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| - Following publication in Shōnen Sunday, the manga was then published in tankōbon form until 1996 the pages were published in normal black and white. Ranma ½ was eventually serialized into 38 of these volumes. In 2002, Shogakukan opted to republish these under a new format, the shinsōban. These were essentially the same as the tankōban save for a different cover. In addition to the regular storylines, Ranma ½ has had several special releases. First, the Ranma ½ Memorial Book was published just as the manga ended in 1996. Acting as an end-cap to the series, it collects various illustrations from the series, features an interview with Takahashi, and includes tidbits about Ranma such as summaries of his battles, his daily schedule, trivia, and a few exclusive illustrations. Second, Movie + OVA Ranma ½ was released to illustrate the two part OVA "The One to Carry On" and the third movie, Team Ranma vs. the Legendary Phoenix. Finally, guidebooks were released for three of the Ranma ½ games; these included not only strategies, but also interviews.
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