About One-Punch Man

One-Punch Man is a popular Japanese anime series that was initially released in 2015. The story revolves around Saitama, a superhero who can defeat any opponent with a single punch but is constantly bored and looking for a worthy foe. The TV series is based on a webcomic created by artist One. The plot delves into Saitama's everyday life as he navigates through his super hero duties, his relationships with other heroes, and his quest for a challenging fight.

Making / Production

The TV series was created by the animation studio Madhouse, under the direction of Shingo Natsume. The adaptation maintains the balance of humor and action of the original webcomic, and it has been praised for its animation style and faithful portrayal of the story's characters.

Actors

• Makoto Furukawa plays Saitama, the protagonist of the series who is a superhero that can defeat enemies in a single punch. Furukawa's portrayal captures the ennui and understated humor of the character.
• Kaito Ishikawa plays Genos, a cyborg who becomes Saitama's disciple after witnessing his power. Ishikawa brings intensity and sincerity to the serious-minded Genos.
• Yuki Kaji lends his voice to Speed-o'-Sound Sonic, a recurring character in the series. Kaji successfully conveys Sonic's rapid speech and hyperactive nature.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series started as a free webcomic before being adapted into a manga and later an anime.
• Saitama's hero outfit is purposely kept simple - a yellow jumpsuit, white cape, red gloves and boots, and a white belt.
• For a significant part of the series, other heroes and civilians regard Saitama as a joke despite his immense power.

Quotes

• "I'm just a guy who's a hero for fun." - Saitama
• "You said you worked hard? Well, maybe you need to work a little longer." - Saitama
• "Modern people always rush. They're always stressing out. It's like they'd have a stroke if they relaxed a little." - Saitama

Music, Soundtrack

• The anime's opening theme song "The Hero!! ~Ikareru Ken ni Honō o Tsukero~" is performed by JAM Project.
• The ending theme song, 'Hoshi Yori Saki ni Mitsukete Ageru' by Hiroko Moriguchi evokes a more tender, thoughtful mood.
• The original score, created by Makoto Miyazaki, provides both intense battle themes and lighter punchlines accompaniment.