One Punch Man Season 2 Episode 8: The Resistance of the Strong
Canon/HIGH

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9.0

10 Fans

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One Punch Man Season 2 Episode 8: The Resistance of the Strong

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 7Next: EP 9 →

OSHIMETER

9.0

10 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE REVIEWS

haikal17198's avatar
haikal17198
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This episode takes a brutal turn and hits us with that hopeless feeling again. A new, really strong monster shows up, and the whole episode focuses on Suiryu’s fight with it. All the emotions are mixed in here, sadness, happiness, shock, and hopelessness. But right at the end, we get a promising cliffhanger!


haleyjschwartz's avatar
haleyjschwartz
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I liked getting a focus on Suiryu, as he's an interesting character. There's a lot going on and a lot of intensity, but the cliffhanger leads me to believe things will be resolved soon. I want more Saitama!
ruban's avatar
ruban
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Suiryu’s fall from an arrogant playboy to screaming for a hero in the mud was sad. Bakuzan and Gouketsu completely break him was brutal, but Saitama’s last-second save is pure goosebumps.

macsher1saurus's avatar
macsher1saurus
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This may seem like an ordinary episode for some, but I beg to differ. It just nailed that at some point in our lives, no matter how strong we think we are, we fail. There's no shame in crying for help. You'll see how pity here can make you care less about what others think.
zackng's avatar
zackng
Great character moment for Suiryu. Love the not-so subtle messaging about heroes.
mintshift's avatar
mintshift
Hype episode. Makes me feel so excited for the next and upcoming episodes.
andriyosafat's avatar
andriyosafat
This one is heavy. The shift from a fun sports tournament to a desperate survival situation when Gouketsu arrives is a total game-changer. Suiryu’s character growth here is actually quite moving.
umang's avatar
umang
Plotline development is awesome , A new way to earn power .The crying and the impactful vibe is just mind blowing .Loved the character development and of course the sound track is still unbeatable
animeroshi's avatar
animeroshi
Gets intense really fast, everything stays in one place, but the pressure just keeps building. Suiryu finally gets pushed to his limit, and the tone turns brutal. Not the smoothest visually, but the emotion hits. Watch it, this one actually sticks, even if the scenes are fast.
doggo's avatar
doggo
Villain backstory? Feels dragged out. Hero Association looking kinda weak. Monsters designs still cool though, Garou's getting stronger.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Picking up directly from 'The Class S Heroes,' where the Hero Association scrambled to respond to escalating monster attacks across multiple fronts, Episode 8 narrows the lens to the tournament arena as those threats converge on the fighters. This is the two-thirds mark of the season, and it functions as a crucial escalation point — deepening the collision between the monster uprising and the martial arts world. It sets the stage directly for Episode 9, 'The Ultimate Dilemma,' by intensifying the conflicts that will demand resolution in the season's final act.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Picking up directly from 'The Class S Heroes,' where the Hero Association scrambled to respond to escalating monster attacks across multiple fronts, Episode 8 narrows the lens to the tournament arena as those threats converge on the fighters. This is the two-thirds mark of the season, and it functions as a crucial escalation point — deepening the collision between the monster uprising and the martial arts world. It sets the stage directly for Episode 9, 'The Ultimate Dilemma,' by intensifying the conflicts that will demand resolution in the season's final act.

EPISODE REVIEWS

haikal17198's avatar
haikal17198
VerifiedVerified

This episode takes a brutal turn and hits us with that hopeless feeling again. A new, really strong monster shows up, and the whole episode focuses on Suiryu’s fight with it. All the emotions are mixed in here, sadness, happiness, shock, and hopelessness. But right at the end, we get a promising cliffhanger!


haleyjschwartz's avatar
haleyjschwartz
VerifiedVerified
I liked getting a focus on Suiryu, as he's an interesting character. There's a lot going on and a lot of intensity, but the cliffhanger leads me to believe things will be resolved soon. I want more Saitama!
ruban's avatar
ruban
VerifiedVerified

Suiryu’s fall from an arrogant playboy to screaming for a hero in the mud was sad. Bakuzan and Gouketsu completely break him was brutal, but Saitama’s last-second save is pure goosebumps.

macsher1saurus's avatar
macsher1saurus
VerifiedVerified
This may seem like an ordinary episode for some, but I beg to differ. It just nailed that at some point in our lives, no matter how strong we think we are, we fail. There's no shame in crying for help. You'll see how pity here can make you care less about what others think.
zackng's avatar
zackng
Great character moment for Suiryu. Love the not-so subtle messaging about heroes.
mintshift's avatar
mintshift
Hype episode. Makes me feel so excited for the next and upcoming episodes.
andriyosafat's avatar
andriyosafat
This one is heavy. The shift from a fun sports tournament to a desperate survival situation when Gouketsu arrives is a total game-changer. Suiryu’s character growth here is actually quite moving.
umang's avatar
umang
Plotline development is awesome , A new way to earn power .The crying and the impactful vibe is just mind blowing .Loved the character development and of course the sound track is still unbeatable
animeroshi's avatar
animeroshi
Gets intense really fast, everything stays in one place, but the pressure just keeps building. Suiryu finally gets pushed to his limit, and the tone turns brutal. Not the smoothest visually, but the emotion hits. Watch it, this one actually sticks, even if the scenes are fast.
doggo's avatar
doggo
Villain backstory? Feels dragged out. Hero Association looking kinda weak. Monsters designs still cool though, Garou's getting stronger.

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©ONE・村田雄介／集英社・ヒーロー協会本部

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com