Cinderella Boy English Sub & Dub

About Cinderella Boy

Cinderella Boy (シンデレラボーイ) arrives as an action anime by Magic Bus (2003), and the premise is easy to summarize. In short: Ranma is a poor private detective with a strong sense of justice. His partner, Rella, is a thrill-seeking rich girl.

As things develop, they make for an odd couple on the perilous streets of Kirin Town, until a run-in with a mafia boss ends up in a near-fatal car accident. Ranma wakes up at the scene, but it is days later and Rella is nowhere in sight. He gets back on the case to find out what happened to his partner, but at the stroke of midnight, a metamorphosis occurs, as Ranma is replaced by Rella.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Ranma Hinamatsuri (Takehito Koyasu) and Rella Cindy Shirayuki (Yumi Touma) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 13 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Magic Bus, so the studio's house style defines how Cinderella Boy looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Takehito Koyasu as Ranma Hinamatsuri, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2003, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.