(L) One-Punch Man Season 2

[James Rye]

I found this episode more entertaining than the last one. Probably because there was less fighting to showcase the lackluster animation. You don't need huge animation for deep talk. King being the one to pep-talk our bored Saitama into a hot rage declaring he will defeat King this time in a videogame was great. As was Garo getting done in with one kick when he was hyping himself up so much while Saitam afterwards said he had some hopes for the Hero Hunter to be interesting. xD

[Kanon]

It seems that despite spending such a long time around him, even Genos doesn't understand just how strong Saitama is. He thought they'd need his help and that of the S class heroes to defeat Goketsu. Saitama took care of him with just one punch.

King was really cool in this episode. Or he would have been, if his lines didn't come from a manga he read.

Other than that, too much jumping around once again.

[Lukes YGO & WS on YT]

A porcupine monster with free hugs sign, that was pretty funny, not that it made a difference in the end.

Also finding it funny how Saitama keeps beating up the hero hunter without even knowing it.

[Wandering Soul]

Kings seemed pretty insightful until it was revealed that he was getting his lines from a manga. Still, wisdom is wisdom I suppose.

[Haak]

I don't get how characters can be so stupid when it comes to Saitama's power level. The dude doesn't even flinch when monster dude rains strikes on him but the monster dude is still all like "I've got you on the ropes now!". Chalk it up to delusion but then there's Suriyuu who sees all that (including monster dude being one shot) and still thinks he needs to stop Saitama going after the other monster dude. Kinda feels like a step back too: I distinctly remember an antagonist in the first season who was able to determine Saitama's power level as far beyond his own and recoiled in fear before Saitama even did anything. I think that was the "100 Push Ups" moment.

I wonder if the author is savvy enough to have deliberately written Saitama's arc as boring and repetitive in order to match Saitama's own boredom? That's the most value I got out of it.

Not that this didn't episode didn't have its moments. In fact, everything besides Saitama's POV was great. Garo getting knocked through the wall (he'll probably forget that too) and Puri Puri Prisoners almost admirable determination in being a total troll were good laughs. And Sonic's scene with the monsters was interesting because I really wasn't sure what his answer would be which led to the funniest moment of the entire episode. At the very least when it comes to comedy this show still has it.

[moridin84]

Originally Posted by Haak

I don't get how characters can be so stupid when it comes to Saitama's power level. The dude doesn't even flinch when monster dude rains strikes on him but the monster dude is still all like "I've got you on the ropes now!". Chalk it up to delusion but then there's Suriyuu who sees all that (including monster dude being one shot) and still thinks he needs to stop Saitama going after the other monster dude. Kinda feels like a step back too: I distinctly remember an antagonist in the first season who was able to determine Saitama's power level as far beyond his own and recoiled in fear before Saitama even did anything. I think that was the "100 Push Ups" moment

He's ego tripping. He's gotten so strong that he can't even imagine that Saitama is stronger. Vegeta does exactly the same kind of thing in DBZ all the time.

It also could be that he is "too weak" to recognize Saitama's power. The monster you mentioned was probably a lot stronger than this guy.

[Kanon]

Originally Posted by moridin84

It also could be that he is "too weak" to recognize Saitama's power. The monster you mentioned was probably a lot stronger than this guy.

In the manga, Suiryu managed to break Bakuzan's toe, and that was with him being injured after getting stomped by Goketsu. There was a very large gap between Bakuzan and Goketsu, that's the reason Suiryu wanted to stop Saitama.

[skaianDestiny]

It should be noted that Gouketsu (the one that was offscreened and had 4 eyes) was significantly stronger than Bakuzan (the 4 armed one). The anime cut out a fight between the two.

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[human6861]

Originally Posted by Haak

I don't get how characters can be so stupid when it comes to Saitama's power level. The dude doesn't even flinch when monster dude rains strikes on him but the monster dude is still all like "I've got you on the ropes now!". Chalk it up to delusion but then there's Suriyuu who sees all that (including monster dude being one shot) and still thinks he needs to stop Saitama going after the other monster dude. Kinda feels like a step back too: I distinctly remember an antagonist in the first season who was able to determine Saitama's power level as far beyond his own and recoiled in fear before Saitama even did anything. I think that was the "100 Push Ups" moment.

You have to remember that most of saitama early enemies was top of monster class , and that bug guy antagonist who can feel how strong Saitama can easily top 5 powerful monsters so far .

[Dj0rel]

I'm surprised nobody talks about the return of Armored Gorilla. And that he took out Martial Gorilla with one punch while bying groceries.

[skaianDestiny]

Originally Posted by Dj0rel

I'm surprised nobody talks about the return of Armored Gorilla. And that he took out Martial Gorilla with one punch while bying groceries.

Difference between a Tiger and a Demon.

[Chosen_Hero]

So taking into account how strong Suriyuu is, if he becomes a hero he would definitely be S class, right?

[Sixth]

Originally Posted by Chosen_Hero

So taking into account how strong Suriyuu is, if he becomes a hero he would definitely be S class, right?

He won't be S Class. In fact I doubt he can even beat Genos.

But he is certainly Top 5 material for Rank A.

[skaianDestiny]

Suiryu is most definitely S-class, given he's able to beat a Demon. Murata has also said Suiryu and Garou at this point in time are roughly equal.

[Sixth]

Originally Posted by skaianDestiny

Suiryu is most definitely S-class, given he's able to beat a Demon. Murata has also said Suiryu and Garou at this point in time are roughly equal.

If I not mistaken, Rank S heroes are supposed to beat dragon level threat.

[moridin84]

Originally Posted by Sixth

If I not mistaken, Rank S heroes are supposed to beat dragon level threat.

The Deep Sea King was only Demon, right? Yet Genos and Puri-Puri Prisoner both had problems with him. So some Demon ranked monsters are beyond some S-class heroes.

Dragon level enemies either require multiple S-class heroes or one of the stronger ones, like Tatsumaki.

Although the ranking system is pretty vague.

[Sixth]

Originally Posted by moridin84

The Deep Sea King was only Demon, right? Yet Genos and Puri-Puri Prisoner both had problems with him. So some Demon ranked monsters are beyond some S-class heroes.

Dragon level enemies either require multiple S-class heroes or one of the stronger ones, like Tatsumaki.

Although the ranking system is pretty vague.

I think that Genos would have won had he not saving the civilians though, but then Genos is meant to be a jobber in every situation no matter what.

Then I guess Suiryu could be a low tier Rank S Hero like Puri and Genos.

[skaianDestiny]

Originally Posted by Sixth

If I not mistaken, Rank S heroes are supposed to beat dragon level threat.

The only requirement is that they can beat a Demon solo.

[Kanon]

Originally Posted by skaianDestiny

The only requirement is that they can beat a Demon solo.

And for them to get Amai Mask's approval.

[moridin84]

Originally Posted by skaianDestiny

The only requirement is that they can beat a Demon solo.

You know, I don't remember this "beat a Demon solo" requirement. When was that mentioned?