> I think it's just because they (Akari/Konatsu)were
introduced too
> late in the series; but I 
> would like to see if some of the vets around here
> who was around by the time 
> Ranma was at its peak have something to say; like
> reactions of the different 
> factions that were devoted to Ryoga or Ukyo.

I always never thought it was too weird, cause I
actually read many many fanfics and then manga first -
the anime itself (a lot, anyway) is what I saw last.

~Wetnose