On Wed, 1 May 1996, Jack Ji <jackji@efn.org> wrote:

Hi, all!

I need a little help on describing Akane in my FanFic. I noticed from the 
TV series that her hair isn't black like Ranma or Ryoga's but more like a 
dark blue. Is it me, my TV or just true? Also, I believe that Shampoo's 
hair is blue. Again, is it me, my TV or true? My friend says it's 
bluish-purplish.

	I think Akane's hair is dark-blue and Shampoo is a cross between purple 
and blue.  I think Akane's hair is "supposed" to be black, but I'm not sure on 
this.  This is because most pictures of Akane I have shows her with either 
dark-blue or black hair.

Could any of you also clear up on what each of these term that they use are?
Also who uses and says them while fighting?

	Sure, I'll try.

Kachuu-Tenshin-Amaguriken

	Ranma's technique that delivered hundreds of lightning fast, usually 
weaker punches.  I don't think he ever uses this in the manga, but does use this 
more frequently in the anime and the movies.

Bakusai Tenketsu

	A technique Ryoga uses to blow up mostly rocks with the touch of a 
finger.  However this can work on just about anything that is not living.  Not 
effective against the living, though.

Shiki Hakoda

	Ryoga's technique that uses his depression to fuel his attack.  The 
incomplete version is like a fireball such as the ones in Movie #2.  The 
complete version (needs to be very depressed.  Ryoga asked Akane to say she hate 
him in order to do this.) is much more powerful.  A pillar of chi/ki (whatever 
that's called) strikes from above Ryoga and hits straight down.  It covers a 
pretty wide radius around him.  Very strong, effective, and can be used almost 
unlimited.  The fatal flaw of this attack is if one is concentrating while 
executing the complete Shishi Hokodan one gets hit by its power also.  In fact, 
that's how Ranma beat Ryoga.  

Mouko Takabishya

	
	Ranma's counter to the Shishi Hokodan.  It uses pride instead of 
depression because Ranma's personality is totally different from Ryoga.  Can 
match the power of the incomplete Shishi Hokodan.  However, it pales in 
comparison to the complete Shishi Hokodan.

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"RANMA NO BAKA!" Akane Tendo from November Rain, the March song from 1991 song 
calendar, and plus another hundred sources in Ranma 1/2 anime/manga/fanficition

"Gave me your best shot... if you're prepared for the void!" - Magus from Chrono 
Trigger 

Don Wang <dwang@sprynet.com>
RPG, strategy game, and Ranma 1/2 fan.