Renowned
voice actress Noriko Hidaka, known for bringing to life characters
such as Noriko Takaya in Gunbuster and Bellemere in One
Piece, once again captures the attention of fans by paying tribute to one
of her most iconic roles: Akane Tendo in Ranma 1/2.
As part of the CrosSSing musical project, Hidaka has performed
the anime's legendary opening theme: "Jajauma ni Sasanaide", also
known in English as "Don't Make Me Wild Like You".
This song
was originally performed by Etsuko Nishio and marked the
opening of the original animated adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's manga.
It was even previously covered by Rei Sakuma, who played Shampoo,
Akane's love rival. Hidaka's performance not only represents a nostalgic
tribute, but also an emotional reunion with a generation of fans who grew up
with the series.
A
project that brings together unforgettable voices
CrosSing is a music project that
features covers performed by artists active in different fields, such as
seiyuus, anisong singers, virtual YouTubers, and actors from the 2.5D world.
Since its release in March 2022, it has stood out for bringing
together unique voices that breathe new life into classic anime songs.
The video
of Noriko Hidaka singing "Don't Make Me Wild Like You" is now
available on the official CrosSSing channel, where fans can see her in action
reliving a fundamental piece of anime history. In addition, the song is
already available on streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple
Music.
Ranma
1/2 returns with new adaptation
The
original Ranma 1/2 manga was serialized by Shogakukan between August
1987 and March 1996 in Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine.
Currently, VIZ Media publishes the English version.
The new
animated adaptation is being produced by the MAPPA studio,
under the direction of Konosuke Uda. Kimiko Ueno is
in charge of the composition of the series, Hiromi Taniguchi of
the character design and Kaoru Wada of the music. The first
season is already available on Netflix, while the second season is
scheduled to premiere in October 2025.
