Ryan Anderson wrote:
I've noticed that few fanfics ever depict Ranma choosing Shampoo just
because he prefers her over his other fiancees. Why is Shampoo considered
such an unlikely choice? Certainly, she has a few odd ideas and Cologne is
the mother-in-law from Hell. Nonetheless, Shampoo is attractive, dynamic,
brave, persistent (aren't they all), and an excellent cook. Although she
initially regards Ranma as a trophy husband, she does seem to develop a
genuine fondness for him as the series progresses (I'm thinking of
"Desperately Seeking Shampoo"). I'm not saying that Shampoo is the best
fiancee for Ranma, just that I think she shouldn't always be considered the
least likely of the three women to end up with Ranma.
I, too, noticed this destressing lack of Shampoo-gets-ranma fanfiction,
and have set out to remedy it! I'm currently got my first Ranma fanfic,
"Purple-haired Destiny" in the final editing stages, so watch for it soon!
Yes, a massively distressing lack of Shampoo gets Ranma fanfiction.
There's far to many Akane and Ranma fanfiction. As it is it's come
to the point of 'Whoopee, add it to the pile'. I'm also finding
the Ukyo gets Ranma fiction to be a bit lacking in interest. All
to often she's made out to be miss perfect (NO! SHE ISN'T!! I like
her but she is far, far from perfect.)
Besides, getting Ranma with Akane is just too damned easy. A chimp with
a xt could write a Ranma gets together with Akane fic (^_^). Even
Ukyo is far too easy. If you really want to test your writing skills
get Ranma with Shampoo, or Kodachi for that matter. That takes some
creativity, imagination, and even some guts. And don't make it
a stupid love potion (hate, hate, HATE, _HATE_ love magic) or some
all the rivals die or even the others end up miserable. We want
something where Shampoo and Ranma get together and the look out
for their future and the other characters future is good. It isn't
that hard guys/gals.
So, let me make this a formal challenge to anyone who calls himself
a Ranma 1/2 Fanfic writer: Write a Shampoo gets Ranma fic. Hell,
write a Kodachi gets Ranma fic. Come on people, let's see what you
can do!