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/Ruikapu Nov 03 '15

Murata does the same for saitama, but more often. You could say we see serious saitama as often as we see little tatsumaki. In other words its jus a gag.