Title: One-Punch Man
Volume: 09 (of 12+)
Creator: ONE and Yusuke Murata
Format: Right-to-Left
Original Publisher: Shueisha
US Publisher: Viz
Release Date: 11/1/16
Pages: 216
ISBN: 1421586576
MSRP: $9.99
Genre: Shonen Jump
Rated: T (Teens)
Summary: What happens when a superhero can beat the snot out of every villain with just one punch? Can he find an opponent to give his life meaning, or is he doomed to a life of superpowered boredom?
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!
Time bomb Garo, a monster admirer, finally explodes, attacking the Hero Association! Meanwhile, Miss Blizzard visits Saitama at his apartment. Because of his lower rank, she plans to make him one of her subordinates, but…
Contains Punch 41-47:
- Punch 41: The Man Who Wanted to Be a Villain
- Punch 42: The Blizzard Bunch
- Punch 43: Don't Dis Heroes!
- Punch 44: Accelerate
- Punch 45: Hero Name
- Punch 46: Hero Hunting
- Punch 47: Technique
Review:
Cover: This cover features the Class B hero, Hellish Blizzard. She is stepping out of the car wearing a green dress. The series title is across the top in the same color as her dress. The volume number is in the lower right corner.
The spine from top to bottom contains the Shonen Jump brand logo, the series title, the volume number, the mangakas, an image of Hellish Blizzards backside, and the VIZ company logo.
The back cover features another image of Hellish Blizzard. Chibi versions of Saitama, Genos, and Hellish Blizzard are also fighting in the background with silverware being tossed around too. The volume summary is across the bottom third of the cover.
One thing that I really do love is the amount of artwork on the cover, and none of it is repeated. Every image of Hellish Blizzard is different. The color scheme used was also a great choice; it doesn't really clash with anything and it just looks great! My only real drawback is the actual front cover. I don't like the image used. Yes it does make sense with the cover art and the content of the actual manga in this volume, but to me it doesn't fit the overall series tone. I really wish we had some sort of action pose or something.
The spine from top to bottom contains the Shonen Jump brand logo, the series title, the volume number, the mangakas, an image of Hellish Blizzards backside, and the VIZ company logo.
The back cover features another image of Hellish Blizzard. Chibi versions of Saitama, Genos, and Hellish Blizzard are also fighting in the background with silverware being tossed around too. The volume summary is across the bottom third of the cover.
One thing that I really do love is the amount of artwork on the cover, and none of it is repeated. Every image of Hellish Blizzard is different. The color scheme used was also a great choice; it doesn't really clash with anything and it just looks great! My only real drawback is the actual front cover. I don't like the image used. Yes it does make sense with the cover art and the content of the actual manga in this volume, but to me it doesn't fit the overall series tone. I really wish we had some sort of action pose or something.
Artwork: Tons of action sequences grace this volume again. One thing about this series is you can really see its a shonen series on every single page. Yes the action is crazy and all, but the detail in the artwork is amazing! By far when it comes to this series I honestly can't wait for the next chapter or tankouban to be released just for the art! This volume delivers greatly still and we are already nine volumes in.
Translation: Character names, hero names, cultural references, places, attacks, and the overall story left intact. Sound effects and honorifics have been changed and removed.
Extras: There is a small bonus manga dealing with Hellish Blizzard and her entourage. It really doesn't do anything to add to any part of the story either. It's mainly used for comic relief.
There's also a small translation page.
There's also a small translation page.
Content (Warning: May Contain Spoilers): The onslaught of Garo begins in this volume when he takes out everyone who comes in his way, proving there are actual Villains that Saitama might have to really finally try to fight soon. But let's skip that since this really isn't what this volume is really about.
The female villain, Hellish Blizzard seeks out Saitama to join her for her little team of B Rank Heroes, since Saitama has begun to make a name for himself among the Hero Association. Hellish Blizzard also has a warning, he must join her because he won't be moving up to Rank A anytime soon. A battle begins that pretty much gets interrupted by Sonic as he enters the fray once again in hopes of beating Saitama. Genos intervenes as well and they all team up and take down Sonic again.
Hellish Blizzard agrees to let Saitama just work along side her as she knows she won't be able to tame Saitama.
Going back to Garo, he continues his quest to kill all heroes in his path, including the entire Tank Top team and the Mugen Rider. Garo begins to show how much of a monster he truly is.
I know things are building with this story, but by far this has probably been the worst volume of the series so far. Garo however is probably the best part since he is a very intriguing new character and I really want to see where this series is going. The majority of the rest of this volume with the Hellish Blizzard story arc was a bit boring. She really doesn't have anything interesting about her and I feel she was more used to build on a certain S Rank Hero's character more then her herself. Hopefully this story will begin to get a bit better with Garo's killing spree continuing and his obvious eventual confrontation with our main hero.
The female villain, Hellish Blizzard seeks out Saitama to join her for her little team of B Rank Heroes, since Saitama has begun to make a name for himself among the Hero Association. Hellish Blizzard also has a warning, he must join her because he won't be moving up to Rank A anytime soon. A battle begins that pretty much gets interrupted by Sonic as he enters the fray once again in hopes of beating Saitama. Genos intervenes as well and they all team up and take down Sonic again.
Hellish Blizzard agrees to let Saitama just work along side her as she knows she won't be able to tame Saitama.
Going back to Garo, he continues his quest to kill all heroes in his path, including the entire Tank Top team and the Mugen Rider. Garo begins to show how much of a monster he truly is.
I know things are building with this story, but by far this has probably been the worst volume of the series so far. Garo however is probably the best part since he is a very intriguing new character and I really want to see where this series is going. The majority of the rest of this volume with the Hellish Blizzard story arc was a bit boring. She really doesn't have anything interesting about her and I feel she was more used to build on a certain S Rank Hero's character more then her herself. Hopefully this story will begin to get a bit better with Garo's killing spree continuing and his obvious eventual confrontation with our main hero.
Objectionable Content:
- Language: No
- Violence: Yes
- Nudity: No
- Sexual Situations: No
Score:
- Cover: 7/10
- Artwork: 10/10
- Translation: 7/10
- Extras: 5/10
- Story: 3/10
Overall Rating: 6/10
Where Purchased: Barnes and Nobles
Original Review Date: 6/6/17
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