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REVIEW: Ranma 1/2 GN 36

But as a woman who primarily read Ranma for the romance, there was no payoff. No resolution to the constant teasing moments between them where they nearly admit their feelings. Were the two any closer really than they were at the beginning of the series? Their relationship was left as it started. In a perpetual state of "almost".

And on that note, I'm dreading to see how she'll end Inuyasha. My expectations are low.

Takahashi never really resolves a relationship. Even in Maison Ikkoku she was incredibly reserved with giving the audience what they wanted at the end.

a romantic conclusion that still manages to leave a hint of uncertainty.

Wow I almost fainted. Finally Rumiko Takahashi decides to finish a story. After Inuyasha's ending she left us all dissapointed. Cool I'm gonna order it!

Carlos, I read the review before I checked the name of the reviewer, and I knew instantly you were a man. No offense, but definitely a male perspective.

From a woman's perspective, Takahashi does anything BUT end a series well. She has amazing momentum in the beginning with these brilliant stories and characters and dilemmas. Sadly, soon after everything is established, she stagnates, rehashing the same old dilemma with every color of the rainbow. And finally, her endings lack romantic closure. And the loose endings aren't tied up well at all.

But you were dead on in your comment that her stories are about the journey, not the destination. But as a woman who primarily read Ranma for the romance, there was no payoff. No resolution to the constant teasing moments between them where they nearly admit their feelings. Were the two any closer really than they were at the beginning of the series? Their relationship was left as it started. In a perpetual state of "almost".

And on that note, I'm dreading to see how she'll end Inuyasha. My expectations are low.