The story follows the comic problems of 16 year old martial artist in training, Ranma Saotome, a victim of a strange curse from falling into a cursed pool: whenever he gets wet he turns into a girl. Hot water returns him to being a boy. It could be worse, his father turns into a panda when he gets wet. His father has arranged a marriage for Ranma with the daughter of fellow martial artist. Akane Tendo is a martial artist in training herself and hates boys... But things get even more interesting!