One Punch Man
A satirical superhero manga and anime series about Saitama, a hero who can defeat any enemy with a single punch but struggles with the mundane problems of everyday heroism.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2009
Origin
Japan
Tags
SuperheroComedySatireActionParodySeinenOverpowered Protagonist
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
One Punch Man
Aliases
OPM, Wanpanman, One-Punch Man
Type
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2009
Status
Ongoing (manga), Multiple seasons (anime)
Origin
Japan
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
ONE (Original creator), Yusuke Murata (Manga artist)
Publisher
Not specified
Original Work
Anime/Manga
Genre
Superhero, Comedy, Satire, Action, Parody, Seinen, Overpowered Protagonist
Content Information
Synopsis
Saitama is a superhero who can defeat any enemy with a single punch, but his overwhelming strength has left him bored and seeking a worthy opponent while dealing with the bureaucracy and politics of professional heroism.
Main Characters
Saitama, Genos, King, Tatsumaki, Garou
Setting
Not specified
Themes
Heroism, Boredom, Recognition, Strength vs Purpose, Everyday Problems, Satire of Superhero Tropes
Target Audience
Seinen, Superhero Fans, Comedy Enthusiasts
Media Forms
Manga
Professional manga by Yusuke Murata (2012-present)
Anime
Two seasons by Madhouse and J.C.Staff (2015, 2019)
Webcomic
Original webcomic by ONE (2009-present)
Video Games
Fighting games and mobile games
Merchandise
Figures, clothing, accessories
Commercial Information
Sales
Over 30 million copies sold worldwide
Merchandise
Popular figures and collectibles
Licensing
Licensed internationally with strong global fanbase
Awards
Multiple manga awards and anime recognition
Fan Culture
Fandom
Large international superhero and anime community
Community
Active in anime forums, meme communities, and fan art circles
Events
Anime conventions, superhero panels, cosplay events
Collectibles
High-quality figures, especially Saitama and Genos
Memes
Serious punch, OK face, bald jokes, overpowered protagonist humor
Historical Development
2009
ONE begins One Punch Man webcomic
2012
Yusuke Murata begins professional manga adaptation
2015
First anime season by Madhouse premieres
2019
Second anime season by J.C.Staff airs
2021
Manga continues with ongoing arcs
Present
Continued manga serialization and growing global popularity
Related Links
onepunchman-anime.net
www.enjoyip.com