Understandable because they were pumping out some content there for awhile.
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One Punch Man Manga | OT | Just a Deus Ex Machina for Fun [SPOILERS]
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Understandable because they were pumping out some content there for awhile.
Its announced for a while now. I believe it just went into production.
It took a while to get going but there were some pretty cool parts I didn't see people really talking about. The fact Genos whoops some ass was cool but the way Murata had his fights play out in parallel to those going on in the martial arts tournament was really well done. I'm betting it will work even better in the upcoming season 2.
I think the bigger issue was doing the martial during the beginning of the expanded Monster Association arc with all the new S Class hero and Garou stuff. I think it might have worked better enough coming before the Garou storyline really kicked off. Its basically 3 different storylines of equal importance all happening at once, there are even the little mini storylines like the meeting of the master swordsmen. Its a lot of stuff happening all at once that could have served coming one after the other with some minor changes.
Someone on Reddit partially animated the Suiryu Vs Saitama fight. Pretty well done! Gives you a little taste of what to expect from Season 2 of the anime.
bagandscalpel
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With the tournament part wrapping up, wonder if the final product will seem less meandering in the volume compilations.
Was only just reminded that Metal Bat's fight in Garou was part of the same arc.
Was only just reminded that Metal Bat's fight in Garou was part of the same arc.
You just reminded me, what the fuck happened with Garou vs Watchdog Man
I was surprised Suiryu ran. Figured he would have a change of heart and actually act like something of a hero but nope he's out of there only to get stomped by a guy who jobbed his way into power.
We won't see that fight I'm guessing. Just the aftermath.
We won't see that fight I'm guessing. Just the aftermath.
Someone on Reddit partially animated the Suiryu Vs Saitama fight. Pretty well done! Gives you a little taste of what to expect from Season 2 of the anime.
That's bad ass. I'm hoping Bakuzan runs into either Tornado or Bang. Then have Ketsu make Saitama use a punch more powerful than the one he used on Boros. I'm ready to see his power amped up some more.
I just want more watchdog man ��
Rewatching the Deep Sea King episode, I think Gouketsu would kick his ass but I wonder how Bakuzen would fare.
Well seems that we will finally be moving into the actual Monster Association arc going off this chapter. I'm guessing the next couple chapters are going to be the S Class gathering and getting ready for the assault. Curious what happened to Saitama as I expected him to come out and wreck Gouketsu and Bakuzan.
Seeing him come back in uniform was legit hype. I wonder if caped baldy will allow bakuzan any free hits.
Acrylic7
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when does this chapter drop?
You mean the one this image is from? It's already out on Murata's website and on the usual fan translation websites.
If I had my guess, season 2 would probably end after this fight. There will be more to see after the actual fight itself like in season 1 after the Boros fight but unless they jump well ahead of Murata I think this is probably the natural climax. Season 3 will cover the upcoming arc which should be huge unto itself especially with all the stuff added like the Monster King.
I think we'll see more with everyone fighting in the city (maybe the monster king shows up here), but I do expect this is where we'll see the end of season 2.
I would rather they not jump ahead of Murata especially with some of the monster designs and fights coming up. I want to see what kind of incredible shit he gives us, that and we get back to Garou.
Yeah I'm the same. I think one 12-episodes season every two years would work pretty well. Getting new Mob Psycho 100 seasons in the off years would be great actually, I need more animated ONE in my life.
I fucking can't wait for Mob Psycho 100 season 2. Some incredible stuff goes down.
I honestly can't see the manga getting far enough ahead for a season 3 in 2 years. Maybe 4 years.
I've been watching youtube videos like this instead of just reading the manga
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBaQvAsUH3Q
Uploader even manages to color it!
That poor monster though, Saitama is serious af.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBaQvAsUH3Q
Uploader even manages to color it!
That poor monster though, Saitama is serious af.
This was a pretty brilliant moment as far as I'm concerned.
Spoilers just in case
I know it's a huge part of the reason why
OPM is as popular as it is, but it always impresses me how far the writing goes to frame Saitama's utterly one-trick-pony schtick, and how well and surprising it's done.
Here, the whole concept of ONE using Suiryu as a complete foil to not only the plot but also Saitama himself just feels great. The character is dragged (sometimes literally) from unassuming to relative omnipotency back down to helpless, from carefree to envious to despairing, all to basically set up Saitama sauntering back in to save the day. All this is done WHILE highlighting the flaws of the minor villains and the heroism of the minor heroes.
I'm no pro critic, but it seemed to me that when Saitama finally saves Snek, that not only gave closure to their first encounter but tied up everything from this arc (or so it seems, with his arrival). Had the biggest smile on my face.
Here, the whole concept of ONE using Suiryu as a complete foil to not only the plot but also Saitama himself just feels great. The character is dragged (sometimes literally) from unassuming to relative omnipotency back down to helpless, from carefree to envious to despairing, all to basically set up Saitama sauntering back in to save the day. All this is done WHILE highlighting the flaws of the minor villains and the heroism of the minor heroes.
I'm no pro critic, but it seemed to me that when Saitama finally saves Snek, that not only gave closure to their first encounter but tied up everything from this arc (or so it seems, with his arrival). Had the biggest smile on my face.
Yeah I know several people aren't too fond of the way this played more into common shonen stereotypes and cliches instead of pulling the rug out from under them like the first several parts of the manga but I'm enjoying it. The art is still great, I enjoyed a lot of the added characters like Suiryu and we even got to see a lot more of the S Class heroes, some of whom we barely ever see in the webcomic.
That and there were a lot of cool moments. My favorite was Genos fighting the series of monsters and each monster fight was playing off of the fights going on in the tournament. It will probably work even better in the anime adaptation since it won't be as broken up by the manga releases.
And of course I think Suiryu and the focus on martial arts will come back when we get into the next major arc as
Garou is martial artist all about becoming stronger and stronger even if requires becoming a monster to do so. It should be a pretty interesting comparison between the roads Suiryu and Garou took.
Cloudius12
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That was a really good episode. The conversation between Saitama and King was not one that happened in the original webcomic and neither was Saitama's depression this apparent. Hearing King's reasoning on stuff was pretty cool as well as even though its a bit bull shitty considering who is saying it it does strike true even if it doesn't quite get through to Saitama.
That and of course Garou getting his ass handed to him by Watchdog Man was great and of course the casual take down by Saitama.
That and of course Garou getting his ass handed to him by Watchdog Man was great and of course the casual take down by Saitama.
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