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Known for his unparalleled strength and ability to end matches with just one punch, Saitama – the central character of One Punch Man – has become an iconic character in the anime universe. What is most interesting is the origin of this world-famous series.
In a 2012 interview, ONE – the brains behind One Punch Man – revealed the unexpected inspirations that shaped his artistic journey. When asked what motivated him to venture into the world of webcomics and how long he wanted to become a mangaka, ONE’s answer surprised everyone.
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Crayon Shin-chan
ONE revealed: “Ever since I was in school, I was determined to become a comedy mangaka, because I was heavily influenced by Crayon Shin-chan”. That is a definite goal that ONE set out very early on. His thoughts are always: “I will become a mangaka at any cost.”
In this context, Crayon Shin-chan’s role is very influential. ONE’s passion for manga is not something temporary or ephemeral. Since he was a child, motivated by his love for the Crayon Shin-chan universe, ONE was determined to become a mangaka. He not only had a dream, but also invested effort and enthusiasm to make it come true.
Next in the interview, ONE also shared a bit about his growing up years. When asked about his study behavior while in high school, he explained: “I spent a lot of time drawing comics in my school notebooks. They were not just drawings but also stories full of funny dialogues and interactive characters. What I liked The fun is the ability to turn my craziest ideas into reality.”
Despite this intense passion, ONE chose to keep his creations a secret. He never showed his work to anyone during his school days. He has accumulated about 50 notebooks full of sketches and manga comics. What really hurt ONE was not finding himself in complicated situations, but the idea that something he loved so much could be rejected by someone else.
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Therefore, the One Punch Man series – a work that challenges the conventional standards of action anime, not only has its origin in a childhood wish but is also filled with its creator’s devotion to with a comic strip.