Ranma 1/2 Episode 5: Ryoga Challenges Ranma! Who Will Win?

Things are heating up between Ranma and Ryoga, which will be pivotal in Ranma 1/2 Episode 5. Ryoga appeared in the previous episode, and fans only know that he has some unsolved remorse against the protagonist. However, the anime hasn’t yet revealed the reason behind this hatred. While things aren’t clear at this moment, the upcoming episode will undoubtedly explore the reason behind their fight and why Ryoga hates Ranma this much. On top of everything, the upcoming episode will also feature the most dramatic and iconic fight ever. Keep reading to know more.

Ranma 1/2 Episode 5: What Will Happen Next?

The fight isn’t over yet, and it will ultimately make things more dramatic. Ranma does not know the animosity between him and Ryoga. That will continue to play a challenging role in his life. Ranma 1/2 Episode 5 preview suggests that Akane and Kasumi will ask Ranma about his past and what wrong he has done with Ryoga. While it’s hard to recall, the protagonist thinks it has something to do with Curry Bread. He reveals that in the past, he snatched that bread from Ryoga.

This can be the reason behind their fight. However, Ranma isn’t sure, and Akane thinks this can’t be the reason behind Ryoga’s hate. Just then, the former receives a letter from Ryoga as he challenges him for a dual. While Ranma takes things lightly, Ranma 1/2 Episode 5 suggests that things are more serious and have nothing to do with the Curry Bread. The day will arrive when the two will indulge in a battle. Ranma will try to act smart but will only anger Ryoga. As they indulge in a dual, Akane discovers that Ryoga is stronger and warns the protagonist to stay away from him. However, before he can do that, the former lands a punch on Ranma, making things more dramatic.

A Quick Recap!

Ranma 1/2 Episode 4 began with introducing the most-anticipated character, Ryoga Hibiki. He was traveling across the town when his sudden encounter with a raging bull showed his fighting prowess and how skillful that person was. While that fight heavily focused on Ryoga’s fighting skills, a monologue revealed that he was going after Ranma Saotome. As for the latter, the Tendo sisters forced him to wear girls’ clothing as his clothes weren’t dried. After this comic act, Akane Tendo and Ranma headed to school.

However, Ryoga confronts them on their way to school, which later causes a battle between the protagonist and Ryoga. It later revealed that the new character had a vendetta against Ranma, and surprisingly, the latter had no knowledge about it. During their fight, the latter had a flashback of when he used to steal Ryoga’s food at school. So, Ranma believed it could be the reason behind the latter’s hate. But things were different.

Ranma and Ryoga’s battle escalated in the second half of the episode. Since both had the command of their fighting skills, things turned complicated, and Ryoga managed to injure the former. Akane rushed to provide aid to Ranma. However, she faced a challenging situation when Ryoga accidentally chopped her hair.

Ranma 1/2 Episode 5 Release Date

The upcoming episode will undoubtedly focus on the most epic battle ever. You can catch it on Ranma 1/2 Episode 5, November 3, 2024, at 12:55 am JST. The all-new episode airs every Sunday night. The local Japanese audience can stream it on NNS (Nippon TV). Meanwhile, the international viewers can watch it on Netflix. This is all for now. Stay with The Anime Daily for more such updates.