Nadoka (or Nodoka) is a kind sweet talking person, a very good cook, and the mother of Ranma Saotome. If you have been following the Ranma 1/2 story, you might wonder why Genma and Ranma are afraid of her. It all started when Ranma was a child and Genma promised Nadoka (his wife) that he would make a man out of Ranma, and if he didn't they would commit seppeku (which is a painful suicide). Nadoka said he did not have to do it, but Genma insisted. Well, as you should know by now, Ranma turns into a girl, making him less of a man. Now Nadoka is after them to make sure they follow their promise.
| Ranko = Ranma
To avoid being revealed, Ranma turns himself into girl-type Ranma. Nadoka calls him 'Ranko' and Ranma/Ranko calls her her/his aunty (although she is really his mom). |
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Panda Bear
Poor Genma. Every time Nadoka comes over he turns himself into a panda. While everyone else is enjoying her delicious home-cooked meals, Genma is left with the leftovers (and at worst Akane's cooking). |