Top 5 Most Powerful Characters in One Punch Man Ranked
Explore five of the most iconic One Punch Man characters, each adding depth and power to the world beyond Saitama’s unbeatable punch

At first, One Punch Man appears to be a humorous and silly show. It feels like a show that jokes about normal hero anime, where people shout and suddenly get super strong. Saitama beats everyone with just one punch. It sounds like a short joke, but somehow, it keeps working. And not just that, it became something different, something with a strange kind of meaning behind all the punching.
5 Most Powerful Characters in One Punch Man
5. Boros – The Alien Who Got Punched More Than Once
Boros, that shiny alien guy, actually was the first enemy who didn’t go down in the first hit. He was traveling across galaxies only to meet a really strong opponent. And Saitama gave him what he was looking for. Even though Boros lost in the end, it was a fight that felt like it mattered. They both feel the same, too strong and a bit bored. The fight didn’t feel normal, it felt like something more.
4. Garou – He Didn't Want to Be a Hero’s Fan
Garou’s journey is not a usual villain type. He was once a student of Bang (a very strong fighter), but one day he gave up on everything heroes believe in. He felt the system was unfair. So, he decided to fight against all heroes by himself. At first, he seems like a villain, but maybe he’s not bad. Later, he gets power from some weird god being and becomes monster-like. He and Saitama had a fight that’s more epic than most others in the show. Garou’s path from boy to beast, it’s intense and weirdly emotional.
3. Empty Void – That Ninja Leader We Barely Seen
Empty Void is another character who doesn’t show up much, but he leaves a strong impression. He’s the boss of Ninja Village, where all the dangerous people like Sonic come from. We don’t know what he wants, but it’s clear he’s very strong and hiding many secrets. Training so many deadly ninjas means he’s really serious. He’s likely hiding now, waiting to cause big trouble later.
2. God – That Strange Creepy Thing in Shadows
God is what people call it, but no one knows what it is. God doesn’t come front directly, but you feel his hands behind everything. Giving powers to broken people, whispering into minds, changing everything. Like what happened with Garou. This thing feels cosmic and terrifying, not funny like other parts of the show. Some fans think God is the last enemy for Saitama, the real one who’ll test him finally.
1. Saitama – Stronger Than Needed, But Still So Empty
Saitama, the main guy, still beats everyone with just one punch. But even though he saves people and stops disaster, he seems not so happy. He’s bored, tired, and kind of lonely. Being too strong made life dull for him. He wants a challenge, wants feelings again. It’s sad in a way. Like he reached the dream every hero has, but now he doesn’t feel anything at all.
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One Punch Man is not only a parody. It started with jokes but turned into something else. Deep characters, serious plots, strong emotions, it all comes in. You come laughing, and suddenly, you care a lot. It’s weird how this show about one-punch wins ends up giving more than most “serious” anime out there. Maybe that’s why it’s so good because it hides its heart under a funny bald guy’s fist.
Written By “Sujoy Bhowmik - India Today Gaming”