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“One-Punch Man” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

The One-Punch Man meme features Saitama, an overwhelmingly powerful hero, to depict effortless victory or total indifference.

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The “One-Punch Man” meme, 2009

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “One-Punch Man” is an epic card of the Memes World series 74, number 22023 of the collection, and the 1st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “One-Punch Man” meme mean?

This visual conveys absolute dominance or profound boredom resulting from a lack of challenge. It is used to show that a problem was eliminated trivially, or to express stoicism when facing exaggerated threats. The core emotion is cynical amusement at the absurdity of having too much power for one's own good.

Where does the “One-Punch Man” meme come from?

The original work is a Japanese webcomic created by the author known as ONE, published on his personal website starting in July 2009. The series was later adapted into a manga illustrated by Yūsuke Murata, launching on Shūeisha’s Tonari no Young Jump platform in June 2012. The anime adaptation produced by Madhouse aired in Japan from October to December 2015. The main character, Saitama, possesses strength so great he defeats any opponent with a single punch. The humor stems from the contrast between this limitless power and his mundane daily life. As an internet phenomenon, there is no single video or TV show that started the trend; rather, it evolved from the accumulation of scenes showing instant victories.

  1. 2009Initial publication of the webcomic by author ONE on his personal website.
  2. 2012Launch of the manga version redrawn by Yūsuke Murata on the Tonari no Young Jump platform.
  3. 2015Broadcast of the anime adaptation produced by Madhouse in Japan.

How to use the “One-Punch Man” meme

  • Use Saitama’s image to dismiss a complex argument by showing it is easily defeated.
  • Share a screenshot of the hero looking bored to indicate a difficult task was completed effortlessly.
  • Employ the protagonist’s neutral face to illustrate your lack of interest in overly dramatized situations.

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The “One-Punch Man” card in MyMemeCards

One-Punch Man card
NumberNo. 22023
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 74
Fame76/100 · #1 of 300
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 74: 300 cards
  • Common25083%
  • Rare299.7%
  • Epic217.0%

How to get the “One-Punch Man” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; One-Punch Man comes out of the Memes World series 74 as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What does One-Punch Man mean?

It refers to a comic and anime series about a hero who can defeat all enemies with a single punch.

Who is Saitama in One-Punch Man?

Saitama is the main protagonist, an ordinary man who became incredibly powerful through training, leading to a monotonous life.

What is the origin of the One-Punch Man webcomic?

The work was created and published online by the Japanese author known as ONE starting in 2009.

Why is the One-Punch Man meme popular?

Its popularity comes from the humorous contrast between the hero's absolute power and his deep boredom due to a lack of challenges.

How do I get the One-Punch Man meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “One-Punch Man” is an epic card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the One-Punch Man card?

It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: One-Punch Man - Wikipedia · Information - One-Punch Man Wiki - Fandom · The Untold Truth Of One-Punch Man - Looper · checked on October 16, 2026.

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