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How Saitama Broke His Own Limits In One Punch Man?

How Saitama broke his wwn limits in One Punch Man

Saitama is one of the most unique anime characters ever created. He started as an average guy who just wanted to be a Hero for fun. But somehow, through a very simple and strange training routine, he became the strongest being in the entire world. Nobody can stand against him, and almost every fight ends with just a single punch.


But as the story of One Punch Man moves forward, we slowly realize that Saitama’s power is not just about his strength. It’s also about how he keeps growing beyond limits that should be impossible to break. Many fans wonder — how does Saitama break his own limits, and why does he keep getting stronger even when he has already reached what seems like the top?

Saitama’s Ordinary Beginning

Saitama doing push-ups in a park

Saitama wasn’t born with any superpowers. He wasn’t chosen, blessed, or given anything special. He started out like everyone else. But one day, he decided to train hard. He did 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10-kilometer run every single day, along with not using air conditioning or heating to build mental toughness. After three years of this routine, he went bald — and also became unstoppable.


Many fans at first thought it was just a joke. But the series explains that Saitama did something that no other Hero had done before. He broke the “limiter” that exists inside every human. According to One Punch Man’s deeper lore, all living beings have a limit to how strong they can get. Saitama pushed so hard that he broke through his limiter completely. He could beat anyone with a strong punch.


The Science Behind The Limiter

Saitama breaks his limiter OPM

Dr. Genus, a scientist in One Punch Man, explains the limiter theory in detail. He says that every creature has a limiter to stop them from becoming too powerful and losing control. This is nature’s way of keeping things balanced. Heroes like Genos or Sonic train and get stronger, but they never cross that boundary. Saitama, however, broke it.


The moment Saitama broke this limiter, he entered a new stage of existence. He became so strong that normal challenges stopped exciting him. No opponent could match his power, and he started feeling bored and disconnected. While everyone else kept fighting to improve, Saitama had already reached a level no one could understand or beat.


Saitama’s Growth Isn’t Just Physical

Saitama looking up at Genos during their fight

Even though he’s physically unbeatable, Saitama’s real journey is emotional and mental. He doesn’t want to just win fights, he wants to feel the thrill of battle, the excitement of challenge, and the meaning behind being a Hero. That’s why he respects people like Mumen Rider, who fight without expecting to win.


Also, his growth continues in ways that aren't easy to measure. During the fight with Cosmic Garou, Saitama does something truly crazy. He gets so powerful that even time becomes meaningless to him. He travels through time and defeats Garou before the destruction even happens. That moment shows us that Saitama’s strength is not just physical anymore — he could break his enemies mentally and physically. He even breaks the fourth wall sometimes.


Final Verdict: Saitama Has No Limits Anymore

Saitama finds out that Garou killed Genos and gets angry

Saitama is a Hero who started from nothing and ended up breaking the universe’s rules. In One Punch Man, his strength is often used for comedy, but there’s something very deep behind it. He broke the limiter, he kept getting stronger, and now he has no limits left.


But even with all that power, Saitama still feels human. He gets bored, lonely, and confused about what being a Hero really means. That’s what makes him so interesting. His journey is about finding purpose when you already have it all.

Release Year

MAL Rating

Animation Studio

Genre

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October 2015

8.49

Madhouse, J.C. Staff

Action, Comedy

 

 

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