Ranma 1/2 began as a manga by Rumiko Takahashi before becoming a popular anime series in Japan, following Ranma Saotome, a martial artist cursed to change into a girl when splashed with cold water. The series gained an international audience through dubbed versions, including the German opening heard here, and its theme music became a shorthand for nineties anime nostalgia. Fans continue to reuse short intro clips in edits, compilations and reaction videos, keeping the opening recognisable long after the original broadcast run ended.