Ranma 1/2 Season 4 Episode 22 Kuno Becomes A Marianne!
- TV-14
- March 22, 1991
- 23 min
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7.1 (22)
Kuno becomes a Marianne! is the 22nd episode of season 4 of the popular anime show Ranma 12. The show revolves around the life of Ranma Saotome, a highly skilled martial artist who turns into a girl when doused with cold water and back into a guy when doused with hot water due to a curse placed on him by his father.
In this episode, Tatewaki Kuno, Ranma's rival, falls in love with a girl named Marianne who he believes to be a French exchange student. However, Marianne's real identity is actually that of a cat who has gained the ability to shape-shift into a human after eating cursed fish. Kuno is completely unaware of this fact and continues to woo Marianne, hoping to win her heart.
Meanwhile, Ranma and his friends Akane and Ryoga, along with Marianne's cat form, try to find a way to break the curse and turn her back into her original form. In their search, they stumble upon a book that details the history of cursed fish and the various transformations they can cause.
As Kuno continues to pursue his love interest, he faces various obstacles such as competition from other suitors and interference from Ranma and his group. However, he remains determined to win her over and even goes so far as to challenge Ranma to a duel in order to prove his worth as a suitor.
The episode is filled with wacky antics and over-the-top humor, typical of the Ranma 12 series. Fans of the show will enjoy the various comedic situations that arise as Kuno continues to pursue Marianne, oblivious to her true form.
Overall, Kuno becomes a Marianne! is a fun and entertaining episode that showcases the unique blend of action, romance, and comedy that has made Ranma 12 a beloved anime series among fans worldwide.