Blast may have received his strength in much the same manner, and his arrival in the series could herald the reveal of Saitama's own backstory.

One-Punch Man has shown various ways humans can enhance their own power scientifically and some fans have speculated that Saitama may have been a test subject for one such experiment as an infant. Given One-Punch Man's semi-parody approach, it wouldn't be surprising if the series put its own unique, comedic spin on this trope, with Saitama perhaps refusing to acknowledge his father's return or, heading in the complete opposite direction, showing a rare, dramatic outpouring of emotion.Įven without the familial connection, there are plenty of other ways Saitama and Blast could be connected. Examples of this can be found in One Piece, Naruto, Attack on Titan, Bleach and many more. One-Punch Man is built on the premise of subverting typical anime and manga tropes and one of the most common twists, especially in Shonen series, is revealing the protagonist to secretly have prestigious or powerful lineage. 1 ranked superhero has been built up as a source of intrigue and will surely offer something special to justify the aura of mystery around him.īlast being Saitama's father makes sense from a thematic perspective too. Firstly, Blast's continued absence in One-Punch Man season 2 is a strong indication that the character will have a significant impact on the series.

While these two plot points may seem separate, there's a good chance Blast could hold some connection to Saitama's power. Related: Art & Screenshots For One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows One of the story's best recurring gags is Saitama's claim that he became strong by doing '100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups and a 10km run every single day.' Neither Saitama's friends or foes believe that such power could come from a workout so mundane (by superhero standards, at least) and while Genos continues to probe for the true source of his master's strength, exactly how the Caped Baldy went from directionless university graduate to the world's strongest fighter remains a mystery. If Blast represents the biggest unknown in One-Punch Man, the second question fans desperately want answered is the source of Saitama's monstrous power. However, the Hero Association's highest ranked warrior, the enigmatic Blast, has yet to appear in One-Punch Man and is only ever whispered about in hushed, ominous tones. Could Blast's identity be connected to the source of Saitama's power in One-Punch Man? As the world of One-Punch Man continues to expand, the colorful cast of S-class heroes has grown and some of these characters possess truly frightening power. Perhaps the most noteworthy is Tatsumaki, the Tornado of Terror, whose psychic abilities appear virtually limitless and could perhaps even give Saitama himself a tough time if the duo ever come to blows.

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