One Punch Man

One Punch Man is the most brilliantly conceived superhero deconstruction in anime — a series that uses the most elementary premise imaginable (a hero so strong he defeats every enemy with one punch) to produce comedy, action, and character study of genuine depth. Saitama has trained so hard he's become invincible — and completely bored. The existential void of absolute power is the show's central joke and its most human theme simultaneously. Season 1, animated by Madhouse with legendary quality, set animation standards for action sequences that the industry is still reaching toward. The supporting cast — Genos the cyborg student, Speed-o-Sound Sonic, the Hero Association's roster of colorful heroes — adds richness and satirical commentary on superhero culture. ONE's original webcomic and Yusuke Murata's manga adaptation expand the world magnificently. One Punch Man made Saitama's unserious face one of the most recognizable images in modern anime history.