Genma Saotome is very much like his son, Ranma. He is somewhat arrogant when it comes to his martial arts abilities, which he rarely showcases due to cowardice or laziness. It was Genma that took Ranma to Jusenkyo. Because he was unable to read the pamphlet, which was in Chinese, he had no idea of the curses that existed there.

When splashed with cold water Genma transforms into a panda. When in this form, he uses signs with written messages on them to communicate. Although he often tries to rid himself of his curse, he doesn't seem to mind it as much as Jusenkyo's other victims.

Most of Genma's time is spent sitting around the Tendo home playing Go with his best friend Soun. But despite this, Genma is a talented martial artist and once taught Ryu Kumon's father half of a technique that was powerful enough to kill him. Genma often engaged Ranma to other girls in exchange for food. Like Soun, Genma was trained by Happosai and is also very terrified by his former teacher.

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