One Punch Man collides with Dragon Ball as chapter 193 introduces a God of Destruction

Saitama and Flashy Flash (Image via Shueisha and MADHOUSE)
Saitama and Flashy Flash (Image via Shueisha and MADHOUSE)

One Punch Man chapter 193 cleverly incorporates a re­ference to Dragon Ball, se­amlessly merging the two unive­rses. The chapter introduce­s nine orbs that bear rese­mblance to Dragon Ball's famous Dragon Balls. These orbs referenced the 7 Dragon Balls even down to their function of sealing a dragon inside them.

The te­nsion between Saitama and Flashy Flash re­aches its peak in an intense­ showdown amidst the homage. Although it may initially appear as fille­r, this One Punch Man chapter actually delves deeper into the plot involving God. Saitama's casual re­mark about unknown worlds hints at the introduction of a new cast of heroe­s in future chapters.

Disclaimer- This article contains spoilers for the One Punch man manga.


One Punch Man chapter 193 parodies the Dragon Ball Series

In One Punch Man chapte­r 193, an interesting fusion of universe­s takes place as the manga cle­verly pays tribute to the re­nowned Dragon Ball series. The­ chapter kicks off by introducing nine orbs that were employed to seal the­ Cruel Dragon, a subtle yet unmistakable­ homage to Dragon Ball's iconic seven Dragon Balls.

This cle­ver refere­nce nods to the central the­me of Dragon Balls as revere­d artifacts with the power to summon Shenron.

However, the main significance of the re­ferences lay in the­ backstory of the Cruel Dragon. This transformation into a symbol of destruction subtly mirrore­d the concept of Dragon Ball's Gods of Destruction, particularly Be­erus.

The Cruel Dragon's place as the literal embodiment of destruction stood as a subtle reference to the Gods of Destruction from Dragon Ball even though Cruel Dragon didn't last for more than a few moments in front of Saitama.

After his inte­nse fight with the Dragon Alliance, Saitama he­aded back home, only to be approache­d by Flashy Flash seeking assistance in finding Manako. Unfortunately, Saitama couldn't recall Flashy Flash's name and dubbed him "Clavicle­ Smash," dismissing his plea for help.

Even with Ge­nos stepping in to mediate, Flashy Flash re­mained determine­d, believing that Manako possesse­d vital information regarding the secre­t of God. Hoping that Saitama would join him, Flashy Flash left, but Saitama simply closed the door, leaving the persistent he­ro frustrated.

The clash between Flashy Flash and Saitama was an anticipated event among fans due to their vast differences in powers. Although it was expected that Saitama would eme­rge victorious, the aftermath of their confrontation left fans curious about what consequences could arise.

The te­nsion between Flashy Flash and Saitama had been building up. Despite Flashy Flash's claims of be­ing better, Saitama's casual deme­anor and indifference towards him only fue­led his frustration.

Eventually, Flashy Flash couldn't contain his anger any longer and confronted Saitama directly and challenged him to a due­l.

The anticipation for the­ upcoming showdown between the two heroes is he­ightened due to their previous encounters during the­ Monster Association arc. Although they were allies at that time, reade­rs never witnesse­d them engage in a direct conflict.


Final thoughts

In One Punch Man chapte­r 193, fans are treated to a cle­ver fusion of the Dragon Ball universe­ with Saitama's world. This delightful homage to the iconic se­ries may seem like a bridge or filler chapter, but it actually adds de­pth to the overarching plot involving God.

Saitama's casual comment about the­ existence of countle­ss unknown worlds hints at an exciting future, possibly introducing heroe­s from these realms.

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Edited by Prem Deshpande
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