Ranma 1/2 Season 3 (2026): Release Date, Netflix, and Figures to Collect
Ranma 1/2 Season 3 arrives in October 2026, continuing Studio MAPPA's remake of Rumiko Takahashi's gender-bending martial-arts comedy. Nippon TV airs it late-night in Japan, and Netflix streams every new episode internationally shortly after each broadcast.
This guide pulls together what is actually confirmed: the release window, the returning and new voice cast, the staff at MAPPA, and where the new season sits in the story. It also covers how to watch the remake in order.
Because Akibato ships collectibles worldwide, we finish with the Ranma 1/2 figures already released — the Good Smile Company Nendoroids of Ranma and Akane, and a 1/7 scale Akane Tendo — and how to preorder Japanese figures from overseas. Dates that outlets still report differently are flagged rather than guessed.
Ranma 1/2 Season 3 Release Date: October 2026 on Netflix
Ranma 1/2 Season 3 premieres in October 2026. It airs first on Nippon TV and affiliated Japanese stations in a late-night Saturday slot, and Netflix carries each episode globally right after the Japanese broadcast.
One caution on the exact day. Most outlets now cite October 3, 2026, while some earlier reports listed October 6. The remake has opened in the first Saturday-night slot of October every year, so an early-October start is safe to plan around — but confirm the calendar date on Netflix before you set a reminder.
- Release window: October 2026 (reports cite October 3)
- Studio: MAPPA
- Japan broadcast: Nippon TV and affiliates, late-night
- International streaming: Netflix, after each Japanese airing
- Format: Weekly episodes (Seasons 1 and 2 each ran 12)
Fans of 90s classics like Ranma often build their shelves from Japan. Akibato ships anime figures worldwide, so you can browse the current in-stock figure collection while you wait for the premiere.
What Happens in Ranma 1/2 Season 3?
For newcomers, Ranma 1/2 follows teenage martial artist Ranma Saotome, who falls into a cursed spring during a training trip and afterwards turns into a girl whenever he is splashed with cold water, changing back with hot. His father's arranged engagement to Akane Tendo sets off the running comedy.
The remake adapts Takahashi's manga in order, so Season 3 continues straight from Season 2 rather than rebooting or skipping ahead. Expect more of the Nerima cast's rivalries, engagements, and curse-driven chaos as new challengers arrive.
MAPPA has kept the adaptation faithful and episodic. That means newcomers can enjoy Season 3 after a quick catch-up, while long-time readers get familiar material animated with modern production.
The Ranma 1/2 Remake So Far
The 2024 remake is part of Shogakukan's 100th-anniversary celebrations. Here is how the seasons have aired, so you can see exactly where Season 3 fits.
| Season | Aired | Episodes | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 (2024) | Fall 2024 (Oct–Dec) | 12 | Nippon TV / Netflix |
| Season 2 (2025) | Oct 5 – Dec 21, 2025 | 12 | Nippon TV / Netflix |
| Season 3 (2026) | October 2026 (upcoming) | To be announced | Nippon TV / Netflix |
Returning and New Voice Cast
The core cast returns. Kappei Yamaguchi voices male Ranma and Megumi Hayashibara voices female Ranma — the same lead pairing fans know — with Noriko Hidaka as Akane Tendo, plus Minami Takayama and Kikuko Inoue.
Season 3 also expands the cast. Anime Corner reports new additions including veteran voice actors Masako Nozawa and Mayumi Tanaka, signalling fresh characters entering the story.
Who Makes Ranma 1/2 at MAPPA
The staff carries over from the earlier seasons, which is part of why the remake has stayed visually consistent across three years.
- Studio: MAPPA
- Director: Konosuke Uda
- Series composition: Kimiko Ueno
- Character design: Hiromi Taniguchi
- Music: Kaoru Wada
Which Ranma 1/2 Figures Should You Collect?
Akibato does not carry a dedicated Ranma collection, but Good Smile Company has produced Ranma 1/2 figures worth knowing before the Season 3 wave of interest tightens supply on the secondhand market.
A new season reliably revives demand for a series' figures, and Ranma's remake merchandise has largely come from Good Smile Company so far. Knowing which lines exist — and how each format differs — makes it easier to decide what to chase before prices climb.
Nendoroid Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo
Good Smile's Nendoroid line includes chibi versions of both leads. These are palm-sized articulated figures, roughly 10 cm (about 100 mm) tall, with swappable faces and accessories. Akane's release is catalogued as Nendoroid No. 2751.
Nendoroids are the easiest entry point: affordable, poseable, and small enough to display a whole cast on one shelf. If the format is new to you, see our explainer on what a Nendoroid chibi figure is.
1/7 Scale Akane Tendo (PROOF)
For a display centrepiece, PROOF produced a 1/7 scale Akane Tendo distributed through Good Smile Company, with a preorder window in early 2025 and shipping from mid-2025. Scale figures are larger, fixed-pose statues meant for shelf display rather than posing.
If you are unsure how big 1/7 actually is, our guide to anime figure scale sizes in cm breaks down what each ratio means in real height.
How to Buy Ranma Figures From Japan
Many Ranma 1/2 figures release first in Japan on a preorder basis and sell out before wide export. Our walkthrough on how to preorder anime figures from Japan covers the process end to end, and how much anime figures cost sets realistic price expectations.
How to Watch the Ranma 1/2 Remake in Order
The remake is easy to follow: watch the seasons in release order. All three are on Netflix internationally.
- 1. Ranma 1/2 (2024), Season 1 — 12 episodes
- 2. Ranma 1/2 Season 2 (2025) — 12 episodes
- 3. Ranma 1/2 Season 3 (2026) — new this fall
You do not need the 1989 anime or the original manga first, though both cover the same source material if you want more of Nerima after the new season. The 2024 remake restarts the story from the beginning, so Season 1 is the right entry point for anyone new to the series.
Ranma 1/2 Season 3 FAQ
When does Ranma 1/2 Season 3 come out?
October 2026. It premieres on Nippon TV in Japan and streams on Netflix worldwide shortly after; reports cite an October 3 start, but confirm the exact date on Netflix.
Is Ranma 1/2 Season 3 on Netflix?
Yes. Netflix is the international home of the MAPPA remake and streams each new episode after its Japanese broadcast.
Is Season 3 a remake or a continuation?
It is the next part of the ongoing 2024 remake, continuing the story from Season 2 in manga order — not a separate reboot.
How many episodes will Season 3 have?
Not yet confirmed. Seasons 1 and 2 each ran 12 episodes, so a similar length is a reasonable expectation.
Who animates Ranma 1/2?
Studio MAPPA, with director Konosuke Uda and composer Kaoru Wada returning from the earlier seasons.
The Bottom Line for Collectors
- Season 3 premieres October 2026 on Nippon TV and Netflix (reports cite October 3; confirm the date).
- MAPPA and the core staff and cast return, including Kappei Yamaguchi and Megumi Hayashibara as Ranma.
- Seasons 1 and 2 (12 episodes each) are on Netflix for a full catch-up before the premiere.
- Good Smile has released Nendoroids of Ranma and Akane, plus a 1/7 scale Akane Tendo by PROOF.
If the reboot has you wanting a Nerima shelf, Akibato ships anime figures from Japan worldwide — browse the current figure lineup to see what is in stock right now.