The manga adaptation of “One Punch Man” by renowned artist Yusuke Murata is currently capturing significant attention from fans. In the latest chapter released on March 23, the author has revealed hints suggesting that “the work might be transformed into a comedy series featuring multiple main characters.”
To determine whether Saitama is the suitable partner for his sister Fubuki, Tatsumaki has engaged in a fierce battle with him, which culminated in a showdown in the most recent chapter. This battle concluded with Saitama’s victory, but what captivated the audience’s attention was the unexpected behavior of Tatsumaki. After her encounter with him, she seemed to lose her composure, a detail that was not present in the original work.
From the added details in this chapter, many readers believe that the manga adaptation of “One Punch Man” by Yusuke Murata is entering a “development phase.”
Tatsumaki has previously decided to live independently without relying on anyone, while still being extremely dependent on Blast, the hero she admires. However, Saitama’s image has now appeared in her thoughts. And it is when Saitama realizes how strong Tatsumaki is that her dual personalities emerge, revealing a more vulnerable side to her.
Additionally, Tatsumaki also displays a rare expression of vulnerability when Saitama pats her head. Although Tatsumaki typically exhibits a cold demeanor toward others, in this instance, she shows a moment that resembles the traits of a tsundere character, especially when she interacts with Saitama.
The fandom has reacted to this character development with various discussions, such as:
– Tsundere Tatsumaki, who has developed a charming attraction towards Saitama, definitely has feelings for him.
– Her expressions are particularly adorable when Saitama pats her head.
– Tatsumaki-chan has feelings for Saitama, or at least acknowledges his existence, which is something she has not done with anyone else.
However, there are still some voices in the community who raise concerns about this new development in Murata’s storytelling:
– It feels inconsistent when seeing such drastic character changes in relation to Saitama.
– I think the direction that ONE and Yusuke Murata want to take in “One Punch Man” is becoming increasingly distinct.
In reality, the character portrayals in “One Punch Man” have strayed far from the original author’s concepts. Although both versions feature a showdown between Saitama and Tatsumaki, the manga’s execution is quite different. For example, in chapter 223 released recently, there are hints regarding a potential love triangle involving Fubuki, reminiscent of scenarios in “To LOVE-Ru,” which do not exist in the webcomic version.
According to many opinions, “One Punch Man” has a main character with immense power, yet these romantic developments often come with a harem dynamic, featuring beautiful girls vying for the main character’s affection. Therefore, fans are increasingly skeptical that Murata intends to incorporate more harem elements into “One Punch Man.”
