One-Punch Man

[Kraco]

That IS his problem, as he states it.

But he seems unwilling to handicap himself against monsters to make the fights more interesting.

Although maybe that's some actual righteousness from him. i.e. "I'd LIKE to hold back and make this fight more fun, but these are monsters that kill people so I won't."

It wouldn't really make it any more interesting. Even if he handicapped himself somehow (which he actually practically does all the time since he doesn't need to go all out), it would be meaningless as he would still know he can end the fight any time he wants (he doesn't even rely on a weapon he could leave home to weaken himself). It would be just poor taste with the opponent still fighting for their life. It's only a bit more meaningful, and thus interesting, if he's fooling around with a friendly person like Genos, as he could derive from satisfaction from seeing the opponent's progress and innovation. Kind of a like a good teacher would be happy when seeing the students thrive.

[Assertn]

Yeah, it's the adrenaline of a hard-won fight that Saitama misses the most. Holding back doesn't really make it more enjoyable for him.

[Kraco]

Ep 4



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With Saitama as the main character, it can be hard to remember some monsters can actually be truly challenging for S class heroes as well. Saitama then needs to find his challenges elsewhere, like from trying to impersonate others against the rules. That's pretty challenging alright.

[MFauli]

Ugh. Wasn't a bad episode, but I reeeeaallly wanna see Saitama fight in that tournament

[KrayZ33]

If I had to fight that centipede in Darksouls, I'd shit myself.

That's a cool design.

[Buffalobiian]

That was so unsatisfying. I wanted to watch Saitama beat some people up.

Garo doesn't even remember Saitama, as if it never happened.

[KrayZ33]

That was so unsatisfying. I wanted to watch Saitama beat some people up.

Garo doesn't even remember Saitama, as if it never happened.

10$ he will when he sees him again.

[shinta|hikari]

Lemme check the manga and get back to you on that bet.

[KrayZ33]

don't do it

[DarthEnderX]

If I had to fight that centipede in Darksouls, I'd shit myself.

You should play Sekiro...

[MFauli]

You should play Sekiro...

Better even: Nier Automata

[shinta|hikari]

But 2B is too powerful, making dicing up enemies like that easy.

[KrayZ33]

I know the whole thing is off-topic, but I picked Darksouls because of the controls, movement and the general gloomy atmosphere that game has
A monster like that with it's head/face - on top of the "other head" would fit so well in that game.

The great serpent in Sekiro is certainly scary too.

[Kraco]

Ep 5


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Looks like we might get Lost Child in the next episode, if the last frame of the video is anything to go by. Jolly good. Although it's a pity she won't be meeting Saitama, who's busy with the farce tournament. I wonder how long it will take until Fubuki really witnesses Saitama's regular combat power. I almost wrote real power, but... yeah.

[MFauli]

Another filler episode :/ was almost as bad as hero academia. Can we pls focus on the tournament and Saitama?

[KrayZ33]

The tournament is actually far less interesting than what is going on outside of it.

We get to see all these funny heroes and S class fights are pretty cool compared to Saitamas one punches.
I wonder how much "extra time" was added during Season 1's Saitama fights.
If I go by how this series is portrayed I feel like Season 2 is more true to who Saitama is.

Metal Bat is pretty awesome, kinda sad they fucked that fight up with so many E.Honda scenes.
The ones with individual swings and hits/kicks looked quite well done.

[MFauli]

The tournament is actually far less interesting than what is going on outside of it.

No, it's actually not. These are all random, uninspired designed characters - which is ok for a parody. It becomes an issue, however, when you start treating them without the parody aspect - then they're just random and lame.

[KrayZ33]

And what do you call the characters in the tournament? Lul

I don't think they are all uninspired either.
Only the lower class ones are.

The S Class ones are all pretty cool. Garo is the main character of this arc, too and he's walking around outside.

[Kraco]

The tournament is actually far less interesting than what is going on outside of it.

Under different circumstances I might agree with you, but Saitama is so hilarious I enjoy every moment of the otherwise meaningless tournament.

[KrayZ33]

I just wish that the tournament wouldn't exist - or be canceled.
All the monster-slaying he could've done to gain recognition. Oh my. I guess that's part of the comedy.