One Punch Man is an ongoing manga drawn by the very talented Yusuke Murata of Eyeshield 21 fame. The story is written by ONE, the original creator of the webcomic on which it is based. One Punch Man chronicles the life of Saitama, an overpowered superhero who has grown bored by the lack of a real challenge. While he lazes about, the Hero Association for which he works desperately attempts to contain threats to humanity.
The anime adaptation is currently available on Netflix and was created by Madhouse in 2015. A second season of One Punch Man is currently underway by a different creative staff and animation studio. Its release date is still TBA.
CHARACTERS
Saitama aka Caped Baldy
Class B Rank 7
He's a hero for fun who obtained his incredible strength through the most grueling gauntlet of training imaginable! He's also the main character of the story.
Genos aka Demon Cyborg
Class S Rank 14
His village was massacred and his body destroyed by another mysterious cyborg. He was rebuilt as a tool for justice. In his quest to become strong enough to avenge the death of his loved ones, he has become Saitama's disciple.
Tatsumaki aka Tornado of Terror
Class S Rank 2
Tatsumaki looks like a child but she's actually older the most of the main cast! Despite her small stature, she is the greatest telekinetic on the planet and easily one of the strongest characters in OPM. She also has a huge inferiority complex so she's liable to toss aside anyone who gets in her way, hero or villain alike.
Bang aka Silver Fang
Class S Rank 3
The premiere martial artist of the Hero Association, Bang is the master of Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist. He routinely tries to recruit both Saitama and Genos to his dojo without much success.
Kamikaze aka Atomic Samurai
Class S Rank 4
The Hero Association's top fencer, there is no monster he can't cut down. He does not interact with Saitama too often but is usually around whenever disaster strikes.
King
Class S Rank 7
The "Strongest Man in the World." Supposedly.
Metal Bat
Class S Rank 16
He's got a metal bat. He's got fighting spirit. He's gonna kick your ass!
Fubuki aka Blizzard of Hell
Class B Rank 1
Tatsumaki's
Mumen Rider
Class C Rank 1
A scrub tier hero who just wants to do the right thing. Justice Crash!!
Sonic aka Speed O' Sound Sonic
He is Saitama's self proclaimed rival. He was once a master class assassin but now vows he cannot move on until he finally defeats Saitama.
Garou aka The Hero Hunter
The main villain of the current arc, Garou has a serious chip on his shoulder when it comes to heroes. He's the ex-disciple of Silver Fang and is on a quest to rid the world of heroes.
Gyoro Gyoro
She is the acting leader of the Monster Association and the only known being capable of controlling their trump card, Orochi. Her psychic powers rival that of Tatsumaki.
Orochi aka Monster King
As the strongest member of the Monster Association, his origins are shrouded in mystery. One thing's for sure, he's the strongest monster that has appeared in the series so far.
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For those of you that were left high and dry with the anime and want more OPM, I highly recommend picking up the manga, It starts off as a faithful transposition of the webcomic (and subsequently the show) but eventually starts incorporating new side stories and plots. The manga is currently still on Garou as the primary antagonist. With that in mind,
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