ONE revealed: “When I was still in school, I decided to become a manga artist, inspired heavily by Crayon Shin-chan.” This was a significant goal that ONE had set for himself from a very young age. His thoughts have always been: “I will become a manga artist at any cost.”

In this context, the role of Crayon Shin-chan had a considerable influence. ONE’s passion for manga is not merely a fleeting whim or a temporary hobby. Since he was a child, driven by his love for the world of Crayon Shin-chan, ONE resolved to become a manga artist. He not only had the ambition but also invested effort and dedication to turn that passion into reality.

During the interview, ONE also shared a bit about his formative years. When asked about his study habits during middle school, he explained: “I spent a lot of time on comics during my study years. They were not just images, but stories filled with humor and unique characters. The thing I enjoyed most was being able to transform my wildest ideas into reality.”

Despite his strong passion for manga, ONE has kept the creative aspects of his work to himself. He never allowed anyone to view his creations during his school years. He accumulated around 50 notebooks filled with drafts and manga drawings. The essence of ONE’s work is not about finding himself in various situations but rather the pure ideas that he enjoys sharing with others.

Thus, the manga One Punch Man – a work that challenges the conventional standards of action anime – originates not just from a desire to create a fleeting trend but also from the profound commitment of its creator to craft a humorous comic series.