The highly anticipated second season of the new Ranma 1/2 anime adaptation is officially set to premiere on October 4, 2025, with new details also emerging about its opening and ending theme songs. The series will air on NTV and its affiliated channels in Japan, followed by exclusive worldwide streaming on Netflix immediately after its broadcast.
Premiere Date and Global Streaming Availability
Fans worldwide can mark their calendars for October 4, 2025, when the second season of Ranma 1/2 will begin its run. In Japan, the anime is scheduled to broadcast on NTV at 24:55 JST (effectively October 5 at 12:55 a.m. JST). Following its television premiere, episodes will be available exclusively on Netflix for international audiences. This continues the distribution model of the first season, ensuring global accessibility to Rumiko Takahashi’s classic martial arts romantic comedy.
Unveiling the Theme Songs
The musical landscape for the new season has also been revealed, featuring distinct artists for both the opening and ending themes. The opening theme song will be “Iinazukekkyun” performed by Ano. Complementing this, the ending theme song is titled “Anta Nante,” and will be performed by singer-songwriter Riria.
Returning and New Voice Cast Members
The second season will see a mix of returning fan-favorite voice actors and new additions to bring the beloved characters to life. Kōichi Yamadera will reprise his roles as Ryōga Hibiki and the Jusenkyo Guide. Minami Takayama returns as Nabiki Tendō, and Kikuko Inoue as Kasumi Tendō.
Several key characters will also feature new voices:
- Akio Ōtsuka takes over the role of Sōun Tendō.
- Chō will voice Genma Saotome, with Kenichi Ogata moving to the role of narrator.
Additionally, the second season introduces more iconic characters, with their respective voice actors:
- Toshihiko Seki returns as Mousse, a role he previously held in the original anime adaptation.
- Kaori Nazuka joins as Ukyō Kuonji.
- Kazuhiko Inoue voices Happōsai.
- Rin Mizuhara will play Cologne.
- Akira Ishida is cast as Hikaru Gosunkugi.
Production Team and Studio
The new Ranma 1/2 anime is produced by Studio MAPPA. The creative team largely remains consistent with the first season, with Kōnosuke Uda (known for One Piece: Dead End film, DAYS) directing the series. Kimiko Ueno (Delicious in Dungeon, Astro Note) is in charge of series scripts, while Hiromi Taniguchi (Kurage no Shokudō) handles character designs. This continuity aims to maintain the animation style and pacing that garnered praise for the first season.
The original Ranma 1/2 manga by Rumiko Takahashi was serialized from 1987 to 1996, and its new anime adaptation aims to reintroduce the martial arts romantic comedy to both long-time fans and new viewers. The story follows Ranma Saotome, a martial artist cursed to transform into a girl when splashed with cold water and revert to a boy with hot water, leading to chaotic and comedic situations with his fiancée Akane Tendō and an array of eccentric rivals.
