Ep. 68: Ranma receives hope from Cologne through the Hiryu Shoten Ha technique
Aired on October 26, 1990

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As Ranma approaches the point of surrender, Cologne intervenes to offer him a glimmer of hope. She introduces him to the Hiryu Shoten Ha, a powerful and devastating martial arts technique. This specific move is notable because it can be learned and effectively utilized by Ranma even while he is in a significantly weakened physical state. This development provides a crucial turning point for the character, who was previously on the verge of giving up entirely. The synopsis highlights the strategic value of this technique in overcoming his current limitations.
Episodes
- Ep. 64 · Ranma and Genma return to Jusenkyo with Happosai to prevent past curses
- Ep. 65 · Principal Kuno returns from Hawaii to enforce mandatory haircuts unless students find a special coconut.
- Ep. 66 · Principal Kuno assigns Tatewaki Kuno to school discipline while Happosai uses him for underwear collection.
- Ep. 67 · Ranma Loses His Strength After Happosai's Attack
- Ep. 68 · Ranma receives hope from Cologne through the Hiryu Shoten Ha technique
- Ep. 69 · Ranma attempts to defeat Happosai using Hiryu Shoten Ha while the master remains calm.
- Ep. 70 · Ranma's Mother Arrives at the Tendo Dojo for a Visit
- Ep. 71 · Ryoga Hibiki reflects on his feelings for Akane Tendo while alone in a forest cabin
- Ep. 72 · Shampoo presents Ranma with a large cat bell tied to a marriage legend