What is the purpose of the Ranma Hentai Books website?
The Ranma series is getting very long in the tooth at 40+ years, which sadly means hentai content for it is becoming extremely rare. Rather than let the passionate erotic works of its fans be lost to time, the RHB galleries preserve the past and add to the present, with new pinups and comics being created each year.
2025 UPDATE: Thanks to the Netflix Ranma 1/2 anime, there is renewed interest in these characters, making the RHB’s mission more relevant than ever!
Why does Ranma Hentai Books ask for financial support?
Everybody needs to have their basic needs met (food, clothes, shelter, manga). Artists are notoriously a starving lot. So if you’d like to support the creation of new Ranma Hentai, please consider becoming a patron. Every bit helps compensate these wonderfully depraved artists for their time and ultimately ensures that the RHB project will continue now and for years to come!
Where does the money from my Patreon pledge go?
Ranmabooks.com is a non-profit in operation since 2006. All funds we raise are used to create new Ranma hentai content. The more members we have, the better our art and website will be! This is our promise to Ranma Hentai fans.
If Ranma Hentai Books doesn’t make any profit, why do this at all?
Because we are Ranma hentai fans just like you! We are not in this for the money (for which honestly there is little). In fact, ONLY the artists that draw your hentai get paid. Other RHB members such as Deep Star and RafaelMC17, for example, are unpaid volunteers. They devote dozens of hours each week because they love Ranma hentai and want to see more! So if you share our passion, please pledge and help support our mission.
What type of content is currently featured on the Ranma Hentai Books site?
Each week we release new Ranma Hentai content which may include a pinup set or comic page. All recent art can be seen in thumbnail form in our NEWS section. No “wondering what you’ll get”, we show everyone a preview so there’s full transparency.
If you’d like to see some of the great art we’ve made in the more distant past, please click on the TOUR button which goes into detail about completed projects, such as RHB comics.
Why did the RHB change its financial model from a membership website to Patreon-only?
A separate FAQ was created to explain this. For more information, please read the SUPPORT & MEMBERSHIP FAQ.
Will RHB comics ever be released on Deep Star Books again?
Deep Star Books has closed. Many of those books are now available within Ranmabooks.com. The few (non-Ranma projects) which aren’t available yet can be received by making a donation to support us. Contact the webmaster for more details.
What are the perks of being a patron?
Patron rewards depend upon the tier selected.
We have a wide variety of tiers to choose from, each with increasing perks, starting from as little as $2!
Even at the most basic level of support, patrons will get a good chunk of art releases, including classic pinups upgraded in UHD, holiday pinup specials, and even occasional new comic pages.
As you increase support level, more perks are added, such as additional new RHB art updates, the ability to vote in RHB polls, and access to the Patreon convenience archive which allows a patron to grab all the art made for that month in a single click. A full breakdown of tiers is described later in this FAQ.
Regardless of the tier selected, once a patron achieves a lifetime support total of $100 USD, they become eligible for access to the Ranmabooks.com galleries that contain every pinup and comic ever made by the RHB team.
Previous support at this Patreon and Ranmabooks.com is considered for eligibility. Many former supporters at Ranmabooks.com and longtime patrons are already qualified.
If eligible and interested, message us at our Patreon and ask for the site pass. Please allow 24 hours of processing time while we verify your eligibility and fulfill your request.
And please be aware, for those who can manage it, the annual pass saves patrons a whopping 15%!
For a full list of available tiers and corresponding benefits, visit the Patreon Membership Page.
Will all art at the Ranmabooks Patreon be released on the Ranma Hentai Books site?
Yes. Although Ranmabooks.com no longer accepts direct payments, it shall continue to operate and be updated alongside the Patreon. New art shall be posted in both places, with Ranmabooks.com the superior viewing option as it has all art ever created by the RHB team available.
I’m a new patron of the RHB project and I don’t want to wait for Ranmabooks.com access. How do I gain access to the website immediately?
The fastest way to gain access is by pledging the COMIC LORD tier, which is $100 USD and grants instant eligibility. However, these slots are limited and rarely open as they are intended for those who help the RHB create art projects. The next fastest option is CHAMPION tier ($35 USD). Champions become eligible for Ranmabooks.com gallery access after 3 months of support.
Will Third Party Comics be released on Ranma Hentai Books like the Cowboy Bebop and Dragon Ball projects?
The Ranma Hentai Books site is dedicated to Ranma and ONLY Ranma comics.
We prefer to keep the entire Ranma Hentai Books website 100 percent Ranma-centric.
UPDATE: With the closure of Deep Star Books, any 3rd party comic like Cowboy Bebop can be obtained for a donation to support our Ranma projects. Please contact us for more information.
What are the requirements to commission art from the RHB team?
The request we get the most often is this one: Can I commission something from the RHB? During the Deep Star Books era, we were too busy with our own projects to consider it, but finally, we can give you a different answer- YES!!!
One of the special rewards that veteran patrons of the Champion tier get is the ability to commission pinup art from us! Commissions (often called Fan Requests by the team) are intended only for patrons who have supported the RHB for some time, having proven a strong commitment to its community. As such, a Champion must have at least one year of support before becoming eligible to request a custom Ranma art pinup.
For those interested in using the Commission/Fan Request service, be aware that because demand is strong there are limited Champion slots available and a waiting list. Champions who have submitted ideas before yours will be served first, but eventually all Champions will have their qualifying ideas made.
Please keep in mind, this is not a pay for art arrangement. The RHB pinups and comic pages posted every month need funding from your pledge to exist. Over a long period of Champion support, enough funds will have been raised to create a custom pinup for you as well.
So please think of your Fan Request pinup art as a bonus for longterm Ranmabooks project support and our way of thanking you for going above and beyond.
What if I lose my site access to Ranmabooks.com because my pledge lapsed? Do I have to pledge another 100 USD before becoming eligible again?
No. The Lifetime Support goal is a one-time commitment. Once it’s reached, active patrons of at least the Defender tier are always eligible for a 30-day access pass to Ranmabooks.com upon request.
Do you plan on expanding the number of updates per week in the future?
If Ranmabooks were to grow in the future, more art will be created and released! All pledges and donations will always go towards the creation of new Ranma Hentai art without exception.
I’m having problems logging in or signing up! What do I do?
Please contact Ranma Hentai Books webmaster Deep Star by pressing the “contact” button on the menu. You can also contact any team member using their email address listed in the ABOUT US page, also located in the above menu. Remember, our staff is volunteer, so it may take up to 48 hours to receive a response, but we try to be a good deal faster than that.
I’m a monthly patron of at least the Defender tier and my access pass has expired after 30 days. Each time it expires, I must contact the RHB staff to renew it. This is a hassle, is there any way to deal with this?
Apologies this must all be done by request, and manually processed on our end, but it’s unavoidable due to Patreon not allowing direct gateway access from the Ranmabooks Patreon to our website. If we can integrate this process in the future, we will be sure to add it as a convenience for our supporters.
Currently, the only way to reduce the hassle of access pass renewals is to pledge annually. Annual patrons will receive an access pass matching the time left on their pledge. It’s much comfier and you’ll save 15% with an annual pass as well!
Please explain the different membership tiers of the Ranmabooks Patreon. What are the costs and benefits of pledging teach tier?
The different tiers are:
Tier 1: Trainee ($2 USD)
As an RHB Trainee, you are the humble foundation of the Anything Goes School of Perversion and have the following benefits:
- Access to most new Patreon art updates! Classic pinups in UHD, Naughty Bits comics, and even new special pinups and comic pages will be available for this tier.
- A low investment tier ideal for newbies who aren’t sure about making a bigger commitment to the RHB yet.
Cons:
- Can’t vote in RHB polls.
- Can’t commission art.
- Patreon posts older than 60 days are archived and unavailable to this tier.
Tier 2: Disciple ($5 USD)
You’ve caught Akane’s eye and she’s adopted you as her 2nd favorite pet, behind P-chan. Enjoy the cuddles, but avoid the cooking!
As an RHB Disciple, you have the following benefits:
- Access to more new art updates.
- The ability to vote in RHB polls.
Cons:
- Can’t commission art.
- Patreon posts older than 60 days are archived and unavailable to this tier.
Tier 3: Warrior ($10 USD)
Your contributions to our pervy quest have earned you the title of RHB Warrior! Like Shampoo, you’re a part of an Ancient Chinese Amazon tradition of kicking butt and serving wet noodles!
As an RHB Warrior, you have the following special benefits:
- Access to most new Ranmabooks art.
- Double voting power in RHB polls.
- Access to the monthly Patreon Convenience Archive, allowing a patron to grab that month’s art in a single click! “Mr. Panda” approves this tier!
Cons:
- Can’t commission Art.
- Patreon posts older than 60 days are archived and unavailable to this tier.
Tier 4: Defender ($25 USD)
Your contributions to the Anything Goes School of Perversion are renowned and have earned you the rare mantle of RHB Defender!
As an esteemed supporter of our pervy quest, your voice will be heard like Happosai shrouded in battle aura. The RHB will remember your name (Soun & Genma may tremble at it) and all will admire your benefits:
- Access to all Ranmabooks Patreon art, including posts older than 60 days which have been archived.
- Triple Voting Power in RHB polls.
- An access pass for the Ranmabooks.com galleries is granted upon request for eligible patrons of the Defender tier or above. These galleries contain all art created by the RHB team since 2006 (Dozens of comics and thousands of art pages).
- If you are a new patron, please read the “Cons” section below for the eligibility requirement.
- Previous support at this Patreon and Ranmabooks.com is considered for eligibility. Many former supporters at Ranmabooks.com and longtime patrons are already qualified.
- If eligible and interested, message us here or at our Patreon and ask for the site pass. Please allow 24 hours of processing time while we verify your eligibility and fulfill your request.
- A special “Defender” forum rank badge that will be displayed whenever you comment on website images or on the forum! This is proof you’ve gone above and beyond the call of duty in your support of the RHB!
Cons:
- New Defenders are not eligible for a Ranmabooks.com pass until pledging a lifetime total of $100 USD. For most, this will happen after the 4th successful Defender pledge.
- Can’t commission art.
Tier 5: Champion ($35 USD)
Because you can and you want to! Our most generous patrons gain the following benefits:
- Everything in the previous tiers! (Including Access to the Patreon Convenience Archive).
- Five times the voting power in RHB polls.
- After a year of supporting at this tier, Champions may commission a pinup featuring up to three Ranma characters. Important: All art requests must depict content permissible under Patreon’s current terms of service.
- New Champions become eligible for a Ranmabooks.com access pass after 3 months of support.
- A special “Champion” forum rank badge that will be displayed whenever you comment on website images or on the forum!
Cons:
- New Champions are not eligible for a Ranmabooks.com pass until pledging a lifetime total of $100 USD. For most, this will happen after the 3rd successful Champion pledge.
Tier 6: Comic Lord ($100 USD)This Patreon tier is only available by invitation. Our Comic Lords help us create comics for the Ranmabooks community. If a slot becomes available, which is rare, we will inform the community of an opening.
As an RHB Comic Lord, you have the following peerless benefits:
- Everything in the previous tiers.
- Ten times the voting power in RHB polls.
- After a year of pledging this tier, Comic Lords can request a comic art page.
- Comic Lords can still request pinups. If this path is chosen, then the Comic Lord will have art made for them sooner, usually after 5 months of support.
- A unique “Comic Lord” forum rank badge that will be displayed whenever you comment on website images or on the forum! This is proof you are a top supporter of the RHB!
Cons:
- Expensive.
What happens to my Commission/Fan Request if I’m forced to discontinue my pledge for financial reasons?
The requested art page shall be placed on hold. However, all payment history is recorded for each patron. Should that patron be able to continue their pledge in the future, all of the previous pledges are counted towards the project’s creation. Note that if a long time has passed between pledges, it’s possible that it could take longer to finish then originally estimated due to increased art costs.
Bottom line though, we’ll do our best to help suddenly cash-strapped patrons figure out a way to complete their projects in some form if at all possible.
I’d like to help the project continue. How do I support Ranma Hentai Books?
The RHB can only accept financial support at this time through the Ranmabooks Patreon.
On the menu above, you should see a button that says “JOIN” on the far left side of the screen. Or you can click the banner listed below for your convenience.
If you can’t pledge at the Patreon for some reason, please email us using the “Contact” button and we’ll help you out. Thanks for reading and supporting the RHB project!
