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One-Punch Man 2015

“All it takes is one punch.”

★ 8.4/10 · 4,161 votes TV-PG AnimationComedyAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 3 seasons · 36 eps Returning Series
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What is One-Punch Man?

The television series One-Punch Man is a Japanese anime based on a webcomic and its subsequent manga remake. The story focuses on Saitama, a superhero who has become extremely powerful.

Type
TV series
Year
2015
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
36
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Oct 5, 2015
Last aired
Dec 28, 2025
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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90 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum9.2/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential9.3/10
🎬 Production Scale9.3/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Animation #Comedy #Action & Adventure 🏆 Critically Acclaimed 🔥 Fan Favorite
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The television series One-Punch Man is a Japanese anime based on a webcomic and its subsequent manga remake. The story focuses on Saitama, a superhero who has become extremely powerful. Saitama is a hero who only became a hero for fun, but after special training, he has become so strong that he is practically invincible. He can defeat his enemies with a single punch, which has led to him losing his passion for being a hero. The series explores his story as he faces new enemies every day, despite being devastatingly powerful. One-Punch Man is available to watch on Netflix and has been created by Yusuke Murata, with the television series having episodes listed on Wikipedia. The series has also been described on IMDb, where it is stated that Saitama does it just for fun and can defeat his enemies with a single punch.

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Should you watch it?

“A hero becomes so powerful that he defeats every opponent with a single punch.”

Reasons to watch
  • unique premise
  • fast-paced action
Keep in mind
  • protagonist lacks traditional stakes

Watch it if you enjoy deconstructions of the superhero genre.

The series features frequent cartoon violence and combat scenarios.

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Season 1 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

Who is the main character?

The protagonist is a hero named Saitama.

How did the hero get so strong?

He underwent three years of special training.

Why is the hero bored?

He is so invincible that he defeats all opponents with one punch.

What is the hero's motivation?

He became a hero for fun.

Does the hero face new enemies?

Yes, he is faced with new enemies every day.

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