box unfolds and shows the DVDs. It has a space for a booklet, but there is only a sheet with the episodes list, I think they should make a booklet or something. The DVD menus are fine, easy to use, maybe more colors in the menus were needed, but it’s ok. The last DVD has all the op. and ending from the original japansese edition without credits, so, you get the RANMA DOCO LD for free. It has the transcription of the Animericca interview to Rumiko Takahashi, and other goodies. The subtitles are just too yellow for my taste, but you get used to them. By the other side, the subtitles are very close to the original japanese meaning. For example, in An Akane to Remember (OVA Special) Ranma says in english (dub): “There’s something you don’t know: Akane is mine!”, but in japanese he actually said something different… and the subtitles are according to that. So, I suggest you to buy this DVDs if you are a Ranma fan, the price is just great, and you’ll be very happy with them.
Review by Reginald M. Lumagui for Ranma 1/2 – OAV Series, Episodes 1-12
Rating:
Well, since Ranma is an older series and most likely anyone buying the dvd set will probably know the general plot to Ranma, I won’t go into a synopsis on the OAV series in this set. I’ll comment instead on the presentation. First off, the box is encased in a plastic see-thru slip cover ala Fushigi Yuugi. It even opens up ala Fushigi Yuugi. There are pictues of Ranma, Genma, Shampoo, Moose, and Ranma’s mom?(Or Akane’s) in the inside covers. The disc hub is unfortunately that ungiving, unmoving hard hub that feels like you can split a disc while removing them. Be careful with the discs while doing so. Also, included in a side pocket to the sleeve is a sheet detailing the episodes in order along with a general synopsis of the story. Picture quality in this set is great. Crystal clear although I did find one minor picture glitch in my first disc. Subtitles are done in yellow with black background which is a bit harsh on the eyes. The subtitles also seem to shimmer a bit. I find it’s a little bit annoying, but liveable. Still, despite some minor quips, the set is worth its price if you’re a Ranma fan.
Review by Phil Humphrey for Ranma 1/2 – OAV Series, Episodes 1-12
Rating:
I’d heard a lot about this series in the past, but I’d never actually watched it until purchasing this box set. First impressions…………Slightly odd, slightly twisted. Martial arts, combat, romance and characters who change into different things when splashed with cold water, Ranma changes from a dark haired boy, into a busty red headed girl, and back again with hot water, this is definitely not a boring story. Differing from the excellent Tenchi OVA set, this story of Ranma doesn’t start at what can be called the beginning, and at first this caused some confusion. However watching some of the extras on the three discs, the story explains itself. Suddenly from initially being slightly strange, with gender bending characters, the story has now become addictive. I’ve now watched this set several times, and it keeps getting better. The presentation and picture quality are excellent, equalling that of the Tenchi box set. All in all this is an excellent package in presentation, story and content. If you enjoy the Tenchi Muyo series, Ranma is a must for your collection. If like me you haven’t seen any Ranma episodes before, this set is a great introduction, and although it may seem strange at first, it is highly addictive and very enjoyable, it’s a purchase you won’t regret.
Review by for Ranma 1/2 – OAV Series, Episodes 1-12
Rating:
If you want an introduction to Ranma, this set is not good for you. If you loved the tv seasons and manga, you just found the spot. This dvd contains 12 episodes (OAV) that means they are not part od the tv series, but aditional standalone chapters. In fact, they are 10 complete stories, because the second dvd has two stories of two episodes each, but believe me, they are the best ones.
Excelent quality, in japanese and english versions, but you’ll prefer japanese with subtitles. Also, each AOV has its own opening and closing songs, but they were replaced on each disc by the ones dubbed to english. The good news is that all the original songs were placed in the last disc, without the anoying credits!!!. Those are the DOCO songs, the group of voice actresses of the serie. Some of the best songs from Ranma. If you have the cds (DOCO first, DOCO second or DOCO Karaoke), now you’ll have the videos!!!!
Enjoy it.