I’m enjoying it significantly. The pacing is a lot tighter than the '89 original, and while that ends up leaving out details that I think make some of the characters more interesting (mainly thinking about Nabiki’s various money schemes here), I think it’s probably for the best for a modern comedy. It’s also a closer adaptation of the manga overall, which is good I think.
I also really like how both the dubbed voice actors, and translation choices add a lot more pathos to Ranma, Ryoga, and Akane in particular. It’s difficult to put a finger on, but for me it really feels like the staff are overall better at grappling with the shittier aspects of Ranma & Akane’s situations (namely their arranged marriage, and a lot of the villains misgendering/harassing Ranma when he’s in “girl mode”) without being lurid about it.
Anyways, what is HB’s opinion on the matter?
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Meeeeeee!! I didn’t watch the original series but was familiar with the story and characters from hearing about (was one of the earliest manga I heard about when that was more niche). I really like it so far. It has a very serialized 90s feel to it which is nice, but also doesn’t feel repetitive like the original Sailor Moon sometimes felt. I also agree that the English voice acting is great on this.
I have been keeping up with it through clips on twitter.
maybe I’ll watch the whole thing when it’s done, it seems good.I half watched it (like, watched it while cooking or eating or scrolling hb). I liked it well enough that I may go back and rewatch. I enjoyed the manga more I think, the comic timing landed better there, but it’s been a long time since I read it
i haven’t watched it yet but i loooved the original series in my childhood.
Had no idea they made one. Is it a new animation, or like one of Netflix’s live-action remakes?
I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:
I liked how “dumb” the original was. The remake doesn’t seem as entertaining.
