The OAV series is even more confusing for the subtitle and dubbed versions
due to the
fact that Viz switched styles mid-stream. The first two subtitled OAV's
contained three
episodes per tape, while the rest will contain two episodes per tape.
The first two subtitled
tapes are called "Ranma 1/2 The Collector's Edition: The OAVs". The
third tape uses the
same name as the dubbed OAV, in this case "An Akane to Remember". The
next two will
also be named simularly. Therefore, there will be one less tape in
the subtitled version from the
dubbed versions.
For viewing the tapes I'll put on an "A", "B", or "C" on the end to
denote the first, second, or
third episodes of these tapes as needed.
Because of the TV series being different, I'll split the viewing into
a dubbed section and a
subbed section. When I complete all the TV series tapes I'll be able
to stop differentiating
between dubbed and subbed. When I get to the OAV's, I'll put the Subtitled
version tape
numbers in {} style brackets next to the dubbed tape numbers.
VVRT-001 thru VVRT-007; Note that VVRT-007(B) is non-Manga
VVRA-001, VVRA-002(A) VVRT-008;
VVRT-009; Note that VVRT-009(B) is non-Manga
For people with subbed tapes watch:
VVRS-001 thru VVRS-005(B); Note that VVRS-005(B) is non-Manga
VVRA-001S, VVRA-002S(A) VVRS-005(C);
VVRS-006; Note that VVRS-006(C) is non-Manga
Now we can merge subbed and dubbed together. Subbed types, please note
I've removed the
"S" to try to make this more understandable.
VVRA-003, VVRA-004, VVRA-005(A);
VVRA-006, VVMM-003(A);
VVRA-002(B); Note this doesn't follow the story as
well as it could. I considered it almost
non-Manga, but it is based loosely on the Manga story, so this is where
it goes.
VVRA-008(A), VVRA-011(B), VVOC-006(B);
VVRA-010(B), VVRA-005(B), VVRA-011(A);
VVRA-008(B);
VVRA-009; Note that VVRA-009 expands VVRA-008(B) with non-Manga
material, but
you have to watch it to complete the anime story arc.
VVRA-010(A), VVHB-001;
VVHB-007(A);
VVRA-007, VVHB-003(A);
VVHB-002(B), VVHB-002(A) VVHB-004(A);
VVOC-001; Note that VVOC-001(B) expands VVOC-001(A) with
non-Manga
material, but you have to watch it to complete the anime story arc.
VVHB-011(A), VVOC-002, VVOC-003(A);
VVOC-004(B); VVOC-006(A), VVOC-008;
VVOC-009(B), VVOC-011(A), VVMM-001;
VVRO-001(A); {VROS-001(A)}
VVRO-002; {VROS-001(C)} and {VROS-002(A)}
VVRO-004; {VROS-003}
VVRO-005(B); {VROS-004(B)}
VVRO-005(A); {VROS-004(A)}
VVRO-006; {VROS-005}
VVHB-003(B) Note that this is non-Manga
VVHB-004(B) Note that this is non-manga
VVHB-005; Note that the complete tape is non-Manga
VVHB-006; Note that the complete tape is non-Manga
VVHB-007(B) Note that this is non-Manga
VVHB-008; Note that the complete tape is non-Manga
VVHB-009; Note that the complete tape is non-Manga
VVHB-010; Note that the complete tape is non-Manga
VVHB-011(B) Note that this is non-Manga
VVHB-012 Note that the complete tape is non-Manga
VVOC-003(B) Note that this is non-Manga
VVOC-004(A) Note that this is non-Manga
VVOC-005 Note that the complete tape is non-Manga
VVOC-007 Note that the complete tape is non-Manga
VVOC-009(A) Note that this is non-Manga
VVOC-010 Note that the complete tape is non-Manga
VVOC-011(B) Note that this is non-Manga
VVOC-012 Note that the complete tape is non-Manga
VVMM-002 Note that the complete tape is non-Manga
VVMM-003(B) Note that this is non-Manga
VVRO-003; {VROS-002(B)} and {VROS-002(C)}
Note that the complete tape is non-Manga
VVRM-001, VVRM-002; Both Movies are non-Manga
VVRO-001(B) {VROS-001(B)}; Note that VVRO-001(B) is non-Manga
VROS-001
Desperately Seeking Shampoo and Part 1: Like Water For Ranma
VROS-002
Part 2: Like Water For Ranma and Akane And Her Sisters
Two episodes per tape, as above dubbed versions
VROS-003
An Akane To Remember
VROS-004
One Grew Over The Kuno's Nest
VROS-005
Faster, Kasumi! Kill! Kill!
Movie Series:
VVRM-001(S) Big Trouble In Nekonron, China
VVRM-002(S) Nihao My Concubine
If I have made an error, please let me know so I can correct it.
Also do not blame Viz for the ordering. They are following the as aired
order in Japan. It
appears they have very little leeway in this matter, so don't blame
the messenger.
Beyond "Tea For Three", we have 67 episodes to go. At the current production
rate, we'll finish in about the year 2003.
If you have comments or suggestions, email me at wkoski@zia.aoc.nrao.edu