The Time When Saitama Broke The Fourth Wall With One Punch

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SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers from the One Punch Man manga, including shocking plot points, final battles, and major plot twists not yet covered in the anime. Proceed only if you're caught up or don't mind having key story elements revealed.

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Saitama is known for breaking limits, enemies, and expectations. But in Chapter 194, he did something a little different; Saitama broke the fourth wall. This moment not only made fans laugh but also reminded everyone just how self-aware and smart the series can be.

Saitama and King were trying to lure out Manako, and they decided to set up a comic-style trap to catch her. What happened next was not a huge punch or big fight, but something much funnier. When Flashy Flash asked how Saitama found her, his answer was so surprising, it caught even the readers off guard.

Check out our YouTube video to see how Saitama broke the fourth wall in One Punch Man.

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A Joke Only Saitama Could Pull Off

When Flashy Flash saw that Saitama had already found Manako, he looked confused and asked, “You found her?” Saitama calmly replied, “In about three panels.” That one line turned the whole scene into a meta-joke. He wasn’t talking about time or distance; he was talking about actual manga panels. It was like he knew he was in a comic book the whole time.

This moment was funny, and it was clever. It felt like Saitama was casually winking at the readers, showing how chill, untouchable, and unbeatable he is, even in a world full of crazy monsters and serious Heroes.

It Actually Happened In Three Panels

The best part? It really took exactly three manga panels for Saitama and King to catch Manako. The artist, Yusuke Murata, drew it perfectly to match the joke. That little detail made the punchline even better and proved that the joke wasn’t just random; it was planned and executed perfectly.

This small moment showed how One Punch Man loves to play with its own format. The series doesn’t always follow the usual rules. It mixes action with comedy, and sometimes the comedy is hidden in plain sight, like this panel joke. It’s one of the things that makes One Punch Man so unique.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
October 2015	8.49	Madhouse, J.C. Staff	Action, Comedy	Netflix

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