Fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of One Punch Man chapter 200, especially following the dramatic events in the previous chapter. After Flashy Flash's victory over the Heavenly Ninja Party, the upcoming chapter may feature Blast and Saitama facing off against the ninja village leader, The Great One.
In the previous chapter, the Heavenly Ninja Party launched a fierce attack against Flash and Sonic using their advanced ninja techniques. However, Flashy Flash was able to counter their assault by adapting to their moves, despite not having trained specifically for them. This unexpected turn of events led to a potential reconciliation between Flash and Sonic.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the One Punch Man manga.
One Punch Man chapter 200: Expected release date explored
One Punch Man Flash as seen in One Punch Man (Image via Shueisha)
Yusuke Murata's manga One Punch Man follows a biweekly chapter release schedule. With the previous chapter released on Thursday, December 28, fans can anticipate the release of One Punch Man chapter 200 on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at midnight JST.
In the event that Tonari no Young Jump takes a New Year's break, the manga could be delayed for an additional two weeks, potentially pushing the release of One Punch Man chapter 200 to Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Fans can take comfort in the fact that the manga's illustrator, Yusuke Murata, often announces any potential changes to the release schedule on his X (formerly Twitter) account, @NEBU_KURO. It is advised for fans to monitor the creator's X account for updates on the series' future release schedule.
Where to read One Punch Man chapter 200?
Speed-o'-Sound Sonic as seen in One Punch Man (Image via Shueisha)
Read One Punch Man chapter 200 first on Shueisha's Tonari no Young Jump website, accessible worldwide at 12 am Japan time. However, the manga is only available in Japanese, so fans may need to wait for fan translations. VIZ Media offers official English translations about a week after the original release, available on their website and Shonen Jump's mobile app.
Recap of One Punch Man chapter 199
Flashy Flash as seen in One Punch Man (Image via Shueisha)
In One Punch Man chapter 199, titled "That's Right," Brawny Muscle from the Heavenly Ninja Party attempted to showcase an elite ninja technique by raising rocks as aerial platforms for the Tennin to attack Flash and Sonic from all angles. However, Flash effortlessly countered the technique, destroying each platform and defeating the ninjas. He revealed that he didn't need to train for it, relying instead on his combat experience to strengthen himself. This hinted at potential reconciliation between Flash and Sonic in the manga.
What to expect from One Punch Man chapter 200?
Blast as seen in One Punch Man (Image via Shueisha)
One Punch Man chapter 200 is expected to feature Blast and Saitama facing off against The Great One instead of Flashy Flash. This unexpected reunion between Blast and his old partner promises to be filled with intense action. Fans can also look forward to some comedic moments involving Saitama, as The Great One is clueless about the Caped Baldy, leading to potential humorous interactions.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I am eagerly anticipating the release of One Punch Man chapter 200. The previous chapter left me on the edge of my seat, and I can't wait to see what happens next. I'm particularly excited about the potential showdown between Blast and Saitama against The Great One. It's going to be epic!
I also appreciate the fact that Yusuke Murata, the manga's illustrator, is so active on X (formerly Twitter). It's great to be able to stay up-to-date on the latest news and updates about the series. I'm definitely going to be keeping an eye on his account for any announcements about the release of chapter 200.