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Ranma ½ watch order

Updated October 2026 · 5 seasons, 2 movies and 2 OVAs and specials · in release order

Short answer

Watch Ranma ½ in release order: Ranma ½ → Ranma ½ (1989) → Ranma ½ (OVA).

3

in the main story: 2 seasons and 1 OVA or special

167

episodes

~65 h

to watch the main story

Or watch Ranma1/2 (2024) (2024) or Ranma1/2 (2024) Season 2 (2025) instead: they retell the story in another version, so pick one.

Optional: 3 seasons, 2 movies and 1 OVA or special (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below. Ranma1/2 (2024) Season 3 is airing now.

Release order

  1. 1
    Ranma ½Main story

    TV · Spring 1989 · 18 ep · ~7 hours · score 3.8/5

    Watch onHoopla Hulu

  2. 2
    Ranma ½ (1989)Main story

    TV · Fall 1989 · 143 ep · ~55 hours · score 3.9/5

  3. 3
    Ranma ½: Big Trouble in Nekonron, ChinaSide story · optional, after Ranma ½ (1989)

    Movie · Fall 1991 · ~75 minutes · score 3.4/5

  4. 4
    Ranma ½: Nihao My ConcubineSide story · optional, after Ranma ½ (1989)

    Movie · Summer 1992 · ~60 minutes · score 3.5/5

  5. 5
    Ranma ½ (OVA)Main story

    OVA · Fall 1993 · 6 ep · ~3 hours · score 3.7/5

  6. 6
    Ranma ½: Battle ga Ippai 29-nin no Korinai YatsuraSide story · optional, after Ranma ½ (1989)

    OVA · Winter 1995 · 1 ep · ~25 minutes · score 3.1/5

  7. 7
    Ranma1/2 (2024)Alternate version of Ranma ½

    TV · Fall 2024 · 12 ep · ~5 hours · score 4.0/5

    Watch onNetflix

  8. 8
    Ranma1/2 (2024) Season 2Alternate version of Ranma ½ (1989)

    TV · Fall 2025 · 12 ep · ~4.5 hours · score 3.9/5

    Watch onNetflix

  9. 9
    Ranma1/2 (2024) Season 3 Airing nowAlternate version of Ranma ½ (1989)

    TV · Fall 2026 · score 3.8/5

How long is Ranma ½?

PartSeasons and moviesEpisodesWatch time
Main story2 seasons and 1 OVA or special167about 65 hours
Everything released5 seasons, 2 movies and 2 OVAs and specials194about 77 hours

Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.

Where to watch Ranma ½

Ranma ½ is officially on Netflix (2 of 9) and Hoopla and Hulu (1 of 9), counting its 9 seasons, movies and specials.

Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Ranma ½ has the full list, free options included.

Is Ranma ½ finished?

No. Ranma1/2 (2024) Season 3 is airing right now.

Do I need to watch the Ranma ½ movies and OVAs?

Optional: Ranma ½: Big Trouble in Nekonron, China, Ranma ½: Nihao My Concubine, Ranma ½: Battle ga Ippai 29-nin no Korinai Yatsura. Ranma1/2 (2024), Ranma1/2 (2024) Season 2, Ranma1/2 (2024) Season 3 retell the story in another version; pick one.

How many episodes does Ranma ½ have?

The main story is 167 episodes over 2 seasons and 1 OVA or special, about 65 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 194 episodes (about 77 hours).

Where can I watch Ranma ½?

Officially on Netflix, Hoopla, Hulu. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.

Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.