Renowned voice actor Jun Fukuyama has officially joined the cast of the new Ranma 1/2 anime adaptation for its second season, set to premiere in October 2025. Fukuyama will lend his voice to the character of the drama club leader in the anime’s 22nd episode, titled “Juliet Game,” which is slated to air on December 6.
Fukuyama’s Role in the Highly Anticipated Season
Jun Fukuyama, known for his versatile performances across numerous popular anime titles, will portray the leader of the drama club, a character poised to make an appearance in the upcoming second season. His involvement adds another significant talent to the already impressive roster of the new Ranma 1/2 series. The specific episode featuring his character, “Juliet Game,” is scheduled for broadcast on December 6.
The New Ranma 1/2 Anime Adaptation
The current Ranma 1/2 anime is a new adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi’s beloved martial arts romantic comedy manga, produced by Studio MAPPA. The first season of this remake premiered in October 2024 on Nippon TV and streamed on Netflix. The series aims to bring the classic story to a new generation of viewers while also appealing to long-time fans with its dynamic animation and faithful portrayal of the source material.
Season 2 Details and Returning Characters
The second season of the Ranma 1/2 adaptation is highly anticipated, with a new trailer released in June 2025 confirming an October 2025 return to Netflix. This season is expected to introduce several fan-favorite characters not yet seen in the adaptation, including Mousse, Ukyo Kuonji, Cologne, and Happosai. While some roles will feature new voice actors, returning cast members from the original 1989 anime are also expected to reprise their parts, or even take on new ones.
Key cast additions for Season 2 include Toshihiko Seki as Mousse (reprising his role), Kaori Nazuka as Ukyo Kuonji, Ako Mayama as Cologne, Kazuhiko Inoue as Happosai (who voiced Mikado Sanzenin in the 1989 anime), and Akira Ishida as Hikaru Gosunkugi. Jun Fukuyama’s casting as the drama club leader further enriches this ensemble.
Jun Fukuyama’s Illustrious Career
Jun Fukuyama boasts a prolific career as a voice actor, having lent his voice to a diverse range of characters across various anime, games, and drama CDs. He is widely recognized for iconic roles such as Lelouch Lamperouge in Code Geass, Koro-sensei in Assassination Classroom, and Joker in Persona 5. His ability to portray everything from heroic leads to complex villains and comedic characters has earned him widespread acclaim and several awards, including the Best Male Seiyuu award at the first Seiyuu Awards in 2007 for his role as Lelouch Lamperouge. His addition to Ranma 1/2 Season 2 underscores the production’s commitment to high-quality voice acting.
