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One-Punch Man Season 2 - Episode 3 (Release Discussion)

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I just wanted to say, any scene with Saitama is like 9001% more fun. And unfortunately any scene without Saitama just isn't. I know they need to set up how big and bad the bad guy is but... let's just put it that way. The few seconds before the end credits were the best part about this whole episode.

Also lol @ Genos' "misunderstanding" .

What do you think. Digging S2 so far? I mean I like it but... feels like it needs more Saitama.

Edit: EP3, not EP2 >.>

Tendodeku 7y
I hope Saitama gets recognized this season. The guy just one-shot the so called "hero hunter" without even knowing he was the one.
- LittleVulpix 7y
  I'm not too familiar with the source material, but I'm guessing he won't.. rather, since he is so strong, if he "gets recognized", he'd immediately be S rank #1 hero :D
  Tendodeku 7y
  Thats exactly what I WANT lol.
- KiraYosikage 7y
  After defeating Garou. He is promoted to class A. Manga hasn't reached that point yet though
  Tendodeku 7y
  Come on bro, you know I cant view that sad face
  KiraYosikage 7y
  Minor Spoiler: In this season he most likely won't. In season 3? Yes.
Gaige 7y
as someone who's read the manga, it already has far more saitama than the manga does, and i'm living for it. the scenes with saitama in are the b e s t . i'm not going to spoil anything, but the focus of this season is less on saitama but more on all the other stuff going on. it's still very good imo, just takes a different turn from season 1.
- Kaze 7y
  I agree in parts with this one, since saitama can just 1-hit kill anything it would be boring if they didnt build up some actual villain, showing his strenghts and whatnot, since then they wouldnt have meaning becoming just mobs in our eyes.
Jokrion 7y
Is it just me that feels so disappointed about the first three episodes ? The animation is crap, I expected so much better from this season :'(
- NOTEVIL 7y
  The animation isn't going to get any better. The anime is just average directorially. The manga looks great, so I recommend that, but if you don't like manga then don't expect this Season to get any better. They might squeeze out a competent finale but the production schedule and staff just ain't there to make things happen for OPM this season.
  Jokrion 7y
  I already read the manga, and I really enjoyed this season's story, that's why I really hoped it would be nice.. I wanted to watch some epic fights, like in season one. I guess we'll have to wait season 3 then !
  NOTEVIL 7y
  Tbh, I wouldn't expect much from a 3rd Season either. Even if it goes back to Madhouse, their studio is still in shambles. It would be a similar result as JC's Season 2 is right now, most likely.
  
  The first season was an anomaly, they managed to bring a ton of Bones and freelance talent onboard to help out, on top of having a good series director. Unless they do give it to Bones or some other studio that's doing well (which probly ain't gonna happen), OPM anime will never see the highs of the first season again.
  KiraYosikage 7y
  If we actually get season 3. I wouldn't even care about animation quality at that point. Seriously, an anime getting season 3 is not that common. Though I wish they give it to Studio Bones or maybe somehow get Shingo Natsume working on it.
  NOTEVIL 7y
  I don't actively care, per se, but I'm not going to watch a season 3 if it's worse than the manga. There's no point in an anime if it isn't an improvement over the source material, or at least derivative in an interesting way.
  continue this thread →
UserChecksOut 7y
Mumen Rider as always, proving he's the real hero. Love him. Favorite character.
KiraYosikage 7y
This thread is so peaceful as compared to MAL thread.
Elsanne 7y
They had to make a CGI-banana. huh

But since we can't do anything about the animation, I'm not going to bitch about it too much. (But seriously, even I could do better job at the animation direction. It's the small things. At least we have the manga.) The plot is going to cover a bit where the animation is lacking at least.

We'll be getting one of my favourite fights in the next episode so can't wait for that one. Metal Bat vs EC and Metal vs Garou. Hell yeah, here I come! :D and these other really cool fights in episodes 10-12. Endmatch with EC and Garou vs Genos &Bang & Bomb etc.
Inbetween we're going to have the good ol' tournament arc that belongs to every anime. :)
For me the tournament arc means Suiryu and Suiryu is kinda cool. Meanwhile the MA starting to rise and we get the random battles between it and the HA.
One good thing I can point out is Garou's voice actor. The voice really fits him: 10/10.

Also read the manga ppl! ;)
Removed 7y
Is Garou really the big bad dude of this series? Because Saitama already made him his little bitch lol
- Kaze 7y
  The opening answers your question, though its kinda difficult to notice at first glance.
  Removed 7y
  I skip this shows OP and ED after watching it once, honestly can't even remember the details.
  Kaze 7y
  I do the same in most animes, in very few I actually listen to it more than once
CeralilxX 7y
As for me, I'm really enjoying season 2 so far! I've been waiting quite a while to see the animation with some of those scenes and it hasn't disappointed me so far! Especially the scenes where Garou encounters Saitama! Lmao!

About a week ago, I finally caught to to current with the web comic, which is the actual canon for the manga and anime and I'm super excited to see the rest of season 2! Of course, I'm not going to spoil for anyone, but I will say that this season will shed some light on to some VERY important plot points!

Also, the web comic is back from its 2 year hiatus so anyone who can't wait for the episodes to come out, I'd recommend giving it a shot!