There are many heroes in One Punch Man, but the highest ranking heroes are the S-class heroes, with the ability to handle disaster-level demons on their own. Here we've compiled a list of all the S-class heroes that appear in One Punch Man!
【One Punch Man】S-Class Hero #1 "Blast"
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As the #1 ranked S-Class, Blast is supposed to be the Hero Association's strongest fighting force, but he has yet to make an appearance. He hates being tied down and performs his heroic activities entirely of his own free will, making him a mysterious character whose combat abilities are unknown. In the past, he defeated Elder Centipede, a Disaster Level Dragon, with overwhelming force.
Dismissing the Blast = Saitama Theory
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Given Blast's overwhelming fighting abilities, there have been rumors that he is Saitama, but in the original One-Punch Man, he appears in Tatsumaki's flashback 18 years ago. Naturally, Saitama wasn't engaged in any hero activities at this time, so it's highly likely that Saitama is not the same as Blast.
Who is the person in the prophecy?
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Also, regarding Boros's invasion, it was explained that 20 years ago, a prophecy had predicted that there was a being on Earth capable of fighting Boros on equal terms. Naturally, Saitama was not a hero at the time, so this prophecy may have been referring to Blast. However, it's also possible that this prophecy was hinting at the appearance of a Saitama capable of fighting on equal terms or better in the future. The Hero Association was founded three years ago, and Tatsumaki's recollections show that Blast has been active for 18 years, a long time before that. However, Blast's recent activities are unknown, so it is highly likely that he was designated S-Class No. 1 in recognition of his legendary achievements from long ago.
[One-Punch Man] S-Class Hero #2 "Tatsumaki the Terror" (Tatsumaki)
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S-Class #2 hero "Tatsumaki the Terror" possesses overwhelming power and is the most powerful psychic in history. He can easily manipulate even massive objects, has a wide attack range and incredible firepower, and can even use his psychic powers to repel opponents' attacks, leaving him with no openings. Because Blast only acts of his own free will, he is essentially treated as the Hero Association's greatest fighting force.
Looks like a child, mentally so too
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Though possessing such overwhelming power, Tatsumaki looks like a child, and many, including Child Emperor, believe her to be the younger sister of Fubuki, the number one B-rank hero. She is actually 28 years old and is Fubuki's older sister by five years, but her personality is harsh and childlike towards everyone, befitting the description of a mean, selfish brat.
Tatsumaki the Terror
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However, some viewers have mistaken Tatsumaki for "Tatsumaki the Terror," and her art frequently reverts to the original ONE version, making her a comedic character.
[One-Punch Man] S-Class Hero #3 "Silver Fang" (Bang)
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Bang, also known as "Silver Fang," is the #3 ranked S-Class hero and a master of the martial art known as Ryusui Gansaiken. His refined technique is unparalleled against humanoid opponents. His martial arts combine offense and defense, allowing him to parry and attack his opponents' attacks, and are a strength worthy of an S-class hero, but there are cases where his martial arts skills are not effective when facing an opponent who is abnormally large.
A Significant Figure in the Martial Arts World
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Bang's third-place ranking in the S-class is likely due to his years of service and his status as one of the most honorable S-class heroes. Bang has also brought great benefits to the martial arts world by becoming a hero, and his strong influence in various fields likely contributes to his ranking.
[One-Punch Man] S-Class Hero #4 "Atomic Samurai" (Kamikaze)
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The #4 S-Class hero, "Atomic Samurai," lives up to his name by resembling a samurai wielding a sword. His fighting style revolves around deadly sword techniques, and his special move, the "Atomic Slash," instantly slices opponents to shreds.
A Stoic Old Man
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He has a very stoic approach to strength, as evidenced by his statement, "I only recognize the strong." His disciples, Eariaian, Okamatuchi, and Bushidrill, are also strong warriors, ranking 2nd to 4th in A-class, but his abilities are in a league of their own, making him a monster worthy of S-class, which sets him apart from A-class heroes.
[One-Punch Man] S-Class Hero #5 "Child Emperor"
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S-Class #5 hero "Child Emperor" looks like a child, but he's a super-genius in mind. While his pure physical abilities only surpass those of the A-Class hero Stinger, he fights using a backpack-shaped weapon he developed himself.
Child Appearance, Adult Mind
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Child Emperor, who rose to fifth place in the S-Class at just 10 years old, is not known for his martial prowess, unlike other S-Class heroes. However, the reason he is called an S-Class hero is because of his genius intellect. Hero Rank is not determined solely by strength, but also by contributions to the association, with contributions such as new weapon development and intelligence gathering considered significant.
What would you do if an incident occurred, you idiot?
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The voice actor for the anime version is Minami Takayama, known for her child-like appearance and adult intelligence. No matter how you look at it, the original source is that famous detective, and it felt like a murder was going to happen in the near future, which actually happened in episode 6 of the OVA.
[One-Punch Man] S-Class Hero #6 "Metal Knight" (Bofoi)
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S-Class Hero #6 "Metal Knight" is Dr. Bofoi, who remotely controls mecha equipped with numerous destructive weapons. He is a hero who possesses advanced technological capabilities and hidden military power that even the Association cannot fully grasp, but he has a self-righteous personality and shows no interest in anything that is not related to his research, nor does he have any intention of protecting ordinary citizens.
Head of the Hero Association's Technical Department
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The reason such a potentially dangerous individual is ranked 6th in the S-Class is likely the same as that of Child Emperor. In fact, Child Emperor's mentor was Dr. Bofoi, who is thought to have made significant contributions to the Hero Association, providing technology and quickly rebuilding the devastated City A.
[One-Punch Man] S-Class Hero #7 "King"
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S-Class Hero #7 "King" is the strongest man on earth. His intimidating appearance and overwhelming fighting ability have earned him the respect of many S-class heroes. However, much about him, including his fighting style, is shrouded in mystery. This is because no one has ever witnessed King's battles, and only the fact that he wins with overwhelming power is known. King is the strongest hero, combining popularity and ability to the point that his mere existence is said to act as a crime deterrent.
King: The Truth About Quitting Being a Hero
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However, in reality, he was simply present when a monster appeared, and someone else would defeat it without his permission. This happened repeatedly, leading to the misunderstandings of those around him, and before he knew it, he had become an S-class hero. He's an extreme coward, and his signature character, King Engine, is so scared that his heartbeat is audible. He's like Mr. Satan in One Punch Man, and only Saitama knows the truth.
He's a perfect match for Saitama.
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Though Saitama is the complete opposite of the powerful yet unappreciated, King, who lacks talent but is unapologetically praised by those around him, is a perfect match. They often hang out together in private, and even leverage their strengths to defeat a Disaster Level Dragon enemy while minimizing damage to those around them. While he lacks combat ability, he has a good poker face and quick wits, so he's not completely useless.
【One-Punch Man】S-Class Hero #8 "Zombieman"
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S-Class Hero #8 "Zombieman" is an immortal hero. Although his combat ability is not particularly high, he has incredible regenerative abilities, allowing him to quickly recover even after sustaining fatal injuries. He uses these abilities to bring the fight to a close and win using swords and pistols. He is a rare type of hero who wins by endurance, and although he is strong against enemies who are not resistant to endurance battles, he may not be able to deal with opponents with super-powerful long-range attacks.
The House of Evolution has already been destroyed
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In fact, he was a test subject in the House of Evolution, which Saitama and his friends destroyed in the past, and for ten years he had been waiting for an opportunity for revenge. However, the House of Evolution had long since been destroyed and turned into the Takoyaki House, so the revenge he had been harboring for the past ten years came to an unexpected end.
[One-Punch Man] S-Class Hero #9 "Drive Knight"
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S-Class Hero #9, "Drive Knight," fights using a transformation mechanism. However, he has rarely appeared in public to date, and his details, strength, and background are unknown. He has left the warning to Genos, who is also a cyborg, that "Metal Knight is your enemy," suggesting that he has some connection to Genos' past and Metal Knight, but it is currently unknown what his intentions are.
【One-Punch Man】S-Class Hero #10 "Pig God"
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S-Class Hero #10 "Pig God" is an obese hero who is constantly eating. He defeats his enemies by swallowing monsters whole, a method reminiscent of the androids of dark fantasy, making him a one-hit kill hero. He also possesses impressive physical abilities, such as smashing through surrounding buildings to rush to crime scenes, and possesses mobility belying his large size.
A heroic personality despite his appearance
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Despite his appearance, he has a strong sense of responsibility as a hero. He even carried seriously injured people into his body, and after his battle with Garou, he was deployed despite being seriously injured himself to finish off the surviving Evil Spring Water. He is a man of great character, even among S-class heroes.
[One-Punch Man] S-Class Hero #11: Superalloy Black Vibrator
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The #11 ranked S-Class hero, Superalloy Black Vibrator, is an incredibly physically gifted hero with a muscular, shiny black steel body. The hardness of his muscles shuts out all half-hearted attacks, and his fighting style is hand-to-hand combat that makes the most of those muscles.
A Broken Kurobikari
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Superalloy Kurobikari was originally a weak boy who was bullied, but by training his body and gradually increasing the intensity of his muscle training, he gained the strength and confidence to become an S-class hero. He shares a commonality with Saitama in that his strength wasn't achieved through any special means. However, in the original manga, he was defeated by Garou and was brokenhearted, and he has yet to recover.
[One-Punch Man] #12 S-Class Hero, "Watchdog Man"
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#12 S-Class hero, "Watchdog Man," wears a dog costume. His area of activity is limited to Q City, which is one of the hottest zones in the area in terms of both the number of disasters occurring and the average level of monsters that appear. He is something of a mascot for Q City, and apparently refuses to sign autographs.
His true strength is unknown
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He may not seem like the strongest hero, but he's strong enough to defeat Garou, who defeated Tank Top Master and Metal Bat, with plenty of energy left to spare.
【One-Punch Man】S-Class Hero #13 "Flash of Light"
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S-Class Hero #13 "Flash of Light" fights with lightning-fast swordsmanship and ninjutsu. His fighting style involves slicing through enemies at blinding speeds with his beloved sword, Shunsatsumaru, and he is said to come from the same ninja village as Sonic the Speedster, who shares a similar fighting style. However, for some reason he became a deserter and has since defeated many of his pursuers. Saitama mistakes him for a monster and calls him "Monster Bangs Jama."
[One-Punch Man] S-Class Hero #14 "Demon Cyborg" (Genos)
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The #14 S-Class hero, "Demon Cyborg," is a cyborg who fights using weapons built into his mechanical body. He is one of the main characters in One-Punch Man and calls himself Saitama's disciple. He is suddenly recognized as S-rank due to his achievement of destroying the House of Evolution, which the Association had been keeping an eye on. Although Saitama's power was actually greater, the Association mistakenly thought that Genos was the one who did it, and so he was recognized as S-rank as an exception.
Genos Keeps Losing
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Genos's fighting abilities are high, and he's capable of taking on even disaster-level demon monsters. However, throughout the series, he's constantly pushed to the brink of scrapping. His performance seems to improve with each repair, but perhaps due to poor opponents, he hasn't been able to win many battles, making him a character worth watching for in the future.
[One-Punch Man] S-Class Hero #15: Metal Bat
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S-Class #15 hero, Metal Bat, has a pompadour hairstyle and the appearance of a Showa-era delinquent. He has a short temper, is quick to pick a fight, and acts before thinking, and his fighting style is simple and straightforward: he simply beats down his enemies with a metal bat, but his fighting ability is such that he can turn disaster-level demon monsters into mincemeat in an instant. His mental strength is particularly incredible; even when he is completely worn down, he can get back up with a word of determination, and his fighting ability increases even further.
Metal Bat, Caring About His Little Sister
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Metal Bat, however, seems to be intimidated by his younger sister Zenko, and when his hero activities overlap with her piano recital, he profusely apologizes to her. He also shows a caring side to his family, asking the pesky handsome masked Amai Mask for an autograph for his sister.
[One-Punch Man] S-Class Hero #16: Tank Top Master
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Tank Top Master, the #16 S-Class hero, fights by harnessing the power of his tank top. He possesses superior physical strength, and his Tank Top Tackle is a powerful special move. He is a charismatic tank-top man with great character and many underlings, but after he and his underlings were defeated by Garou, many of them were heartbroken and ended up retiring.
[One-Punch Man] S-Class Hero #17 "Puri-Puri Prisoner"
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S-Class #17 hero "Puri-Puri Prisoner" is serving a perpetual sentence because he can't help but assault boys. While attacking ordinary men is unacceptable, if it's a male criminal, it kills two birds with one stone and also punishes him, and no one complains, so Puri Puri Prisoner has come to the conclusion that it's a good thing (wrong), so he checks the TV, finds his favorite male criminal, and breaks out of prison.
I can't stand it but it's cool
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His special move is Angel Style, which increases the muscles and increases his power while becoming completely naked. At first glance, he looks like a foul of a hero, but he also has a cool side to him, like a hero who fights against strong people without even taking a step back.
One Punch Man S-class hero summary
This time we've compiled a list of S-class heroes that appear in One Punch Man. There are still many mysterious characters and characters that are likely to grow, so it is certain that they will be in an important position in One Punch Man in the future! The second season of the anime is scheduled for the spring of 2019, where you will be able to see the success of S-class heroes!
