On Sun, 20 Apr 1997, Magic Knight Kyone wrote:
 

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.

I know that Ranma is the love interest for the series and all, but for
some reason, I think Ryouga would make a better Beast than Ranma
would...

I mean, with Ryouga's behavior (and those fangs of his) I'd think he fit
the role better...

Actually Ranma's behavior fits the beast far better than Ryoga's.  Ryoga's
reaction to Akane was at first indifference(last part of Manga Volume 1),
then love (begginning of Manga Volume 2). Ranma's behavior however 
parallel the Beast's far more closely.  His initial dislike of Akane,
saving her from Ryoga's attacks (it in manga volume 1 where Ryoga's
atacking him and she gets caught in the crossfire), his growing affection
for her...  All of these match the Beast.  Ryoga might match the Beast in
form (those fangs) but Ranma matches the Beast in spirit.

I guess you like the Ryoga/Akane match huh?

AJ