Ep. 12: Akane's Injury Prompts Ranma to Substitute in the Martial Arts Rhythmic Gymnastics Match
Aired on July 22, 1989

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Akane is scheduled to compete against Kodachi in an unrestricted rhythmic gymnastics contest. However, Akane suffers a sprained ankle that temporarily incapacitates her. Consequently, Ranma steps in to serve as her substitute for the event. The following day, Ranma faces Kodachi in the Anything-Goes Gymnastics Tournament. This substitution arises directly from Akane's injury, shifting the competitive dynamic of the bout. The narrative focuses on the immediate aftermath of Akane's condition and Ranma's subsequent participation in the match against Kodachi.
Episodes
- Ep. 8 · Ranma and Ryoga battle at Furinkan School while the Chemistry Club fails to intervene
- Ep. 9 · Akane's New Short Hair Attracts Tofu While Ryoga Becomes a Pig Named P-chan
- Ep. 10 · Ranma Discovers P-chan Is Ryoga Amidst Akane's Constant Care
- Ep. 11 · Ranma Confronts Love Directly as a Delinquent Gymnast Appears
- Ep. 12 · Akane's Injury Prompts Ranma to Substitute in the Martial Arts Rhythmic Gymnastics Match
- Ep. 13 · Ranma defeats Kodachi in the martial arts rhythmic gymnastics challenge despite her dirty tricks.
- Ep. 14 · Kin visits Tofu while Nabiki competes with Akane for bride status in a hip measurement contest
- Ep. 15 · Defeated Amazon Warrior Shampoo Arrives in Japan Seeking Revenge
- Ep. 16 · Shampoo Uses Shiatsu and Magic Shampoo on Akane to Make Her Forget Ranma