A one-punch man Madhouse's first season is one of the best action anime that started off strong, leaving fans wanting more as it released 12 incredible episodes. Several years later, the hype surrounding the series still continues, but its momentum doesn't feel quite the same. While A one-punch man While Season 1 set the bar high with its flawless animation, Seasons 2 and 3 struggled to keep up.
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however, A one-punch man has provided some of the best episodes in modern action anime. From Saitama's debut episode as a super-powered hero to battling terrifying monsters and alien invaders, A one-punch man 10/10 episodes that fans can't stop talking about today.
One-Punch Man Season 1 Episode 1: The Strongest Man
The first episode of A one-punch man The most casual-looking protagonist in anime, Saitama's explosive introduction. He couldn't just fight a seemingly gigantic villain Dragon BallOf Piccolo, but he also defeats another great villain who resembles many of the Titans. Attack on Titan. The infamous Crablante and the kid with a weird-looking chin were also present in this episode, adding humor to the mayhem.
Not only that, but at the end of the first episode, Saitama was also busy fighting the underground in her dreams. Funny, he was so strong in real life that he dreamed of being weak. All of these moments established Saitama as a powerful hero who punches so hard that villains can't help but die after one punch.
One-Punch Man Season 1 Episode 2: The Lone Cyborg
Like Saitama, A one-punch manThe resident cyborg, Xenos, also received an explosive introduction in the anime's second episode. Battling Mosquito Girl, who controls a large swarm of mosquitoes, Genos first opens his incinerators to burn all the insects in the eye.
Meanwhile, Saitama had a comical struggle to kill a single mosquito, making the second episode laughable. He also had bug spray on hand when Xenos burned the streets of Jade City with his incinerators. However, the best part of the episode was seeing Saitama and Genos team up against the weaker monsters of the House of Evolution for the first time.
One-Punch Man Season 1 Episode 4: The Modern Ninja
Who could ever forget Speed-O'-Sound Sonic's first appearance in the fourth episode? A one-punch man? The ninja looked deadly, dressed in his sleek black ninja suit with purple markings under his eyes, emitting a menacing voice despite his feminine features. His greatest asset was his unmatched speed, which he used to finish off the Paradise Group with ease.
However, the second half of the fourth episode played Sonic for laughs. Her first meeting with Saitama ended in a disaster that will forever be etched in her memory. The funniest part was watching Sonic hype himself, only to be matched by Saitama, who accidentally turned Sonic's grand entrance into an instant humiliation.
One-Punch Man Season 1 Episode 5: The Ultimate Mentor
The long-awaited showdown between Genos and Saitama took place during the session A one-punch man Season 1 Episode 5. Their first encounter was packed with thrilling action, courtesy of Madhouse. The fight choreography and fight scenes were flawlessly executed, making Genos and Saitama's fight the highlight of the episode.
The fifth episode also delighted viewers with Saitama and Genos taking the Hero Association entrance exam. Saitama somehow became a C-rank hero despite breaking all the records in the physical test, while Genos passed both the written and physical tests and ended up as an S-class hero.
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One-Punch Man Season 1 Episode 7: The Ultimate Disciple
When a massive meteorite threatens to wipe out an entire city A one-punch man In episode 7, most of the heroes present in Z City scramble desperately. Everyone thought they would die, as none of the heroes seemed strong enough to destroy the massive meteorite before it hit.
Throughout the episode, the mood was serious and tense, with S-rank heroes like Genos, Bang, and Metal Knight openly discussing the possibility of dying. However, for someone like Saitama, even a giant meteor registered as a threat. With a single punch, Saitama shatters the meteor, inadvertently damaging parts of the city and earning the scorn of the surviving citizens.
One-Punch Man Season 1 Episode 9: Unwavering Justice
After the meteor incident, the world faced the wrath of the Sea King, who looked like a merman in make-up. He was a ruthless monster, defeating many heroes, including the S-rank hero, Puri Puri Prisoner; A-rank hero Stinger; C-rank hero Mumen Rider; And even Genos himself.
The sea king enjoyed humiliating these heroes until Sita came in. Baldi, wearing a hat, ended the battle unceremoniously, only to receive derogatory comments from the survivors. They doubt Saitama's credibility, but our main hero couldn't care less and goes about his day like a true champion.
One-Punch Man Season 1 Episode 11: The Dominator of the Universe
The biggest villain of the first season A one-punch man Lord Boros and the Dark Matter Thieves. Not only do they want to invade and conquer Earth, but Lord Boros believes that a worthy opponent awaits him there. Their arrival challenged heroes like never before, with S-class heroes like Metal Bat, Bang, Atomic Samurai, and even Tatsumaki fighting on the frontlines.
Fans get to see the S-Class heroes at their best in this episode, as they take turns showing off their abilities in a battle against alien invaders. However, Saitama easily steals the spotlight, effortlessly infiltrating the aliens' spaceship and unceremoniously dispatching the dark matter thieves' strong generals.
One-Punch Man Season 1 Episode 12: The Strongest Hero
Of course, the last episode A one-punch man Season 1 is still the best episode of the entire anime adaptation. Madhouse did a great job turning the epic battle into a visual feast, bringing Saitama's final confrontation with Lord Boros to life with flawless animation. With Saitama's final fight in Season 1, every punch and explosion is perfectly executed as if the budget knew no bounds.
On top of that, it was the first time fans saw Saitama take real damage from a powerful enemy. His fight with Lord Boros also took longer than expected, allowing Boros to shine as the villain while still showing Saitama's unparalleled dominance on the battlefield.
A one-punch man
- Release date
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October 5, 2015
- network
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YouTube, TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TVh, TVQ, TSC
- directors
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Shinichiro Ushijima, Makoto Sokuza, Nobuhiro Muto, Ryoh Ando, Shuuji Miyazaki, Youhei Suzuki, Miyuki Ishida, Katsushi Sakurabi, Hideki Okamoto, Yoshio Suzuki, Hiroyuki Okuno, Riki Fukushima, Shigeki Awai
- The authors
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Tatsuro Inamoto
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Makoto Furukawa
Saitama (voice)
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Kaito Ishikawa
Genos (voice)
