Wow! I don't think I've ever become so obsessed with an anime so quickly. I've caught up on the first nine episodes; however, I haven't seen any of the manga or webcomic.
The best part about the show is Saitama, the character suffering from Victory Is Boring due to his insane strength: literally any villain can be beaten with one punch. He's droll, lazy, hilarious, and seriously awesome when he needs to be. His mundane BerserkButtons are hit hard and often, so it really is fantastic seeing him utilize his incredible power over such a "minor" insult. And, of course, against the numerous villains. The other characters are great too, specifically Sonic (not that one) and Geros.
Some drawbacks I see with the show are more YMMV than anything. It can get gory and squicky at times, so watch your step. Plus, there's not much fanservice, but when there is, it's a little extreme. Drinking game: count the naked people. Oh, not to mention a slow-motion close up of someone getting punched in their soft spot. (Is immediately made up for by a quick cut to a happy, smiling TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES screen. Not making that up.)
So far, my favorite episode is the most recent one, episode 9. The villain in this and the last episode is so despicable, beating so many likable heroes (and Sonic) into the ground, that you're counting the seconds until Saitama unleashes his punch. That's the great thing about this anime; in most shows, unless they're specifically Anyone Can Die, you know in the back of your mind that the hero will will at the end of the episode, no matter how evil the villain or how epic the fight scene. This is just a given in One Punch Man, so all the suspense comes from seeing when lazy Saitama will be pushed to the breaking point, and how much destruction the villain will cause in the meantime.
All in all, an excellent, unique, and funny deconstruction, but trace amounts of Squick advise you to watch with caution.
One Punch Anime (Ep. 1-9)
Wow! I don't think I've ever become so obsessed with an anime so quickly. I've caught up on the first nine episodes; however, I haven't seen any of the manga or webcomic.
The best part about the show is Saitama, the character suffering from Victory Is Boring due to his insane strength: literally any villain can be beaten with one punch. He's droll, lazy, hilarious, and seriously awesome when he needs to be. His mundane BerserkButtons are hit hard and often, so it really is fantastic seeing him utilize his incredible power over such a "minor" insult. And, of course, against the numerous villains. The other characters are great too, specifically Sonic (not that one) and Geros.
Some drawbacks I see with the show are more YMMV than anything. It can get gory and squicky at times, so watch your step. Plus, there's not much fanservice, but when there is, it's a little extreme. Drinking game: count the naked people. Oh, not to mention a slow-motion close up of someone getting punched in their soft spot. (Is immediately made up for by a quick cut to a happy, smiling TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES screen. Not making that up.)
So far, my favorite episode is the most recent one, episode 9. The villain in this and the last episode is so despicable, beating so many likable heroes (and Sonic) into the ground, that you're counting the seconds until Saitama unleashes his punch. That's the great thing about this anime; in most shows, unless they're specifically Anyone Can Die, you know in the back of your mind that the hero will will at the end of the episode, no matter how evil the villain or how epic the fight scene. This is just a given in One Punch Man, so all the suspense comes from seeing when lazy Saitama will be pushed to the breaking point, and how much destruction the villain will cause in the meantime.
All in all, an excellent, unique, and funny deconstruction, but trace amounts of Squick advise you to watch with caution.
TL;DR 9/10.