Subject: Here's an odd idea...
From: Stormwalker
Date: 4/20/1997, 1:39 PM
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Anyone done a Ranma 1/2 / Beauty and the Beast crossover?  I was just
watching the Disney version yesterday (we had it up on the monitor
screens at the video store where I work), and I was noticing some
striking parallels, like...

Gaston = Kunou.  Yes, Kunou's more educated, but their attitude is      
            similar.  Plus, he has a goofy little sidekick to match.
Belle = Akane.   Yes, Belle's much less violent, but they share the same 
            contempt for Gaston/Kunou, and the same desire to experience
            life for themselves.
The tea kettle lady = Kasumi.  Need I say more?
The Beast = Ranma.  This one should be obvious.  Akane/Belle hates
him             at first, then grows to love him as he grows to love
her,
            and changes for her.  Not only that, but he's got a
curse             upon him, too... one that might drive away any woman
at
            first.

Other casting I'll leave up to anyone who wants to write it.  My
expertise with Ranma 1/2 is rather limited, and I'm already up to my
neck in projects.

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