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Summary
The heroes and villains of Earth have lately embraced Saitama more than ever inOne - Punch Man , with his most important part being tease for the serial publication . Caped Baldy continues to crush world - end threat at this point , while all other heroes struggle to do the same . Perhaps feats of military posture are not Saitama ’s decisive legacy , as others stand to gain from his overwhelming might , his persona embody the impossibly gamy standard for Speed - o'-Sonic and others to chase inOne - Punch Man .
The plot of ground has done well to move past the overwhelm protagonist gimmick and show well - rounded brook characters border Saitama inOne - Punch Man .
Some , like King , are ironically mistaken by the creation for their might , yet he pass on Saitama sage wisdom , and Genos is his most loyal , if foolish , adherent . However , Saitama ’s one - sided would - be rivalry permit opponent to grow and swear out more significant support theatrical role in the series , as recently redrawn chapters may indicate .
Saitama and Garou ’s fight in One - Punch Man had lasting event , power up the series ' next big villain .
Saitama’s Most Important Role in One-Punch Man Isn’t as the Conquering Hero
As much as he craves the challenge, caped baldy is more valuable as a symbolic ideal
Like it or not , Saitama is what peak carrying into action looks like , and his longtime underpowered rival Speed - o'-Sonic discover Saitama as have an unexpected motivational character in his life . Inthe redrawn version ofOne - Punch Manchapter # 195 , transonic and Flashy Flash have an prolonged clang as elite ninja fighters , with Flash being amaze as Sonic carves through their scrap with blistering stop number when the ninjas of their settlement interrupt their fight . Sonic reveals to an impressed Flash thatSaitama ’s might is so consuming that chase after it makes other opponents palpate little than grains of guts .
Due to a enumeration disagreement between the physical and digital releases ofOne - Punch Manmanga chapters , chapter citation are base on what is useable on VIZ Media ’s portal .
This impressive development is a far cry from how Sonic has been seen in the past while disgorge visible light on his possible role in the Ninjas Arc forOne - Punch Man . transonic is seemingly the late champion to step up thanks to Saitama ’s influence , examine him as his eternal rival , and it ’ll be interesting to see how he deal threats like Empty Void beyond chapter # 200 . With opposition boasting potentiallymore break ability than even Saitama inOne - Punch Man , seeing how Sonic lift to the occasion will be interesting .
One-Punch Man Thrives on Supporting Characters Rising in Saitama’s Absence
The protagonist’s presence is vital, his influence is notable – but his absence is no longer lethal
In late arcs ofOne - Punch Man , Saitama has been less present against Demon or even Dragon - level threats , so his role as a savior is discrepant at well . or else , his influence and impossibly mellow strength motivate others to ill-treat up . Genos is a crucial case , as he struggle Orochi , Drive Knight , and the Tornado of Terror , defeating him in chapter # 137 . Even competitors Saitama thoroughly thrash in the stadium wind up wanting to learn from him and become a hero , like Suiryu , after the Super Fight Arc .
The impression that Saitama ’s might is an insufferable ideal is evenly amusive and inspiring . He is a Goku for the Vegetas and Piccolos of the world inOne - Punch Man . He continue aloof , but his influence creates heroes and prompt ego - melioration , with Speed - o'-Sonic being the up-to-the-minute case . Sonic turns from a melt down joke , desperate for power , as in Chapter # 78 , into a lethally competent warrior capable to fight down an S - Class hero like Flash as the Ninjas Arc pushes forward inOne - Punch Man .
