Warning : Contains Spoilers for One - Punch Man Chapters # 196 and # 197 ( JP )

Summary

WhileSaitamais undoubtedly the poster character forOne - Punch Man , it would be toilsome to call him the absolute champion , considering how many clock time he has claim a backseat in his own story , leave the spotlight to other member of the plaster cast . No other character inOne - Punch Manhas receive such vital change as Speed - o'-Sound Sonichas in the latest redrawn chapter . Instead of being the long - lose would - be rival to Saitama , Sonic bear on to rise to the affair and even steps out of Flashy Flash ’s shadow as an increasingly crucial character inOne - Punch Man .

focal ratio - o'-Sound Sonic is first introduced inOne - Punch Manas an imposing assassin character but quickly becomes the butt of many jokes as the serial wears on . One particularly memorable instance let in him falling into the temptation to be monsterized , even get ready to eat a colossus cadre by cooking it first , only to get disappointing final result .

However , with fresh , newly redrawn content spanning the events ofOne - Punch ManChapters # 196 and # 197 , Sonic is not just competent ; he ’s a show - stealer when paired with Flash . This highlights an significant quality ofOne - Punch Man . Saitama is often abstracted from the story , which gives the authors the time and space to develop other characters . Other series , on the contrary , scramble to develop their abide form , which often attracts criticism from lover .

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Redrawn One-Punch Man Chapters Show Role-Reversal of Major Characters

Even Without Saitama, the Series Moves Forward Thanks to the Development of Other Characters

Inthe latest redrawn chapter ofOne - Punch Man ’s Ninja Arc , chapters # 196 - 197,Sonic is on more level flat coat with Flash regarding science and assurance . This is a significant development for his character , especially after premature redrawn characters double down on his outgrowth , motivated by his competition with Saitama . It also probably point more excellent part , such as when the redrawn chapters inevitably get Sonic and Flash up with Empty Void as he appear in Chapters # 198 - 200 .

Key bit from the latestOne - Punch Manchapters let in Sonic actively submit charge despite Flash being an established S - Class Hero . They can stay on even ground and easily contend their ninja opponents , and Sonic even manage to impress Flash with his guts . In the final panels , Sonic cockily says Flash is not useless and that Sonic would jubilantly take him on as his right hand after taking over the village . transonic has descend a foresightful style , especially moot how the original exchange went .

Flash Outclassed Sonic in the Original One-Punch Man Manga

The Original Chapters Portrayed a Seething Sonic Struggling to Keep Up With Flash

Contrary to the redrawn chapter , One - Punch Man ’s original chapter # 196 portrayed Sonic as defensive and want not to be baby by Flash ’s protection . In Chapter # 197 , transonic witnesses Flash ’s blinding speed and angrily processes the difference in their ability while easily giving away his frustration . To further rub salt in the wound , Flash even patronizes Sonic with a " Do n’t worry , you ’ll improve . " affirmation , go down Sonic off in the terminal panel of the chapter .

This contrast is an fantabulous instance ofthe expansive contextualization that Murata’sOne - Punch Manhas undergone recently . It also underscores one of the most unique calibre of this successful serial publication . WhileSaitamais sure as shooting an iconic role and one of the main reasons forOne - Punch Man ’s winner , the story is actually rarely about him . This return the writer the chance to develop even small-scale characters such as transonic , thus giving a lot more deepness and nuance to the series .

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