10 Best Anime Shows Of The Last Decade

Anime is a medium that feels chockfull of characters with too much power. It's typically expected that in every action title that you see, there will be someone around who stands lightyears above the rest regarding their skills and abilities. One Punch Man completely - and sarcastically - manipulates this trope and creates humour from the mundanity that being unbeatable produces.

One Punch Man tells the story of Saitama, a hero for fun, who has the unbelievable power of taking out all of his enemies with only one punch - as the title would suggest. While this sounds like it would make him a charismatic megastar, his lack of fame and utter boredom is actually the main highlight.

There is a touch of sarcasm and irony to this title that makes it so charming. The mundanity of life is so apparent, and a lot of that comes from the brilliant animation. You'll often see Saitama's aesthetic change depending on the scenario; sometimes he's drawn like an awesome superhero, and other times he looks like a goofy Saturday morning cartoon.

This is indicative of the humour and drama that comes from this show. It perfectly balances the overt silliness with some surprisingly heartfelt and intense moments.