Banpresto was a well-known Japanese company primarily recognized for creating high-quality collectible figures, plush toys, and other merchandise. It gained a strong reputation for producing figures based on popular anime, manga, and video game franchises. Banpresto's figures often focused on detailed, accurate portrayals of characters from series like Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Naruto, among many others. These collectible figures are typically produced in limited runs and sold through capsule toy machines, conventions, or specialty stores. The company was known for creating both small-scale figures and larger, more elaborate models, offering a wide range of prices and qualities for collectors.

In 2018, Banpresto was absorbed into the Bandai Namco Group, but it still continues to produce figures under the Banpresto brand name. Banpresto figures are famous for their high level of craftsmanship, capturing the essence of characters with dynamic poses and vibrant colors. The company also produced prize figures, which are typically won in arcade crane machines, and these figures often become highly sought-after by collectors due to their exclusivity and rarity. Their attention to detail, wide range of characters, and affordable prices made Banpresto a favorite among anime and gaming fans worldwide.

Ranma ½ is a Japanese manga and anime series created by Rumiko Takahashi, blending martial arts, comedy, and romance. The story follows Ranma Saotome, a skilled martial artist who, after falling into a cursed spring in China, transforms into a girl whenever splashed with cold water and reverts to a boy with hot water. He and his father, Genma, return to Japan, where Ranma is betrothed to Akane Tendo, a fiery and headstrong girl from a family of martial artists. The series explores their tumultuous relationship, filled with misunderstandings, rivalries, and the chaos brought by Ranma’s curse. The story features a colorful cast, including Ryoga Hibiki, a perpetually lost martial artist with a crush on Akane, and Shampoo, a Chinese Amazon warrior torn between killing and marrying Ranma.

The narrative is driven by humorous battles, romantic entanglements, and the absurdity of the characters' lives. The series gained widespread popularity, selling millions of manga copies and spawning an extensive anime adaptation, OVAs, films, video games, and even a live-action special. It remains a classic, celebrated for its unique premise, engaging characters, and blend of slapstick humor with heartfelt storytelling. Ranma ½ has inspired a variety of merchandise, including action figures, collectibles, apparel, and accessories, making it a favorite among fans looking to celebrate the series' quirky charm and iconic characters.