Ranma

Ranma Saotome is the martial-artist protagonist of Ranma 1/2. After falling into a cursed spring in China, he transforms into a girl when splashed with cold water and returns to male form with hot water.

Ranma's role and development in China

Ranma is competitive, proud, adaptable, and uncomfortable expressing affection, especially when rivalry or embarrassment is involved. He is an exceptional practitioner of Anything-Goes Martial Arts and learns numerous specialized techniques through constant duels.

Ranma's defining relationships and loyalties

His engagement to Akane Tendo drives the romantic comedy, while Genma, Ryoga, Shampoo, Ukyo, and other rivals complicate both his training and his changing identity.