One-Punch Man has lived up to his name throughout his many battles against evil, with no villain managing to defeat Saitama throughout the anime franchise’s history. Recently, the hero for fun had to deal with his biggest challenge to date in Garou, the hero killer who was able to fight Saitama to a standstill thanks to a wild power-up. With artist Yusuke Murata taking a brief hiatus from the series, the manga has announced when fans can expect the next chapter to make landfall.
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Chapter 168 of One-Punch Man will be an interesting addition to the series, considering that the battle against Garou came to an end with Saitama defeating the former hero killer. Luckily, for the manga world, Garou has decided to put his evil ways behind him following his joining the Monster Association and the serious power upgrade he achieved as a result of striking a bargain with an evil god. While the martial artist was ultimately unable to defeat Saitama in one-on-one combat, he proved to be the strongest opponent that the “hero for fun” has faced to date, causing the One-Punch Man to become serious for what might be the first time in his crime-fighting career.
In a recent Twitter update, Yusuke Murata confirmed that the next chapter will arrive on October 20th later this month, thanking fans in advance for their patience, with One-Punch Man set to explore new territory following the long-running fight against Garou and the Monster Association.
So what happened to Garou following his fight against Saitama? Well, the hero killer decided to follow in the footsteps of his master, Bang, with the older martial artist looking to retire and Garou potentially taking his place when it comes to fighting crime, monsters, and anything else that threatens the world. While the full story for the anime’s third season has yet to be revealed, expect Garou to play a major role, especially considering the cliffhanger ending that brought season two to a close.
Are you hyped for the return of Saitama later this month? Where do you think One-Punch Man will head next now that Garou has been defeated and is looking to put his villainy behind him? Feel free to let us know in the comments or hit me up directly on Twitter @EVComedy to talk all things comics, anime, and the world of the hero for fun.
