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That last page holy poo poo  Also, Saitama telling Genos that his heart got stronger 
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Jerusalem posted:That last page holy poo poo Saitama forced the world into color, too. Just like "god".
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Dec 18, 2021 06:48
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chiasaur11 posted:Saitama forced the world into color, too. Just like "god". Is Garou gonna get one too?
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Dec 18, 2021 08:29
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Holy loving poo poo Murata
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Dec 18, 2021 10:24
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Little did Garou know that god slayer fist is resisted by humans and monsters.
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Dec 18, 2021 11:11
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Hell yeah this is the good stuff that color spread page hit my heart just right
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Dec 18, 2021 11:19
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Saitama's dash being a fake out was perfect. One nice character detail that has become more apparent as this arc has progressed is that BS is quite into cooperation. Things like holding Amai Mask in place for Fuhrer Ugly's face caving punch, protecting Homeless Emperor from Atomic Samurai, and now suggesting a team up with Garou all make sense considering his nature.
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Dec 18, 2021 14:05
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This is so good. That last panel is amazing too
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Dec 18, 2021 14:15
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Murata's art is excellent as always. ONE's comics have maybe the best portrayals of high speed/teleportation style abilities I've seen. Way the high speed movements this arc is done both in this version and even the original webcomic version are fantastic.
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Dec 18, 2021 15:12
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ConanTheLibrarian posted:Saitama's dash being a fake out was perfect. I really like that Garou didn't try to hit him, because it was in the brief moment where he felt human again. And the Flash came in and started poo poo over again.
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Dec 18, 2021 15:25
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My favorite gag about this chapter is Genos is taking Saitama's words to be some big inspirational life affirming thing, when he's actually just talking about how Genos' reactor core is stronger than it used to be. Saitama just got here and has no idea what's going on, is just kind of confused, but willing to compliment his pal on having a sturdier body and not getting completely owned like he used to.
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Dec 18, 2021 15:28
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Idk man, I read it as him actually saying Genos got stronger on the inside, especially since this is literally the one time the “Genos has a wacky misunderstanding about Saitama’s “training”” gag would be kinda lame.
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Dec 18, 2021 15:48
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Yeah, I thought he was alluding to the "it's easier to die for a cause than to live for one" kind of thing. It's a sign of character development that Genos doesn't have the same death wish that he used to.
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Dec 18, 2021 16:07
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There's quite a clear difference between "Saitama doesn't know what to say so he makes something up" and "Saitama says something really heartfelt".
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Dec 18, 2021 17:57
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I mean he puts his hand on his reactor core, which is the thing that would have blown up, and says "you got stronger here". He probably was talking about the core. Saitama is glad he's alive but he doesn't even know what he did besides what King said ("saved Tatsumaki") Casey Finnigan fucked around with this message at 19:37 on Dec 18, 2021 |
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Dec 18, 2021 19:35
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I'm swinging between both interpretations, but I'm leaning towards A) Saitama thinks Genos didn't self-destruct because his reactor was upgraded and could handle more output. B) Genos thinks Saitama meant his heart has grown stronger because he didn't self-destruct and acted like a true hero. Just because its funnier. graham cracker fucked around with this message at 19:59 on Dec 18, 2021 |
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Dec 18, 2021 19:57
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Saitama is sincere about people's heroics - I think he was being genuine with Genos (his disposition changes when he is told Genos got wrecked protecting someone)
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Dec 18, 2021 20:48
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If it was supposed to be a joke it would be funnier than this, tbh.
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Dec 18, 2021 21:02
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Sometimes Saitama can be genuinely heartfelt and inspiring despite being the overpowered funny guy, that's what makes him a good character.
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Dec 18, 2021 21:18
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If ONE/Murata meant for it to be unambiguously referring to his heart, either they should have said the word "heart" in the dialog, or composed the visual such that Saitama wasn't physically touching his core. It would be bad (visual) storytelling. If ONE/Murata were intending to tear apart a terrible thread on a dead comedy forum, then this was excellent storytelling and the first ARG experience I've enjoyed. I'm ready to enter the metaverse.
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Dec 18, 2021 21:18
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Let's be real: if you asked Saitama to identify where the reactor core is on the broken brobot, would he really be smart enough to be able to point it out?
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Dec 18, 2021 21:26
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MadFriarAvelyn posted:Let's be real: if you asked Saitama to identify where the reactor core is on the broken brobot, would he really be smart enough to be able to point it out? It's the glowing part you shoot in a video game
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Dec 18, 2021 21:29
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Andrast posted:It's the glowing part you shoot in a video game Touché.
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Dec 18, 2021 21:30
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I honestly thought he meant it literally--like pretty much all of his other "profound" statements--and it landed like it was profound.
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Dec 18, 2021 21:37
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The joke of the "I didn't do anything" page wouldn't work as well if it wasn't undermining an emotional character building moment
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Dec 18, 2021 23:45
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The heartfelt thing Saitama said was "nice fight" because he has complimented like what, 3 fights in the series? I think him complementing the core was made to be ambiguous by the translator, which is probably what was intended in the original language. At least I think, I know Japanese can have some more subtlety of things based on the context. I don't think it was intended to be a joke in any way though, just Saitama being literal and it sounding profound per usual.
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Saitama is capable of being sincere and recognizing heroics, see "Nice Fight" from the Sea King arc I don't think this was meant as comedy
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Dec 19, 2021 01:17
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Saitama is being sincere because King told him that Genos basically sacrificed himself to save Tatsumaki. As we all know, Tatsumaki is a sassy child so Genos saving a child from danger deserves sincere praise!
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Dec 19, 2021 02:03
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Fellis posted:The heartfelt thing Saitama said was "nice fight" because he has complimented like what, 3 fights in the series? I think him complementing the core was made to be ambiguous by the translator, which is probably what was intended in the original language. At least I think, I know Japanese can have some more subtlety of things based on the context. I don't think it was intended to be a joke in any way though, just Saitama being literal and it sounding profound per usual. Nah I read it in the raw version and he says 「ここも強くなった」which is almost exactly the same as "This part here got stronger too" the thing that King says about kidney stones is just as confusing in the raw version as well as far as I can tell
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Dec 19, 2021 02:30
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Saitama isn't just a funny man! He has a rich inner life!!
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Saitama is still very much capable of appreciating the fight that he no longer has access to. He really wants and misses the chance to do something genuinely heroic and risky to ones own self, and the opportunity to sacrifice your own wellbeing for the sake of people who need your help. "Nice fight" is what he said to Kamen Rider after Sea King because he got his rear end kicked for reals for the sake of a group of strangers that he felt it was his duty to protect from a big gross fish muscle man even at the cost of his own life, and it's the same thing he says to Genos when he risked his life to protect some annoying sassy kid he works with. It's literally the most sincere and serious thing he says in the entire comic.
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Dec 19, 2021 03:07
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Casey Finnigan posted:Nah I read it in the raw version and he says 「ここも強くなった」which is almost exactly the same as "This part here got stronger too" They kidney stone part itself makes sense as a cover up since Genos is within earshot. The confusing part to me is top panel there "I did everything I could, as a stone" which I assume means he was statuesque due to fear, but maybe the original Japanese has some weird nuances that made sense in some other way.
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This chapter had one of the most quietly touching moments the comic has had in a long while and dissecting it in search of a punchline is just wack
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Xarbala posted:This chapter had one of the most quietly touching moments the comic has had in a long while and dissecting it in search of a punchline is just wack
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Dec 19, 2021 04:00
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No you don't understand! The last time he defended someone, in the Sea King fight, he ended up just a spine and a half-melted head! Now he's mostly intact except for his limbs against an even stronger opponent! He's commenting on how strong his carapace is now! Anyway, I think Genos is interpreting it both ways anyway, which is why he's thanking both Saitama and Kuseno. Genos knows what's up.
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Dec 19, 2021 04:37
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We shouldnt be complaining/scrutinizing the saitama/genos moment, we should be complaining that the power scaling is off bc flashy flash should NOT be able to keep up with Platinum Sperm and Garou
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Dec 19, 2021 04:50
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Wait can someone explain how the sperm monster survived King's ultimate attack??
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Dec 19, 2021 07:05
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Reread the chapter it happened in, he just jumped out of the way. Never underestimate sperm.
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Thoren posted:Wait can someone explain how the sperm monster survived King's ultimate attack?? He was holding back, too many innocents in the crossfire to risk using any more than .000001% of his power
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