One Punch Man
Across the board for all my 3 novels, the WW1 fanfiction was voted the most so that's what I'm doing right now. The title is called "WW1: Tycoon", only 3 chapters will be released as I am testing the grounds to see the reception, please let me know how it is.
That being said enjoy:
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"So that's how it is."
After seeing Saitama's introduction in the first chapter and the scene where he casually defeats the gigantic monster, Daniel finally understood the protagonist's strength in this work.
Through intense training, he gained unbeatable power, capable of defeating any enemy with a single punch.
But because he was so strong, every battle ended with just one punch. This repetition made him feel a growing sense of emptiness despite his absolute power.
At this point, a song lyric seemed to echo in Daniel's mind: "How lonely it is to be invincible? How empty it is to be invincible!"
When someone reaches the peak of their power, they often feel this way...
Yeah, right!
Daniel glared at Saitama. If he had such invincible power, he would never feel lonely!
But soon, Daniel saw Saitama face a crisis!
Yes, a crisis. In the manga, very few could withstand Saitama's punch. Typically, the villains would boast, then Saitama would end them with a single punch.
However, three fights left a lasting impression: Saitama vs. the Subterraneans, Saitama vs. Genos, and Saitama vs. Boros.
These three battles, with their powerful impacts and vivid, imaginative visuals, were top-notch.
The cinematic approach to the manga made its scenes more impactful, with a stronger sense of atmosphere in the paneling.
In the first chapter, Saitama encounters the Subterraneans.
After falling asleep, Saitama dreams that the Subterraneans, due to overpopulation, invade the surface world.
Even Saitama finds them a bit tough to handle.
Despite the tough battle, Saitama is not disheartened but rather excited.
This sense of crisis and tension is something he hasn't felt since becoming so strong.
After defeating the smaller Subterraneans, a larger monster, the Subterranean King, emerges from the water!
"This is amazing!!!"
The Porter's art style was incredibly intense. The fight scenes were extremely glamorous, and the paneling was done to perfection, making Daniel's blood boil with excitement!
The visceral, intense combat was so thrilling in the manga that Daniel couldn't wait for it to be adapted into a TV series!
But the next moment, Daniel was stunned.
Because it was all Saitama's dream!
This was a real letdown!
It was like someone was all ready for something exciting, only to find out it was just a dream.
This disappointing feeling was quite frustrating.
But then, Daniel realized that Saitama felt even worse than he did.
Because when he woke up, there were indeed Subterraneans, but their strength was nowhere near the ones in his dream.
"Still, not bad," Daniel muttered after finishing the first chapter.
He found himself hooked and understood the Porter's intention.
In many current action manga, the protagonist's guaranteed victory is a given. Facing complex but ultimately similar battles, readers have lost patience.
The Porter cleverly used this reader mentality, first establishing a predictable victory, then challenging it, keeping the core element of victory in shonen manga but offering a different reading experience.
This was one reason Daniel read it from start to finish!
However, this setup also worried Daniel.
Solving every battle with one punch was a double-edged sword. This setup could make fights too brief and repetitive. Constantly stronger enemies would eventually bore readers. Right now, the novelty kept readers engaged.
But what if it gets old?
Then it might be less exciting than the typical action manga with thrilling fight scenes.
However...
"The Porter must have considered this," Daniel thought, realizing he might be overthinking.
Since the Porter promoted this work extensively before release, it showed his confidence in it.
The Porter's works are always top-notch.
He never disappointed his readers with his many works.
With this in mind, Daniel started reading the second chapter of "One Punch Man."
Not long after, Daniel burst out laughing.
The invincible man couldn't kill a mosquito after numerous tries.
This reminded Daniel of his own struggles with pesky mosquitoes in summer.
But why did the Porter make the mosquito battle so intense, like it was some major enemy...
Watching the scenes in the manga, Daniel was speechless.
The panels zoomed in on Saitama, then pulled back, focusing on his face before zooming out again.
It felt more like a movie storyboard than a manga!
Using the size, distance, and angle of the panels, the Porter made the reading experience comfortable, immersing readers in the manga.
"And... this monster looks too beautiful!" Daniel thought, placing his hands respectfully on the desk as he looked at Mosquito Girl's figure.
As a manga critic, Daniel read all kinds of manga.
He noticed that Mosquito Girl's clothing lines, shading, and hair were done in a mainstream colored manga style!
"The Porter is definitely one of us!"
From the early days, Daniel thought the Porter's female characters had a hint of allure.
Seeing Mosquito Girl confirmed this.
While Daniel pondered, a man suddenly appeared before Mosquito Girl in the manga.
He looked incredibly cool, with a face fit for a protagonist.
His fight with Mosquito Girl was extremely glamorous.
His attack methods and looks were worthy of a main character.
This reminded Daniel of Saitama's egg-like face, leaving him speechless.
The Porter sure has a quirky sense of humor!
But...
It felt like the Porter had some malicious intent, as if this suddenly protagonist-looking man would fall victim to the Porter's mischief.
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