Ranma 1/2 Season 3 Episode 27 Preview Details Released

Only Hits Japan Desk · Written by Aki 15 October 2026

Details for the 27th episode of the new Ranma 1/2 anime have been released. The third season of Rumiko Takahashi's classic martial arts comedy is currently airing in Japan and streaming globally on Netflix.

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Episode 27 is titled "Happy and Cologne." The synopsis describes the Tendō family visiting the beach, where the troublemaker Happōsai appears. Ranma and Shampoo attempt to set him up with a girlfriend, introducing him to Cologne. The two appear to have a past involving a family heirloom bracelet.

The episode's staff includes scriptwriter Kawanabe Minako, storyboard artist Hata Hiroyuki, and director Kondo Ai. Kawamura Kōsuke serves as both chief animation director and animation director, alongside Akiyama Aya, Ōshima Miwa, and Ono Rena.

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A preview video for the episode is available on the series' official YouTube channel. The new anime adaptation, which began in 2024, features the return of the original voice cast, including Yamaguchi Kappei as Ranma and Hayashibara Megumi as the female Ranma.

Three anime characters in swimsuits at the beach

The series is directed by Uda Kōnosuke, with series composition by Ueno Kimiko and character design by Taniguchi Hiromi. Music is composed by Wada Kaoru. Animation production is handled by MAPPA.

Ranma 1/2 Season 3 airs Saturdays at 24:55 on Nippon TV in Japan. Episodes are available for exclusive worldwide streaming on Netflix shortly after the Japanese broadcast.

Source: PR Times via 株式会社小学館集英社プロダクション(ShoPro)