"One-Punch Man" originally created by ONE, is a manga published online since 2009. It has featured a manga adaptation by Yūsuke Murata since 2012. The French version has been published by Kurokawa since 2016. With 28 volumes in 2023, the series was also adapted into anime in 2015 and 2019, and currently fans are still hoping for the release of the third season of One-Punch Man. In the meantime, let's talk about the two geniuses behind the series and their success.
Who is ONE?
ONE, a Japanese mangaka, was born in Niigata on October 29, 1986. He is famous for his manga One Punch Man. He grew up in Kōnosu, Saitama. Working on the Internet, he uses a graphics tablet for his drawings.
- Here are the most remarkable events of his career:
- Debut with non-serialized manga: Sun Man and Tennis Player Ryu.
- In 2009, he launched One Punch Man, attracting an average of 20,000 daily visits to his website.
- In 2012: Resumption of the One Punch Man series with the collaboration of Yusuke Murata, followed by an animated adaptation in 2015.
- Also in 2012: Pre-publication of Mob Psycho 100, also adapted into anime in 2016.
- Creation of the Manga ONE spin-off series.
- 2022: Announced his new manga VERSUS, in collaboration with Azuma Kyōtarō. Publication began on November 26, 2022.
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Who is Yusuke Murata?
Manga author and illustrator Yusuke Murata was born in Miyagi prefecture on July 4, 1978. He is famous for his work on One Punch-Man in collaboration with ONE.
Here are the most remarkable events of his career:
- Debut: assistant to Takeshi Obata, author of Death Note.
- First publications in Shōnen Jump, including "Patona" (Best Newcomer Award) and "Samui Hanashi" (2nd Prize at the Akatsuka Awards).
- From 2002 to 2009: Co-creation of the Eyeshield 21 series with scriptwriter Riichirō Inagaki.
- 2005: Eyeshield 21 adapted as an animated series, 145 episodes and 2 OVAs.
- 2005-2011: Publication of Eyeshield 21 in France with the fanbook Baller High in 2011.
- Creation of new Jump Super Stars, Madofuki Park, Blust.
- Beginning of the Hetappi Manga Kenkyûsho R. series.
- 2010: publication of "Donten Prism Solar Car" in 2 volumes, supervised by Ohtagaki Yasuo after the short story "Mainzu".
- In 2012: Further works include "Dotô no Yûsha-Tachi" and "Tenshi to Donki to Fanclub" scripted by ONE.
- Still in 2012: Adaptation of One Punch Man, with 28 volumes in 2023.
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A fruitful collaboration between ONE and Yusuke Murata
In 2009, ONE gave birth to the original One Punch Man webcomic, which quickly became a sensation thanks to its innovative concept and offbeat humor. In 2012, the arrival of Yusuke Murata transformed this captivating story into a breathtaking manga work. Murata's dynamic, detailed drawing style captures the intensity of the battles and the characters' expressions with remarkable precision.
Thanks to their work together, One Punch Man has become incredibly popular and has captured the hearts of anime and manga fans around the world, winning many prestigious awards.
In 2016, ONE and Yusuke Murata were honored with the Best Manga Sugoi Japan Award, recognizing the universality, originality and potential of their work to become a global success.
The success of One Punch Man
With over 30 million copies sold in 2020, One Punch Man is one of the most popular manga series.
Indeed, the series has become a worldwide phenomenon, leaving an indelible mark on the world of animation and comics. It's no wonder that fans love the One Punch Man merchandisingsuch as clothing, accessories, decorative items, hulls, gift cards and even One Punch Man figurines.
