Seeing as the subject's arisen in a couple of other threads, I thought it deserved it's own thread.
Overall, it's pretty simple. What series would you like to see Ranma 1/2 crossed over with? Or, alternatively, what series would you like to see Ranma 1/2 crossed over with more often, but in a different way than is usually utilized? Do you have any preferences as to how this would be accomplished? List 'em off. Do you want to see Ranma crossed with a series you've never seen it crossed with before (or crossed with well, at any rate)? Go for it. Do you have an idea for another flavor for yet another Sailor Moon/Ranma crossover that you want to see? Shoot.
Furthermore, why would you like to see Ranma 1/2 crossed with that series? Do you want to see Ranma dealing with some tougher than normal foes, ones that'll push him to his limits? See Ranma forced to accept that as he is, these are people he can't go toe-to-toe with? Or, alternatively, do you want to see Ranma go traipsing through the place, kicking ass indiscriminately, for there is plenty of ass that needs kicking?
Then again, perhaps you're more interested in the character interaction...seeing how Ranma (or other member(s) of the cast) would interact with a character or a cast of characters from another series? Or how a character from another series would interact with Ranma and company? Do you think another character got a bum deal in some other series, and want Ranma to help them out? Or are you thinking in terms of a romantic matchup? Or a combination of more than one of these?
Or are you more interested in seeing Ranma having to deal with a given situation that's present in the series in question...like an impending Third Impact, having to abandon Earth, gaining magic, being no longer completely human/human at all, or waking up after years in stasis?
Perhaps instead, you'd like to see how Ranma would handle getting a different power, one that would ordinarily have gone to someone else...whether he gets a Green Lantern's ring, the Omnitrix, an Andalite Morphing Cube...or mess with his heritage so that he winds up getting a power he wouldn't ordinarily...whether his mother was part Juraian, his father has demonic ancestry, or something else altogether?
Then again, perhaps in your mind the series just mesh well together, whether it's a matter of tone (comedy/action, martial arts), abilities (ki manipulation or something similar), or something else along those lines.
Or, hell, do you just like both series and just want to see them combined in some manner or another? Whatever floats your boat.
My list...
Series: Disgaea
Why: Mostly because I want to see them together. Ranma's got a big old ego, and while he'd definitely be on the lower end of the power spectrum in Disgaea to start out with, if things get set up properly, Ranma should have some time to build up his power. I've seen one or two that I consider to be fairly good (one where Ranma winds up working for Laharl springs to mind), but I'd like to see some more decent ones...and none of this 'Ranma was secretly a some powerful entity' business. Hmm, come to think of it, there was a minor Disgaea cross in Chibi-Reaper's fic, with Etna winding up as one of Ranma's fiancees, along with Lilith from Darkstalkers...but anyways. Both series have wacky, crazy hijinks, fun and bizarre characters, and I'd like to see more crosses with the two of them.
Series: Katekyo Hitman Reborn
Why: Crazy hijinks, some pretty damn cool fights, and some of the crazy devices and abilities of some of the characters seem like they would fit right on in with some of the crazy artifacts and abilities in Ranma 1/2. While the Ranma 1/2 cast would be fairly overpowered for the early part of the series, but later on, I think they'd fit in fairly well. I'd kind of like to see Ranma as inheriting leadership of a mafia family of his own, though nowhere on the same level as the Vongola, possibly through Nodoka, or being related to one in some other capacity (Nodoka the daughter of a high-ranking enforcer?)...but it'd be interesting if the Nerima group wound up forming their own independent group as well. Besides, I could see Cologne and Happosai having been former Arcobaleno, given their stature...sure, Happosai's always been that short, but Cologne really shrunk down...
Series: to-LOVE-ru
Why: Crazy hijinks, and while we haven't seen any signs of enhanced humans, at least some of the aliens are probably tough enough to survive the Nerima dynamic, though I doubt they'd win (barring Lala's father, since he's insanely powerful). Most of my interest, though, is in the dynamics...Lala originally went with Rito to avoid an engagement of her own, which is definitely different from how Ranma wound up handling it...and I'd like to see Ranma's reaction to Lala's determination to not be forced into an engagement she doesn't want. Ranma's reaction to Ren/Run would be amusing as well. Gid meeting Happosai...Ryouko meeting/having known Doctor Tofu? And Yami and Ranma getting into a fight could be pretty cool.
Series: History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi
Why: While Ranma is definitely overpowered against Kenichi early on and his foes, the masters of the Ryouzanpaku Dojo are another story altogether...while we haven't seen them use anything like a ki blast, when it comes to sheer physical ability, they at the bare minimum rival Ranma and company, if not completely outclassing them altogether, and they certainly know their fair share of esoteric martial arts techniques...Miu's grandfather can wipe people's memories, and he doesn't even need any fancy chemicals to do it, either. I'd like to see something involving Ranma getting involved with the Ryouzanpaku Dojo in some capacity, possibly challenging it and getting his ass handed to him...possibly joining up as a master of ki? Hmm, if this happened prior to Kenichi's arrival...could be interesting, having Ranma being one of the masters. Though, there's plenty of other ways to handle it...plus, I'd just like to see the masters of the Ryouzanpaku Dojo interacting with some of the Ranma 1/2 cast.
Series: Ultimate!! Hentai Kamen
Why: For the lulz. The epic, epic lulz. Also, I'd be interested in seeing Shampoo's reaction to meeting Kyosuke's own Chinese would-be bride...and her martial arts style. Ranma going up against the Lusting Fist...not to mention, Hentai Kamen managing to bring down Happosai with his unique style would be hilarious...actually, that could be how it starts...Hentai Kamen hears about a panty thief in town, Happosai having expanded his hunting range, and either brings him down on his own, or runs into Ranma, who's been hunting down Happosai on his own...either way, I'd like to see it.
Series: Black God
Why: While very different in tone (considerably darker) than Ranma 1/2, they do have Tera, which seems to be identical to Ki in the series, and Ranma being the only survivor of his doppeliners might explain his odd luck...or, alternatively, having run into a doppeliner, and somehow surviving it...since that does happen. Which could then explain his bad luck...which he's been bringing to everyone around him. Not sure how well that work, though, since mototsumitama would probably be trying to kill him...then again, if he formed a contract with a mototsumitama that didn't sense his nature...hmm. Could be interesting indeed. Alternatively, Ryoga and his terrible luck might be a result of him being an unnatural survivor of meeting his doppeliners, supposed to be one of the ones that died...and he continued to survive his bad luck. If a mototsumitama knocked off Ryoga...that would definitely get Ranma involved. Especially if Ryoga and Ranma both shared the same condition...
Series: Mahou Sensei Negima
Why: Because I love Mahou Sensei Negima as a series, I love Ranma 1/2, and I'd like to see more series that cross the two over. Basides which, the Negimaverse canonically has both magic and ki, as well as the ability to use ki to do some pretty crazy things, so I think the two series mesh fairly decently. Specifically, I'd like to see some that don't involve Ranma getting de-aged, getting amnesia, and/or occuring early on (No offense, Ryoga!), since I'd like to see Ranma and his current set of skills present...like, say, going to Magic Country, whether on purpose or by accident, and carving out a name for himself, only to run into Negi and crew in the most recent arc...possibly as a bounty hunter or something? Alternatively, him as a teacher at Mahora could be pretty interesting...just have Ranma a few years down the road. After all, Ranma's not stupid, though his interpersonal skills aren't the best...given the right circumstances, I could see him working on the staff. Or maybe getting hired as a bodyguard for a student? Ah, well. Yeah, though there's some good crossovers involving the two series, I'd just like to see more. :sisi:
Series: Buso Renkin
Why: Ridiculous, off-the-wall characters (Papillon is LOVE), crazy fighting, and all sorts of other stuff. Main issue is that Ranma would almost certainly have to become a Alchemy Warrior, since nothing but a Kakagune can finish off a homonculus, but really, that's plenty interesting all on its own. Ranma becoming an Alchemy Warrior, perhaps because Gosunkugi started messing around with homonculi, or maybe Happosai...or, hell, Kasumi has an outside interest no one knew about... :evil2: ...and Ranma and some of his comrades are a few of the people that managed to hold out until the Alchemy Warriors got in to finish them off...? Hmm, however you'd approach it, it's definitely a crossover I'd like to see.
I will continue to edit this later, since this was mostly off the top of my head...
At any rate. Yours? And if you've got one on your list that I have, if your reasoning's different, feel free to share it, or just chime in your support...or, on the other hand, if you think something listed is a terrible, awful crossover that should never be done, feel free to say that too.
Overall, it's pretty simple. What series would you like to see Ranma 1/2 crossed over with? Or, alternatively, what series would you like to see Ranma 1/2 crossed over with more often, but in a different way than is usually utilized? Do you have any preferences as to how this would be accomplished? List 'em off. Do you want to see Ranma crossed with a series you've never seen it crossed with before (or crossed with well, at any rate)? Go for it. Do you have an idea for another flavor for yet another Sailor Moon/Ranma crossover that you want to see? Shoot.
Furthermore, why would you like to see Ranma 1/2 crossed with that series? Do you want to see Ranma dealing with some tougher than normal foes, ones that'll push him to his limits? See Ranma forced to accept that as he is, these are people he can't go toe-to-toe with? Or, alternatively, do you want to see Ranma go traipsing through the place, kicking ass indiscriminately, for there is plenty of ass that needs kicking?
Then again, perhaps you're more interested in the character interaction...seeing how Ranma (or other member(s) of the cast) would interact with a character or a cast of characters from another series? Or how a character from another series would interact with Ranma and company? Do you think another character got a bum deal in some other series, and want Ranma to help them out? Or are you thinking in terms of a romantic matchup? Or a combination of more than one of these?
Or are you more interested in seeing Ranma having to deal with a given situation that's present in the series in question...like an impending Third Impact, having to abandon Earth, gaining magic, being no longer completely human/human at all, or waking up after years in stasis?
Perhaps instead, you'd like to see how Ranma would handle getting a different power, one that would ordinarily have gone to someone else...whether he gets a Green Lantern's ring, the Omnitrix, an Andalite Morphing Cube...or mess with his heritage so that he winds up getting a power he wouldn't ordinarily...whether his mother was part Juraian, his father has demonic ancestry, or something else altogether?
Then again, perhaps in your mind the series just mesh well together, whether it's a matter of tone (comedy/action, martial arts), abilities (ki manipulation or something similar), or something else along those lines.
Or, hell, do you just like both series and just want to see them combined in some manner or another? Whatever floats your boat.
My list...
Series: Disgaea
Why: Mostly because I want to see them together. Ranma's got a big old ego, and while he'd definitely be on the lower end of the power spectrum in Disgaea to start out with, if things get set up properly, Ranma should have some time to build up his power. I've seen one or two that I consider to be fairly good (one where Ranma winds up working for Laharl springs to mind), but I'd like to see some more decent ones...and none of this 'Ranma was secretly a some powerful entity' business. Hmm, come to think of it, there was a minor Disgaea cross in Chibi-Reaper's fic, with Etna winding up as one of Ranma's fiancees, along with Lilith from Darkstalkers...but anyways. Both series have wacky, crazy hijinks, fun and bizarre characters, and I'd like to see more crosses with the two of them.
Series: Katekyo Hitman Reborn
Why: Crazy hijinks, some pretty damn cool fights, and some of the crazy devices and abilities of some of the characters seem like they would fit right on in with some of the crazy artifacts and abilities in Ranma 1/2. While the Ranma 1/2 cast would be fairly overpowered for the early part of the series, but later on, I think they'd fit in fairly well. I'd kind of like to see Ranma as inheriting leadership of a mafia family of his own, though nowhere on the same level as the Vongola, possibly through Nodoka, or being related to one in some other capacity (Nodoka the daughter of a high-ranking enforcer?)...but it'd be interesting if the Nerima group wound up forming their own independent group as well. Besides, I could see Cologne and Happosai having been former Arcobaleno, given their stature...sure, Happosai's always been that short, but Cologne really shrunk down...
Series: to-LOVE-ru
Why: Crazy hijinks, and while we haven't seen any signs of enhanced humans, at least some of the aliens are probably tough enough to survive the Nerima dynamic, though I doubt they'd win (barring Lala's father, since he's insanely powerful). Most of my interest, though, is in the dynamics...Lala originally went with Rito to avoid an engagement of her own, which is definitely different from how Ranma wound up handling it...and I'd like to see Ranma's reaction to Lala's determination to not be forced into an engagement she doesn't want. Ranma's reaction to Ren/Run would be amusing as well. Gid meeting Happosai...Ryouko meeting/having known Doctor Tofu? And Yami and Ranma getting into a fight could be pretty cool.
Series: History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi
Why: While Ranma is definitely overpowered against Kenichi early on and his foes, the masters of the Ryouzanpaku Dojo are another story altogether...while we haven't seen them use anything like a ki blast, when it comes to sheer physical ability, they at the bare minimum rival Ranma and company, if not completely outclassing them altogether, and they certainly know their fair share of esoteric martial arts techniques...Miu's grandfather can wipe people's memories, and he doesn't even need any fancy chemicals to do it, either. I'd like to see something involving Ranma getting involved with the Ryouzanpaku Dojo in some capacity, possibly challenging it and getting his ass handed to him...possibly joining up as a master of ki? Hmm, if this happened prior to Kenichi's arrival...could be interesting, having Ranma being one of the masters. Though, there's plenty of other ways to handle it...plus, I'd just like to see the masters of the Ryouzanpaku Dojo interacting with some of the Ranma 1/2 cast.
Series: Ultimate!! Hentai Kamen
Why: For the lulz. The epic, epic lulz. Also, I'd be interested in seeing Shampoo's reaction to meeting Kyosuke's own Chinese would-be bride...and her martial arts style. Ranma going up against the Lusting Fist...not to mention, Hentai Kamen managing to bring down Happosai with his unique style would be hilarious...actually, that could be how it starts...Hentai Kamen hears about a panty thief in town, Happosai having expanded his hunting range, and either brings him down on his own, or runs into Ranma, who's been hunting down Happosai on his own...either way, I'd like to see it.
Series: Black God
Why: While very different in tone (considerably darker) than Ranma 1/2, they do have Tera, which seems to be identical to Ki in the series, and Ranma being the only survivor of his doppeliners might explain his odd luck...or, alternatively, having run into a doppeliner, and somehow surviving it...since that does happen. Which could then explain his bad luck...which he's been bringing to everyone around him. Not sure how well that work, though, since mototsumitama would probably be trying to kill him...then again, if he formed a contract with a mototsumitama that didn't sense his nature...hmm. Could be interesting indeed. Alternatively, Ryoga and his terrible luck might be a result of him being an unnatural survivor of meeting his doppeliners, supposed to be one of the ones that died...and he continued to survive his bad luck. If a mototsumitama knocked off Ryoga...that would definitely get Ranma involved. Especially if Ryoga and Ranma both shared the same condition...
Series: Mahou Sensei Negima
Why: Because I love Mahou Sensei Negima as a series, I love Ranma 1/2, and I'd like to see more series that cross the two over. Basides which, the Negimaverse canonically has both magic and ki, as well as the ability to use ki to do some pretty crazy things, so I think the two series mesh fairly decently. Specifically, I'd like to see some that don't involve Ranma getting de-aged, getting amnesia, and/or occuring early on (No offense, Ryoga!), since I'd like to see Ranma and his current set of skills present...like, say, going to Magic Country, whether on purpose or by accident, and carving out a name for himself, only to run into Negi and crew in the most recent arc...possibly as a bounty hunter or something? Alternatively, him as a teacher at Mahora could be pretty interesting...just have Ranma a few years down the road. After all, Ranma's not stupid, though his interpersonal skills aren't the best...given the right circumstances, I could see him working on the staff. Or maybe getting hired as a bodyguard for a student? Ah, well. Yeah, though there's some good crossovers involving the two series, I'd just like to see more. :sisi:
Series: Buso Renkin
Why: Ridiculous, off-the-wall characters (Papillon is LOVE), crazy fighting, and all sorts of other stuff. Main issue is that Ranma would almost certainly have to become a Alchemy Warrior, since nothing but a Kakagune can finish off a homonculus, but really, that's plenty interesting all on its own. Ranma becoming an Alchemy Warrior, perhaps because Gosunkugi started messing around with homonculi, or maybe Happosai...or, hell, Kasumi has an outside interest no one knew about... :evil2: ...and Ranma and some of his comrades are a few of the people that managed to hold out until the Alchemy Warriors got in to finish them off...? Hmm, however you'd approach it, it's definitely a crossover I'd like to see.
I will continue to edit this later, since this was mostly off the top of my head...
At any rate. Yours? And if you've got one on your list that I have, if your reasoning's different, feel free to share it, or just chime in your support...or, on the other hand, if you think something listed is a terrible, awful crossover that should never be done, feel free to say that too.
