Characters in Ranma rac{1}{2}, Vol. 1

Ranma Saotome

A martial arts prodigy cursed to turn into a girl whenever he is splashed with cold water, and back into a boy when hit by hot water.

Also in Ranma ½, Vol. 3, Ranma ½, Vol. 16, Ranma 1/2, Vol. 15

Akane Tendo

Ranma's childhood friend and the daughter of his father's old martial arts partner; she becomes entangled in Ranma's predicament after an accidental encounter at a spring.

Ryōga Hibiki

Also in Ranma ½, Vol. 16

Akane Tendō

Also in Ranma ½, Vol. 16, Ranma 1/2, Vol. 15

Sōun Tendō

Also in Ranma ½, Vol. 16, Ranma 1/2, Vol. 15

Kasumi Tendō

Also in Ranma ½, Vol. 16, Ranma 1/2, Vol. 15

Nabiki Tendō

Also in Ranma ½, Vol. 16, Ranma 1/2, Vol. 15

Tatewaki Kunō

Dr. Tōfū Ono