Ranma 1/2 Season 3 will begin on October 3, 2026, in Japan, before an exclusive Netflix release following its Japanese television broadcast. The new visual brings together Ranma, Akane and Ryoga alongside several new characters. After two seasons, Rumiko Takahashi's remake now has a firm date for its return to martial arts comedy. Also check out our latest video game and pop culture news.
Key takeaways
- Ranma 1/2 Season 3 will begin on October 3, 2026, on Nippon TV in Japan.
- Netflix will stream Season 3 exclusively after its Japanese television broadcast.
- The official visual features Ranma, Akane, Ryoga and several new characters.
- Masako Nozawa, Jun Fukuyama, Mayumi Tanaka, Saori Hayami and Minami Tanaka join the cast.
The first broadcast is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, on Nippon TV at 24:55, meaning overnight from Saturday to Sunday in Japan. That late-night notation does not change the announced Japanese television launch, but it is worth keeping in mind when reading the schedule from another country. Netflix will then stream the season exclusively. The exact French release date has not been detailed in the announcement. The platform nevertheless remains the confirmed international destination.
October 3 is the date to remember in Japan
The release date for Ranma 1/2 Season 3 is now confirmed: October 3, 2026. The official website confirms a Nippon TV broadcast every Saturday at 24:55. The Japanese time may seem unusual from France, but it establishes the television launch for this new installment.
Netflix will take over after this Japanese broadcast. The detailed French schedule is therefore the main information still worth watching, rather than inferring a local time without confirmation. The July 25 announcement gives viewers a firm date if they want to revisit the first two seasons before autumn. The official Ranma 1/2 page confirms the Japanese broadcast and Netflix exclusivity.
Five new voices enter the story
Masako Nozawa will play Sentaro Daimonji's grandmother. Jun Fukuyama will play Sentaro Daimonji. Minami Tanaka also joins the cast as Tsubasa Kurenai.
Two further announcements still leave room for mystery. Mayumi Tanaka and Saori Hayami will voice characters whose names have not been revealed in the available information. Their arrivals heighten interest in the season, but their exact roles in the story remain unknown.
Ranma 1/2 thrives on the regular arrival of rivals, suitors and eccentrics capable of turning a romantic quarrel into a duel, then a duel into a family disaster. The new roles could therefore fuel the series' comic engine. That remains an editorial reading of the announced casting, not a description of confirmed story arcs. To follow the latest announcements, visit the news section.
Season 3 must keep the remake's balance
MAPPA's remake does not aim to reproduce the 1989 anime frame by frame. It retains its fighting-comedy energy, with cleaner staging and a more direct pace. The first two seasons established this balance between clashes, romantic misunderstandings and the relationship between Ranma and Akane.
Season 3 must now give its new characters a clear function. Their mere presence would not be enough to renew the formula for long, particularly when two of the announced roles remain unidentified. The available information confirms the casting and release framework, but not yet the episodes or adaptation choices that will define the new season.
Ranma's return bets on chaos, not nostalgia
The editorial team finds the announcement convincing on one specific point: it combines a firm date, a new visual and five additional voices without promising an artificial transformation of the series. The trailer retains the rivalries, romantic misunderstandings and comic action that define Ranma 1/2. The limitation is just as clear: Mayumi Tanaka's and Saori Hayami's roles have not yet been identified, so the announcement does not make it possible to assess the story arcs involved.
Compared with the 1989 anime, MAPPA's remake claims a more contemporary presentation rather than a frame-by-frame reproduction. The comparison remains limited, as the available information does not yet detail the episodes or adaptation choices for this third season. The strongest comparison point remains the approach already established by the first two seasons.
For viewers, October 3 becomes the starting date in Japan, while Netflix remains the announced international platform. In France, viewers will still have to wait for the streaming time and information about available versions. The new characters offer a reason to follow the sequel, but do not yet reveal which conflicts will actually drive the season.
The trailer keeps the series' comic tempo
The official trailer released by MAPPA focuses on rivalries that erupt over nothing, romantic misunderstandings and action lively enough to support the gags. Ryoga remains central to the image. Akane and Ranma retain their electric dynamic, while the new characters appear to be catalysts for chaos.
This direction fits the franchise's identity. The arrival of Sentaro and Tsubasa may extend that momentum, but the two still-secret roles leave an important part of the assessment to future official communication. The video is available from the official trailer page, while the second trailer is also listed by MAPPA.
Netflix is the confirmed international platform
The confirmed international platform is Netflix, following the Japanese television broadcast. No individual price, special edition or additional charge has been announced in the available information. Access will therefore depend on a Netflix subscription and its offering in each country.
For French-speaking viewers, the local availability time, subtitles and dub have yet to be confirmed. It is therefore best to wait for the French season page before promising a simulcast at a given time. Also explore our gaming and culture articles for other releases to watch this autumn.
Three details remain open before launch
The Japanese date is known, but several important details for international audiences remain open. The next steps will depend on Netflix's next official communication and the casting details it provides.
- What will be the exact time the season becomes available on Netflix in France? This information will determine when French-speaking viewers can begin the series.
- Which characters will Mayumi Tanaka and Saori Hayami play? Their identities will help clarify the arcs selected for this new installment.
- Will a French dub be available at launch? The answer will matter to viewers who follow the series in that version.
Frequently asked questions
When does Ranma 1/2 Season 3 begin?
It begins on October 3, 2026, on Nippon TV in Japan. Netflix will then stream it exclusively.
Where can you watch Ranma 1/2 Season 3 in France?
Netflix is the confirmed international platform. The exact availability time in France has not yet been specified.
Is there an official trailer?
Yes. The second official trailer is available on the series video page and via MAPPA.
Which new actors are joining the cast?
Masako Nozawa, Jun Fukuyama, Mayumi Tanaka, Saori Hayami and Minami Tanaka are joining the Season 3 cast.
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Verified sources
These links make it possible to verify the key information used in this article.
- crunchyroll.com: Crunchyroll News, published on 2026-07-25: announcement of Season 3's new visual and five cast additions.
- ranma-pr.com: Official Ranma 1/2 website, published on 2026-07-25: confirms the Japanese launch on October 3, 2026, and Netflix streaming after television.
- ranma-pr.com: Official Ranma 1/2 website: hosts the official video library, including the second Season 3 trailer.
- youtube.com: MAPPA CHANNEL on YouTube: second official trailer for Ranma 1/2 Season 3.
