One-Punch Man is a Japanese anime series based on the webcomic created by One and its subsequent manga adaptation illustrated by Yusuke Murata. Set in City Z, the story focuses on Saitama, a superhero who has grown bored as he has become so powerful that all of his battles end in a single punch. The series was directed by Shingo Natsume at Madhouse and was written by Tomohiro Suzuki.[1] The series also features character design by Chikashi Kubota, who also served as chief animation director, and music by Makoto Miyazaki.[2] The series aired in Japan between October 5, 2015 and December 21, 2015 and was simulcast by Daisuki and Hulu. The opening theme song is "The Hero!! ~Ikareru Ken ni Honō o Tsukero~" (THE HERO!! ～怒れる拳に火をつけろ～, "The Hero!! Set Fire to the Furious Fist") by JAM Project, and the ending theme is "Hoshi Yori Saki ni Mitsukete Ageru" (星より先に見つけてあげる, "I'll Find It Before the Stars for You") by Hiroko Moriguchi. The ending theme for episode 12 is "Kanashimi-tachi o Dakishimete" (悲しみたちを抱きしめて, "Hug Those Who Are Feeling Sad") by Moriguchi.[2]
An original video animation was released with the tenth manga volume on December 4, 2015.[3] Additional OVAs are included in Blu-ray Disc & DVD volumes of the series, which begin release from December 24, 2015.[4][5][6]
The series is licensed in North America, Latin America and Oceania by Viz Media, and by Viz Media Europe in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.[7] The series was streamed worldwide excluding Asia on Daisuki. Viz Media streamed the series on Neon Alley in North America.[8] Kaze UK and Manga Entertainment distributes the series in the United Kingdom and Ireland,[9] and Madman Entertainment distributes the series in Australia and New Zealand, who also streamed the series on AnimeLab.[10] An English dub of the series began airing in the United States on Adult Swim's Toonami block from July 16, 2016 to October 8, 2016.[11][12] The first season of the anime received critical acclaim, praised for its animation quality, visuals, humor, and the overall story itself.[citation needed]
A second season was later confirmed in September 2016.[13] The second season is animated by J.C. Staff with Chikara Sakurai replacing Shingo Natsume as director and Yoshikazu Iwanami replacing Shoji Hata as sound director. Tomohiro Suzuki, Chikashi Kubota and Makoto Miyazaki reprised their roles as series composer, character designer and music composer, respectively.[14] The opening theme song is "Uncrowned Greatest Hero" (静寂のアポストル, Seijaku no Apostle, lit. "Quiet Apostle") by JAM Project, and the closing theme is "Chizu ga Nakutemo Modoru kara" (地図が無くても戻るから, lit. "Even Without a Map, I'll Return") by Makoto Furukawa.[15][16][17] The second season aired between April 9, 2019 and July 2, 2019, while a television special aired on April 2, 2019.[16][18] The second season is simulcast on Hulu in the US,[16] on Tubi in Canada,[19] on AnimeLab in Australia and New Zealand,[20] and on Crunchyroll in Europe.[21] A 10-minute OVA was bundled with the second season's first Blu-ray Disc/DVD volume on October 25, 2019.[22][23] Two more 10-minute OVAs were bundled with the second season's second and third Blu-ray Disc/DVD volume on November 26 and December 25, 2019, respectively.[24][25] Another 10-minute OVA was bundled with the second season's fourth Blu-ray Disc/DVD volume on January 28, 2020.[26] The 5th OVA will be bundled with the second season's fifth Blu-ray Disc/DVD volume on February 27, 2020.[27]
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