Ranma 1/2 (2024) Episode 4: The Fighter

Manga chapter 7-8

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

9.4

8 Fans

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Ranma 1/2 (2024) Episode 4: The Fighter

Manga chapter 7-8

Canon/MED
← Prev: EP 3Next: EP 5 →

OSHIMETER

9.4

8 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

rosejevjuana's avatar
rosejevjuana
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The fights here involve my boyfriend, so of course it leans full shonen.MAPPA absolutely nailed these scenes, the execution is insanely good. Still, I feel like in the original, Ryoga’s frustration hit much harderbut the humor lands perfectly. I really loved it.
drinchi's avatar
drinchi
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Mappa's fighting scenes here are amazing! If not for the light colors, I would think this is from a serious shounen manga. Ryoga's a comic character as well 😂 Anyway, the ending part shocked me lol my jaw dropped. Ranma's bit insensitive there though...
greiestefani18's avatar
greiestefani18
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This episode was really fun because Ryoga finally shows up and brings a whole new energy to the story. His rivalry with Ranma feels intense but also funny at times. It made everything more chaotic and interesting, and I really enjoyed watching their dynamic.
gaboc88's avatar
gaboc88
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The fight scene in the park is a standout. It’s fast, creative, and uses the environment in a way that feels fresh. But the real gut-punch is the ending.
cinnaverse's avatar
cinnaverse
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The unique styles for the intro is growing on me. I love that they try a lot of new rhings for this anime while retaining the vibes of the original. On to the episode, Ryoga Hibiki's introduction in the series is just so hilarious. We're about to get even rowdier in this love web entwining Akane and Ranma as a major change occurs by the end of the episode. Don't skip this one!
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
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Nabiki turning the fight into a whole business? charging students to watch? selling footage? this girl is built different. Ranma and Ryoga going at it and the curse keeps messing everything up. 💸
matchablaze1's avatar
matchablaze1
More character focus here—less action but still entertaining. Some slower parts but interactions carry the episode. Worth watching. 😌
brianyosef1899's avatar
brianyosef1899
Ryoga's intro is gold, and Akane's pig love kicks off huge comedy. Nonstop action and ramps up the rival crew perfectly.

EPISODE CONTEXT

After Episode 3 leaned into romantic tension between Ranma and Akane, Episode 4 widens the scope by introducing Ryoga Hibiki as a lasting rival figure, pulling the series back toward its martial arts roots. Sitting at the one-third mark of this 12-episode season, this is a crucial expansion episode that establishes a key character whose presence will fuel conflicts and complications going forward. It marks the transition from initial setup into a more complex web of rivalries and relationships that the back half of the season will build upon.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

After Episode 3 leaned into romantic tension between Ranma and Akane, Episode 4 widens the scope by introducing Ryoga Hibiki as a lasting rival figure, pulling the series back toward its martial arts roots. Sitting at the one-third mark of this 12-episode season, this is a crucial expansion episode that establishes a key character whose presence will fuel conflicts and complications going forward. It marks the transition from initial setup into a more complex web of rivalries and relationships that the back half of the season will build upon.

QUICK TAKES

rosejevjuana's avatar
rosejevjuana
VerifiedVerified
The fights here involve my boyfriend, so of course it leans full shonen.MAPPA absolutely nailed these scenes, the execution is insanely good. Still, I feel like in the original, Ryoga’s frustration hit much harderbut the humor lands perfectly. I really loved it.
drinchi's avatar
drinchi
VerifiedVerified
Mappa's fighting scenes here are amazing! If not for the light colors, I would think this is from a serious shounen manga. Ryoga's a comic character as well 😂 Anyway, the ending part shocked me lol my jaw dropped. Ranma's bit insensitive there though...
greiestefani18's avatar
greiestefani18
VerifiedVerified
This episode was really fun because Ryoga finally shows up and brings a whole new energy to the story. His rivalry with Ranma feels intense but also funny at times. It made everything more chaotic and interesting, and I really enjoyed watching their dynamic.
gaboc88's avatar
gaboc88
VerifiedVerified
The fight scene in the park is a standout. It’s fast, creative, and uses the environment in a way that feels fresh. But the real gut-punch is the ending.
cinnaverse's avatar
cinnaverse
VerifiedVerified
The unique styles for the intro is growing on me. I love that they try a lot of new rhings for this anime while retaining the vibes of the original. On to the episode, Ryoga Hibiki's introduction in the series is just so hilarious. We're about to get even rowdier in this love web entwining Akane and Ranma as a major change occurs by the end of the episode. Don't skip this one!
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
VerifiedVerified
Nabiki turning the fight into a whole business? charging students to watch? selling footage? this girl is built different. Ranma and Ryoga going at it and the curse keeps messing everything up. 💸
matchablaze1's avatar
matchablaze1
More character focus here—less action but still entertaining. Some slower parts but interactions carry the episode. Worth watching. 😌
brianyosef1899's avatar
brianyosef1899
Ryoga's intro is gold, and Akane's pig love kicks off huge comedy. Nonstop action and ramps up the rival crew perfectly.

©高橋留美子・小学館／「らんま1/2」製作委員会

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©高橋留美子・小学館／「らんま1/2」製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com