History Heartwarming / RanmaOneHalf

* We also have him expressing ''genuine'' compassion for a rival (when he often mocks and teases them) after his first fight with Mousse in the circus, after Shampoo cruelly berates Mousse and this triggers the guy's MotiveRant that makes almost every witness bawl. What makes this even more impressive is the fact, in the last half-hour or so in universe, Mousse has: tried to kidnap Ranma's fiancee, tried to murder Ranma, successfully kidnapped Ranma's fiancee, threatened to turn Ranma's fiancee into a duck, then tried to either murder Ranma again, turn Ranma himself into a duck, or both. And yet Ranma still manages to genuinely feel sorry for Mousse instead of trying to enjoy the fact that Mousse [[KickTheSonOfABitch got some pre-emptive kickings for being such a pain in the ass]].

* Volume 26 has several: Ranma goes off to bait the [[AttackOfThe50FootWhatever gigantic]] [[{{Orochi}} eight-headed monster]], willing to sacrifice himself to ensure Akane's safety. Then, Akane jumps toward the serpent's maw with hot water, risking herself to save him instead (which is also [[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome pretty awesome]]), but once they put the monster to bed with a convenient ChekhovsGun]], the heartwarming goes UpToEleven: Ranma [[CanNotSpitItOut can't quite bring himself to express his gratitude or the anxiety he's felt over the whole arc]], so he puts out his hand, hoping, and Akane ''takes it.''

* Mousse gets one in the final manga arc. He has the chance to make Shampoo his love slave and all he has to do is make sure he's the first one she sees coming out of the egg. He has an ImagineSpot them as a happy couple; the only thing he's wanted the entire series. When Shampoo bursts from the egg, he pulls out a mirror and she sees only her reflection.]] He kicks himself for it immediately afterward but it proves he really does love Shampoo and wouldn't take advantage of her.

* Ever since he first met his mother Nodoka, but was forced to hide as a girl lest she find out [[GenderBender his secret]], Ranma daydreamed of presenting himself to her as an unshakable, manly man, [[ItsAllAboutMe complete with endless praise and admiration]]. [[spoiler: When he finally did, after performing the manliest deed ever seen in the manga (and not realizing it,) he broke down into tears and hugged his mother while crying out for her. She did the same]].
** And also [[spoiler:when she finally finds out Ranma's secret]]:
-->'''[[spoiler:Nodoka]]''': [[spoiler:Ranma looked manly enough. This child is a man.]]
* We also have him expressing ''genuine'' compassion for a rival (when he often mocks and teases them) after his first fight with [[spoiler: Mousse in the circus, after Shampoo cruelly berates Mousse and this triggers the guy's MotiveRant that makes almost every witness bawl.]] What makes this even more impressive is the fact, in the last half-hour or so in universe, [[spoiler: Mousse]] has: tried to kidnap Ranma's fiancee, tried to murder Ranma, successfully kidnapped Ranma's fiancee, threatened to turn Ranma's fiancee into a duck, then tried to either murder Ranma again, turn Ranma himself into a duck, or both. And yet Ranma still manages to genuinely feel sorry for [[spoiler: Mousse]] instead of trying to enjoy the fact that [[spoiler: Mousse]] [[KickTheSonOfABitch got some pre-emptive kickings for being such a pain in the ass]].
* Let's not forget that scene on the ledge near Jusenkyo from the manga's final volume [[spoiler: when Ranma thought Akane was dead. ''"All this just 'cause you wanted to save me? It would have been better if it were me. You should have let me die. But you're always butting in... Why did you have to get involved? Damn, Akane. You fool. Why didn't you let me go? (punches himself) I'm sorry, that's not what I meant. What I'm trying to say is... thank you. I'm so sorry, Akane. I'm so awkward with words. There were so many things I always wanted to tell you but I could never get the words out. Over and over again, I kept trying to tell you how I really felt, but it always came out wrong. I just ended up bothering you and making you angry. But that was never what I meant to do. Wake up, Akane. There's something I need to tell you. I've waited too long to say it, but it can't wait another moment. Akane? Can't you hear me? Please, Akane. I need you to hear me now... I wanted to tell you (tear drops on Akane's face) I wanted to tell you I love you!!"'' Though we're not sure if he said the L-word out loud, he screams Akane's name]] making it a bit of a tearjerker as well. But really, who can remember this and ''not'' feel even the slightest tug on their heart?

* Volume 26 has several: Ranma [[spoiler: goes off to bait the [[AttackOfThe50FootWhatever gigantic]] [[{{Orochi}} eight-headed monster]], willing to sacrifice himself to ensure Akane's safety]]. Then, Akane [[spoiler: jumps toward the serpent's maw with hot water, risking herself to save him instead]] (which is also [[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome pretty awesome]]), but once they [[spoiler: put the monster to bed with a convenient ChekhovsGun]], the heartwarming goes UpToEleven: Ranma [[CanNotSpitItOut can't quite bring himself to express his gratitude or the anxiety he's felt over the whole arc]], so he puts out his hand, hoping, and Akane ''takes it.''

* Mousse gets one in the final manga arc. [[spoiler: He has the chance to make Shampoo his love slave and all he has to do is make sure he's the first one she sees coming out of the egg. He has an ImagineSpot them as a happy couple; the only thing he's wanted the entire series. When Shampoo bursts from the egg, he pulls out a mirror and she sees only her reflection.]] He kicks himself for it immediately afterward but it proves he really does love Shampoo and wouldn't take advantage of her.
* In an anime story (episode 87) one early morning Akane is busy in the kitchen working very hard on something. Even Kasumi is unsure what she's doing as it isn't breakfast. Turns out she was making a pie to celebrate the 2 year anniversary of Ranma and Genma living in her house. [[spoiler: Too bad it's accidentally destroyed by Ranma immediately after it leaves the oven and is finally finished. This leads to one of the lowest points of their relationship ever.]]
** [[spoiler: Ranma spends the entire night searching for Akane who apparently left home. After she's back at home and learns that Akane is still gone she's shown looking upset, kneeling on the ground and weakly saying "I'm... worried about you too!"]]

* When it looks like Akane has [[spoiler:died in the final arc, Ranma is practically left comatose. Ryoga, who loved Akane dearly, would at this point be expected to lash out at Ranma, and it wouldn't be out of character if he literally hit Ranma while he was down. What does he do instead? Honor Akane's final wish and save Ranma, and when they're finally safe, instead of blaming him or insulting him, he legitimately tries to comfort him.]]

* Upon defeating Prince Herb, a major enemy -- the first bona fide ''lethal'' adversary he had ever faced, and which had Akane wracked with worry -- Ranma and the others sneak into the Tendo home's bath to change back to their normal forms, to fulfill Ranma's promise that they next time she saw him, he'd be a man. Akane catches them, and is on the verge of tears as she berates him for sneaking in without telling her. Ranma responds in his [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold usual manner]], Akane stares at him for a moment... and [[http://mangafox.me/manga/ranma_1_2/v25/c002/14.html crushes him in a sincere, heartfelt embrace]] that completely disarms him, all while she cries and welcomes him home. While they had had shows of unconditional, mutual affection before, this is their first undeniable sign of love in the manga.

* After being placed in the middle of Akane's jealousy and Nabiki's greed, Ranma attempts to take Nabiki on a terrible date. Nabiki tries to use this to make the couple make up with each other, but it almost disastrously backfires. [[HilarityEnsues Eventually]], Ranma [[MistakenDeclarationofLove accidentally]] ends up [[http://mangafox.me/manga/ranma_1_2/v17/c010/14.html powerfully hugging and declaring "his love" to Akane]]. Soon Ranma and Akane are left alone. An awkward and exhausted Ranma wants to go back home but Akane wants to continue the date. After a pause, Ranma gives her the flowers intended for Nabiki.

** Cue LuminescentBlush from Ranma, with his heartfelt, unspoken thoughts in the background of the panel. He still CanNotSpitItOut, but this is one of the most unambiguously tender moments in the entire manga. [[http://mangafox.me/manga/ranma_1_2/v26/c011/15.html See for yourself.]] And the corresponding [=OVAs=] are very well done, too.