One-Punch Man

TV show · 2015

One-Punch Man is a fast-paced anime action-comedy following Saitama, a superhero who defeats any enemy with a single punch — the jokes land well and the satire is clever, but the series carries consistent and sometimes graphic fantasy violence, gore, and mild language across both of its seasons. This report covers the full series (Seasons 1 and 2).

Best suited for teens roughly 13 and up who are already comfortable with action-heavy anime.

Scary imageryPeril & tensionViolenceLoss & griefBig emotionsLanguageBehavior modeledLoud or startling soundsFlashing lightsDrinking, drugs & smokingOld-school gender roles

Episodes to know about

ViolenceS1E1Strong

The opening episode establishes the show's baseline: a giant monster demolishes city blocks, and the climactic punch results in an explosion of the villain's body — sets expectations for the rest of the series.

ViolenceS1E2Strong

A character is shown being rapidly drained of all their blood by a swarm of mosquitoes; depicted graphically.

Scary imageryS1E2Moderate

A large mosquito-controlling villain and her swarms create a horror-adjacent tone distinct from the show's usual comedic action.

8 more moments are in the full report. See all of them, checked against your own family’s settings, in Little Longer.