Ranma ½: Akanekodan Teki Hihou
Ranma ½: Akanekodan Teki Hihou is a Super Famicom role-playing game based on Rumiko Takahashi's iconic martial arts comedy. The nefarious Crimson Cat Gang has stolen a priceless treasure, and it's up to Ranma, Akane, Ryoga, Shampoo, and Mousse to chase them across Japan and China. With turn-based battles, shape-shifting curses, and hilarious story events, this cult classic brings the anime's chaos to your fingertips.
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Developed by NCS and published by Masaya in 1993, the game captures the essence of the anime with vibrant pixel art, expressive character portraits, and a script brimming with the series' trademark misunderstandings and slapstick. The quest spans familiar locales such as the Tendo Dojo, Furinkan High School, and the cursed springs of Jusenkyo.
Battles are turn-based, allowing you to assemble a party of up to four characters from the Ranma ½ cast. Each character boasts unique abilities — Ranma switches between male and female forms, Ryoga's 'Shishi Hōkōdan' deals devastating damage, and Shampoo can transform into a cat. Strategic use of special moves is essential to overcome the Crimson Cat Gang's bizarre minions.
Though never officially released outside Japan, Ranma ½: Akanekodan Teki Hihou has earned a devoted following among import gamers and retro enthusiasts. Its blend of RPG exploration, faithful character writing, and catchy 16-bit soundtrack makes it a cherished hidden gem on the Super Nintendo.
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