Ranma 1/2 was the first anime I really got into (Not including Transformers and Robotech from when I was little... and now!), I bought the 1st series on VHS awhile back, and fell in love with it at first site. Even though I'm quite male, I really really enjoyed this Romantic Comedy. It's a really fun story, and you'll be begging for more once you get to the last DVD in the series. Which brings me to another thing - Ranma 1/2 consists of, I believe, 6 series, 1 OVA, and 2 movies. In some cases that's bad.. because the storyline gets all crappy after awhile, but in Ranma 1/2, I own the first 2, and have no complaints at all.

I absolutely love the character development in this story, you can see the stages of transformation (physical and emotional) that Ranma encounters throughout his stay at the Tendo Dojo. You'll find everyone in Ranma 1/2 to be a character you can really get to know and grow attached to. Personally, Ryoga's my favorite character, he's so cool...

I'd advise anyone over the age of 14 to buy this series, and watch it in subtitles, I love the voices so much better how they're ment to be. I can't promise you you'd love the series as much as I do, so I'd suggest that you go to your local video rental store, or to a friends house to borrow the first DVD from the first season, and follow your own opinion from there.