Fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of One Punch Man Chapter 196. Ever since Flashy Flash raised the question to Blast about God’s connection to the ninja village you can’t help but want more.
‘One-Punch Man’ stands as a Japanese superhero manga series born from the creative mind of One. With its focus on Saitama, a superhero who battles the blues because he can effortlessly dispatch any adversary with a single punch. The initial webcomic iteration, conceived by One in 2009, laid the foundation.
A digital manga reimagination, brought to life by Yusuke Murata. It took flight in June 2012 on Shueisha’s Tonari no Young Jump website. As of June 2023, this remake has been meticulously compiled into 28 tankōbon volumes. Viz Media holds the reins for the English release. Serializing this revamped manga in their Weekly Shonen Jump digital magazine across North America.
One Punch Man Chapter 196 Release Date
Fans can anticipate the release of One Punch Man Chapter 196 on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 12 am JST, following the series’ regular biweekly schedule. The chapter will initially be accessible in Japanese on Shueisha’s Tonari no Young Jump website. However, for non-Japanese speakers, there might be a brief wait for the official English translations provided by Viz Media, as the site doesn’t offer a language switch option.
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What’s Next?
Chapter 196 brings with it high expectations as fans eagerly await Blast’s revelation about the much-anticipated connection between God and the ninja village. Flashy Flash, having diligently delved into this mystery, now has the chance to question Blast, promising some captivating revelations.
Furthermore, the upcoming chapter is likely to delve into Speed-o’-Sound Sonic’s reflections on the Tenninto and “That Man.” Sonic may take proactive steps, reaching out to Flashy Flash and potentially playing a pivotal role in the unfolding events. It could be setting the stage for a significant encounter between the two characters. The anticipation for Chapter 196 is certainly building up with the promise of these intriguing developments.
Where to read One Punch Man chapter 196?
One Punch Man Chapter 196 will be accessible for reading on Shueisha’s Tonari no Young Jump website in Japanese. Although the website is open to a global audience, it lacks language-switching options. Therefore, for fans who don’t understand Japanese, the wait for official translations by Viz Media may be necessary.
While fans typically provide translations within a few hours, the official English release by Viz Media may take about a week. This means eager readers might have to exercise some patience for the official, translated version to hit the shelves.
Previous chapter recap
In the last chapter named ‘Tenninto,’ Speed-o’-Sonic crosses paths with a bunch of ex-students from the ninja village Tenninto. The scene unfolds as they discuss the revival of the village founder, also dubbed “That Man,” who just woke up from a coma. Their objective? Taking on the challenge of bringing down two heavy-hitting heroes, Flashy Flash and Blast.
To pull off their mission, they enlist Sonic’s help to lure Flash into a meticulously crafted trap. Simultaneously, over at the Hero Association, a breakthrough happens in grasping the process of undoing “mobsterification” in monsters. The revelation points to a deep connection between a monster’s mental state and the reversal process. As the plot takes on more complexity, Flashy Flash starts probing Blast with questions about the enigmatic link between God and the ninja village. Exploring the mystery behind the character of God in Murata’s rendition of One Punch Man is sure to be an intriguing journey.
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Where can I watch One Punch Man?
You can watch One Punch Man on Crunchyroll or Netflix.
How many seasons is One Punch Man?
There are 3 One Punch Man seasons in total.
