halakahiki wrote:It has come to my attention that there are 38 graphic novels of ranma 1/2 out there. However, from what I hear some haven't been released here. What I want to know is 1)how many exist in the U.S.(printed by Viz) and 2)does the series officially end with volume 38?
Viz plans on releasing 36 volumes (their versions are slightly larger than the Japanese ones).
I happen to have all 38 volumes of the Japanese release.
Yes, Rumiko Takahashi ended it at volume 38. Well, sorta. Though it was the last volume printed (orginal release date: June 15, 1996), it leaves the ending very open (Ranma and Akane leaving for school), and there is no "THE END" printed anywhere.
So technically, Rumiko left it open if she ever decided to come back to it (doubtful), or it's up to the reader to decide on the true end.
I'd love to see more manga, or really like to see a new OVA series (hey Tenchi did it, so why not?).
Well I hope I helped a bit, or maybe not at all, but thats cool!
