One Punch Man

This show is meh. The main issue for me is that I don't like Japanese comedy that relies on overreactions, nor do I like typical shonen fights that devolve into lengthy monologues, taunt battles, announcing of attacks, etc. These are the foundational layer of this show, and to me they're always boring. On top of that is Saitama, the protagonist whose gimmick is that he destroys all enemies in a single punch. I enjoy his deadpan humor more, though I wouldn't call it consistently funny -- it gave me an occasional chuckle here and there. I also somewhat enjoy the shtick of Saitama not being recognized for his power and others always lucking into taking credit for the most part. Saitama makes or breaks the show for me. When he's on the screen, the show never really reaches "great", but it's at least "good". When he's *not* on the screen, this series reverts back to its foundational layer which I find tedious and boring. The comedy doesn't land and the action scenes are meaningless particle effects broken up by characters blabbing for way too long when they're ostensibly in a fight to the death. The issue, I presume, is that there's just not a lot the story can do with the gimmick if the MC is ending fights in one punch, so Saitama has a habit of showing up only right at the very end for a single punch, doing a few wisecracks, and then he's gone. The rest of the screentime is filled up by side characters that have nowhere near the same level of charisma. This is particularly bad in season 2, and reminds me a lot of Overlord's season 2 stumbles where the MC is only present for like 1/3rd of the show at most.

Looking at the ratings for One Punch Man, most may agree that it is probably one of the best animes for Fall 2015 but there are still some who feel that it is over-hyped. So, here is my review on One Punch Man, which will be kept spoiler-free as possible. Story: 8/10 One Punch Man is a parody of most shounen anime - where the main protagonist usually gets defeated and trains to become more powerful. But in One Punch Man, Saitama kills his enemies with . . . ONE PUNCH. Poking fun of anime tropes is what makes the story great, despite its rather simple plot. However, it can get rather predictable over time because the viewer would know how the episode would end - the villain getting defeated by Saitama. Art: 10/10 MADHOUSE strikes again! The art is amazing and some scenes are so well illustrated, leaving deep impressions on the viewer. The art is suitable for the fast-paced action of the show. Sound: 9/10 ONE PUUUNCHH! One Punch Man's opening gets you hyped up for the episode and is really catchy too, I find myself humming the tune of the opening 'The Hero'. Voice actors whom I think did an amazing job would be Aoi Yuuki (Tatsumaki), Yuki Kaji (Sonic) and Ishikawa Kaito (Genos), who brought out their character's personalities. Character: 9/10 Characters were diverse, with different personalities. Even the villains who appeared for only one or two episodes were unforgettable. The heroes are quirky, from the Gandalf/Dumbledore-like Silverfang to the bratty Tatsumaki. Saitama and Genos are rather unique characters. Although Saitama is the main character, Genos seems to have the 'Protagonist' vibe with his serious nature. Both are opposites - Saitama being a bored, laidback individual and Genos being a more serious character with the quest for revenge. Characters in One Punch Man bring out the story and are one of the factors that I think that make this series so enjoyable. Enjoyment: 9/10 Despite a few shortcomings, One Punch Man is an enjoyable show to watch and well-presented. Overall: 9/10 Great show and it never failed to disappoint me. It may seem overrated but it does deserve most of the hype. This is a show which I would definitiely rewatch for the humour. I'm also hoping for a season 2!

One Punch Man features this crazy workout introduced by the main character Saitama. To prevent spoilers, I will not give details of the workout. Anyway, I tried the workout and now have rotator cuff tendonitis. So word of advice. Do not push yourself through his workout, unless you’re physically able. If you decide to watch the anime, watch each episode through to the previews. There’s a short scene after the credits. Now onto the review. Based on the famous webcomic by One (yes, his alias is One), One Punch Man has a simple plot: the protagonist defeating enemies with one hit. He is bored, looking for worthy opponents of being a challenge for him. As a fan of the manga, Madhouse met my expectations as they usually do with adaptations. The pacing was good, as they kept the story going by eliminating the side stories in the manga. It resembled a classic ‘90s superhero show consisting of monsters and heroes with phenomenal sakuga. Keep in mind before investing your time in this show that it is a parody. Do not expect seriousness throughout the 12 episodes. It is a silly gag comic about a superhero who always wins but is very unpopular among the community. If you had bad experiences with parodies, do not disregard One Punch Man. I disliked some parodies like Cromartie High School and had a fun time watching this show. Some parts, including the repetitive punchlines emphasizing on Saitama’s superpower and foolishness, may not appeal to you. There are other comical fragments to look forward to, especially the characters’ dialogue and side jokes. It may not make you laugh, but it is still entertaining and dynamic with its concept. To be quite honest, I can’t imagine getting bored with this show. With that being said, it is easy to misplace your expectations. Why do some people dislike One Punch Man? I had an opposite experience from those individuals. It is true some people will not find this funny or entertaining at all. I will admit that some jokes are introduced early on and become predictable. No amount of visuals or good animation can amount for that. One Punch Man also presents a general punchline throughout the show, emphasizing Saitama’s superpower, foolishness, and psychological view of the world of superheroes and villains. Admittedly, this may not be the show for you, but I advise making it through at least the first 3-4 episodes. That tends to be the moment when people who are disinterested throw in the towel. For me, there was more emphasis on comedy in the first half and action in the second half, especially with the arcs halfway through. The dialogue and actions of the characters are hilarious as they are meant as side jokes. The monsters are eliminated, not just by one punch, but from being in the middle of a fight that doesn't involve them. E.g. After inquiring his friend’s condition, a creature was slashed immediately during Saitama and another creature’s fight. It parodies a couple of shounen tropes. The fights do not last long, allowing more enemies with exponentially high levels of power to appear. Based on the ending, One Punch Man successfully parodied the absurdities of the superhero genre. The occurrence was obvious. The ending also reached a crescendo that led me to believe there is more to the story (I’m not up-to-date on the manga). Superhero shows are hardly ever over, so I see a potential second season. The characters were distinct, but there was not much time for character development in all of the characters. The ending introduced some major flaws in characters’ personalities that must be addressed or furthered. Saitama’s personality and mindset brought ebullience to the story. Sometimes his actions may seem unusual, but it has meaning. The majority of the monsters gave a brief introduction to their life story. Every superhero was distinct in their powers, characteristics, and backstories. I was slightly disappointed in terms of the heroes. I wanted to see the powers of all the superheroes. There was an obese superhero stuffing his face with burgers, and I wonder what could he possibly accomplish. At first, it seemed like Saitama is the only superhero saving the day, but other heroes finally had their chances, too. “THE HERO” by JAM Project really made One Punch Man sound like your classic superhero show. I couldn’t think of a better way to get an episode started. I did not fathom the reasoning behind a love song by Hiroko Moriguchi. It did not suit the mood of the show at all. It has an assuaging sound though. Background noise (e.g. sound of rain) and music was constant and fit well with the action. I like that Madhouse knew when and when not to play background music. It made the show more enjoyable. The visuals were top notch. The fights have high levels of sakuga. However, the camera moved a little too much for me to fully grasp the choreography, but it still got my attention. The energy radiating from Saitama’s body when he enters superhero mode was amazing. There is not any fanservice apart from censored nude guys flexing muscles. The monsters had crazy character designs (e.g. monster crab in a diaper), but it worked. I loved the two faces of Saitama (serious baldy vs. pacified baldy) drawn all cartoon-like. It gave the show distinctiveness. Saitama resembled a Peanuts comic character when he entered a frustrated or distressed mood. There are variations in the character designs, including a bishounen character. Sometimes the atmosphere didn’t match the characters’ movements. For example, the wind blows. Saitama’s cape flows as the direction of the wind, but Genos’s hair would be at a standstill. There were little still images. The prefecture of the city, the city’s moments of destruction, and background images were well-done. One Punch Man knows exactly what it is and doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not. It makes full use of its potential as a lighthearted comedy parodying off the superhero genre. For that, I’m glad it didn’t take itself too seriously. I honestly did not get the references to the parody element of One Punch Man (I found out Kamen Rider was one), but I still enjoyed watching it. Madhouse has done it again! *If you dislike jokes that drag on, I advise reading the manga. That tends to be everyone else's go-to.

The thing that stands out the most about One Punch Man is the uniqueness of its premise. A guy who can beat anything and anyone in a single punch. You'd think that would be boring. Yet the way it's done causes a chain reaction that makes this show completely and utterly enjoyable. This was the show that finally got me on my way to filling the show hole I had after finishing Hunter x Hunter (2011). I would still be wallowing in my pain if it wasn't for this show. It's fun, it's funny, and it's downright awesome. The characters are fun and exciting. Saitama (One Punch Man) is hilarious in his completely calm way he handles every threat, no matter how severe it actually is. Genos is a fun character to watch grow and change as he grows closer to Saitama and comes to admire him more and more. And the literal ARMY of supporting characters are basically all amazing. The bike hero, Mumen Rider, and all the villains and the S-classers are all great. Trust me. The animation is OUTSTANDING! Every single fight scene is like a work of art. The fluidity of the actions happening on screen is simply splendid and the way the show transitions from the fight scenes to the less detailed and fluid comedy or scenes with no real movement is spectacular. Still though. The fight scenes are AMAZING! And I would be hard pressed to find a flaw in the animation of them. The OP is also pretty outstanding. It makes the show seem awesome and gives you all these images of Saitama beating things to show you how truly awesome he is. The comedy as well is pretty great. There are a few moments when it feels slightly forced, but never to the point where it feels like they're begging you to laugh. Mostly the comedy is flowing and natural and feels effortless, like they didn't even think people would find it funny, but it's hilarious. For example, the FLY! THE FLY! THE FLY SCENE IS AMAZING! And it makes you laugh, even though it doesn't feel like they're TRYING to make you laugh. One Punch Man is awesome. If you have a show hole from a supreme action show (like Hunter x Hunter) it's the perfect thing to help fill it. The characters are awesome and the animation is impeccable. I highly recommend this awesome superhero parody thing of an anime!

I wasn't going to write a review, but after seeing some negative reviews i feel its's necessary to tell these people that they missed the point of this anime altogether. Story(7) The story follows a man named Saitama who set out to become a hero for fun... and that's it. I mean there's also Genos who wants to become stronger so he take down a cyborg that destroyed his city and killed his family. Other than that this anime takes and episodic route that actually works well for its type of comedy. The comedy is hit or miss. Whenever you say something is funny, it's usually subjective. So take it with a grain of salt Art/Sound(10) What more can i say about the art and animation being absolutely gorgeous. MadHouse did a very great job of picking the soundtrack. I also should mention that MadHouse did all this on an average budget... Character(8) Really from a critic's point of view, there's not much to go on for each individual character. However, in this anime you can't look at each character. It's more of the interactions with the characters that provide the comedy bits. That is where you'll find a majority of your enjoyment... Enjoyment(10) One Punch Man is one of the most enjoyable anime i've seen in awhile. For me, the comedy was a hit every time. Overall(9) This anime isn't meant to be taken seriously. Again i'll say the comedy is a hit or miss. Whether it's enjoyable is entirely up to you. If you haven't decided to watch it for some odd reason, give it a try. I think it's worth the chance

It was ok Highly enjoyed it, highly recommend it. Art is immense, this was not just a Madhouse production but freelance talent from different studios bringing their own skill and passion to animate it. The OP is on point, JAM project really fitted the theme and premise. Characters are on point, their voices, looks, character. The BGM is immense, the fights, the tracks fit perfectly for the scenes and are epic. The story is great, original, interesting, adapted the manga intensively closely. This Anime is an anime to be seen and enjoyed and shows the talent and passion behind every facet. Watch it now. Overall: infinity / 10 My enjoyment equaled Saitama's powerlevel. Limitless.

If I had to define one punch man with a serious word "repetitive", the series only has a joke that is repeated throughout the 12 episodes, there were already series like DB that also used this same joke, the difference of OPM and DB is that at least this series (DB) does not repeat this joke in all episodes (and before they say anything, yes, one punch man has a history Saitama search for recognition, but the plot does not advance, in the first chapter Saitama defeated his enemies easily and in the latter too. the series is adding characters that do not contribute anything to the plot, all they do is make time until Saitama comes and defeats him. conclusion: an overrated and over-thought anime by users (cof cof talking vidya cof cof) 5/10 español:si tuviera que definir one punch man con una palabra seria "repetitivo",la serie solo tiene un chiste que se repite a lo largo de los 12 episodios,ya había series como DB que también usaban este mismo chiste,la diferencia de OPM y DB es que al menos esta serie (DB) no repite este chiste en todos los episodios ( y antes de que digan nada,si, one punch man tiene una historia búsqueda de Saitama por obtener reconocimiento,pero la trama no avanza,en el primer capitulo saitama derrotaba a sus enemigos fácil mente y en el ultimo también. la serie va añadiendo personajes que no aportan nada a la trama,todo lo que hacen es hacer tiempo hasta que Saitama venga y lo derrote. conclusión: un anime sobrevalorado y sobre pensado por los usuarios (cof cof talking vidya cof cof) 5/10

As far as story goes, I admit, it's quite original, but it gets repetitive too fast to the point that you get bored. About artstyle and ost no major complains here, very good artstyle. Than we have the character: the main character is boring, the author tries to make you laugh in every way, but it simply doesn't work. As far as supporting character some of them are quite good, but overall they are pretty insignificant, you will rember at most 3 or 4 of them. The foes are even worse, basically no characterisation whatsoever, just buff dudes waiting to be defeated. I didn't enjoy one bit this show, maybe i don't get the comedy behind it, but I think I'm not the only one. The problem with comedy is too subjective, some might like it, some don't

There is no plot. This has a writing as poor as DBZ while not being as enjoyable. Yes here comes a bad meany guy, everyone else but Goku gets rekt, Goku gets rekt, screams a lot and wins. On OPM is exactly the same but without Saitama screaming or getting rekt. The story is literally an evil meany guy comes, Saitama finds him and obliterates him. The end. The final "battle" is exactly the same. The show only shines when other characters are fighting or when we see anything that isnt Saitama 1-shooting anything on sight. The plot and the story in itself is beyond insulting as there are a lot of questions that can only be answered with : Because the writter said so. A lot of characters (specially the villains) are carbon copies of other characters that have been on other animes since the beggining of time. Also i know it might be on purpose but Saitama seems so alien 80% of the time (talking about art). He looks like he doesnt belong to the show. Imagine that Goku from DBZ was into i dunno Nekopara, Kemono Friends or The Simpsons. I guess omnipotence means losing your eyeballs unless the camera zooms in on your eyes? Also Saitama VA doesnt fit him at all! I was expecting a voice incredibly calm and soft but he speaks like english dub Goku... I know he is allmighty but the show tries to portray him as a non threatening guy until he punches stuff (and then he gains eyeballs and is drawn into a proper way). I can understand that one can be amused a little by "Haha that guy seemed so big and imposing and he got rekt" in a David vs Goliat way but that joke gets boring really fast. Mostly because its not a joke. We all know whatever Saitama is hitting is gonna get destroyed so where is the surprise after seeing him do it for the 5º time? I don't know how this anime could be considered "comedy" honestly. I barely had any fun. The art (ignoring Saitama) is the only thing i could praise about the show but is something to be expected from a studio like Madhouse.

One Punch Man is one of the most disappointing and overrated animes out there. If you're looking for an action packed, thrilling anime to watch, I can assure you that this isn't what you're looking for. Every episode feels like a repeat of the last as each follows the same predictable formula. The protagonist Saitama is no doubt the biggest mistake in the show. He is portrayed as emotionless and nonchalant making it hard for the audience to connect with. Compared to the other characters in the show, he is lacking especially in terms of character development. Overall, One Punch Man is a great watch if you're looking for something action packed and thrilling. Character progression, exciting battles, an energizing protagonist, it has it all. A very decent watch.

(This review has been adapted from my blog/reddit thread. Spoilers ahead!) I thank my father every day for strong hair genes. Many of the men in my family, especially my father’s brothers (my uncles), have lost their hair quite early on. But not my father. He’s beginning to get streaks of grey, but it’s still (almost) all there. I myself like to keep my hair short – “five on top, two on the sides” or some such hairdo lingo – but I also only get a haircut once every five months or so. It doesn’t get long, but it gets messy. Messy enough for my father to nickname me “Shaggy.” I wait so long mostly out of laziness and partially to relish in my genetics. Saitama of One Punch Man does not have the same luxury, but what he does have is an anime that, like a fist hitting a face, leaves its mark. STORY As was said, One Punch Man stars Saitama, a man who can take out any foe with just a single punch. After “recruiting” his “apprentice” Genos, the flame-wielding cyborg, the anime proceeds to make due on the title’s promise. Technically speaking, One Punch Man is a comedy. That means lots of jokes and gaffs are had. But that doesn’t do the narrative justice. Hidden behind Saitama’s huge head rests some rather clever writing. To see this cleverness, it’s best to start from a surface level and work upwards. Initially, the anime is about an unbelievably powerful hero. He takes down giants, flies around the city, and crushes mosquito monsters with simply a slap. Standard stuff for a superhero anime. At this point, One Punch Man gets interesting. Instead of just being about an unbelievably powerful hero, it’s about an unbelievably powerful hero who has become so strong that he is bored with it all. Literally nobody can match him. As such, he cares more about getting to a supermarket sale than he does facing the behemoth before him. Then the anime really starts to shine. Now it’s about an unbelievably powerful hero who has become bored with his profession and goes unnoticed. Due to his first-unregistered-then-Class-C rank, his actions are often credited to other heroes nearby. Other times, nobody even sees what he does to save them all – the final fight against Lord Boros, despite involving the moon and the separation of the atmosphere, silently drifts away like hair from a balding head. Despite reaching this height, One Punch Man takes its narrative up one more level. When everything comes together, it’s about an unbelievably powerful hero who has become bored with his profession, gone unnoticed, and has adopted a self-imposed, anti-hero persona. Rather than denying the claims of society deeming him a cheat or giving into their taunts or trying to convince people of his impossible strength, he pretends. He pretends to be the “bad guy.” By lying, he supports the other heroes and maintains society’s morale for the system in place. That’s the cleverness of One Punch Man: It’s not a zero-to-hero tale but a “hero-to-zero” one. Obviously Saitama’s not an actual zero – he is literally the strongest man in the universe, and his “evil” persona is used for positive purposes. But the structure of the narrative makes it appear this way. It builds and builds and builds away from the comedy-oriented side to the more dramatic, realistic side the more the anime twists that cliché. The big question, of course, is why? Well, the answer to this question comes from the answer to an age-old question: What makes a hero, a hero? Sacrificing one’s self for the greater good, doing what is “right” over what is right, and so on. In other words, being a hero is more than just the power, the speed, and the abilities. And One Punch Man shows this answer through reversing the cliché. Saitama can defeat anybody with a single punch. But what makes him a hero is his willingness to carry every single negative that comes from him being, well, unbelievably powerful. Stepping down from these thematic heights and back to that surface level, One Punch Man sees highs and lows in its comedy. On the high end, the anime does well with small or witty jokes, like when Saitama misinterprets a sentence as a homosexual advance or when he responds with a monotone “OK.” On the low end, some jokes can carry on for a bit too long – Genos providing his background and Saitama explaining the “secret” to his power come to mind. Furthermore, the narrative itself does have a few negatives worth noting. Some of the dramatic moments, such as the guy who calls out Saitama after he defeats Deep Sea King or the two (younger) tank-top brothers trying to humiliate him, fall flat due to their overt nature. Even so, the narrative earns points for the way it ends. The final fight between Saitama and Lord Boros sees Saitama winning. The fight is (obviously) cool, but it is Lord Boros’s words to Saitama that are the coolest. Their exchange indicates an intriguing detail: Lord Boros was still too weak of an enemy for Saitama. The anime could’ve made the two men equally matched (and, to be fair, the battle made it appear that way for a time). Yet, after an entire season of indestructible enemies, topping off with this literal conqueror of the universe, the anime says that Saitama’s full power has still yet to be matched. Overall, the narrative is smart, funny, and cool. Not perfect, but executed nicely nonetheless. ANIMATION It almost does not need to be said; One Punch Man excels at actual animation. The fights alone are enough to make this obvious. Huge explosions, choreographed sequences, and detailed abilities dance across the screen in a flurry of movement. But if that weren’t enough, downtime fills itself with fluid scenes, like when Saitama taps Genos on the head after taking their tiny skirmish seriously or when Saitama tries to get exact change out of his coin purse. And while the various backgrounds are not that impressive – a dilapidated city, the inside of a dojo, etc. – the artistic direction nails it elsewhere. Fights take on many forms, from spanning entire canyons to including slow-motion segments, that increase intensity. Saitama switching between super relaxed and super serious boosts the comedy. And both the lighting and perspective are played with over the course of the season. As for the character designs, both the heroes and the villains hold some combination of detailed, interesting, and fitting. There are too many designs to go through, but examples always help. Saitama’s unassuming garb fits both his laidback nature and hidden powers. Lord Boros’s singular eye, spikey hair, and golden armor turn him into the universe-wrecking ruler that he is. And the Deep Sea King, with his regal, jester look and his larger, aquatic look, make for quite the intimidating antagonist. CHARACTERS The cast of One Punch Man is not the best in the world, but they are by no means horrible. They simply rest somewhere in-between. Saitama is the obvious person to start with. While he never officially gets nicknamed “One Punch Man” in the anime, that really is what he does. No matter who or what, he can defeat his enemy with a singular punch. While not dumb, Saitama is not the smartest dude out there. He has difficulty remembering or recognizing people, he failed the written portion of the hero-registration exam, and he walks through life with impressive nonchalance. This last detail helps to make his actions comedic or dramatic when required. Comedy with his hidden technique “Consecutive Normal Punches” and drama when he decides to take the situation a little more seriously. Saitama was not always the strongest entity in existence, though. He had humble beginnings; he wanted to be a superhero and not a businessman. So he trained and fought and won. Only to find that he trained and fought and won too much. So much so that being a hero had lost its charm after three short years. This lost charm does not affect his fighting prowess. Far from it. In fact, it may have helped since his carefree attitude tends t…

I love self-deprecating humor. When you can make fun of yourself, the possibilities are endless. Anime is no different. So, enter "One Punch Man". A superhero show so entertaining, it's only a matter of time before Disney buys it and tries to fold it into "The Avengers". The storyline is simplicity itself. Really powerful superhero goes around fighting the bad guys who seem to appear at a constant basis. The fun part is that he's so powerful, he really doesn't care. He's doing this for fun. And why should he care when the bad guys he's often fighting (though mildly creative) are a bunch of monologue spouting villains of the week. It's a joy to see them get squished. The art is better than it should be for a show like this. Great amounts of bright colors, ridiculous looking villi ans and heroes, and fight sequences that so over-the-top they make DBZ look subdued and realistic. But, then again, I suppose that was all rather the point. It's supposed to be silly. Sound effects are worthy of the art quality and give a legit feel to this satire. There are many times where the art will shift from simple to more detailed in order to bring a more serious tone to the scene at hand, only to have it end in silly fashion. The characters carry the show. From Saitama, Mr. One Punch Man himself, and his deadpan "yeah, bro" attitude towards any threatening situation, to his cyborg disciple Genos who provides the straight-man to compliment Saitama's care-free demeanor, and the grocery list of villains and heroes with hilariously complex backstories and sets of powers who provide the meat of the show. Most of these characters will have you looking at mundane objects differently forever. The Sub vs. Dub battle is something of a wash. Both casts do a good job in their roles, which are mostly comprised of hammy performances. Makoto Furukawa suits the titular role perfectly with his voice reflecting the boredom that fits the character in Japanese. But, Max Mittelman with his trademark "laid back teenager" voice, does a different but equally decent job in English. A special mention goes to Miyano Mamoru, who has a crucial (but smaller) role as Amai Mask. His voice perfectly suits that character, the same voice who gave Light Yagami in "Death Note" that pretty-boy confidence with a touch of sinister intention, fits equally well in this role and gives a hint of what's to come. So much so, I'm giving the win here to the Japanese cast. I enjoyed this show in much the same way I enjoyed the film "Deadpool". It's the right show at the right time. With so many super powered Anime shows and superhero films flooding the market even as I write these words, it's a breath of fresh air to watch a show that throws pies in both their faces. If you're like me, and you're tired of overly dramatic Anime and Superhero titles, give this one a watch. At only 12 episodes, it may be one of the most binge-worthy Anime I've seen in a long time. A great time. 9/10. Check it out. Cheers!

*Spoiler Free!!* If you haven't been on any social media page in a while or talked to a person who likes anime, you may have not heard the one of the hottest animes of 2015! This anime may not look the best, but believe me when I say this show lives up to all the hype it’s getting. This show did a perfect job in each genre it was representing, the action scenes had me on the edge of my seat while the comedy scenes had me laughing pretty hard. Story: 10 - The story is a masterpiece without a doubt. As the title says he is a man of One-Punch battle. The world building is also great. ONE has successfully imagined a world brimming with heroes and monsters that is very interesting and feels incredibly vast. There are all kinds of monsters in this show. We have monsters based on animals, monsters based off robots, monsters based off of rogue expert practitioners of martial arts, just to name a few. On the side of the heroes it's the same, we have here an incredibly diverse cast of heroes that all have very unique styles. The story pick offs from a very interesting development and the logic is crazy which makes it even better. A typical man becomes the world's strongest man in three years with only casual training and lost his hair because of it. The story’s development is great and after each episode it will having you say “One more.” Art: 9- The art is simply amazing. The contrast between the fluid, high detailed battle scenes and the comical ones makes this show even funnier than it already is. The quality in the fight scenes are crazy and filled with colors. Sound: 10 - Because it blends in perfectly with the anime. Character: 10 - The characters are beautifully drawn and animated, and I enjoyed the incredibly large and colourful cast of seemingly overpowered heroes. ENJOYMENT: 10 - The fun is the maximum point of the series, where the blend of beautiful scenes of action, humor and music come together for the blockbuster that is the series. Final Verdict: 10 - One punch man is a fun light hearted series but it can be serious when it wants to it goes funny to serious real quick but it's really a parody of every mainstream shounen if you watch this series there are references left and right this series really is amazing there nothing else i can say without spoiling so i highly recommend you check it out.

In a nutshell, One Punch Man is an anime about a bald guy that enjoys fisting clown looking monsters under the watchful eye of Michael Bay. This is an action enthusiast's wet dream and it does its job extremely well. However, what it does tremendously well in terms of action and stunning visuals & audio, it lacks in terms of everything else. The story is simple, the world is in danger from "monsters". As it happens a guy named Saitama trains for 3 years straight and acquires the physique of Bruce Lee , strength of Hulk on steroids, speed of an asteroid and the punching power of Mount Everest shot out of a barrett sniper rifle . Saitama nonchalantly tears the monsters apart regardless of the situation. Big muscular Lion looking "monster". No problem. You try to one up this guy with a projectile? He can catch it. You're trying to run away? Check your closet, Saitama is already there. There is no actual limit to his power. Which can be fun seeing as no one in this anime seems to have a clue about it and the situations that arise are both comedic and bombastic in scope. However that's all there is to it. There's no character progression, no real story to speak of . No room for improvement. Just one immortal character in a sea of piñatas. So take that for what it is and you'll enjoy it. Visual and audio effects are spectacular. The fights will make you want to do a lot of push ups and sit ups and drink plenty of juice. Don't forget to shave your head. All in all, what we have here is a young Master Roshi in his hay day punching a few circus performers. Thoroughly enjoyable for what it is. 7 points.

Silly. Ridiculous. Absolutely glorious. This is a satirical jab at every action anime/manga trope out there. Every tired old immature cliche is used... just slightly incorrectly. Godlike heroes? Check... sort of. Ancient sealed evils? Yup... more or less. Calling your shots? Well, yes... Fan service? Oh dear god, I'm afraid so, and I'm so sorry. One Punch Man is written on three levels. On the surface, it's another cookie cutter anime about talkative heroes beating the crap out of talkative bad guys. Well... Mostly the other way around, really. Below that, it's a cutting bit of satire which pokes fun at the entire genre's nonsensical nature. Delve further, and there are disguised bits of character depth and social commentary. But overall, it's just fun. Go watch it.

one punch man is a journey a will never forget as i followed saitama an average guy who's a hero for fun who seems to have the ability to kill anything in one punch (Thus the title) but with the information given to us saitama is "human" and got his power by doing "100 push-ups,100 sit-ups and a 10 kilometer run everyday" but given saitama's power and how many times he has seem to save the world or cities a-z no one seems to acknowledge him nobody evens knows his name. So you follow saitama as this comedic journey of him simpily one punching everything but the series would get boring over time right, Wrong this is where the second main character genos who is a blonde cyborg seeking revenge for his parents death every typical shounen plot you know after trying to become hokage or looking for the legendary treasure when genos and saitama first meet when genos was unable to kill an enemy and saitama one shots it genos is shocked by saitama power and insist on becoming his discple. So what i don't like is genos plays the role of the punching bag just to show you how strong these monsters are before saitama kills them in one punch that is my only overall problem and the fact that it ended given alot of manga material was left unadapted. if you didn't know one punch man was origanlly a poorly drawn web comic before re-drawn into a manga but everyone is saying that one punch man is the saveur of anime when anime never needed to be saved just look at all the great series that came out this 2015 was outstanding. Final Verdict: One punch man is a fun light hearted series but it can be serious when it wants to it goes funny to serious real quick but it's really a parody of every mainstream shounen if you watch this series there are references left and right this series really is amazing there nothing else i can say without spoiling so i highly recommend you check it out.

One Punch Man - Overpowered For Fun. This review is about One Punch Man, an anime featuring a hero “for fun” named Saitama for is the average as average can be. He looks for villains to defeat as a hero to hopefully be a challenge for him because, as the name states, he beats everyone with one punch. The story line over the twelve episodes showing many different characters and villains Saitama must battle to satisfy his hunger for a challenge all because he is bored with everyone else. There is a lot of comedy throughout the series, not just action and over the top explosive action and fights. The animation for this show was great for the amount of detail in the fights and destruction. No english dubbed is out for this series but that original voice actors were fantastic for each character. The soundtrack that goes with the series so great. From the encouraging opening song “The Hero” by Jam Project to all of the background music during all the fight scenes. Overall, without giving too much in form of spoilers, One Punch Man was fantastic and showed with only doing 100 pushups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats and a 10km run everyday. You too, can be an over powered super hero. Datrium Radium Entertainment ratings Storyline - 9/10 Animation - 8/10 Characters - 9/10 Soundtrack - 9/10 Overall - 9/10

If you haven't been on any social media page in a while or talked to a person who likes anime, you may have not heard almost everyone talking about how good this show is. Now that I've seen it though, the show really does live up to its hype (unlike a few other ones). This show did a perfect job in each genre it was representing, the action scenes had me on the edge of my seat while the comedy scenes had me laughing pretty hard. CHARACTERS: The characters are well thought out, and their personality is pretty straight forward. Some of the heroes in the show will make you want to laugh, and some will be serious to the situation and actually be pretty cool. There's really not much else to say about the characters other than they're just good. STORY: The main story of this show follows our main hero as he kicks the living shit out of the baddies for fun. Then after a few episodes of getting to know the main protagonists they decide to team up with an organization of other heroes. I'm going to leave it at that though, I don't want to spoil anything to the people who haven't seen it yet. OVER ALL: Good show, made me laugh, made me cry, made me tense. PROS: Good action, Good comedy, Almost no censorship for blood and gore. CONS: Might get weird at times (Literally the only thing I can think of)

In a sea of absolute shit, One Punch Man stands alone as the ONLY worthwhile series this year (2015). This is not hyperbole. The brilliance of OPM is it's ability to successfully parody every vapid shounen action anime that has flooded the market these past 20, 30 years. It takes stale tropes, themes and character archetypes and hilariously mocks them with one seemingly simple character trait, or plot device. To be clear about what I mean by stale trope, basically the excruciating DBZ/Bleach/etc anime trope is as follows. Weak hero gets beat-down. Recovers. Powers up. Battles bad guy in round 2. Wins. Season 2. Meets even more powerful bad guy. Rinse. Repeat.... Basically, you watch one, you watched them all. So, what makes OPM different? With Saitama we get a hero who can literally destroy any enemy with one single punch. Fucking BRILLIANT. That sole premise throws the whole traditional action narrative structure out of whack and provides for some truly interesting scenarios. Unfortunately, I do see bumps in the road ahead. Hopefully OPM will end with a single season. The only reason I feel this way is because I've read the manga... Urgh. Unless they rework the story (and most of the recycled humour), I don't see much future for OPM. That said, this is a review for this current season. Not the manga and not for some hypothetical 2nd season. As such, I can only give OPM my strongest of recommendations. Watch it! Edit: Upon reflection Sidonia no Kishi was actually fucking awesome too. And Ping Pong kept my attention (mainly for it's art).

One Punch Man(OPM) is a parody on every shounen you've ever seen and most likely anime of the year 2015. The protagonist, Saitama - hero for fun, will face off with your usual shounen antagonists and although the outcome of every fight is hinted at in the shows name you will still be on the edge of your seat. OPM holds an overall high quality, especially the animation, with the exception being the soundtrack that can feel somewhat meek compared to other shows such as Kill la Kill or Parasyte. Indeed, the best part of the OST may very well be the OP. However, the shortcomings of the OST are compensated for by the shows implementation and timing of it, and OPM does manage to enhance certain moments in the show through this. If you like me have seen far to many shounen with the classic DBZ power struggle(Bleach, One Piece, etc etc) you will find OPM to be a refreshing break filled with laughs and epic visual moments.