Ranma 1/2

Akane Tendo is a Japanese boy who studies martial arts. He traveled to Jusenkyo in China (a fictional location) for training and accidentally fell into the "Spring of Drowning Girl," which causes him to turn into a girl when splashed with cold water and back into a boy with hot water. His father, friends, and others also transform into animals like pandas, piglets, cats, and ducks because they fell into different springs. These transformations cause them many troubles and comedic situations. The story depicts the protagonist's struggles to improve his martial arts skills and cure his curse amidst laughter, while also portraying the pure, underlying affection between boys and girls that manifests as outward rivalry. It is a romantic comedy manga featuring martial arts.