How Does Saitama’s Strength Keep Increasing Without Limit?

Pavas Gagneja
Apr 20
3 min read

How Does Saitama’s Strength Keep Increasing With No Limit

One Punch Man’s Saitama is the ultimate joke character: a hero so strong he ends every fight with one punch. And the weirdest part is that his power keeps growing even though he’s already unbeatable. But that raises the question: how strong is Saitama, or why does Saitama's strength increase without any reason?

Saitama is a parody character, mocking the idea of power-up struggles. But One Punch Man still gives us hints about why Saitama defies logic.

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The No-Limits Fallacy

Fans call Saitama’s power the no-limits fallacy: a fancy term meaning “he’s strong because the story says so.” In-universe, no one can measure his strength. He one-shots planet-busters like Boros, outpaces speedsters like Flashy Flash, and even punches through time in the manga. The crazier the enemy, the harder Saitama flexes - without trying.

But here’s the twist: his strength isn’t static. During his fight with Cosmic Garou, Saitama grows exponentially mid-battle. The manga shows a graph of his power spiking like a meme stock. This implies Saitama’s strength is always scaling to whatever challenge he faces.

Breaking The Limiter: The Science(ish) Excuse

In One Punch Man, every being has a limiter: a cap on their power. Most characters push their limits through training, mutations, or cybernetics. But Saitama? He broke his limiter entirely, and there is no stopping him.

Dr. Genus, a mad scientist in the series, explains that Saitama’s simple workout (100 push-ups, squats, sit-ups, and a 10km run daily) shouldn’t have worked unless he removed his limiter. Breaking his limiter turned Saitama into a glitch in the system, letting his power grow infinitely.

But why him? The series hints it’s tied to his mindset. Saitama trained not for fame or revenge, but for fun. He had no grand goal, just a casual hobby. This lack of obsession might’ve been the key to unlocking limitless mode.

The Real Answer: It’s A Joke

Let’s be real: Saitama’s power isn’t meant to make sense. One Punch Man is a satire. Saitama exists to mock anime heroes who scream for episodes to power up. Saitama got too strong by accident and now misses the thrill of a challenge, while Goku or Naruto train endlessly.

His growing strength is part of the gag. The more bored he gets, the more the universe trolls him with bigger threats, which he still beats easily. Even when he "struggles”, he’s holding back. The manga admits his full power could erase galaxies. But he’ll never need to try that hard.

Final Verdict: Saitama's Strength Increases Because He's Meant To Be That Way

Saitama’s power has no limit because the story needs him to be a joke. It’s a mix of broken lore, satire, and the author trolling fans who demand logic. Trying to explain it ruins the fun, like asking why Bugs Bunny can pull a rocket launcher out of thin air.

So, why does Saitama's strength increase? Because One Punch Man wants to remind us that not everything needs a deep reason. Sometimes, it’s just funny to watch a bald guy in a cape yawn while punching god.