The third season of the TV anime series based on Rumiko Takahashi’s classic fighting romance comedy *Ranma ½* will begin airing on Nippon TV on October 3, 2026!
The key visual features a large gathering of characters, including new characters making their debut in the third season.

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“Ranma ½” Season 3 premieres on Nippon TV on October 3!

The third season of the TV anime series based on Rumiko Takahashi’s classic fighting romantic comedy “Ranma ½” will begin airing on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
It will air on Nippon TV every Saturday at 12:55 a.m. In addition to being broadcast nationwide on the Nippon TV network, the series will be exclusively streamed on Netflix immediately after each broadcast.

Key Visual for “Ranma ½” Season 3

The key visual, released on July 25, 2026, features a grand gathering of the series’ familiar characters.
In the center, male Ranma and female Ranma stand side by side, surrounded by Akane Tendo, Ryoga Hibiki, Shampoo, Mousse, Kuno Taito, and Colón. The upper left features the “Ranma ½” logo and a “Season 3” sign, creating a lively composition set against a red-and-white striped background.
According to official sources, the image also features new characters set to appear in Season 3.

Ranma ½ “Season 3” First Promotional Video

The first promotional video was released to coincide with the announcement of Season 3’s production. Unveiled alongside the teaser visual, the video heralds the start of the new series.

Ranma 1/2 “Season 3” Second Promotional Video

The second promotional video, released shortly after, begins with Akane’s line, “I’m sorry, Ryoga-kun….”
The video depicts the developments surrounding the secret technique “Explosive Pressure Point Strike,” as well as the intense battle between Ranma and Ryoga, and features the new characters making their debut in Season 3.

Staff and Cast of “Ranma ½” Season 3

Season 3 features Koinosuke Uda as director, Kimiko Ueno as series composer, and Hiromi Taniguchi as character designer.
Kaoru Wada returns as music composer, and MAPPA continues as the animation studio. The cast also features a familiar lineup, including Katsuhei Yamaguchi as Ranma Saotome, Megumi Hayashibara as Ranma, and Noriko Hidaka as Akane Tendo.

About the Original Manga for “Ranma ½” Season 3

The original work is Rumiko Takahashi’s martial arts romantic comedy “Ranma 1/ 2,” a martial arts romantic comedy by Rumiko Takahashi, which was serialized in Shogakukan’s “Weekly Shonen Sunday” from 1987 to 1996. A total of 38 volumes were published in the Shonen Sunday Comics series.
The original TV anime series aired from 1989 to 1992, and a completely new anime adaptation began in 2024. Following Seasons 1 and 2, the series is now continuing with Season 3.

“Ranma 1/2” Season 3 premieres October 3, 2026!

Season 3 of the TV anime “Ranma ½” will air on Nippon TV every Saturday at 12:55 a.m. starting October 3, 2026. Let’s look forward to the premiere and see what kind of chaos Ranma, Akane, and the new characters will stir up.

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Frequently Asked Questions About “Ranma ½” Season 3

When does “Ranma ½” Season 3 start airing?

It will begin on Saturday, October 3, 2026. It will air every Saturday at 12:55 a.m. on Nippon TV and will be broadcast nationwide sequentially on the Nippon TV network.

Will it be available for streaming?

Yes. It will be available exclusively on Netflix immediately after each broadcast.

Who is the director, and which studio is handling animation production?

The director is Kōnosuke Uda, the series composer is Kimiko Ueno, and animation production is handled by MAPPA.

Will the original cast return?

Yes, they will. The familiar cast will return, including Katsuhei Yamaguchi as Ranma Saotome, Megumi Hayashibara as Ranma, and Noriko Hidaka as Akane Tendo.

Will any new characters appear?

Yes, there will be new characters. The key visual features a new character debuting in Season 3, and this character is also shown in the second promotional video.

Has the theme song been decided?

As of September 2, 2026, the opening and ending themes for Season 3 have not been announced. Please stay tuned for further updates.

What is the original work like?

It is a fighting romantic comedy by Rumiko Takahashi, serialized in Shogakukan’s “Weekly Shonen Sunday” from 1987 to 1996. A total of 38 volumes were published as tankobon by Shonen Sunday Comics.

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