While writing my bio, I remembered the long forgotten "Mermaid's Scar", which was an anime VHS I rented from the local Blockbuster that completely freaking blew me away. It was dark, and it was epic. I remember more the feeling I felt watching it than I remember the actual animation...
The plot was based around the myth of receiving immortality by killing and eating the skin of a mermaid, but I remember little more than that. So I popped on over to good old Wikipedia for a quick reminder of Mermaid's Scar, and the first thing I noticed today was that the Mermaid Saga was created by Rumiko Takahashi, whom I immediately recognized as the artist behind Ranma ½!! So I'm thinking that long ago, I looked up whatever information I could gather on the Mermaid Saga, and that was most likely why I bought my much loved Ranma ½ Season 1 box set, having recognized the artist's name.
Also gleaned from Wikipedia:
" Mermaid's Scar, released in September 1993 has the distinction of being one of the two titles which launched VIZ Media's anime line, VIZ Video. Along with Ranma ½, Mermaid's Scar broke ground for VIZ and set them along the path as one of the leading anime producers in America. Mermaid's Scar is available dubbed only. "
Who knew?
Well, I do, and now you do too! ^_^
Ranma 1/2 is the one where the boy turns into a girl when he gets wet, right? I remember watching an episode with you guys. Is it on Netflix or Hulu?
ReplyDeleteYes, it is the one where when he gets hit with cold water he turns into a girl.No, it's not on Netflix, but I have the first... 3 or 4 seasons on dvd? ;) I guess we have the "Wine & Anime Night" anime picked then?
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