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Since we’re talking about wacky au, I got another one that I have in the back on my mind. Ranma 1/2 is one of my favorite anime and I have always wanted to do something that isn’t the usual.
The protagonist have accepted their curse and learns to live with it, while trying to just be an average person. After years of travel and training, they finally want normalcy and love for what they have. Their curse is their punishment for not listening to their tribe and being strong to their standards. Instead of dying, they used the spring to escape with a different body.
I think a protagonist that is comfortable with a female and male body would be awesome. Logically, I think it would be easier for them to use their cursed form as hot water isn’t as accessible as cold water. Some funny bits though would be spilling soups and hot drinks as those are usually the most common hot liquids found. Falling into baths happens a lot too.
I think some cool rivals would be a tiger, snake, monkey, and ram. They can range from different fighting styles.
The tiger rival would be someone determined to find the cure to bring justice back to their family. They were disowned for being cursed by the spring. The tiger often gets distracted by pretty things and food. They always likes a bit of sugar with everything, even their battles. Their main fighting style is barbaric, sloppy, and chaotic, but they are skilled with their little paper stars.
- They think the female protagonist is the key to that as they are the closest tribe to the springs. The protagonist isn’t really connected to the springs in that way, but the tiger doesn’t know that or wants to believe it.
The snake rival would be someone relaxed who enjoys the comforts of life such as tea drinking and sleeping. They were someone successful until the curse ruined their life. Now, they’re angry and wants revenge on the protagonist. Their fighting style is quick, precise, and deadly, but their greatest weakness is their stamina. They tire out easily and needs a lot of recharges. Their main weapon is a bow.
The monkey rival would be someone athletic and who wants to just have fun. They see the protagonist as fun little competition, which frustrates the protagonist to no end. It’s not fun how vicious their kicks are or how their hugs feel like a chokehold. The monkey rival sees anything as a game and can outplay the other rivals. The monkey’s main weapon is their soccer balls.
The ram rival is just an average person like the protagonist and is trying to earn enough money to pay off their debt. Their father stole money from a gang and now the ram must pay them back. Their fighting skills are abnormally good and they have been trained since they were young by their deadbeat father. Their main weapon is a collection of kitchen knives and household keys.
- That’s all I got outta me. Hope the anime gets rebooted soon because I love deadly ice skating, gymnastics, cheerleading, and tennis.
