Aghast when he realises Ranma has surpassed him in the martial arts, Genma desperately develops a new move to let him defeat his son once more.

Tanabata, a Japanese star festival held on the seventh day of the seventh month, celebrates the celestial reunion of the Princess and the Cowherd. When the two descend from the sky, their story seems vaguely familiar to both a Chinese folklore story, as well as Ranma and Akane's own "special" relationship.