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Chapters Originally Published in:
Shonen Sunday 1993 Vol. 51 - 1994 Vol. 11

Ranma 1/2 Vol 29

Chapter 301: 恐怖の鳳凰剣
Kyofu no hoo-ken
(The Terror of the Phoenix Sword!)
One day Tatewaki Kuno decides to stop by an antique store called "Phoenix" where he purchases a mystical egg said to house a baby phoenix. The store owner warns him that no matter what, he must never place the egg and nest on his head. No sooner does Kuno leave the store than he runs into Ranma and Happosai who knock the egg out of his grasp. Ranma catches the egg and sets it upon Kuno's head. Just then the egg begins to hatch and in it is place is a squat little phoenix chick. The bird immediately proceeds to attack Ranma. Back at the Tendo Dojo the chick refuses to let Ranma escape, even after he changes into a girl. Nabiki deduces that the bird must be female and thereby hate female-Ranma twice as much. Kuno is horrified that the bird hates his beloved Pigtailed Girl, but nothing he can do will get the phoenix to leave his head.

Published In:
  • Shonen Sunday 1993 Vol. 51
  • Ranma 1/2 Tankobon Vol. 29 ch. 1
  • Ranma 1/2 Shinsoban Vol. 29 ch. 1
  • Ranma 1/2 Shonen Sunday Comic Special Vol. 15 ch. 15
Publication Date: November 24, 1993
Pages: 16 (black and white)
Anime Adaptation: Movie 3: Super Indescriminate Decisive Battle! Team Ranma vs the Legendary Phoenix
Notes:
  • Shonen Sunday celebrates the publication of their 2000th weekly issue this week.
  • The phoenix egg that Kuno buys has a kanji on it (光/hikari) which means "light". This is humorous because there is a brand of Japanese eggs called "Hikari" that have this same brand stamped on them.

  • Table of Contents
    • A: I saw a preview of Ranma OVA volume 3. It will be released in February of next year, but please look forward to it.

Chapter 302: 不滅の鳳凰剣
Fumetsu no hoo-ken
(The Immortal Phoenix Sword)
Akane is surprised to find Kuno alone without Ranma the next morning. As it turned out Ranma snuck away after dark to practice a new (and totally ineffective) technique to beat the phoenix. After it fails, the antique shop owner arrives and is beside himself to see that Kuno did the one thing he was warned never to do. He explains that after 100 years the baby phoenix will grow up and leave Kuno's head. After Ranma beats him up a little, he offers some Phoenix-Gro pills that will accelerate the aging process and make it leave sooner. Ranma does his best to force-feed the bird, and once it has grown to immense size, it finally flies away. The bird left behind an egg, which Kuno promptly buys.

Published In:
  • Shonen Sunday 1993 Vol. 52
  • Ranma 1/2 Tankobon Vol. 29 ch. 2
  • Ranma 1/2 Shinsoban Vol. 29 ch. 2
  • Ranma 1/2 Shonen Sunday Comic Special Vol. 15 ch. 16
Publication Date: December 1, 1993
Pages: 16 (black and white)
Anime Adaptation: Movie 3: Super Indescriminate Decisive Battle! Team Ranma vs the Legendary Phoenix
Notes:


  • Table of Contents
    • A: Recently, I'm obsessed with old enka. Cool Five, Hibari Misora ​​.... It's still good.

Chapter 303: 悲劇の種子
Higeki no tane (shushi)
(The Seeds of Tragedy)
Ten years ago in a small Chinese village named Yakusai, Shampoo and Cologne were purchasing some herbal medicines. While Cologne was away Shampoo was attacked by a little girl who sprayed her with a noxious powder. Back in present day Tokyo, Shampoo finds Ranma and shows him a newspaper from her hometown. She was happy with the article discussing her relationship with Ranma, but was very worried that it gave her address in Tokyo. Soon the girl from her past returned, all grown up now. She attacks Ranma in the same manner as she had done to Shampoo all those years ago. Akane finds Ranma unconcious, and soon the girl returns, demanding to know who did this to Ranma. Ranma wakes up and screams at the girl, who runs away in tears. At the Cat Cafe the girl arrives again, and reveals herself to be not one, but two people- twins.

Published In:
  • Shonen Sunday 1994 Vol. 1-2
  • Ranma 1/2 Tankobon Vol. 29 ch. 3
  • Ranma 1/2 Shinsoban Vol. 29 ch. 3
  • Ranma 1/2 Shonen Sunday Comic Special Vol. 15 ch. 17
Publication Date: December 8, 1993
Pages: 16 (black and white)
Anime Adaptation: None
Notes:
  • Pink and Link are introduced in this chapter.

  • Table of Contents
    • Q: We will take questions from the readers starting this issue! Looking back on 1993, what was the most lucky thing that happened to you this year?
    • A: I was able to find a barn in my neighborhood I'd heard so much about!
    • Bonus Quote: I wrote the first and second parts of the 7th and 8th issues to be released in January. Please look forward to it.

Chapter 304: 母性花どうぞ
Bosei kado zo
(Motherhood Flower, Please)
The two twins, Pink and Link, explain how Pink almost killed Shampoo ten years ago using her poisonous Mandrake plants, but when Link came along to save her, she was beaten up instead. Because of this (and all the subsequent beatings Shampoo doled out later on) they swore to get revenge on her and her "husband" Ranma. They mix an especially dangerous flower toxin that makes whomever it hits act like a dutiful housewife, but Shampoo makes short work of the twins. Back at the Tendo Dojo, Ranma is shocked to see the girls are using the bathtub to raise their plants in, and they proceed to attack him. Shampoo arrives again, but this time they manage to kidnap her and make their escape.

Published In:
  • Shonen Sunday 1994 Vol. 3-4
  • Ranma 1/2 Tankobon Vol. 29 ch. 4
  • Ranma 1/2 Shinsoban Vol. 29 ch. 4
  • Ranma 1/2 Shonen Sunday Comic Special Vol. 15 ch. 18
Publication Date: December 22, 1993
Pages: 16 (black and white)
Anime Adaptation: None
Notes:


  • Table of Contents
    • Q: What are your hopes for 1994?
    • A: I hope this year will be peaceful and free from disasters and natural calamities.

Chapter 305: 捕われのシャンプー
Toraware no Shampoo
(Shampoo- Captive!)
Ranma goes to the Cat Cafe with Akane to tell Cologne that Pink and Link have abducted Shampoo. She gives Ranma a magical sword and shield to help him fend off the poison the girls use. Outside, Ranma finds a giant flower the size of a large skyscraper. At the top is Shampoo who seems to have been subdued by the Motherhood Flower and Pink and Link. Ranma begins to climb the massive plant with the help of his sword and shield. At the top Shampoo beats up Pink and Link after revealing that the flower had no effect on her, but she forces them to play along so Ranma will come and save her. They reluctantly agree, and by the time Ranma makes it to the top, they have managed to destroy his magical weapons and paralyze both he and Shampoo.

Published In:
  • Shonen Sunday 1994 Vol. 5
  • Ranma 1/2 Tankobon Vol. 29 ch. 5
  • Ranma 1/2 Shinsoban Vol. 29 ch. 5
  • Ranma 1/2 Shonen Sunday Comic Special Vol. 15 ch. 19
Publication Date: January 5, 1994
Pages: 16 (black and white)
Anime Adaptation: None
Notes:
  • The legendary manga Detective Conan by Gosho Aoyama begins its serialization in Shonen Sunday. It has gone on to become the longest running series in the magazine.

  • Table of Contents
    • Q: Please tell me the person you'd like to meet the most this year!
    • A: I'd like to meet Marilyn Monroe. But that's impossible.

Chapter 306: 毒草の森
Dokuso no mori
(The Forest of Poisonous Plants)
With Ranma and Shampoo captured, Pink and Link ride the bud of their giant flower over to Furinkan High where a giant forest of poisonous plants springs up from their landing site. Ranma and Shampoo are stuck inside a living cage of vines, so it is up to Akane to save them. Cologne gives her a flame-throwing staff and a magical fan to repel the poison. By the time Akane disables Pink and Link she finds Ranma unconcious and Shampoo preparing to make out with him. Akane loses her cool, burns down their plant cage and drags Ranma away. Unfortunately she pulls him right into Pink and Link's poisonous plant trap.

Published In:
  • Shonen Sunday 1994 Vol. 6
  • Ranma 1/2 Tankobon Vol. 29 ch. 6
  • Ranma 1/2 Shinsoban Vol. 29 ch. 6
  • Ranma 1/2 Shonen Sunday Comic Special Vol. 15 ch. 20
Publication Date: January 12, 1994
Pages: 16 (black and white)
Anime Adaptation: None
Notes:


  • Table of Contents
    • Q: What hobby are you most passionate about right now?
    • A: Going to see plays in the theater. I want to go once a month!

Chapter 307: 最後の秘薬
Saigo no hiyaku

(The Ultimate Medicine)
As Ranma and Akane make their escape, poisonous Snake Plants swarm around them. Akane is bitten, but uses the magical amulet Cologne gave her in order to protect Ranma. Akane and Shampoo both succumb to the Snake Plants and fall into an eternal sleep. Pink and Link take this opportunity to try to kill Shampoo, but even asleep, she proves to be more than a match for the twins. Ranma makes his way back to the girls and orders them to make an antidote to the poison. As night turns to day, the plants are getting stronger due to the sunlight. Pink and Link make an antidote, but after testing it on Ranma and seeing how spicy it is, they refuse to take it themselves. Ranma picks up all the girls and shoves the spicy antidote into the mouth of the Flame-Throwing Staff, causing it to rocket them all out of the poisonous plant forest that has sprung up at Furinkan High. Ranma saves the day, Pink and Link go back to China, and Shampoo vows revenge on them for reporting to the local paper that Ranma is a weakling.

Published In:
  • Shonen Sunday 1994 Vol. 7
  • Ranma 1/2 Tankobon Vol. 29 ch. 7
  • Ranma 1/2 Shinsoban Vol. 29 ch. 7
  • Ranma 1/2 Shonen Sunday Comic Special Vol. 15 ch. 21
Publication Date: January 19, 1994
Pages: 16 (black and white)
Anime Adaptation: None
Notes:
  • Along with Ranma 1/2 Takahashi also publishes the Mermaid Saga story "Mermaid's Mask" starting in this issue.

  • Table of Contents
    • Q: Perhaps you don't still get New Year's presents, but what's the best thing you've gotten recently?
    • A: I made an impulse buy and got a toaster oven. It's more convenient than a range stove.
    • Bonus Question: Responding to a letter asking to see more of Akane, she stated, "after this we'll see a lot more of Akane. I hope you look forward to it."

Chapter 308: 邪悪と豆の字
Jaaku to mame no ji

(Evil and the Bean)
Soun, Genma and Ranma are all visiting a local temple to assist with the re-sealing of an ancient, evil oni. The box it is kept in has grown old and it seems that the creature will soon break it is bonds. Happosai soon arrives and blows his nose on the paper seal that was to be used on the oni, which allows the monster to escape. Everyone is shocked to see the demon is nothing more than a tiny, silly looking creature. Soon the flies inside of Genma and takes over his body. Genma is overcome by the need to commit evil acts and begins doodling on Soun's face. The priest tells Ranma that punching the possessed victim will exorcise the oni, and so Ranma punches Genma clear out of the temple. By the time they find him, the Oni has possessed Kuno, who proceeds to attack Ranma. After dealing with Kuno, the ejected oni makes it is way to the Tendo home where it finds Ryoga. Under the oni's influence Ryoga tries to sneak into the bathroom to peek at a naked Akane. Akane makes short work of both Ryoga and Ranma. After that Ranma loses track of the demon, but it soon shows up inside Kasumi, who has poisoned their dinner. No one can bring themselves to punch innocent Kasumi, until the priest finally reveals that simply placing a seal on her head will eject the oni. Once that is done, the oni is sealed away and everything gets back to normal... until the next day when the priest comes to tell them the bottom fell out of the old box he sealed the demon in.

Published In:
  • Shonen Sunday 1994 Vol. 8
  • Ranma 1/2 Tankobon Vol. 29 ch. 8
  • Ranma 1/2 Shinsoban Vol. 29 ch. 8
  • Ranma 1/2 Shonen Sunday Comic Special Vol. 16 ch. 1
Publication Date: January 26, 1994
Pages: 16 (black and white)
Anime Adaptation: Episode OVA: The Evil Oni
Notes:
  • Along with Ranma 1/2 Takahashi also publishes the final part of the Mermaid Saga story "Mermaid's Mask." At this point, this marks the last published story from Mermaid Saga.

  • Table of Contents
    • Q: When you're feeling tired, what do you do for a change of pace?
    • A: I call a friend on the phone or go and see a play.
    • Bonus Question: Takahashi also said this, as the issue featured the second part of "The Last Face"... "I spent my entire New Year's break working. I hope you'll give it a read."

Chapter 309: 火車王の挑戦
Kashao no chosen

(The King of Poverty's Challenge)
Nabiki is out for a night on the town with a young man who obviously has strong feelings for her. He treats her to a movie, dinner and jewelry, but after the date is over, she tells him she does not want to see him again. Nabiki even ruthlessly forces him to buy back the love letter he sent her to avoid it being spread around. After their date, Nabiki senses a presense watching her and after she departs two figures emerge from the darkness. The next day Nabiki receives a letter of challenge from an unknown opponent, and asks Ranma to take care of it for her. The battleground is a fancy restaurant and female Ranma takes Nabiki's place as promised. When her "opponent" arrives, he introduces himself as Kinnosuke Kashao, and says the challenge was a mere ruse to ask Nabiki out on a date. Nabiki quickly knocks Ranma away and accepts the date after seeing how well-dressed and prosperous Kinnosuke looks. After their expensive dinner Kinnosuke asks his butler (a puppet named April who he carries around with him) for his credit card. Unfortunately, April forgot to bring it. Kinnosuke tries to get Nabiki to pay, and is pleasantly surprised when she claims to have left her wallet at home. The two depart and leave Ranma and Akane to pay for their dinner. Later Kinnosuke and Nabiki buy tons of expensive outfits and once again try to skip out and leaving Ranma to foot the bill. After a wonderful evening of getting free gifts Nabiki returns home to find the house in ruins and all the furniture repossessed. It seems that Kinnosuke sent all the bills to Nabiki, just as she usually did to her dates. Soun explains that the Kashao family's style of martial arts involves sticking someone else with the bill. Nabiki vows to take revenge on Kinnosuke, and as Kinnosuke walks home he realizes that although he did not pay for anything, neither did Nabiki. She is truly a worthy opponent.

Published In:
  • Shonen Sunday 1994 Vol. 9
  • Ranma 1/2 Tankobon Vol. 29 ch. 9
  • Ranma 1/2 Shinsoban Vol. 29 ch. 9
  • Ranma 1/2 Shonen Sunday Comic Special Vol. 16 ch. 2
Publication Date: February 2, 1994
Pages: 16 (black and white)
Anime Adaptation: None
Notes:
  • Takahashi's fourth editor on Ranma 1/2, Toshiyuki Seno, listed this chapter as his favorite chapter.
  • Kinnosuke makes his debut in this chapter.

  • Table of Contents
    • Q: What are some things that annoy you and how do you deal with them?
    • A: With the exception of work I don't have many troubles. None honestly.

Chapter 310: 借金王VS借金女王
Shakkin o VS. shakkin joo

(The King of Debt vs. the Queen of Debt)
One beautiful morning Kinnosuke awakens to prepare for his date, he seems to have the world on a string, even though he is living in a cardboard box in the park. Meanwhile the Tendo family is financially ruined. Everything has been taken from them, and Kasumi and Akane sit on the floor making silk flowers for money. Just then a helicopter hovers above their house and out comes Kinnosuke, ready for his next date with Nabiki. Both he and Nabiki are dressed to the nines and they set off on their date with Ranma and Akane following to ensure they do not waste money. When Ranma suggests they eat something cheap like ramen, the extravagant duo fly all the way to Hong Kong so they can eat shark-fin ramen at a fancy restaurant. After that they hit a casino and then rent out the Tokyo Dome so they can sing karaoke. Kinnosuke and Nabiki decide to take a break in a gorgeous hotel penthouse where they spill ink on the floors and steal furniture. Ranma and Akane can only watch in stunned silence as a tearful Nabiki tells them she thinks Kinnosuke could be her first love.

Published In:
  • Shonen Sunday 1994 Vol. 10
  • Ranma 1/2 Tankobon Vol. 29 ch. 10
  • Ranma 1/2 Shinsoban Vol. 29 ch. 10
  • Ranma 1/2 Shonen Sunday Comic Special Vol. 16 ch. 3
Publication Date: February 9, 1994
Pages: 16 (black and white)
Anime Adaptation: None
Notes:
  • Flower making - We see Kasumi and Akane making silk flowers, and in Takahashi's later series, Kyokai no RINNE, features it quite often. Historically this has been considered a job for the poorest of the poor, something they could do from home and then sell to a distributor. Here is a photograph from 1910 showing an impoverished family making silk flowers in England. You can read more about multiple generations of a single family and their home-based flower trade here.

  • Table of Contents
    • Q: What are the best presents that you've ever given or recieved?
    • A: The best I've gotten was an HDTV. The picture is amazingly clear and sharp.

Chapter 311: 地獄の10円勝負!
Jigoku no 10-en shobu!

(For the Love of Ten Yen)
As the date continues on a luxury ocean liner, April the butler puppet, asks if Nabiki really loves Kinnosuke. She tells him she does have feelings for him, and the two decide to get engaged. Nabiki tries to get Kinnosuke to buy a ring for her from a cheap gumball machine, but he outsmarts her by taking a soda can's pop-top out of a trash can and giving that to her as an engagement ring instead. Back on their helicopter the newly engaged couple bask in all the gifts they have received until the helicopter begins to stall. Kinnosuke bails out and tells them they must deposit ten yen in the cockpit if they want to land safely. Nabiki and the others bail out too, and she tries to sell Kinnosuke a working parachute after his fails to engage. Kinnosuke refuses and crashes into the ground. April gives Nabiki ten yen so she can call an ambulance, but 911 is a free call and the money comes back from the pay phone. Nabiki tells Kinnosuke she does not deserve him, but will keep the ten yen in rememberance of their date. Thus she wins the match, and Kinnosuke has to foot the bill for their dates. Later he escapes from the hospital without paying his bill, and Nabiki and Ranma peek in Nabiki's room to see her crying. Over Kinnosuke? No, over the fact she only got ten yen for all her hard work.

Published In:
  • Shonen Sunday 1994 Vol. 11
  • Ranma 1/2 Tankobon Vol. 29 ch. 11
  • Ranma 1/2 Shinsoban Vol. 29 ch. 11
  • Ranma 1/2 Shonen Sunday Comic Special Vol. 16 ch. 4
Publication Date: February 16, 1994
Pages: 16 (black and white)
Anime Adaptation: None
Notes:


  • Table of Contents
    • Q: If your current serial were turned into a film, who would you want to play the protagonist? How about the heroine?
    • A: I would like a panda from the Ueno Zoo for Genma...


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