One-Punch Man (ワンパンマン)

It's closing in!

Damn! So who's available?

We have confirmation that Lightning Max and Smile Man are on their way.

Get me that threat level assessment!

As you can see, explosions are going off behind me.

The wake of destruction left by this monster is at an unprecedented scale.

The Hero Association is analyzing the threat level

in order to--

Guess I'll go.

JUSTICE ENFORCEMENT

Mommy! Daddy!

Hmm?

You're a fast one. Who are you?

Just a guy who's a hero for fun.

You're kidding.

What kind of half-assed backstory is that?

Mine's far superior.

I was formed from the pollution man wrought upon the Earth.

I am Vaccine Man!

The Earth is a single living organism.

You filthy humans are nothing but a disease-causing bacteria

eating away at a precious life force.

In order to wipe out humanity

and their evil civilization built on her surface,

the Earth in her infinite wisdom has given birth to me!

You say you do this for fun? For fun?

How dare you confront Mother Earth's apostle

for such a mindless reason?

Yet, what more could be expected from a hu--

Not again. All it took was one punch!

Damn it!

- -

Gi-gi-gi-gi-gi.

THREE YEARS EARLIER

A monster! Let's go!

What's this? Are you sure you don't want to run away?

Gi-gi-gi-gi-gi…

Gi-gi-gi…

I bet you're a new businessman already hating the daily grind.

I ate too much crab and turned into this, Crablante!

You should be crapping in your pants right now.

Why aren't you running?

Gi-gi-gi.

Got a death wish or something?

Is that it?

Well, not quite.

Hmm-hmm?

I'm no businessman. I'm unemployed.

Right now, I'm looking for a job.

I had another interview today and got turned down big time.

I couldn't care less about anything.

And I'm in no mood to turn tail and run…

just because you're here.

Gi-gi-gi-gi-gi-gi.

So, what happens now, Crablante?

Gi-gi-gi…

Your eyes are cold and lifeless, just the same as mine.

Since we have that in common,

I think I'll let you of the hook this time.

Besides, right now I'm out hunting different prey.

Hmm?

A brat with a big chin.

And when I find him, I'm gonna rip his arms off!

Gi-gi-gi-gi-gi-gi!

Huh?

Uh… Mmm?

What're you looking at?

A big-chinned brat. If he's caught, he's dead!

Hey, kid. Were you messing with a big crab monster?

Uh…

While he was sleeping in the park, I drew some nipples on his chest.

It's definitely him.

He has no idea what he's done.

What do I do? I could still help, but…

Huh?

This kid's kind of weird looking.

It's none of my business really…

I should just walk away.

Right.

I mean, who really cares, anyway?

Gi-gi-gi-gi. Found you!

What the hell am I doing?

Huh?

Listen kid, he's after you!

Now get outta here!

Don't worry about me. Just go!

But… I can't.

- I gotta get my soccer ball. - Are you serious?

- -

Cold Eyes, what's the big idea?

Don't tell me you're gonna protect that stinkin' big-chinned brat!

Oh, come on, you're gonna kill this kid over some harmless little prank?

Doesn't that seem kinda harsh?

Whatever, I've killed people for a lot less.

Whoever makes fun of the way I look, pays the price.

No exceptions.

By the way, that little punk

drew ridiculous nipples on my manly shell-chest!

And in permanent marker!

I've got claws! I can't even use a towel to wipe it off!

Get in my way,

and I'll make sure that job interview you blew today will be your last!

Hmm-hmm?

Man, it just came to me.

You look just like a villain from this kids cartoon I used to watch!

- Die. -

Hmm?

Stop right there.

If I watch you kill a kid right in front of me,

I'll have nightmares.

You know what?

When I was a little boy, I wanted to be a hero.

Not some damn businessman.

But a superhero who could send rotten villains like you

flying with one punch.

Screw looking for a job!

Bring it on, crab!

Oh, a hero, huh?

- - Ridiculous!

- - You're pathetic!

- - You don't stand a chance against me.

Your life ends…

now!

Has it really been three years since then?

After that day, I trained so hard, I went bald.

I became so powerful, no one can beat me.

I'm the hero I'd always dreamed of becoming.

- So what is this? -

What's wrong with me?

Why does my heart feel so lifeless and empty?

482 yen, please.

Sure.

Oh, hang on a sec.

Here, I have the 82 yen.

Huh?

Yes! This is incredible, little brother!

I never thought it would work so well.

Amazing!

His power is more than I could've ever imagined!

My goal was to become the strongest man in the world.

The strongest man.

That was my dream.

At last, the ultimate steroid, Biceps King, is complete!

Hey, Marugori.

Drink this and you will obtain the power you've been seeking!

What? You sure about this?

Indeed! I added strawberry flavoring to make it go down easier.

Okay.

Yes, wonderful!

My brains and your brawn!

By combining the greatest of minds and the strongest of bodies

this world has to offer,

the two of us will conquer the Earth and rule together as kings!

We're unstoppable!