One-Punch Man, Vol. 4 by

One-Punch Man, Vol. 4 (One-Punch Man, #4)

Life gets pretty boring when you can beat the snot out of any villain with just one punch.

Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem—he just can’t seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on!

Saitama is now a certified hero! And with that title comes great responsibility—he’s required to perform one heroic deed per week. While Saitama makes the rounds to meet his quota, an incoming threat from outer space is screeching toward Earth...

Reviewed by Quirky Cat on

4 of 5 stars

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This is where the fights in One Punch really start ramping up. So if you’re looking for an anime/manga with great fights and interesting antagonists, this is one to check out.
This plot introduces a lot of new characters, but there are two notable ones. The first character I’ve referring to…well it’s hard to say. I don’t know if the character is being poorly handled, has a different message other than the obvious one, or if it really is as blatant as it looks. I’d love to know what the creator’s intent was here – it might help.
The other character though? He’s one of my favorites. He might not be a high ranking hero, but he has a talent for being exactly where he is needed – even if he knows he’ll lose the fight. I’m talking about Moomen Rider, of course. Though admittedly I read volume four and five back to back, so I honestly can’t remember if he appears here or in the next volume. But still! I love his character and this plot will ultimately show him.

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