Saitama’s Secret Weakness?

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The following contains minor manga and webcomic spoilers not yet adapted to the anime.

Summary

  • Saitama may not want to fight heroes, likely fleeing or allowing himself to be captured instead.
  • Blast’s long-distance portals could be the key to defeating Saitama, removing him from battle temporarily.
  • In a scenario where all heroes team up against Saitama, he would likely defeat weaker ones first before facing stronger opponents.

In the series “One Punch Man,” the main character Saitama boasts an indescribable power that surpasses all other characters we’ve encountered to date. This bald hero effortlessly conquers every adversary he encounters, rarely employing his impressive arsenal of moves extensively.

Although One Punch Man has yet to battle numerous heroes, if all heroes were to unite against him, would they stand a chance against his immense power? Could it be that even with his apparent invulnerability, Saitama might lose the fight? Given their collective strength, the heroes could potentially find ways to defeat or at least force Saitama into submission.

Just a Hero for Fun

Would Saitama’s Morals Hold Him Back?

Regardless of his immense strength, Saitama has shown hesitance towards wielding it oppressively against others. He frequently rebukes villains who misuse their power for malevolent intentions, even though he can empathize with the sensation of possessing such extreme might himself. In his battle with Boros, Saitama likened the ruler of the universe to a telemarketer because of how distasteful he found him for causing destruction indiscriminately due to boredom and seeking a worthy adversary.

I’m just a guy who’s a hero for fun.

In a situation where all heroes unite against him, Saitama probably wouldn’t feel compelled to utilize his abilities even at a mild level for self-defense if it resulted in their destruction. Instead, he might choose to flee or depart from the planet rather than attempting to vanquish them all. Alternatively, he may opt to endure repeated attacks, hoping the heroes exhaust themselves. A third possibility is that he might voluntarily surrender and submit to being restrained or apprehended by the combined power of the heroes, with the aim of halting the fighting.

What to Watch Out For

Could Saitama Be Defeated?

As a passionate fan, I can’t help but ponder about a fascinating hypothetical battle: What if Saitama, our seemingly invincible hero, decides to engage every single hero in combat? Even though we haven’t seen it in the anime yet, the top-ranked hero Blast might just have the key to defeating Saitama. His unique ability to create long-distance portals could work to the heroes’ advantage. By whisking Saitama away from the battlefield, technically, a win could be declared for the hero team.

Remember the thrilling fight between Saitama and Garou in space? In that instance, Saitama was almost left behind when Garou fled through a portal. Only a lucky, albeit unintentional, super-powered fart saved him from being transported away before the portal closed. If Saitama grows complacent or underestimates the situation, he could find himself sent to a distant location, which would, at least temporarily, count as a loss for our invincible hero.

Observing Saitama throughout the series, it’s challenging to estimate the power needed to breach his seemingly invincible toughness. The might of some top-tier heroes in the hero community remains a mystery as well. While it seems improbable that a single hero’s strength could harm Saitama, the existence of hidden strengths among them is not ruled out. If such abilities exist, a collective effort from the strongest heroes could potentially reveal any limits to Saitama’s durability, should they exist at all.

Final Results

The Most Likely Scenario

In a hypothetical situation where all heroes band together to fight against Saitama with the aim of defeating him, it’s highly unlikely that he would be defeated. Instead, he’d probably evade or neutralize each attack launched by them. The weaker ones would likely be handled in groups, while he’d tackle the stronger ones individually.

To defeat Saitama, the best strategy for our protagonists would involve using Genos to either distract or deceive him while Blast opens a portal and sends Saitama far away. This could result in either his temporary defeat or sealing, allowing the heroes some time before he can return from wherever he’s sent. However, so far in the One Punch Man series, there hasn’t been any compelling reason shown as to why Saitama usually emerges victorious against the united forces of the heroes.

One Punch Man can be streamed on Crunchyroll.

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2025-04-04 22:05