One-Punch Man
A satirical explosion of neon-lit absurdity and existential silence. It is the crushing weight of invincibility, a golden god trapped in a beige world of grocery sales and profound, soul-killing boredom.
One-Punch Man
One-Punch Man

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"All it takes is one punch."

05 October 2015 — 14 December 2025 Japan 3 season 36 episode Returning Series ⭐ 8.4 (3,936)
Cast: Makoto Furukawa, Kaito Ishikawa, Hiroki Yasumoto, Kazuhiro Yamaji, Yuichi Nakamura
Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure Comedy
Subversion of the Hero's Journey Existential Boredom and Depression The Corruption of Meritocracy Obsession and Transformation

One-Punch Man - Episode Highlights

Episode Highlights

The Strongest Man

S1E1

The series opener introduces Saitama's daily life and his effortless defeat of Vaccine Man. It features a dream sequence where Saitama fights the Subterraneans, showing the only time he feels truly alive.

Significance:

Sets the tone of the series as a subversion of the action genre and establishes Saitama's internal conflict: boredom.

Unyielding Justice

S1E9

While multiple S-Class heroes fail against the Deep Sea King, the low-rank Mumen Rider stands his ground to protect the crowd, even as he is brutally beaten.

Significance:

A pivotal shift where the series moves from parody to a deep exploration of what it means to be a hero.

The Strongest Hero

S1E12

The final battle against Lord Boros, the only opponent to survive more than one punch. Saitama uses his 'Serious Punch' to deflect a planet-destroying beam.

Significance:

Considered a masterpiece of animation, this episode highlights the tragedy of Boros—a reflection of Saitama—and confirms Saitama's isolation at the top.

The Strongest's Resistance

S2E12

Elder Centipede, a disaster-level dragon monster, ravages the city. After Genos and Bang fail to stop it, Saitama ends the threat instantly with a Serious Punch.

Significance:

Demonstrates the massive power gap that still exists despite the growth of other characters, and sets the stage for the Monster Association war.

Motley Heroes

S3E6

The Hero Association begins its raid on the Monster Association headquarters. This episode focuses on the lower-ranked heroes proving their worth in the shadow of the S-Class.

Significance:

Expands the world-building by showing the collaborative effort of the Hero Association and the tactical depth of the monster invasion.