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There are a lot of iconic Saitama moments in One Punch Man, but a few stand out among many. Here are ten of them ranked.
Saitama is best known for his single-punch fighting style in One Punch Man. This makes him immensely powerful, but it also leaves him bored. Much of the series’ humor comes from Saitama’s incredible power going generally unnoticed, as the flashier heroes always end up taking the attention. This blend of strength and humor is what makes him a relatable character and a fan favorite.
Saitama has a bunch of iconic moments throughout the series that highlight both his powerful capabilities and the humorous side of his persona. From epic battles to hilarious encounters, these scenes show why he stands out in the world of anime. In this article, we’ll rank Saitama’s ten most iconic moments, celebrating the best parts of this hero’s journey.
10. When Saitama Made Garou See Stars with Just a Chop
Saitama decided to purchase a wig to cover his head and hide his identity to participate in the martial arts tournament that was coming up. At this point in the story, Garou has become recognized as a villain. So when Garou saw Saitama at the market, he assumed that he might have been a reinforcement sent in to capture him. The same way Garou did not recognize Saitama, Saitama also did not recognize Garou.
With a spring in his step, Garou charged at Saitama and gave him a karate chop on his shoulder. Irritated by this, Saitama looks at him and decides to get revenge. With Garou’s hand still on his shoulder, Saitama raises his hand and brings it down on Garou’s shoulder. But the best part? Garou’s reaction. As he fell to the ground, knocked out cold, he was somehow sweating upwards. It’s these silly little details that make One Punch Man so special. Poor Garou spent years training to become the ultimate fighter, and Saitama beat him like he was swatting a fly.
9. The Most Casual “OK” Ever Against Boros
Lord Boros is one of the scariest alien warlords in the galaxy. He traveled through space looking for a worthy opponent, finally found Earth, and started bragging about his power to Saitama. Boros went on about how he no longer enjoys fights and how he feels like his life is meaningless without the thrill of battle. Saitama does not at all seem interested in what he is saying and just punches him for destroying his city.
This punch breaks Boros’s armor off, and Boros said that the armor kept his immeasurable strength and power in check. And what does Saitama say in response? Just… “OK.” The way Saitama stood there, without a care in the world, while Boros was powering up as a result of losing his armor. The contrast between the meaning Boros had about losing the armor and Saitama looking like he just wanted to get home to catch a sale at the supermarket made this scene unforgettable.
8. Getting Destroyed by King in Video Games
Even the strongest hero has his weaknesses, and for Saitama, it’s video games. Watching him lose over and over to King was hilarious because it showed that all that power in real life does not help you beat the final boss in a fighting game. King kept destroying Saitama with perfect combos while Saitama just mashed buttons hoping for the best.
Seeing Saitama more and more annoyed after every loss to King as he maintained his cool was the best part. All of this was great to see because it just makes Saitama more relatable in terms of everyday normal stuff. He might be able to punch through mountains, but he still can’t figure out how to do a special move in a video game. Plus, his friendship with King is just adorable. Even though he keeps losing, he never gives up trying to beat him.
7. The Greatest Side-Step Ever
During the fitness test to become an official hero in One Punch Man, Saitama pulled off an incredible feat of sidestepping a lot in a short period of time. While this was cool, it was not the entry that made the list. Fast forward to when Speed-o’-Sound Sonic showed up bragging about being the fastest ninja ever. Sonic was zooming around at incredible speeds, creating afterimages and thinking he was too fast to be caught.
But when Saitama did his own, he created too many afterimages to count. The look on Sonic’s face when he realized his ultimate ninja technique was being countered by what looked like a warm-up exercise was priceless. There is Sonic, a ninja who has trained for a long time, who devised this attack specifically to take on Saitama and Saitama was treating it like a simple warm-up exercise, casually stepping side to side. Talk about turning someone’s special move into a joke.
6. When Saitama Tried to Teach Genos
Teaching isn’t easy, especially when you’re Saitama and your student is Genos, who writes down everything you say like it’s the secret to life itself. The whole training scene was comedy gold. There’s Genos, all serious with his notebook, ready to learn the secrets of becoming super strong. And there’s Saitama, trying to explain his training routine, which is just basic exercises anyone could do. The look on Genos’s face when Saitama told him about his push-ups and sit-ups was priceless. He looked so confused and in disbelief of the fact that this was the way Saitama became so strong.
But what makes this moment extra special is how it shows their weird but wonderful friendship. Genos assumes everything Saitama says is deep and meaningful when Saitama is also learning how to be a teacher. It’s like when your genius friend comes to you for help with something elementary, and you stammer in confusion because you don’t know how to describe it as you just do it.
5. The Epic Battle Against… a Mosquito
This has to be one of the best moments in anime history. The mighty Saitama, who can defeat any monster with one punch, is getting owned by a tiny mosquito. He tried everything from swatting and clapping to even using super-speed moves. Unfortunately for him, the mosquito just wouldn’t die. The more he tried, the funnier it got. His face got more and more twisted with frustration, and he even destroyed part of his apartment in the process of trying to bag up this little insect.
The entire scene perfectly encapsulates what makes One Punch Man so wonderful—taking mundane things and turning them into something epic and interesting to watch. Anyone who’s ever fought with a mosquito at night knows exactly how Saitama felt. Sometimes the smallest enemies are the most annoying ones.
4. The Most Epic Dream Fight Ever
The subterranean dream fight was like watching someone’s imagination go wild. In his dream, Saitama finally got what he wanted, a real challenge. The underground monsters were super strong, the fight was intense, and for once, Saitama actually had to try hard to win. But the best part? When he woke up and found out the real Subterraneans were actually super weak, he beat them with one punch (as usual).
His disappointed face was absolutely perfect. The whole scene shows us what Saitama really wants—a good fight that actually makes him try hard. But nope, even the scary underground monsters were no match for him. Poor Saitama can’t even get a decent fight in his dreams.
3. The Great Bowl and Hammer Showdown
Some of the best moments in One Punch Man are when Saitama does normal stuff, and the bowl and hammer game with Bang is a perfect example. It showed two of the strongest heroes ever playing a simple carnival game like regular people. Bang, being all wise and calm, carefully hitting the bowl with perfect technique. And then there’s Saitama, trying to avoid destroying everything with his power.
How they both turned an extremely simple game into a super competitive match was hilarious. It proved that even powerful heroes can kick back and do things that can be seen as ordinary. And sometimes, these moments are often as entertaining as any prolonged battle scene.
2. The Mosquito Girl Smackdown
Here’s another example of how Saitama handles pest control. While Mosquito Girl was terrorizing the city with her army of blood-sucking insects, Saitama was more bothered by a single regular mosquito buzzing around his head. Even when she transformed into this super-powered blood monster that had Genos on the ropes, Saitama was still focused on that one annoying bug he couldn’t catch.
The best part? When Mosquito Girl finally attacked him at full power, thinking she was about to tear him apart, Saitama just casually slapped her into pieces like she was just another mosquito. But what makes this moment one of the iconic Saitama moments in One Punch Man is that right after defeating this terrifying monster, he went right back to trying (and failing) to catch that one regular mosquito.
1. Not Taking Tatsumaki Seriously at All
Tatsumaki’s run-in with Saitama earns the number one spot, though, and it’s straight-up hilarious. Here’s Tatsumaki, one of the most powerful heroes of all time, hovering in the air, attempting to look all badass and intimidating with her ability of telekinesis. And there’s Saitama taking his mind off everything. While she’s doing her whole threatening thing, flexing her powers, he’s standing there like a child waiting for his parent to finish lecturing him.
The more Tatsumaki was trying to act mature, the more Saitama treated her like a kid throwing a tantrum. His completely unfazed face drove her to be angrier, and it only made it funnier. This moment is a perfect illustration of what makes Saitama so wonderful; no matter how serious or powerful his opponent may be, he really cannot be bothered.
Conclusion
What makes One Punch Man special isn’t just the amazing fights or Saitama’s incredible strength. It is these perfect little moments that mix everyday life with superhero stuff. From fighting world-ending threats to trying to catch a mosquito, Saitama stays true to himself: just a regular guy who happens to be the strongest hero of all time.
These acts demonstrate that heroism doesn’t only mean vanquishing evil but also doing things you enjoy and find happiness in. And that is why we love Saitama—he is super strong, but he is also super relatable.
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