Back in the ’90s, Sonic the Hedgehog was cool. He was fast, unlike his rival Mario; he was snarky, even funny, and he never had to try too hard. Sonic was young and hip and with it, and he knew it.

One-Punch Man season two did not receive the best of praise, but its first season stands out amongst its shonen comrades. Saitama rose to fame because of the season’s impressive fights and humor which ...