Saitama, the unassuming hero from One Punch Man, has taken the anime world by storm with his overwhelming strength, deadpan humor, and relatable boredom. From a salaryman chasing a dream to the strongest being alive, Saitama’s journey is equal parts hilarious and epic.
He is the main protagonist of the manga and anime One Punch Man, created by ONE and illustrated by Yusuke Murata. First introduced in chapter 1 (manga) and episode 1 (anime, 2015), he instantly became iconic for his bald head, yellow jumpsuit, and ability to defeat any enemy with a single punch. Known as Caped Baldy, he’s a hero “for fun” — but his power comes with a heavy price: boredom.
Normal Punch, Serious Punch, Serious Series: Serious Table Flip
Power Source
3-Year Training Regimen (100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, 10km run daily)
Notable Battles
vs Boros, vs Garou (Monster Form), vs Elder Centipede, vs Orochi
Saitama Story
He was once an ordinary 22-year-old job hunter who saved a kid from a crab monster on a whim. Inspired, he quit his job and began his 3-year extreme training — a simple but brutal routine that broke his limiter and granted him godlike strength.
Now registered with the Hero Association, he starts at C-Class and climbs ranks by defeating monsters instantly — but no one believes his feats. His disciple Genos and neighbor King are among the few who know his true power.
The story follows Saittama’s quest for a worthy opponent while casually saving the world — often in one punch.
Personality Traits
Saittama is calm, humble, and hilariously apathetic. He’s:
Bored – Craves a real challenge after becoming too strong.
Kind-hearted – Helps people genuinely, not for fame.
Frugal – Shops sales, hates wasting money.
Oblivious – Doesn’t care about rankings or recognition.
Saitama Quotes
“I’m just a guy who’s a hero for fun.”
“One punch is all I need.”
“Okay… Serious Punch!”
“In exchange for power, maybe I’ve lost something that’s essential for a human being?”
Popular Fan Theories
Fans on Reddit, X, and YouTube debate:
Is Saitama a gag character? → Yes, designed to parody overpowered protagonists.
Will he ever lose? → Unlikely — his power is the core joke.
Did he time travel? → Webcomic hints at time loop with Garou fight.
Is Blast stronger? → No evidence; Blast avoids direct comparison.
Facts about Saitama
Hair Loss: Went bald from training intensity — not genetics!
Sale Hunter: Once fought a monster to protect a supermarket sale.
King’s Secret: King (S-Class Rank 7) is weak; Saitama covers for him.
Webcomic Origin: Started as ONE’s free webcomic in 2009; redrawn by Murata in 2012.
FAQs
Q1. How strong is Saitama?
Limitless — no opponent has ever made him try.
Q2. What is Saitama’s hero rank?
S-Class, Rank 7 (as of latest chapters).
Q3. What is Saitama’s training routine?
100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, 10km run — every single day.
