Title character of Ranma 1/2. He's an expert martial artist who was born male, but a curse from falling into a magic spring made him turn into a girl (Ranma-chan). Whenever he gets soaked with cold water he transforms into Ranma-chan and he changes back when he gets soaked from hot water. He also has an aversion to cats as a result of training in "Cat Fu".
Thanks to his father, he has two fiancés: Tendou Akane and Kuonji Ukyou. Is also loved by Shampoo. Seen as rival in love by Hibiki Ryouga, Mousse and Kunou Tatewaki.
Family: Father Saotome Genma and Mother Saotome Nodoka