Battle of Power: Could Tatsumaki Ever Stand a Chance Against Boros?

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Summary

  • Tatsumaki’s power, while impressive doesn’t allow her to defeat Boros as of yet.
  • The Terrible Tornado would struggle against Lord Boros due to his planet-level energy attacks and superior feats against Saitama.
  • Evidence suggests that Tatsumaki would have lost to Boros if they fought at the end of Season 1 of One Punch Man.

The following contains minor spoilers from the One Punch Man manga.

At the end of Season 1 from the series One Punch Man, the second highest ranked S-rank hero, Tatsumaki (known as Terrible Tornado in the dub), joined the retaliation against the Dark Matter Pirates following their attack on Earth. Whilst the S-class heroes engaged with the ship and the formidable lieutenant Melzargard, Saitama ventured into the vessel to confront Boros alone in a solitary battle.

In this scenario, Tatsumaki observed as other heroes fought hard against an onslaught from a spaceship that had earlier demolished City A. With minimal effort, she casually deflected the ship’s attack, suggesting her power might surpass many alien pirates. However, one may wonder if she could hold her own against Boros. If Saitama hadn’t been present, it is plausible that Tatsumaki, being the most powerful hero on the scene, would have had to face Boros head-on. This article aims to delve into evidence from the One Punch Man anime and manga to decide if Tatsumaki could defeat Lord Boros, the ruler of the universe.

Tatsumaki’s Strength So Far

What Do We Know About Her True Power?

In the series One Punch Man, Tatsumaki’s abilities haven’t had many opportunities to shine yet, but what we’ve witnessed is truly awe-inspiring. During Season 1, immediately following the storyline where numerous S-class heroes battled to prevent a meteor from striking Earth, Tatsumaki nonchalantly conjured another meteor using her psychic prowess, merely to vanquish an ancient beast in a manner reminiscent of its prior demise. This setup serves to underscore the extraordinary magnitude of Tatsumaki’s powers compared to others.

Living your life has nothing to do with what others think. -Tatsumaki

During the assault by the Dark Matter Pirates, Tatsumaki effortlessly repelled a barrage of spaceship attacks that held the destructive power to level a city. In the upcoming chapters of the manga, she successfully withstood Psykos-Orochi’s ultimate energy blast, which was depicted from space as tearing and lifting an entire continent off the Earth. Remarkably, Tatsumaki continued to battle even after enduring this attack. Later in the story, she also goes toe-to-toe with Saitama, managing to move him around using her telekinetic abilities and sending him flying farther than most characters have been able to push against the formidable Caped Baldy.

Is It Enough To Combat Boros?

Does Tatsumaki Have a Chance Against the Dark Matter Pirates’ Leader?

In the world of One Punch Man, Tatsumaki holds a significant position in terms of power. However, it appears rather improbable that she could match up against Lord Boros due to his immense power. Specifically, Boros’ strongest energy attack, Collapsing Star Roaring Cannon, is said to have the potential to obliterate Earth entirely or at least its surface. Given this destructive capacity, Boros’ attacks clearly surpass anything Tatsumaki has previously encountered.

An alternative way of expressing that Tatsumaki might lose to Boros is by examining their respective battles with Saitama. Boros propelled Saitama to the moon using his meteoric burst, whereas Tatsumaki struggled to send him into space. In fact, she exerted a significant amount of energy trying to do so, but it had little effect on Saitama. Furthermore, during their confrontation, Saitama did not retaliate against Tatsumaki, suggesting that Boros faced a more intense version of Saitama than she did and still performed better in their fight.

Contrastingly, Boros endured numerous hits from Saitama, and in his dying breaths, he managed to persist momentarily against the formidable punch assault by Caped Baldy. The sheer force of this attack was so immense that it could be seen from space, tearing apart a significant area of Earth’s sky, even after Boros had neutralized Saitama’s planet-level energy blast. Tatsumaki finds herself outmatched when facing such colossal power, let alone surviving it like Boros did.

To sum up, given the data available from Season 1, it’s apparent that Tatsumaki might have struggled against Boros in a fight. Although she could have matched his initial forms, once Boros unleashed his full power, her energy output would be insufficient compared to his superior strength. It’s debatable if her powers as mental energy would offer an edge over Boros, but even if it did, it seems improbable that such an advantage would be sufficient to bridge the gap between them.

One Punch Man can be streamed on Crunchyroll.

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2025-04-06 04:54