Cinderella Boy

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  • 2003
  • 1 Season
  • 6.1  (50)

Cinderella Boy is a Japanese anime series that centers around a young high school boy named Ranma Hinata. The series was produced by JC Staff and first aired on Japanese television in 2003. The show follows Ranma as he navigates his way through the social hierarchies of high school and works to uncover the mystery behind his family's history.

Ranma Hinata is a young boy who has grown up in poverty. He lives with his mother and younger sister, and they struggle to make ends meet. Despite the financial struggles, Ranma is a happy-go-lucky boy who has a positive outlook on life. He is also very talented at cooking and cleaning, as he has been forced to take on these responsibilities at a young age. However, Ranma's life takes a drastic turn when he is asked to attend the prestigious Kantou High School.

Kantou High School is known for its wealthy and elite student body. The students come from influential families and have a reputation to uphold. This reputation includes a strict social hierarchy, where the more affluent students are at the top and the less fortunate are at the bottom. Ranma finds himself at the bottom of the social ladder, far away from the popular and wealthy students. He quickly becomes the target of bullying and ridicule, suffering constant harassment from the other students.

Despite the difficulties he faces, Ranma remains optimistic and tries to make the best of his situation. He finds solace in the fact that he can attend a prestigious school and work towards a better future. However, his life takes another unexpected turn when he discovers his family's secret. His family is part of an underground society of thieves, known only as the Black Fist. Ranma's father, who he believed to be dead, is actually still alive and is one of the leaders of the Black Fist.

This revelation changes everything for Ranma. He must now navigate through the dangers of being a part of a criminal organization while also trying to maintain his position in high school. With the help of his friends and the school's student council, Ranma works to balance his double life. He must keep his family's secret hidden while also fighting against the tyrannical social hierarchy of the school.

Throughout the series, Ranma faces numerous challenges and obstacles. He must contend with the Black Fist's rival gangs, all while trying to maintain his grades and popularity at school. He develops close friendships with the student council members, who help him along the way. Ranma also finds himself in a complicated love triangle with two of the school's most popular girls. Despite the difficulties he faces, Ranma never loses his positive outlook on life. He continues to work hard and do his best, even in the face of overwhelming adversity.

Cinderella Boy is a story about overcoming obstacles and staying true to oneself. It explores themes of social hierarchy, family, friendship, and love. The show is action-packed and heartwarming, with a diverse cast of characters that each brings their own unique perspective to the story. The animation is top-notch and the soundtrack is memorable. Overall, Cinderella Boy is a must-watch for fans of high school dramas and action anime.

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Seasons
Cinderella Does Not Sleep
13. Cinderella Does Not Sleep
September 16, 2003
Summary is not available.
Who Has the Blue Bird?
12. Who Has the Blue Bird?
September 9, 2003
Summary is not available.
The Lost Magician
11. The Lost Magician
September 3, 2003
Summary is not available.
A Lying Red Riding Hood and an Honest Wolf
10. A Lying Red Riding Hood and an Honest Wolf
August 25, 2003
Summary is not available.
A Bouquet for the Killer Angel
9. A Bouquet for the Killer Angel
August 18, 2003
Summary is not available.
Angel in the Golden Country
8. Angel in the Golden Country
August 11, 2003
Summary is not available.
Once Upon a Time, in a Dirty Town
7. Once Upon a Time, in a Dirty Town
August 4, 2003
In a retrospective, Ranma meets Rella for the first time when he's hired to find out where she lives, only to discover he's pointed the way for her to be killed and he needs to save her and his best friend.
How to Cook Three Little Pigs
6. How to Cook Three Little Pigs
July 28, 2003
Alice's organisation is after three killers known as the Mad Pig Brothers who stole information from them, so she hires Ranma then tells the Mad Pigs he's coming.
Countdown of the Poisoned Apple
5. Countdown of the Poisoned Apple
July 23, 2003
Dorothy witnesses the transformation and informs her mistress who goes out to eat and gets a note telling her the dish is poisoned. She spends the rest of the day looking for the antidote only to have to hand the problem over to Ranma at midnight.
The Sea Where the Beauty and the Beast Play
4. The Sea Where the Beauty and the Beast Play
July 16, 2003
Summary is not available.
A Sweet Trap in the Toy Country
3. A Sweet Trap in the Toy Country
July 9, 2003
Concerned about his missing day while Rella was in control, Ranma goes to the hospital for a check-up, but stumbles across a dying man and ends up wanted for the murder.
The Fairy in the Back Alley
2. The Fairy in the Back Alley
June 30, 2003
Rella reappears at midnight with no memory of how she ended up naked and falling into the hotel pool (as Ranma escaped from the gangsters). She takes on a missing persons case only to discover her employer is out to murder the missing teenager, and then Ranma reappears, wearing a dress in a women's locker room.
A Fable of a Never Sleeping Town
1. A Fable of a Never Sleeping Town
June 24, 2003
Ranma and Rella are investigating a client's spouse when they learn that the casino where he is losing money is a front for an arms dealing operation. Their car crashes, apparently killing both of them, but Ranma reappears after a week, only to have the gangsters try to finish him off.
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  • Premiere Date
    June 24, 2003
  • IMDB Rating
    6.1  (50)