Can Anyone Hurt Saitama In One Punch Man?

Saitama is the man who can end any fight with a single punch. A hero so overpowered that he’s bored of his own strength. But here’s the question every fan argues about: Can anyone in the One Punch Man universe actually hurt Saitama? Could Boros’s galactic blasts scratch him? Would God’s reality-warping powers work? Let’s break down the facts, the feats, and the one loophole that might kind of answer this.

The whole joke of One Punch Man is that Saitama can’t be beaten. He’s a parody of superhero tropes, literally designed to win every fight effortlessly. But the series drops hints that maybe, maybe, someone out there could make him sweat.

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Boros: The One Who Made Saitama Try (Sort Of)

Lord Boros, the alien warlord who invaded Earth, is the closest anyone’s come to “challenging” Saitama. His Meteoric Burst mode lets him kick Saitama to the moon, and his Collapsing Star Roaring Cannon can vaporize planets. But even Boros admits mid-fight that Saitama wasn’t trying.

The key moment? Saitama uses a Serious Punch to end Boros. It’s the first time he names an attack, implying he put some effort in. But did Boros hurt him? Nope. Saitama’s clothes were torn, but his body? Unscratched. Boros’s role was to show that even galaxy-level threats are jokes to Saitama.

Garou: The Monster Who Almost Kept Up

Garou, the Hero Hunter turned Monster God, is the only villain to survive multiple punches from Saitama. His Awakened Cosmic Fear Mode lets him copy Saitama’s moves and evolve mid-fight. For a second, it seems like he might push Saitama to his limits.

But again, Saitama’s growth outpaces Garou’s. The manga reveals Saitama subconsciously limits his power to avoid accidentally destroying the planet. During their fight, he levels up infinitely, making Garou’s efforts pointless. Even Garou admits that Saitama is limitless.

God: The Mysterious Final Boss?

God, the shadowy entity granting powers to powerful villains like Homeless Emperor and influencing figures like Psykos, is the biggest wild card. His full abilities aren’t fully revealed yet, but hints suggest he can manipulate reality on a massive scale. If there's anyone who can hurt Saitama’s physical invincibility, it’s him.

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But here's the catch: Saitama’s strength isn’t just physical, it’s narrative. He exists to break logic. Even if God rewrote reality itself, Saitama would probably just punch right through it. The webcomic even hints at this, showing Saitama literally punching through warped dimensions during his fight with Garou.

Blast: The Hero Who Knows Saitama’s Secret

Blast, the S-Class hero, has reality-warping tech and fights cosmic threats in other dimensions. He’s one of the few heroes Saitama shows curiosity and mild respect toward, mainly because of Blast’s legendary status. Blast seems to have some idea of Saitama’s strength and isn’t fazed by it.

But then again, could Blast hurt Saitama? Probably not. But he might know how to. Blast’s team uses black holes and time manipulation, abilities that could theoretically bypass Saitama’s durability. Still, Saitama’s whole shtick is defying theoretical limits.

The Mosquito: A True Comical Twist

Let’s be real: The only enemy Saitama can’t beat is the mosquito that buzzes around his apartment. It’s a running joke that even his infinite power can’t swat this tiny foe. Is this a clue? Maybe. If a mosquito can annoy Saitama, could a microscopic villain hurt or kill him?

Probably not. But it’s a reminder that Saitama’s weakness isn’t physical, it’s existential. He’s depressed by his own strength. The only thing that can “hurt” Saitama is boredom.

Final Verdict: Can Anyone Hurt Saitama? No

So, the answer to the question, can anyone hurt Saitama? No one can. Not Boros, not God, only the author, but he won't. One Punch Man is a satire about power fantasies. Saitama’s invincibility is the joke; he’s a bored guy in a cape who wins too easily.

The series isn’t about whether Saitama can lose. It’s about why he fights. Every battle (if you can call them that) explores his loneliness and his search for purpose.