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This set contains the two Ranma 1/2 movies. Ranma 1/2 follows a young martial artist named Ranma who suffers from an unusual curse. While on a training journey through China, Ranma and his father Genma fell in the Cursed Springs of Jusenkyo. Now, whenever doused with cold water, Genma turns into a panda and Ramna turns into a girl! What follows is lots of action and lots of laughs in one of the funniest anime around. In the first movie, 'Big trouble in Nekonlong China', Akane Tendo, one of Ranma's fiancees (long story) is kidnapped by a band of martial artist from China. Ranma and company follow Akane to China to rescue her (although they do forget to make a little side trip). In 'Nihao, My Concubine', Ranma and the rest of the gang wind up strnded on a tropical island and face off against a group of martial artist who live on a nearby island, an island which has something that could undo the curse. This movie features a healthy dose of fan service, many of the characters in Ranma 1/2 are cute girls, and in this movie they are none to shy about wearing revealing swimsuits. Both movies feature good quality animation, a bouncy musical score and lots of Jacky Chan style martial arts hijinks. These are two of the funniest movies you're likely to see and always make for a great time. Just be sure to watch these in Japanese. The Japanese cast is much better than the English cast. In the English version, Ranma sounds like a girl in his male form and, in his female form, sounds like she's swallowed sandpaper. Not a problem in the Japanese version which is much better cast. You will also be treated to a performace by Kikuko Inoue in a nice supporting role. Highly recommended.