One Punch Man Season 2 Episode 9: The Ultimate Dilemma
Canon/HIGH

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8.2

9 Fans

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One Punch Man Season 2 Episode 9: The Ultimate Dilemma

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 8Next: EP 10 →

OSHIMETER

8.2

9 Fans

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

EPISODE REVIEWS

haikal17198's avatar
haikal17198
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Saitama’s entrance! Everyone else thinks the monster is impossible to beat, but for Saitama, it’s easy. Then the pace slows down after 10 minutes for a moment with King. This episode wraps up the monster vs. heroes arc, I guess. So the next episode should kick off a new arc to focus on!


haleyjschwartz's avatar
haleyjschwartz
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So much development in this episode! While slower than the rest, the deep conversations help us better understand the characters. I'm always happy to get a Saitama-heavy episode since he's so funny, and I like getting to see Sonic too.
ruban's avatar
ruban
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Saitama casually walking back into the arena carrying Gouketsu’s giant severed head like a bag of groceries is peak. But King completely dominating Saitama in video games while lecturing him on what it truly means to be a hero is the real masterclass.

macsher1saurus's avatar
macsher1saurus
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It's all action-packed. In fact, it's been like this from the beginning. You'll notice that the fighting style seems repetitive. It's still entertaining to watch, especially it's combined with comedy. It just lacks strategic moments that could keep you engaged intellectually.
mintshift's avatar
mintshift
Seems like a season closer episode. A bit of a cliffhanger as well.
andriyosafat's avatar
andriyosafat
Saitama returning to the stadium is sick. His conversation with King afterward about his problem is actually deep and one of my favorite scenes in the whole series.
umang's avatar
umang
The fight was swift and short , Loved the interaction between Saitama and King . Further storyline seem kinda hyped about Garo. Loved the suspense sound track and animation quality , The emotions were properly displayed with minor details
animeroshi's avatar
animeroshi
Saitama finally shows up, but it’s more payoff than hype. The tension drops fast and turns into humor almost right away. It hits more emotionally than through action. Animation’s not perfect, but honestly, this is one you shouldn’t skip. Still entertaining to watch.
doggo's avatar
doggo
Some moments landed. Others flopped. Animation felt inconsistent. Story beats lacked punch. Disappointment all around. 6.5/10. Just okay.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Following episode 8's escalation of monster threats and the breaking point for several heroes, 'The Ultimate Dilemma' serves as a pivotal turning point where individual struggles begin converging toward a larger collective response. This is episode 9 of 12, placing it squarely in the season's climactic stretch. It directly sets up 'The Encircling Net of Justice,' transitioning the narrative from scattered personal battles into the broader hero-versus-monster conflict that will define the season's final act.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Following episode 8's escalation of monster threats and the breaking point for several heroes, 'The Ultimate Dilemma' serves as a pivotal turning point where individual struggles begin converging toward a larger collective response. This is episode 9 of 12, placing it squarely in the season's climactic stretch. It directly sets up 'The Encircling Net of Justice,' transitioning the narrative from scattered personal battles into the broader hero-versus-monster conflict that will define the season's final act.

EPISODE REVIEWS

haikal17198's avatar
haikal17198
VerifiedVerified

Saitama’s entrance! Everyone else thinks the monster is impossible to beat, but for Saitama, it’s easy. Then the pace slows down after 10 minutes for a moment with King. This episode wraps up the monster vs. heroes arc, I guess. So the next episode should kick off a new arc to focus on!


haleyjschwartz's avatar
haleyjschwartz
VerifiedVerified
So much development in this episode! While slower than the rest, the deep conversations help us better understand the characters. I'm always happy to get a Saitama-heavy episode since he's so funny, and I like getting to see Sonic too.
ruban's avatar
ruban
VerifiedVerified

Saitama casually walking back into the arena carrying Gouketsu’s giant severed head like a bag of groceries is peak. But King completely dominating Saitama in video games while lecturing him on what it truly means to be a hero is the real masterclass.

macsher1saurus's avatar
macsher1saurus
VerifiedVerified
It's all action-packed. In fact, it's been like this from the beginning. You'll notice that the fighting style seems repetitive. It's still entertaining to watch, especially it's combined with comedy. It just lacks strategic moments that could keep you engaged intellectually.
mintshift's avatar
mintshift
Seems like a season closer episode. A bit of a cliffhanger as well.
andriyosafat's avatar
andriyosafat
Saitama returning to the stadium is sick. His conversation with King afterward about his problem is actually deep and one of my favorite scenes in the whole series.
umang's avatar
umang
The fight was swift and short , Loved the interaction between Saitama and King . Further storyline seem kinda hyped about Garo. Loved the suspense sound track and animation quality , The emotions were properly displayed with minor details
animeroshi's avatar
animeroshi
Saitama finally shows up, but it’s more payoff than hype. The tension drops fast and turns into humor almost right away. It hits more emotionally than through action. Animation’s not perfect, but honestly, this is one you shouldn’t skip. Still entertaining to watch.
doggo's avatar
doggo
Some moments landed. Others flopped. Animation felt inconsistent. Story beats lacked punch. Disappointment all around. 6.5/10. Just okay.

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