I'm honestly glad Saitama turned into more of a side character and more focus was put into the others. Wouldn't it be pretty boring story wise if the main character just finished off every villain in one panel? There wouldn't be much of a story if the author went on that route. Focusing on other characters and their development was a very good choice, which also made things more interesting. They all grew on me. When Saitama shows up occasionally, its pretty cool. But I'm sure most people wouldn't find One Punch-Man as enjoyable if Saitama got 70-90% of the screentime. Lets not forget that OPM is supposed to be a parody of power fantasy media. Saitama was able to become the strongest being alive through simple strength training (and a lot of determination). He can even fly (meteorite chapter). It's absurd, and it's supposed to be absurd (a joke). Fights are entertaining because they are unpredictable (at least to readers). If its a life or death situation, and the hero is bound to win, thats shitty writing. Isn't that why people rooted for mumen raider against the sea king? He had low chances, but he tried. Thats much better than being all powerful (Saitama himself would agree)
I'm honestly glad Saitama turned into more of a side character and more focus was put into the others. Wouldn't it be pretty boring story wise if the main character just finished off every villain in one panel? There wouldn't be much of a story if the author went on that route. Focusing on other characters and their development was a very good choice, which also made things more interesting. They all grew on me. When Saitama shows up occasionally, its pretty cool. But I'm sure most people wouldn't find One Punch-Man as enjoyable if Saitama got 70-90% of the screentime. Lets not forget that OPM is supposed to be a parody of power fantasy media. Saitama was able to become the strongest being alive through simple strength training (and a lot of determination). He can even fly (meteorite chapter). It's absurd, and it's supposed to be absurd (a joke). Fights are entertaining because they are unpredictable (at least to readers). If its a life or death situation, and the hero is bound to win, thats shitty writing. Isn't that why people rooted for mumen raider against the sea king? He had low chances, but he tried. Thats much better than being all powerful (Saitama himself would agree)