Name: Ranma ½ (1989)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Romance, Slice of Life
Released: 1989
Rating: 7.7

Ranma ½ (1989) · Episode 79

The Matriarch Takes a Stand

1991-06-0725 min

Sentaro need`s Ranma`s assistance once more, as the Daimonji matriarch prepares to do something so dangerous, so unpreceded, that the result is sure to be catastrophic...

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1Clash of the Delivery Girls! The Martial Arts Takeout Race1989-10-2025 minWho would sell his only son for a bowl of rice, a fish and some pickles? Genma Saotome, that's who! And now, the wealthy resturant owner has come to collect, demanding Ranma marry his daughter unless Akane can beat her in the ancient art of Martial Arts Takeout Delivery...2You Really Do Hate Cats!1989-11-0325 minWhen Ranma opens a package from Shampoo, his major weakness is revealed - he's terrified of cats, something Sasuke, Kuno's loyal ninja servant, intends to exploit to the fullest.3This Ol` Gal’s the Leader of the Amazon Tribe!1989-11-1025 minA strange old woman seeks out Ranma, testing his skills while calling him 'future son-in-law'.4Behold! The "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" Technique1989-11-1725 minHaving been made hyper-sensitive to heat by Cologne, Ranma is trapped in his girl form until he promisees to marry Shampoo. Refusing to give up, Ranma takes a job at her diner, hoping for a chance to grab the 'Phoenix Pill' that's supposed to cure him.5Enter Mousse! The Fist of the White Swan1989-11-2425 minDr. Tofu is able to cure Ranma, but as Cologne is quick to ask - How long will it last? In any case, his mind soon gets other things to think about, as Mousse, a Chinese master of hidden weapons, arrives, challenging him for the right to Shampoo's hand.6Cool Runnings! The Race of the Snowmen1989-12-0125 minTaking a break at a skiing resort, Ranma finds himself entering a Martial Arts ski race where the prize is a date with Shampoo - and the Phoenix Pill!7The Abduction of P-Chan1989-12-0825 minFigure skating champion Azusa Shiratori decides P-Chan is now her 'Charlotte', and challenges Akane and Ranma to a match against herself and her partner for the ownership of the pig. But can Ranma learn to skate in time?8Close Call! The Dance of Death... On Ice!1989-12-1525 minThe kiss makes Ranma go ballistic, charging at Mikado like a madman. Ranma barely wins, but Mikado is certain he'll get his revenge in the big Martial Arts Figure Skating match.9P-chan Explodes! The Icy Fountain of Love!1989-12-2225 minThe match is on, but can Ranma and Akane survive the Golden Pair's deadly 'Couple Cleaver'? And what's Ryoga up to?10Ranma Trains on Mt. Terror1990-01-1225 minTired of getting beaten by Ranma, Ryoga takes up Cologne's offer to train him. They set off to the mountains, only to find Genma, Ranma and Akane already there, also training.11The Breaking Point!? Ryoga’s Great Revenge1990-01-1925 minCologne is teaching Ryoga the fearsome Breaking Point technique, making him capable of shattering giant boulders with a single touch. With it, he's sure he can beat Ranma... If the training doesn't kill him first.12Danger at the Tendo Dojo!1990-01-2625 minThe Tendo Dojo receives a challenge from the Dojo Destroyer, and Soun charges Akane and Ranma with task of defending its honor. Ranma however, gets other things on his mind, when Shampoo promises to give him a cure for the curse if he'll only go on a date with her...13The Abduction of Akane!1990-02-0225 minMousse returns, trying to kidnap Akane, but ends up mistakenly grabbing her stuffed toy pig instead. Still, Akane wants her pig back, so Ranma goes along with the instructions to meet up with the kidnapper at the circus.14Ranma vs. Mousse! To Lose Is to Win1990-02-0925 minHaving managed to grab the right person this time, Mousse sets up a new show - girl turns into duck (courtesy of a little cursed water from the spring of drowned duck).15Enter Happosai, the Lustful Lecher!1990-02-1625 minSoun and Genma are terrified when their old teacher, master Happosai, shows up. The founder of the Anything Goes school of martial arts, his fighting skills are only surpassed by his lust for women's underwear...16Assault on the Girl’s Locker Room1990-02-2325 minRanma is determined to infiltrate the Furinkan High girl's locker room when he gets a map from Ryoga that shows there's a old spring beneath it that can cure his curse. It proves harder than Ranma thought though, since the girls are on high alert due to the recent raids by Happosai.17Kuno’s House of Gadgets! Guests Check In, But They Don’t Check Out1990-03-0225 minRanma's found the first of the three magic urns needed to summon the spring. And where's the next one's hidden? Deep in the bowels of the Kuno estate, full of traps, tricks and hot and cold water...18Goodbye Girl-Type1990-03-0925 minHapposai has claimed one of the urns to store his 'collection', but Ranma manages to steal it back. Of course, the master takes this as a personal insult, and starts causing considerable trouble for Ranma and the others as they travel up the mountains to find the place that will activate the urns.19It’s a Fine Line Between Pleasure and Pain1990-03-1625 minIt's cookie baking time in the home ed. class, and Akane and Kodachi both want Ranma to taste. Not taking no for an answer, the Black Rose falls back on blackmail, causing Akane to become even more determined to get Ranma to eat hers.20S.O.S.! The Wrath of Happosai1990-03-2325 minWhen Ranma tries to force Happosai to stop the underwear stealing, the old master gets mad and starts terrorizing the inhabitants of the Tendo Dojo, demanding an apology.21Kissing Is Such Sweet Sorrow! The Taking of Akane’s Lips1990-04-0625 minFurinkan High is entering a theater contest with a performance of 'Romeo and Juliet'. Akane is chosen as Juliet, but Kuno and Happosai both want to be Romeo, and so does Ranma when he hears the first price winners will get to see China.22Bathhouse Battle! We’re in Some Hot Water Now1990-04-1325 minThe water heater is broken, so Ranma and co are off to the public bathhouse for a bath. Naturally, Happosai wants to come, planning to pay a little visit to the women's side...23Ranma Gains Yet Another Suitor1990-09-2125 minRanma and Genma steal Happosai's magic mirror, and travel back to Jusenkyo with the old goat tagging along. Much to their surprise they arrive just at the time of their previous visit, giving them a perfect opportunity to stop them from falling into the cursed springs altogether...24Ryoga & Akane: 2-Gether, 4-Ever1990-10-0525 minFurinkan High's principal returns from a long trip to 'study' American educational system, unfortunately he turns out to be completely insane. His first order of business is to institute a policy of buzz cuts for boys and bowl cuts for girls unless the students can find the coconut with a 'get out of rules free' note in it...25Sneeze Me, Squeeze Me, Please Me! Shampoo’s Recipe for Disaster1990-05-0425 minShampoo makes special dim sum that has a hypnotic effect on whoever eats it. Ranma ends up hugging anyone that sneezes, and he`s alone with Akane... who is coming down with a cold.26Rub-a-Dub-Dub! There’s a Pervert in the Tub1990-05-1125 minHapposai tries to use the Happo-Fire Burst technique but has forgotten it. The scroll with the technique happens to be at the very same hot springs resort that Akane is currently visiting.27I Love You! My Dear, Dear Ukyo1990-05-1825 minRanma receives a challenge letter from Tsubasa Kurenai. Ranma agrees to a competition selling Ukyo`s food at school, over Ukyo.28The Witch Who Loved Me: A Japanese Ghost Story1990-05-2525 minSoun is asked to guard a haunted bra at an antique shop, but Happosai wants it.29Transform! Akane the Super-Duper Girl1990-06-0125 minAkane eats Happosai`s super-soba that grants amazing strength. She becomes super-strong, but there are side-effects...30The Killer from Jusenkyo1990-06-0825 minThe secret Jusenkyo Preservation Society is outraged at violations of their `code of behavior` by spring victims. A big and muscular swordsman, with a curse himself, is sent to bring them to justice.31Am I... Pretty? Ranma’s Declaration of Womanhood1990-06-1525 minAfter a fight with Akane, Ranma hits his head on the stone in the pond and thinks he`s really a girl. Girlish Ranma declares that she want to give up martial arts.32Final Facedown! Happosai vs. the Invisible Man1990-06-2225 minSoun and Genma recount training under Chingensai, who taught invisibility. They hope to use the technique against Happosai.33Les Miserables of the Kuno Estate1990-06-2925 minSasuke is caught in the middle of a feud between Kuno and Kodachi. Akane takes him in as a guest, and he devotes himself to her service for her kindness.34Ghost Story! Ranma and the Magic Sword1990-07-0625 minFurinkan H.S. is haunted. While searching the school at night, Ranma and company are attacked by a mysterious swordsman.35All It Takes Is One! The Kiss of Love Is the Kiss of Death1990-07-1325 minOn the beach, Happosai turns up with a bracelet that contains three love-potion pills. One lasts for a minute, one a day and one a lifetime. Akane swallows one.36Ultimate Team-Up!? The Ryoga/Mousse Alliance1990-07-2025 minMousse talks Ryoga into fighting together against Ranma.37Back to the Happosai!1990-07-2725 minHapposai tries to sell some of his old stuff, which includes a magic mirror. It can allow travel to any time the user thinks about.38Kodachi the Black Rose! The Beeline of True Love1990-08-0325 minThe dojo is running low on food. Ranma goes out, trying to bring in students to the dojo, but Kodachi creates a competing dojo.39The Last Days of Happosai...?1990-08-1025 minThe class fortune-teller, Miyo, foresees that Akane and Ranma will be married within the week. Happosai falls ill and seems to be dying.40Two, Too Violent Girls: Ling-Ling & Lung-Lung1990-08-1725 minTwo of the girls from Shampoo`s tribe come to help kill Ranma, because Shampoo hasn`t managed to yet.41Ranma and the Evil Within1990-08-2425 minHapposai uses a special technique to split Ranma in two. His girl side turns into a life-draining spirit in love with the boy side.42Enter Ken and His Copycat Kerchief1990-08-3125 minThe imposter Ken comes along, impersonating Ranma and the others. Ranma, Mousse, Ryoga and Kuno team up and train together.43Ryoga’s Miracle Cure! Hand Over That Soap1990-09-0725 minRyoga finds Shampoo`s waterproof soap, that keeps Jusenkyo curses from being activated. Not fearing changing into a pig, he asks Akane for a date.44Fight! The Anything-Goes Obstacle Course Race1990-09-1425 minThe first prize in an obstacle course race is an all-expense-paid trip to China. All of the cursed characters enter so they can return to Jusenkyo.45Ranma Goes Back to Jusenkyo At Last1990-09-2125 minHapposai`s magic mirror is used to send Genma, Ranma and Happosai into the future, and then back to Jusenkyo before falling into the springs.46The Return of the Hawaiian Headmaster from Hell1990-10-0525 minFurinkan High`s principal returns from a long trip to "study" American educational system, unfortunately he turns out to be completely insane. His first order of business is to institute a policy of buzz cuts for boys and bowl cuts for girls unless the students can find the coconut with a "get out of rules free" note in it...47Enter Kuno, the Night-Prowling Knight1990-10-1225 minTo help him carry out his new position as Furinkan High`s Moral Guardian, Kuno turns to Happosai for training.48Ranma Gets Weak!!1990-10-1925 minFurious at Ranma for delivering him into the hands of a mob of angry women, Happosai brands Ranma with ancient mark, causing him to become "as weak as a mere babe". Upon hearing this, his enemies start lining up to give him a beating... What`s poor Ranma to do?49Eureka! The Desperate Move of Desperation1990-10-2625 minJust as Ranma is about to give up, Cologne gives him hope in the form of the "Hiryu Shoten Ha", a devastating technique he can use even in his weakened state... if he can manage to learn it.50Showdown! Can Ranma Make a Comeback?1990-11-0225 minArmed with the "Hiryu Shoten Ha", Ranma goes after Happosai. But the old master, knowing something is up, keeps his temper, rendering the attack useless unless Ranma can figure out some way to get him really worked up...51Ukyo’s Skirt! The Great Girly-Girl Gambit1990-11-0925 minWhen Ukyo comes to school dressed as a girl, Kuno takes an interest. Ukyo ends up in a cooking contest with Shampoo, Kodachi and Akane.52Here Comes Ranma’s Mom!1990-11-1625 minA mysterious woman shows up at the Dojo, having long conversations with Genma. Is it really Ranma`s mother, come to take him away to live with her?53From Ryoga with Love1990-11-2325 minRyoga has a dream about Akane while spending the night in a cabin in the woods after getting lost. Ryoga reminisces about Ranma, how he`s come to transform into a pig, and how his feelings for Akane have grown over time.54My Fiance, the Cat1990-11-3025 minShampoo shows up with an oversized bell for Ranma, claiming it`ll make them fated to stay together forever. The bell however turns out be cursed, carrying the spirit of Maomorin - the giant ghost cat, looking for his bride.55Blow, Wind! To Be Young Is to Go Gung-Ho1990-12-0725 minThe Principal hires a new teacher, who takes it upon himself to get Ranma and Akane to openly express their feelings towards each other while they`re still young.56A Formidable New Disciple Appears1990-12-1425 minA young man is awestruck when he sees Happosai in action, and seeks out the Tendo Dojo, wishing to become a student of Anything Goes Martial Arts. The master accepts, and it soon becomes apparent that he`s a very dedicated pupil... at bit too dedicated if you ask Ranma.57Step Outside!1990-12-2125 minOff to the mountains to find a Christmas tree for the Master, Ranma and Genma become separated. When Ranma and Akane go looking for him, they find him living in luxury as a panda, having been adopted by a rich woman as a playmate for her sickly son.58Ryoga’s "Tendo Dojo Houseguest" Diary1991-01-1125 minRyoga decides to try to enroll at Furinkan High, though first he has to pass the placement test. Akane agrees to tutor him, but with all the commotion that happens in the Tendo Dojo on a regular basis, can he manage to keep his mind on his studies?59Happosai’s Happy Heart!1991-01-1825 minHapposai falls head over heels in love with a pre-school teacher, but is he willing to give up the underwear stealing for her sake?60Extra, Extra! Kuno & Nabiki: Read All About It!1991-01-2525 minA fortunetelling friend of Sasuke`s divines that Nabiki is the girl Tatewaki is destined to spend his life with. Still torn over having to abandon Akane and "the pig-tailed girl", Kuno starts to court Nabiki, who naturally welcomes the opportunity to milk him for everything he`s worth.61Ryoga the Strong... Too Strong1991-02-0125 minAfter sharing his food with an old hermit, the man repays Ryoga by making him the strongest man in the world. But is it worth the price?62Close Call! P-Chan’s Secret1991-02-0825 minTerrified that Akane has figured out that he`s really P-Chan, Ryoga tries to leave the town forever. Ranma continues to try to figure out a way to beat Ryoga, while Akane tries to force him to tell her what he knows about the mark shared by Ryoga and P-Chan.63The Egg-Catcher Man1991-02-1525 minKasumi seems unusually cheerful after a chance encounter with a stranger, leading Nabiki to speculate that she`s found herself a new boyfriend.64Ranma and Kuno’s... First Kiss1991-02-2225 minKuno`s got a magic sword capable of granting 3 wishes, and Ranma smells a cure for his curse. The "upperclassman" has already used two of them... How far is Ranma willing to go to get the third?65Shampoo’s Red Thread of Dread!1991-03-0125 minRanma suddenly falls head over heels for Shampoo when she ties him to her with the magical Red Thread of Fate. Just a few more hours and the effect will be permanent, and Akane doesn`t care one bit... does she?66Mousse Goes Home to the Country1991-03-0825 minAfter betting it all on a final fight with Ranma, Mousse loses and is forced to give up on Shampoo and go home to China. But before he leaves, he`s determined to make Shampoo happy by forcing Ranma to give up his other suitors.67The Dumbest Bet in History!1991-03-1525 min10 years ago, Ranma gambled away the Tendo Dojo. Now the "Gambling King" has come to collect, and Ranma has to win it back. However, in spite of his name, the King is so bad at gambling he only manages to beat children. Sadly, that provides little comfort as Ranma`s even worse...68Kuno Becomes a Marianne1991-03-2225 minAzusa becomes convinced Kuno is a tanuki, a legendary creature with magical powers, and promptly adopts him as her "Marianne". Ranma and Akane are just happy that the two are keeping each other busy, until Azusa starts to suspect Akane wants to take her new pet away form her again.69Ranma, You Are Such a Jerk!1991-03-2925 minAkane runs away after Ranma ruins her anniversary dinner, and the entire household has to spend the rest of the night looking for her.70Gimme That Pigtail1991-04-0525 minWhy are there strange small men running around chopping off people`s pigtails? And what`s the Dragon Whisker? What is Ranma hiding...?71When a Guy’s Pride and Joy Is Gone1991-04-1225 minRanma gets no peace at all, as everyone`s after the Dragon Whisker. Things get even more tense as he learns that if he doesn`t get it back soon, he might just run out of hair - permanently.72Ling-Ling & Lung-Lung Strike Back!1991-04-1925 minHonorbound to remain single until their big sister marries, Ling-Ling and Lung-Lung return to Japan armed with an even deadlier technique, determined to eliminate all of Ranma`s other fiancées.73Ryoga’s Proposal1991-04-2625 minAfter being saved from a pack of wolves by Ryoga, the Ghost Cat decides to repay the debt by possessing him and proposing to Akane.74Genma Takes a Walk1991-05-0325 minAfter a disagreement over the rules oh Shogi, tensions between Soun and Genma rise, until Genma moves out of the Dojo, taking Ranma with him...75The Gentle Art of Martial Tea Ceremony1991-05-1025 minRanma is kidnapped by Sentaro - a practitioner of Martial Arts Tea Ceremony, looking for a bride. To determine the bride`s suitability, she has to defeat his grandmother, and as usual, Ranma`s completely incapable of walking away from a challenge.76And the Challenger Is... a Girl?!1991-05-1725 minA mysterious gang of martial artist using old fashion toys as weapons are about, and one of them, a young girl, challenges Akane for the Dojo`s sign... and wins. Can Akane manage to win it back?77Hot Springs Battle Royale!1991-05-2425 minA hotsprings resort is having a big obstacle course race as a PR gimmick, with the first prize being a trip to another resort of the contestants choice. Seeing a chance to get back to Jusenkyo, the whole gang enters, unaware that the resort is trying their best to stop anyone from winning, since they`re broke and can`t afford to pay for the prize...78Me Is Kuno’s Daddy, Me Is1991-05-3125 minWhen the Principal starts going on about his long lost son, Sasuke starts to have his suspicions. But can get to the bottom of this as the school is turned into a war zone by the Principal`s "Get out of all school rules" class tournament fight.79The Matriarch Takes a Stand1991-06-0725 minSentaro need`s Ranma`s assistance once more, as the Daimonji matriarch prepares to do something so dangerous, so unpreceded, that the result is sure to be catastrophic...80A Leotard Is a Girl’s Burden1991-06-1425 minOut to prove that martial arts rhythmic gymnastics is a manly sport for manly man-like men, a group of boys are stealing the local team`s special gymnastics treasures. Naturally, it`s up to Ranma to strike a blow for womankind and get the treasures back.81The Mixed-Bath Horror!1991-06-2125 minAn invitation takes Ranma and the rest to a run-down hot-springs resort. But what are those strange noises in the bathhouse... Is it really haunted?82The Frogman’s Curse!1991-06-2825 minA strange old man with a small army of pet frogs comes to town, and he`s keeping his eyes on Ranma. Is it really the Frog Hermit, and mysterious stranger with the ability to turn people into frogs?83Revenge! Raging Okonomiyaki...!1991-07-0525 minWhen a crêpes cook steals all her business, Ukyo starts to doubt her prowess as an Okonomiyaki maker. Under the guidance of a monk from the Temple of the Satisfied Stomach, she beings an intense training program, leaving Ranma and Akane to mind the store...84Ranma the Lady-Killer1991-07-1225 minUnder the influence of a magic bandage, Ranma starts hitting on every girl in sight, and Ukyo and Shampoo are determined to remain within his field of vision.85Shogi Showdown1991-07-1925 minA master of the mysterious martial art of Battle Shogi seeks out Genma, demanding a rematch for the defeat that cost him the respect of his wife. When Genma "wins" again, the man decides to turn the entire lawn into a gigantic Shogi board...86Sasuke’s "Mission: Improbable"1991-07-2625 minDissatisfied with Sasuke`s performance as protector of the household, Kuno gives him a final chance to prove himself - arrange a date with the pig-tailed girl.87Bonjour, Furinkan!1991-08-0225 minA french nobleman comes to Soun and Genma to collect on an old debt, demanding one of their daughters as a bride. Having been beaten by him at "battle dining" previously, Ranma volunteers, hoping for a chance to get even.88Dinner at Ringside!1991-08-0925 minWith the wedding date fast approaching, Ranma`s only hope is to master the fearsome Parley du Foie Gras and beat Picolet at battle dining.89Swimming with Psychos1991-08-1625 minAkane is chosen to represent the the school in the regional swimming contest, not telling anyone she doesn`t know how. Luckily, the Principal is there to "help" her learn.90Ryoga, Run into the Sunset1991-08-2325 minWhile out on one of his journeys, Ryoga gets taken in by a farmer and his daughter who`s convinced he`s the legendary hero "Joe", come to save them from the crooks that have been terrorizing the area.91Into the Darkness1991-08-3025 minSomething strange is in the air, as one by one the members of the Tendo household fall asleep and enter a twisted dream world controlled by Happosai.92Nabiki, Ranma’s New Fiancee!1991-09-0625 minFurious at both Ranma and Nabiki, Akane tells them to go marry each other. Much to her surprise, Nabiki decides to her younger sister up on the offer.93Case of the Missing Takoyaki!1991-09-1325 minEveryone is a suspect as the denizens of the Tendo Dojo try to figure out which of them ate the newly bought box of delicious octopus puffs.94Ranma Versus Shadow Ranma!1991-09-2025 minRanma buys a magical incense supposed to let him increase his skills by training against his own shadow. At first it works great, but then it becomes apparent that the shadow has a mind of it`s own.95Dear Daddy... Love, Kodachi!1991-09-2725 minKodachi is shocked to learn that the Principal is her father. When she invites him to stay at the Kuno residence, the scene is set for her brother`s worst nightmare.96Enter Gosunkugi, the New Rival!?1991-10-0425 minWhile trying to save him from one of Akane`s lunches, Ranma inadvertently becomes the object of the wrath of one Hikaru Gosunkugi... the most incompetent Voodoo-practicing geek the world has ever seen.97Ranma’s Calligraphy Challenge1991-10-1125 minA master of martial arts calligraphy is about, so far undefeated. Naturally, Ranma wants to change that, but finds it difficult when the man will only accept challenges from people with beautiful handwriting.98The Secret Don of Furinkan High1991-10-1825 minDeep within the bowels of Furinkan High, Ranma discovers a second school store, run by a crazy old man with a secret the Principal is desperate to keep from getting out.99Back to the Way We Were... Please!1991-10-2525 minRanma, Ryoga and Mousse each get a bag of magic powder. One of them is capable of curing their curse - the others can turn them into anything...100Ryoga Inherits the Saotome School?1991-11-0125 minFurious at Ranma for eating his sweets, Genma decides to make Ryoga his disciple and heir.101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143

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