Volume: 1 (of 9+)
Creator: ONE and Yusuke Murata
Format: Right-to-Left
Original Publisher: Shueisha
US Publisher: Viz
Release Date: 9/1/15
Pages: 208
ISBN: 1421585642
MSRP: $9.99
Genre: Shonen Jump
Rated: T (Teens)
Description: Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem - he just can't seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on! Every time a promising villain appears, he beats the snot out of 'em with one punch! Can Saitama finally find an opponent who can go toe-to-toe with him and give his life some meaning? Or is he doomed to a life of super powered boredom?
Contains Punch 1-8:
- Punch 01: One Punch
- Punch 02: Crab and Job Hunting
- Punch 03: Walking Disaster
- Punch 04: Subterraneans of Darkness
- Punch 05: Itch Explosion
- Punch 06: Saitama
- Punch 07: A Mysterious Attack
- Punch 08: This Guy
- Bonus Manga: 200 Yen
Review:
Cover Art: The cover uses the original art of the Japanese Tankoban. We have Saitama throwing a punch outward at our reader. He's carrying a bag of groceries, and it appears there is an enemy in the background who he just put a fist through. The series title is in big black letters across the top, with the volume number and mangakas listed in a red rectangular box on the lower left corner.
The spine from top-to-bottom has the Shonen Jump logo, the series title, the volume number, the mangakas, a not so serious shot of Saitama, and the VIZ logo.
The back cover has an action sequence featuring Saitama and his disciple Genos, chasing after an enemy, destroying buildings as they go. The bottom 1/3rd of the cover has the series title and volume number, followed by the volume description. The text is black and it is all on a yellow background.
I really love the look of this cover. The front has an amazing style of artwork that really pops out when a buyer sees it on the shelf and the rest of the entire artwork using a bit more of a toned down style of art really fits with the overall feel of the entire series.
Artwork: Since this is a shonen jump series, expect lots of action. The series takes place in a more futuristic style planet. There's lots of explosions, fighting, and more explosions! It does have quite a bit of humor as well, but the art style is consistent. What draws me in so much is it reminds me of some of the classics; Dragon Ball, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, and Fist of the North Star. It isn't what fans of today's Shonen Jump series like Naruto and One Piece would be used to, and that is a good thing!
Translation: The translation is pretty spot on for this series. Character names, places, and plot has been left intact. The only thing that some people would probably complain about would be the sound effects are changed to make them English.
Extras: We have a bonus chapter in this volume. It deals before Saitama got his powers and how he was picked on in school. There's also a page that explains a few of he kanji symbols on a couple of the pages.
Content (Warning: May Contain Spoilers): The series starts off with a few chapters of just non-stop action, mainly the first four chapters are used to show our readers that this series is going to be filled with fists flying, explosions, humor, and a lead character who just wants to do anything that is not boring. It isn't until the fifth chapter that our story really begins.
Genos, an android that doesn't know who or what he was built for goes up against a crazy mosquito queen person, thing.... He's supposed to be the strongest being in the world, that is until Saitama shows up and steals the show by beating the mosquito queen with a single punch.
Genos asks Saitama to be his mentor, so maybe Genos could one day be as strong as Saitama. But before Saitama can respond, more monsters show up and interrupt our two heroes. But it still seems nothing can stop the invincible Saitama.
The volume doesn't really end with a real cliffhanger, but it is still amazingly good that will just make the reader want to read the next volume as soon as possible. Luckily, VIZ decided to release the first two volumes on the same day. Like I previously stated above in the rest of the entire review, this series is GOOD. It really brings back a nostalgia factor on some of the best shonen series from the 90s, before the whole Pirates vs Ninja generation came out. I definitely recommend this as a read, and a purchase!
- Language: Yes
- Violence: Yes
- Nudity: No
- Sexual Situations: No
- Overall Rating: 10/10
Original Review Date: 9/5/15
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