One Punch Man is one of the funniest and most entertaining anime series I've ever watched in my entire life. Even though it is a newly started anime, the first episode was highly anticipated throughout the anime community, and it was definitely golden in my eyes, with high quality animations and a hilarious story line. The main character, his enemies and the life he lives is a complete mockery of other popular anime plots, both from recent and present anime's. The lines and the dialogs in the episodes are full of puns and jokes, with a satiric sense of comedy injected into them. I highly recommend that you watch this anime, as it will definitely at least bring a smile to your face, and you won't regret the time you spent to watch it.
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kaangunderen8 October 2015
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newindex5 November 2015One Punch Man follows a hero that can end all of his fights with one punch, and that makes him so frustrated. Now you might be thinking, what's so interesting about that? Don't you want to see the hero struggling to kill his enemy? Well not this time. Here, you will see a super-overpowered hero struggling to find a stronger enemy, struggling to feel the thrill and adrenaline of the fights he once felt when he was weak. Was his training to become strong not worth it after all?
This anime is so random so the plot is unpredictable, in good ways. The animation and the fight scenes are SUPERB! It has the best fight scenes I have ever seen in all of the animes I have ever watched. Go ahead and watch it! It will be worth your time. -
eerdem9211 November 2015I didn't know about the anime when its manga existed but many people told me that "this thing is brilliant you gotta read it" and I was like "meh" and didn't bother much. However, recently I saw that the show is being animated and 6 episodes were released and I just wanted to give it a shot. And I was like.. Boom! Absolutely blown away with the first episode and watched all 6 episodes without a break and I can say this is currently the best anime out there you can watch.
The story is about a bald superhero defeating every bad-ass enemy in his way with a single blow. The animation is spectacular(better than any anime made IMO), the jokes and puns are hilarious, most importantly the plot and pacing of the story is so fast and there are definitely zero windy/exaggerated moments scenes. So, every tiny bit of second you watch has a value and NEVER boring since they packed 22 manga episodes into 6 anime episodes so far. I watched over a hundred anime but this is the first one making me impatiently wait for Sundays. Just go and watch it, NOW! -
lucasdenomme19 October 2015This anime which has released a few weeks ago is a masterpiece created by renown anime producer, Madhouse. It sat ires classical anime genre making it an extremely hilarious show which will bring many grins to those who have already watch other anime.
Perhaps the most notable accomplishment of this anime so far is the main hero Saitama who through his plain bald appearance makes us rejoice as he reveals tiny fractions of his power against formidable foes. Combine this with an epic soundtrack, amazingly drawn fight scenes and the badassery that it Saitama you get yourself an awesome anime. -
Irishchatter20 September 2018Honestly when I first heard of this anime, it was shown as a "ok" meme gif on Facebook and made me fall in love with the show as well as its main characters. I like how Saitama is this laid back hero but at the same time, does his best to be badass and save the world. I even like his robot companion Genos, he's also likeable too and actually kind of sweet for a tough ass looking hero himself. As well as that, he cares about Saitama and that really stands out with the show!
Love the humour, the characters and its on going storyline. I'm even looking forward to season 2 and hopefully it's good as its original first season! -
Thomas_sharma25 October 2015This series has blown me away within the first 3 episodes, it's hilarious, the action is great, the characters are interesting and not to mention its original design. The main thing that i love about this Anime is the potential it has to be something amazing due to the Manga being so excellently written. Its been a long time since i've seen an Anime that has peaked my interest so much, if you are a fan of Anime you will not be disappointed! Saitama (the main protagonist) is hilarious. Anime seems to have peaked recently due to the standard being set by shows such as Attack on Titan and I believe this show will set a new standard for Animes similar to its genre.
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simone-email20 October 2015I saw this anime online once and I finally took the time to watch it. Needless to say, the first few episodes are none less than EXCELLENT! It's action packed, funny, has just the right amount of hot people for the classic anime needs. As soon as I watched the first episode I found myself watching all of them and telling all my friends to watch it; it's so amazing, something to be put to the top, next to Death Note or Fullmetal Alchemist, or Dragon Ball Z. Definitely my favorite anime currently. There's not that much to say except that it's definitely a comedy, you'll definitely laugh or have a good chuckle. It is very gory however, not that suitable for younger anime fans. Though if you've watched Neon Genesis Evangelion or Future Diary, this show is most likely in your range of comfort and you'll most likely enjoy this anime as much as I have. Again, great anime so far.
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facecht15 November 2015A new perspective in the Japanese Anime. No mainstream characters, not a cliché story or plot, it has a great potential in becoming even better, personally I didn't read the manga(the comic) and in my opinion this anime show is really watchable and I recommend it to everyone no parental advisory, call them even and watch it together.
Saitama is very interesting character you'll never know what he is going to do next or when is he going to punch the opposer.
Don't hesitate and start watch this great show you won't be disappointed, and you'll thank anyone and everyone who made you watch it. -
killakan-0389911 November 2015This show is one of the best shows I've seen in the anime section. This is a personal opinion but let me tell you why I have it. This show is different than most mainstream anime, it is unique and funny, it will make you laugh every single episode and you will not get bored of it. Moreover, it brings a different type of storyline plus there are next to no anime clichés. The show is smoothly animated and the voice acting is great, at least in my opinion. I have read the manga (aka the comic) and I know what the whole show is about. There will be many more episodes to come if they plan on following the manga. I would recommend this show to every person of every age. The only reason why I wanted to give it 9/10 initially is because the episodes are pretty short. Besides that, it's amazing, a must watch.
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ashoksrinivasan2 January 2016One Punch Man revolves around a guy named Saitama, who gains a power to kill any enemy with ONE PUNCH. Sounds boring? Believe me, I had the same view about that, but it changed.
So, what makes OPM watchable and one of the best? 1) ANIMATION: Madhouse worked their a*s off to make it exactly same as the Manga(which, if you see, is EXTREMELY detailed), with not a big budget.
2) STORY: Many critics say that OPM has no storyline, and it's just there to create a parody on mainstream anime like Dragon Ball z, One Piece etc. That's not true, at all. OPM has a very interesting storyline(One of the best, to be honest)
3) COMEDY ELEMENTS: OPM is full of comedy elements, and it has many elements of satire and puns. It makes complete joke out of anime like Dragon Ball Z(a)where the battle take place in 20-30 episodes; b) Where in between the battle, the protagonist talks to the enemy for almost half the duration of the anime). Saitama believes in getting sh*t done, without talking about it.
4) CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: The season one of the anime, didn't show much of the character development, and it kept in a mystery on how exactly, Saitama gained power. Although, he tells his secret work out, which obviously is unbelievable. This gives a curiosity for the watchers. Saitama is just a guy, who is hero for fun. The real character development would be of other characters like Genos.
OVERALL: A must watch. :) 10/10 for sure. -
Alan_H49 November 2015I am truly tempted to give One punch man a 10 but in my opinion there is no perfection. There is near perfection and one punch man is that.
The first episode that i saw, i laughed so hard that i almost fell off my chair. As it progresses to the next episodes they try to combine the comedic and the seriousness of the story together, and they manage to do that. I feel like that the writers are truly doing this with a feeling of passion and next to it they enjoy the absurd fighting sequences.
Opinion on the last two episodes of season 1:
My thoughts: The amount of awesomeness put in this two episodes is beyond imagination. It's just incredible how they build up the climax to the end and to show the endless powers Saitama has. Although it's a parody it doesn't stop me as a viewer to enjoy the anime and accept it as part of something great. When i say something great, i mean putting it next dragon ball, and other incredible animes. It's obvious to the rational thinker that a lot of elements like the characters design (boros etc) are similar to Dragon ball, and that it's influenced by them.
BUT what makes it so different one might ask himself: Just by observing the amount of details put in to the fighting sequences will tell you that 'one punch man' is a serious anime (in some ways). Dragon ball is nostalgic and has a great history and character development behind its series and one punch man will have to gain more years in order to obtain the status DB has. What i'm trying to say is that the detail put in to the fighting scenes in one punch man are far beyond what other anime have achieved or tried to... It's a masterpiece in way... And that's what gave this anime a 9 out of 10.
He destroys all of his enemies with one punch and mocks them like they were nothing. But it still does not get boring and that's the reason why this anime is a great success. Make the details look sublime and the fighting sequences beyond comprehention, mix it with a flavor of humor/comedy and you've got in my eyes the perfect anime (action fans). Just take a good look at the episode where Saitama fights Genos and you'll get the perfect picture on why this anime is amazing (there are youtube videos with that scene).
It even got me to search some more info about this anime on the internet. There are youtube videos and articles about the origin of one punch man. It's interesting to take a look.
I hope this show keeps up the quality as it is and i can't wait for more! ----> after watching the last two episodes i can only imagine where it is headed. This anime has proved (after this season) that it will not fail to entertain it's anime loving fans! -
drewsterwang29 May 2019One Punch Man is a send-up of anime series from the past that turns tired tropes on their head and breaks up the regular formula seen in series such as Dragonball Z. The main character, Saitama, doesn't have to struggle, level up, or learn new special attacks to defeat the villains over dozens of episodes. His difficulties are mainly interpersonal and societal as he tries to fit into a world of over-the-top heroes and monsters while remaining hilariously deadpan and clueless in contrast. Highlights are not the fights and monsters, but the depiction of bureaucracy and boring details of everyday life that Saitama goes through. Season 1. 10/10.
Season 2 (8 episodes in so far) is becoming what it used to satirize. We see far less of Saitama and focus shifts to an extremely powerful monster association and the pantheon of heroes fighting agains unbeatable odds to stop them. Saitama is conveniently removed from the action by way of a banal martial arts tournament with his only gag being that he has to keep a wig on his head while fighting. The fights surrounding the bloated cast have become front and center, robbing the series of its originality. Season 2 (so far) 5/10. It would be far funnier to see Saitama dealing with having a fan club than watching dozens of heroes engage in predictable monster fights. -
loncarkristina30 March 2022The show is just so boring and repetitive. Saitama beats everyone everytime which takes away any and all stakes in the story. He is a great character, but he alone can't hold the weight of the show.
Constant fighting and the annoying screaming of the moves makes my eyes roll too much. Monsters are plain one-dimensional villains that pose no real threat, really. I have zero connection to any of the heroes and couldn't care less about them, especially the Muman Rider whose concept is plain dumb.
I'm not going to force myself to watch the rest. Even if the ending is good, it can't justify the rest of this really, really bad anime. -
baumhenrik27 January 2020One Punch Man has the perfect balance between powerful planet bursting action scenes and a chilled main character that doesn't seem to bother about anything going on. The animation of the first season is top notch the way the images display the impact and speed of the fights is just mind blowing and a must watch for every animation lover. Also there's this great humor and perfect timing that makes One Punch Man almost a parody for so many other Anime shows. When Son Goku's gotta train his butt off to defeat his enemies Saitama is already over this point. He just needs one punch to blow away whatever's standing in his way. This idea is just brilliant to me and works surprisingly well. Watch this show you won't regret it.
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onezu14 October 2015Personally this is my favorite anime of Fall.
A must watch anime
I can't wait for that "Prophecy" fight in the future.
I really hope Madhouse gets to it.
(Update - Yup Madhouse get it right!!! Yes! Yes!Yes!)
Madhouse has done justice to this anime by following 100% from manga..
The fighting is awesome, the art is good and the soundtrack is superb..!!!
For me personally I would say the art was better in manga, however it is understandable since putting it into animation it selves required a lot of workforce.
Great job Madhouse.!!
I am surely gonna get the set of DVD's and Bluray as my collection. -
James_0969 November 2015I'd never heard of this manga..So,when I saw the anime getting rave reviews,I decided to give it a shot...Trust me,One Punch Man did not disappoint.
OPM tells about the life of Saitama,a guy who can defeat enemies with just one punch,OPM acts as a parody of sorts to the endless amounts of shonen action anime that Japan produces(u know,DBZ,Naruto and the like).The anime is just comic gold with Saitama frustrated that no enemy is of his caliber(Again,a parody of the classic shonen trope).Where other series show the hero training to his peak,the guy's already at his peak..
The anime is just comic gold with Saitama's expressions being the best part of it and just because it's a parody doesn't mean the action is crappy...It's the opposite actually...OPM has the best fights I've seen in ages...
All in all,You should definitely watch OPM!! -
Rectangular_businessman14 February 2022The first season was excellent, with very great animation and impressive action sequences, being an amusing parody of action anime shows and the superhero genre.
The second season, while not as good as the first, was still very entertaining to watch, even if the plot was a little bit more conventional. (With the addition of the typical "rival" character, though there were a couple of interesting aspects in his backstory)
My vote vote for the first season is 9/10.
My vote for the second is 8/10. -
renata_5316 November 2015Last week I didn't know this show even existed and now I am telling all of my friends to watch it. I can't recommend this show enough. I can't say that I watch much anime, as I have only watched 2 anime series (Full Metal Alchemist and Death Note) in my whole life. So when my partner put on One Punch Man for the first time I was not convinced that it would be something I would enjoy. I was delightfully surprised within the first 5 minutes of the first episode. This show is full of dark comedy and satire which makes it really easy to watch. The story is fast paced and doesn't allow much room for filler. The jokes are well constructed and delivered perfectly. Definitely a must watch!
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vvedhas4 October 2015One-Punch Man!!!! The anime's out! About time!
But really, what can I say about this show. Saitama, a man who's WAY too strong than he wanted to be, Genos, the cyborg who won't believe Saitama's methods for becoming strong, Sonic, the Ninja who wants to outdo our beloved hero, and many more! For people finding out about this recently, this is ONE show you will NOT want to miss!
Saitama, the MC for the series, is(was?) an unemployed salary-man, who just can't find a job. After an encounter with a gigantic crab- monster, who became the way he is by eating too many crabs, he decides to train, and become-THE STRONGEST HERO EVER!!!
BUT WAIT! Is there ever a thing as TOO MUCH STRENGTH?! Apparently, for Saitama, there is, where his newfound strength destroys all his enemies, in ONE PUNCH, and, it left him bald!
Now, Saitama, armed with (Too much) power, fights monsters to protect his home, albeit ends up disappointed every time, as he has lost the thrill of fighting now.
What happens next to Saitama? Watch out to find out! :D
P.S. Licenseless Rider > Batman -
legendofthenight252514 January 2016Spoilers
Reading some of the reviews, a lot of critics seem to bring up that the show doesn't have character development, or that one punch man has no competition. These reviewers watch the show without considering what this anime is.
It started out as a humorous web comic and turned into an action/comedy anime series with the best animation I've seen in recent years. Period. From both Japan and America aside from Studio Ghibli.
Now I stress again; it's a comedy. Comedies may not be for everyone, but again, IT'S A COMEDY/action anime. Do you watch Kevin Hart for the story? Do you watch Gabriel Iglacias for the story? Do you watch Saturday Night Live for the story?
Absolutely not.
We were gifted this eye candy and you want to complain about the 'story' of a bald man who did one hundred push-ups/sit-ups and ran 5 miles a day for two years and, just with that workout, got strong enough to punch a hole though a f***ing asteroid? Are you serious?
I mean, a man turned into a giant crab-man because he ate too much crab, and some kid drew nipples on him while he was sleeping causing the crab-man to go on a mass-murdering rampage. Don't judge a comedy/visual masterpiece as if it were Sherlock Holmes or some other serious story based show, a**holes. -
swapnilbiswas30 November 2015This is a masterpiece (till episode 09), for a guy who has watched superhero movies his entire life, 90% have the same concept of justice and other ideals however this, this is new. This is different, and this is good. I hope they continue how they are going and not spoil the series. It basically focuses on justice in the modern era, the characters are lovable, especially the protagonist Saitama. The best thing about this character is not that he is overpowered but the fact that he is entirely different and a lot practical superhero. Even in DBZ series the only practical guy I felt was Vegeta and that's why he is my favorite. The pattern of following ideals in superhero movies has not changed much and basically our entertainment focuses on the character, here the entire perspective of justice has changed.
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ehlertjackson11 August 2021I'll start off my review with some of the things that makes this at least a watchable show. To preface, I have not seen season 2 nor do I plan on it, as I have only heard negative things about it. I figured if I didn't think season 1 was all that, then I may as well not bother with season 2 as even the biggest fans of this show say it's not good.
Pros: The animation is great. Fight scenes are super cool and very well put together, however being that it came out in 2016 that is somewhat expected nowadays. Leapfrogging off of that point, the character design is amazing too. All characters are extremely different in look and it's a masterpiece in design. Saitama's look is absolutely perfect given the nature of his deadpan, I'm bored with everything personality and it provides humor throughout the show. The last pro I'll give here is that there is humorous elements throughout, and it's a nice switch up compared to other shows that are all serious. However, it's not enough to where it stands out. For example, Demon Slayer has humorous elements, but you would never say it's a funny show. I think the same can be said here. The humor provides levity but I think it's somewhat exaggerated by others.
Cons: There's virtually no plot. Every episode is essentially a different monster and another battle. There is no backstory to anything and they just kind of show up to destroy the city. Eventually Saitama comes in and gives them his "one punch", then off to the next episode. Sure, there are some enemies that last a few episodes, but no more than that. Secondly, as a whole Saitama is a very weak main character. There's virtually no backstory to him outside of him saving a child and becoming a hero after that, and there is no mention as to how he's some sort of god. I suppose we just have to come up with our own conclusions as to how he got those powers? At one point Genos asks him his secret, to which he tells him to do 100 sit-ups and push-ups everyday. Sure it's an element of humor, but it just adds to the lack of depth he has as a character. Another problem I have with the show is that every fight with Saitama is predictable. You know he's going to win because he's the strongest man in the universe. This is something great shows always avoid, because it eliminates any sense of worry or urgency to his actions. In the last episode the "ruler of the universe" or whatever gives him a beating, but he comes off unscathed and kills him. It just makes the show boring as a whole and the whole idea of a "one punch man" is something a 4th grader would come up in during English class.
Overall, this show does not deserve an IMDB 8.8. I only felt the urge to write a review because of how overrated it is. It's enjoyable for about 4 episodes until you realize the show has little to know plot. New monster, new bad guys, new hero's, next episode. That mixed in with the fact that the main character is dry and too powerful for the show to be interesting has me not wanting to watch any more. I can see why people would enjoy it, but anyone who truly values a good plot line will be disappointed. Worth the watch? In my opinion it's a skip, but not a complete waste of time if you do give it a shot. -
Ysilla16 January 2016Lots of people sold this to me as "a great anime making fun of standard shonen" (shonen manga = manga with lots of action, aimed mostly at young male audience), not being a fan of those standard shonen, I gave One Punch Man a try. And after watching the 12 episodes of the first season, I have to say the disappointment was big.
This IS your standard shonen with long fights, long monologues from every character, pointless long fighting all over. The ONLY difference is that it always ends with the same exact joke, over and over, in every single episode (and sometimes multiple times in one episode). Except for that last episode where, miracle, an enemy can handle a few blows before dying, making that whole episode no different from a bad DBZ/Naruto episode.
As a huge fan of "stupid" anime, I was very disappointed to see how this one ended up. -
technusgirl3 May 2017I don't get why this has such a high rating or why it so hyped. It's not funny, it's not interesting and the artwork is not as great as they say it is. I was really hoping for something better. The humor would only appeal to an 8 year old at best and the main character really doesn't have much of a personality.
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msaadullah18 December 2015Well it is definitely at the top of my list. From first to last episode it is just best and funny series and although main character design is not so good i never lost interest in story not even once each antagonist is also interesting and hilarious(mostly). I would recommend any one who likes comedy+action genre ,no matter if he likes animation or not ,to watch this series .Believe me it will make your day. it has been long time since a series like this has released. only thing you dislike in this series is very short series(Only 12 episodes of 24 minutes).But the way ratings are series is more likely to have another season near future(I hope so). Well we will be waiting for next season.