The Ranma 1/2 reboot is expanding its reach for its third season by bringing in comedian Seiya, one half of the popular duo Shimofuri Myojo. Beyond his upcoming guest voice role, Seiya has been tapped to serve as the official promotional ambassador for the new season. Audiences will have a chance to preview the latest installment early at an advanced screening event held at United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba on October 3, featuring appearances by lead voice actors Kappei Yamaguchi, Noriko Hidaka, and Kōichi Yamadera.
Returning to the helm is director Kōnosuke Uda, who continues to lead the production at studio MAPPA. The third season maintains a strong continuity with previous installments, retaining most of the core creative team. The animation department is also seeing a blend of legacy and modern talent, with Atsuko Ishida—a key animator on the original 1989 series—joining chief animation directors Yoshiko Saitō and Kōsuke Kawamura to oversee the visual direction.
The cast list for this season is notably deep, featuring industry veterans and new additions alike. Masako Nozawa will voice the Grand Master, while Jun Fukuyama takes on the role of Sentarō Daimonji and Minami Tanaka joins as Tsubasa Kurenai. Additionally, Mayumi Tanaka and Saori Hayami are confirmed for the season, though their specific character roles remain under wraps. The series is scheduled to debut on NTV on October 3, with Netflix handling the exclusive streaming rights immediately following the broadcast.
With the production now firmly established at MAPPA, the integration of original 1989 staff alongside current directors suggests a concerted effort to bridge the gap between the classic series and this modern adaptation. Given the high-profile nature of these new voice additions, which of the newly announced cast members are you most interested to see in action?
