One Punch Man is the much-loved webcomic published on Shueisha’s Tonari no Young Jump website. Saitama is the man who’s become so strong he can knock his opponents out with just one punch, but his overwhelming strength has also become an addiction. Even with Saitama’s apathy, the charm of the piece is in its ordinary hero.
It’s been announced that Makoto Furukawa will play the part of the protagonist Saitama in the anime adaptation and Kaito Ishikawa will play Saitama’s disciple, Genos.
And, chasing after Saitama and Genos? The cast has been announced for two other charming characters too. Speed of Sound Sonic will be played by Yuki Kaji and the Tornado of Terror by Aoi Yuki. The pair also made the following comments:
Speed of Sound Sonic (CV: Yuki Kaji)
He’ll undertake any task from assassin to bodyguard - the self-proclaimed “Strongest Ninja.” Persistently stalks Saitama.
Comment from Yuki Kaji:
“Congratulations to One Punch Man on becoming a TV anime! I read the original comic and the uniqueness of its plot developments was so interesting that my hands wouldn’t stop turning the pages. I knew it would be cool but in some ways it’s too bad - I’m going to be playing Sonic so now I’ll just have to look forward to the recording. To help make the character even more charming, I want to act while also enjoying myself. Please look forward to the day Sonic and all the other characters get moving and talking.”
Tornado of Terror (CV: Aoi Yuki)
S Class Rank 2 hero and esper who can take down Mysterious Beings with her supernatural attacks. Looks like a little girl but she’s an adult!
Comment from Aoi Yuki:
“I’d been looking forward to the anime adaptation ever since I saw the information about it, so that I can be involved with it too makes me so happy!! She’s small but the strongest, coolest Tornado - I’m going to throw every part of myself into playing her without shattering your illusions but also with a vivid imagination too!
Story:
Saitama has just started his hobby as a hero. After three years of special training, he’s obtained unrivalled powers. However, because he’s become far too powerful no matter how strong his enemy is, it’s all over with just one punch.
“Overwhelming strength - it’s such a drag.”
Even today, new enemies are appearing in front of this strongest of average heroes. Can he be serious just for today?!
Cast
Saitama: Makoto Furukawa
Genos: Kaito Ishikawa
Speed of Sound Sonic: Yuki Kaji
Tornado of Terror: Aoi Yuki
Creative Team
Original Comic: ONE, Yusuke Murata - One Punch Man (Shueisha - Tonari no Young Jump)
Director: Shingo Natsume ( Space Dandy, Fullmetal Alchemist: Sacred Star of Milos )
Series Composition: Tomohiro Suzuki ( From the New World, Robotics;Notes, Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary)
Character Design: Chikashi Kubota ( From the New World, Robotics:Notes )
Animation Production: Madhouse ( Summer Wars, Hunter x Hunter )
© ONE, Yusuke Murata / Shueisha Inc., Hero Association
Source: Otajo