I was just re-reading the manga and figured I'd post about some things that are canon, but usually don't make it to fan fiction. Or just some interesting little tidbits that most people (or at least myself) forget about. Or just things about Ranma most people don't think about. Anyways, it's a compilation of things from chapter 1 to chapter 47, and maybe somebody will be surprised about some things.
Not that it matters much, since I consider canon to be more guidelines than anything when it comes to fan fiction. As long as it doesn't divert from canon TOO much, it's fine. Likewise if it was done on purpose, like AUs or changing stuff they disagree with (to a point anyways).
Akane seemed understanding and about to think it's okay that Ranma saw her in the bath. If only he hadn't said "and I'm better built to boot, too!" and I imagine Akane would have been a lot more understanding.
https://imgur.com/a/wFBcr
Akane does try to protect female Ranma's modesty, at least during the start.
https://imgur.com/a/7eDHd
Akane can (kind of) admit that Ranma looks good in cute clothing
https://imgur.com/a/pAUhC
Tendo sisters sometime forgetting that Ranma is a boy
https://imgur.com/a/9a039
Well known, but Ranma definitely cares about his clothes.
https://imgur.com/a/LEEOD
Ranma does have some sense of female modesty (or Akane just trained him well)
https://imgur.com/a/5HjD4
The anime exaggerates the above
https://i.gyazo.com/dedf08210742ccc3820 ... fcb84c.mp4
Kasumi drops things when surprised
https://imgur.com/a/naCEH
And probably over-reacts sometimes
https://imgur.com/a/U8RgJ
Akane does like it when Ranma compliments her
https://imgur.com/a/YEHLU
...Even if it is really out of character for Ranma
https://imgur.com/a/FHmyQ
Ranma and Akane do have a playful relationship
https://imgur.com/a/svW3b
Ranma is just a bit of a narcissist. Just a little.
https://imgur.com/a/65IKh
Genma just leaves a naked female Ranma and naked, strange boy in the bathroom alone
https://imgur.com/a/xdJDO
Akane gropes Ranma. And Ranma, well...(see below)
https://imgur.com/a/6wqKB
...I can't be the only one who finds his reaction interesting? (Episode 10)
https://i.gyazo.com/11044a652897013c2f0 ... 34beef.mp4
Ranma doesn't actually promise Ryoga to keep his curse a secret, he just thinks it to himself in front of the dog he mistakes for Ryoga. So Ranma willingly keeps Ryoga's curse a secret (although he certainly is willing to blackmail Ryoga with it).
https://imgur.com/a/gHkzI
Actually, when Ranma finds out Ryoga goes right to yelling at Ranma. And it seems like Ranma is about to tell Akane, but is actually jealous or something so doesn't.
https://imgur.com/a/a0uU4
Ranma doesn't actually get food completely for free. Rather, he gets EXTRA food for free
https://imgur.com/a/Wrm36
Ranma earlier said he didn't want to fight girls. But I think he just didn't want to fight Akane (or maybe he doesn't want to fight girls as a guy). Here he is attacking back at Kodachi on their first meeting.
https://imgur.com/a/YxcSA
Akane does admit her shortcomings sometimes (for context, this is right after she fails - badly - at rhythmic gymnastics)
https://imgur.com/a/xisKB
Akane IS willing to be taught...but Ranma just never offers, and actually makes fun of Akane often when she trains.
https://imgur.com/a/3dCsI
Sometimes people say the Tendo school/Akane is based on ground fighting...But Akane is pretty acrobatic, and can jump quite high from a laying down position.
https://imgur.com/a/z5Rh9
On that note, Akane also has good reflexes and is pretty skilled in her own right.
https://imgur.com/a/PpfZ0
When it comes to crying girls, Ranma is definitely, well...Akane sums it up nicely here. Fanon usually gets this right though.
https://imgur.com/a/SYSGW
Kuno implies Kodachi has had previous love interests.
https://imgur.com/a/hvyr9
Akane actually does improve at Rhythmic Gymnastics over time.
https://imgur.com/a/U2zjs
But Ranma is still such as sarcastic jerk. That's what makes him so lovable though.
https://imgur.com/a/WCodO
Seems like Ranma is actually willing to help Akane practice, dunno if he would have actually attacked her though.
https://imgur.com/a/YN28k
Buuut, martial arts skills aside, Akane can be a bit of a klutz.
https://imgur.com/a/n1gFS
Ranma doesn't protest about wearing girls clothes as much as I remembered him to.
https://imgur.com/a/kHkgi
Akane does complement Ranma on his ability...and Ranma sure does love to brag, even when he really should focus elsewhere :p
https://imgur.com/a/xaz4p
Ranma isn't too good with all nighters. It's a surprise he won against Kodachi.
https://imgur.com/a/7QVvK
Unless it's life or death (i.e. Nodoka), Ranma sure doesn't mind telling people he's Ranma Saotome as a girl.
https://imgur.com/a/aouPm
That said, Furinkan High has pretty dense students.
https://imgur.com/a/Ynfsm
Ranma is...pretty gullible.
https://imgur.com/a/46anh
So I guess Ranma doesn't mind fighting girls...he would just rather not beat the hell out of somebody unless they're a guy.
https://imgur.com/a/dQRu3
Akane has a reputation for being easily angered, but that's not always true. Even when Ranma insults her she certainly doesn't overreact.
https://imgur.com/a/rmOqr
Ranma does seem willing to drop his masculinity whenever it's convenient. Usually whenever he's embarrassed about something (like eating ice cream). I'm sure you can analyze this even more, i.e. he certain does cry/complain a lot.
https://imgur.com/a/hO1Sn
Akane visibly holding hands with Ranma and helping him. Also (female) Ranma/Akane moment.
https://imgur.com/a/mxgQW
Cute dorks. Ranma sure is confident in all things "martial" even when he sucks. He acts like some interpretations of fanon Akane.
https://imgur.com/a/2AvnV
Ranma panicking and crying out for Akane to help him.
https://imgur.com/a/LTRlL
As mentioned earlier, Ranma does cry (despite fanon saying he never does).
https://imgur.com/a/AW1LR
Ranma cares about his first kiss. Also Kasumi kind of has a mean streak.
https://imgur.com/a/ZaOyD
Ranma can be pretty melodramatic sometimes. Reminds me of Ryoga.
https://imgur.com/a/AmqOY
Ranma and Akane sure do have a lot of sexual tension. Surprising their drama lasted so long.
https://imgur.com/a/QrcAf
To go with above...Akane was actually going to allow Ranma to kiss her. Too bad Ranma is, well, Ranma.
https://imgur.com/a/mm5fQ
Seriously I could make a whole post just about these two dorks. If it wasn't for the family, their first kiss may have been here.
https://imgur.com/a/D7rnB
Ranma possibly acknowledging Akane's skill. Says that together they are invincible.
https://imgur.com/a/E8YME
Charlotte is kind of Ranma's second kiss?
https://imgur.com/a/JraUX
Ranma eventually learns to skate, but Ryoga actually never learns even by the end of the match.
https://imgur.com/a/xAT0X
Ranma promised to give up on Akane if he fell in the water before Ryoga. Ranma fell in the water before Ryoga. So he doesn't always keep his word (not to mention this shows he doesn't treat Akane as a prize like Ryoga kinda does).
https://imgur.com/a/LEQei
Akane is strong enough to throw a chunk of ice at Ranma and Ryoga...really hard. Her strength is nothing to laugh at. Also, she hits both Ranma AND Ryoga. So she's not always defending Ryoga and letting him get off scott free like fanon suggests.
https://imgur.com/a/SV0h4
Ranma dove into the water to save Akane with Ryoga...but allowed Ryoga and P-Chan to take all of the credit.
https://imgur.com/a/0UnKM
It's not certain if Ranma actually beat Shampoo in one kick. It just skips to the end of the fight, and since Ranma is the one telling the story, I wouldn't be surprised if he made it sound like he beat her easily. Or Shampoo is just tired, and/or I don't want to admit the village champion in a female centric village was beaten so easily :p
https://imgur.com/a/38APh
Akane blocked an attack from Shampoo's weapon with her bare hands.
https://imgur.com/a/PRZQp
Ranma didn't mind being kissed by Shampoo at first. He was just kind of..."huh". But definitely didn't act like he hated it.
https://imgur.com/a/hrkl0
Genma and Shampoo actually get along fairly well.
https://imgur.com/a/D9iGS
Intimate scene where Akane wraps a towel around female Ranma.
https://imgur.com/a/7oTpG