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One-Punch Man

2015 – nowShow3 seasons36 episodesTV-PG

AnimationComedy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Metacritic–4.8Rotten Tomatoes–62%

An epic, thrilling animated series about fantasy and society, with standout cinematography.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for romance.

Shows with

Episodes

3 seasons · 36 episodes · best: S1E12 "The Strongest Hero" 9.5

Episodes

8.8
8.2
3.5

Story

All it takes is one punch.

Saitama is a hero who only became a hero for fun. After three years of “special” training, though, he’s become so strong that he’s practically invincible. In fact, he’s too strong—even his mightiest opponents are taken out with a single punch, and it turns out that being devastatingly powerful is actually kind of a bore. With his passion for being a hero lost along with his hair, yet still faced with new enemies every day, how much longer can he keep it going?

Feels like

  • Superhero Satire
  • Absurdist Action Comedy
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Existential Ennui
  • Parody of Shonen Tropes
  • High-Octane Animation
  • Deadpan Humor
  • Power Fantasy Subversion

Cast

24 of 40 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shingo Natsume, Shinichiro Ushijima, Chikara Sakurai
Written by
Tomohiro Suzuki, Tatsuro Inamoto, Tomohisa Suzuki
Produced by
Chinatsu Matsui, Nobuyuki Hosoya, Ayuri Taguchi
Music by
Makoto Miyazaki, Kenichiro Tsutsumi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 5, 2015 · December 28, 2025 · Still running

First aired
October 5, 2015
Latest episode
December 28, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 36 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
118 countries

Tropes

Painful Persona, Darkest Hour, Explosive Overclocking +9

  • Painful Persona
  • Darkest Hour
  • Explosive Overclocking
  • Deconstructive Parody
  • Drunken Glow
  • The Social Darwinist
  • Talking Is a Free Action
  • Hopeless Boss Fight
  • Adaptation Expansion
  • Adaptation Relationship Overhaul
  • Bloodless Carnage
  • Affectionate Parody

12 of 353 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream One-Punch Man?"

Questions about One-Punch Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream One-Punch Man?

NetflixHuluCrunchyroll

In the United States, One-Punch Man streams on Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 117 other countries.

Is One-Punch Man worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 8.6). Season 3 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 3.5 against 8.8 for the best season.

Which season of One-Punch Man is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.8. Season 3 is the weakest at 3.5. The highest-rated episode is The Strongest Hero (season 1, episode 12) at 9.5, and the lowest is Motley Heroes (season 3, episode 6) at 1.6.

Is One-Punch Man okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch One-Punch Man?

14 h

About 14 hours: 36 episodes in 3 seasons of about 24 minutes each since 2015, and it's still in production.

Will One-Punch Man make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Is One-Punch Man in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.