Everything I love about Ranma 1/2 is in full display in the first volume; unfortunately, a lot of what bugs me about the series crops up in volume two. My favorite scenes tend to be the domestic squabbles of the Tendo and Saotome families, especially the teasing Akane and Ranma get from Akane's older sisters at every turn. I don't love as much the constant stream of opponents who show up, instantly fall in love with either Akane and/or Ranma and challenge one or both of them to increasingly ridiculous battles. The battles are amazingly well drawn and often hilarious; but the emotional subtlety and character growth of book one is largely missing from this volume. I'd still totally recommend it though, especially if you are looking for kickass martial arts/gymnastics/ice skating fights!