Saitama is superman. I'm going to have to bookmark this forum post so I can link it any time someone brings up a "Saitama vs. X" discussion.
As true as the link you posted is, there are, sadly enough, still going to be people who disagree and try everything they can to prove that Saitama is not all-powerful. I once got into an argument with someone regarding Saitama vs. Flandre, with that person being in favor of the latter...
As true as the link you posted is, there are, sadly enough, still going to be people who disagree and try everything they can to prove that Saitama is not all-powerful. I once got into an argument with someone regarding Saitama vs. Flandre, with that person being in favor of the latter...
Well, the point of that post seems to be that Saitama isn't actually better than any other superpowered characters. Rather that he IS all of them.
The main thing to take away from that rant is that comparing parody series to legit normal works that are trying to be their own thing is a classic "apples to oranges" comparison.
Well, the point of that post seems to be that Saitama isn't actually better than any other superpowered characters. Rather that he IS all of them.
The main thing to take away from that rant is that comparing parody series to legit normal works that are trying to be their own thing is a classic "apples to oranges" comparison.
Not really? You can compare Bugs Bunny or Dr. Slump's Arale to characters from more serious works. Yes, their feats are far more exaggerated and, for lack of a better word, 'cartoon-ish', but comparisons can still be made. Comparisons of characters from two very different works (even if one of them is not meant to be taken seriously) can be done, even if it is difficult.
As for the topic of Saitama vs Superman:
We are only informed of their true strengths, and never have said true strengths demonstrated, thus making comparisons is difficult. With Saitama, I've heard from others that the author has stated that Saiatama's strongest punch is equivalent to roughly half the power of the Big Bang in a blog post/interview, however, I can't quote that myself, and neither of the people I've seen mention that has shown said quote or links to prove it. With Superman, it's been stated in past interviews with certain writers that his true strength is functionally infinite, but he subconsciously holds back, reducing himself to 'mortal' levels out of fear of said strength.
If we assume both statements concerning their full potential are factual, then we're left with an "Irresistible Force vs Immovable Object" argument. Two characters who are supposedly near all-powerful, but we've never seen either of them use their true strength, nor will we likely ever. It doesn't help that Superman has had countless writers over the years, each with their own interpretations of the character that wildly vary from each other in power and even personality.
If we can't take each statement regarding their full power as factual, then we're left arguing based on feats, and going by feats Saitama loses. Arguing on feats, Superman just tosses him into space like Boros did, only Superman can avoid aiming for anything that Saitama could jump off of to make it back to Earth (hell, unlike Boros, Superman can throw Saitama through the moon).
As for Saitama vs anyone else:
It depends. Magic doesn't seem to exist in One Punch Man, nor does outright mind control/telepathic domination, or attacks aimed at the target's very soul. Saitama can't fly either, so there's also the possibility of victory by ring-out for people who can teleport/levitate others, or who can fly and have the strength and speed to carry Saitama off planet before he can stop them. If someone is arguing that a character with access to such abilities could beat Saitama, it's a total toss-up. It'll either work, or it won't. The only person who could say which with 100% certainty would be One-sensei (the author of the original One Punch Man webcomic).
