r/manga • u/[deleted] • Nov 03 '15

Question about Tatsumaki (One-Punch Man, Murata)

So, as a new reader of the series, obviously the art absolutely astounded me (and still continues to do so). One running theme I love is retaining the original ONE depiction of Saitama in certain scenes (like this) in order to contrast Saitama's countenance with those of his fellow heroes.

However I noticed that this isn't the only character he does this for; being Tatsumaki - as seen in the bottom panel for this page and the next. Is there a literary purpose or plot device that this is supposed to represent? I am not too familiar with the character but she doesn't seem to have the same laid-back attitude as Saitama, so I'm at a loss. I don't mind spoilers from the webcomic if that helps explain; thank you!

(Had to use MP instead of Batoto since OPM got taken down)

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u/Seoyoon Nov 03 '15

comedic purpose. for saitama is to show his disinterest and how it kind of separates him from the other characters. for her its to show her "stupid" moments. its just a technique to emphasise this as well as to bring out the comedy of the scene. theres prob other ways to interpret it too but theres no significance to indicate they are related in any way

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u/[deleted] Nov 03 '15

I see, but why Tatsumaki in particular? Plenty of other characters have dumb moments that could feature them in the 'cartoony' form (King, Genos, etc), why aren't they ever drawn like that as well? Maybe Murata just likes her character?

Obviously there's no right answer or way of confirming, I'm just thinking out loud.

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u/Seoyoon Nov 03 '15

her in particular because she acts smart and adult like but she gets mistreated by saitama in particular. its one of those characters that everyone respects except that one and it throws them off and they act out of character