Warning: The following contains spoilers for the redrawn version of One-Punch Man Chapter #195 (JP)!!

Summary

Saitama's role in One-Punch Man is more symbolic than that of conqueror of villains. Saitama motivates others to stand up against threats thanks to his towering strength. Saitama's absence from threats inspired others to step up and improve, like Genos and Speed-o'-Sonic.

The heroes and villains of Earth have recently come to love Saitama more than ever. Man one punch, with his most important role being introduced in the series. Caped Baldy continues to destroy apocalyptic threats at this time, while all other heroes struggle to do the same. Perhaps feats of strength are not Saitama's important legacy, as others can gain benefits from his overwhelming strength, His role represents an impossibly high standard for Speed-o'-Sonic and others to hold Man one punch.

The plot does a good job of moving past the strong main character gimmick and showcasing well-rounded supporting characters surrounding Saitama in One-Punch Man.

Some, like King, are ironically confused by the world about their powers, but he gave the sage Saitama wisdom, and Genos was his most loyal, if foolish, disciple. he. However, Saitama's one-sided rivalry allows his rival to develop and play a more important supporting role in the series, as recent redrawn chapters may indicate.

Saitama's most important role in One-Punch Man is not as Conquering Hero

The more one craves a challenge, the more valuable the cloak becomes as a symbolic ideal

Like it or not, Saitama is still at peak performance, and his longtime underpowered rival Speed-o'-Sonic sees Saitama as an unexpected motivator in his life. In the redrawn version of One-Punch Man chapter #195, Sonic and Flashy Flash have a prolonged clash as elite ninja warriors, Flash is surprised when Sonic overcomes their fight with speed. dizziness when the village ninjas interrupted their fight. Sonic revealed to an impressed Flash that Saitama's power is so overwhelming that chasing it makes other opponents feel smaller than a grain of sand.

Due to the quantity difference between physical and digital releases of One-Punch Man manga chapters, chapter references are based on what is available on VIZ Media's portal.

This dramatic development is a far cry from how Sonic has been seen in the past while shedding light on his potential role in the Ninjas Arc for One-Punch Man. Sonic seems to be the latest warrior to step up thanks to Saitama's influence, sees him as his arch-rival, and it will be interesting to see how he handles threats like the Empty Void beyond chapter #200. With enemies boasting more corruptibility than Saitama from One-Punch Man, it will be interesting to see how Sonic takes advantage of the opportunity.

One-Punch Man thrives on supporting characters who rise up in Saitama's absence

The protagonist's presence is vital, his influence is noticeable – but his absence is no longer fatal

In recent seasons of One-Punch Man, Saitama rarely appears against Demon or even Dragon level threats, so his role as savior is inconsistent. Instead, his incredibly high influence and power motivated others to step up. Genos is an important example, as he fought Orochi, Drive Knight and Tornado of Terror, defeating him in chapter #137. Even his opponent Saitama who was completely defeated in the arena wanted to learn from him and become a hero, like Suiryu, after the Super Fight Arc.

The notion that Saitama's power is an unrealizable ideal is equally interesting and inspiring. He is the Goku of Vegeta and the Piccolos of the world in One-Punch Man. He remains aloof, but his influence has created heroes and promoted self-improvement, with Speed-o'-Sonic being the latest case. Sonic goes from being a running, power-hungry jokester, as seen in Chapter #78, to a deadly capable warrior who can take on an S-Class hero like Flash as the Ninjas Arc moves forward. Man one punch.