One Punch Man Season Two Dub: Hulu and My "Controversial" Opinion
Okay, let's talk One Punch Man Season Two. Specifically, the English dub on Hulu. Because let's be real, who actually reads subtitles when they can be stuffing their face with pizza?
Season one? Absolute perfection. Saitama's deadpan delivery was *chef's kiss*. Genos's over-the-top seriousness? Hilarious gold.
The Dub Switch-Up
Then came season two. And... a different voice actor for Garou. It's a change. I noticed. You noticed. The internet *definitely* noticed.
Look, I get it. Voice acting is hard. Schedules conflict. Things happen. But Garou's voice was...different. Not *bad*, just different. It lost some of the snark, some of the rebellious edge.
And maybe this is my super unpopular opinion. Ready? I think season two got too much hate. People complained the animation wasn't as good. Okay, valid point. It wasn't as fluid. But the story? Still pretty entertaining.
"The monsters got weirder, the heroes got cockier, and Saitama remained blissfully oblivious. What's not to love?"
The dub itself, aside from the Garou voice, wasn't terrible. I think some people were just so hyped for season two that anything less than a masterpiece was a disappointment.
Hulu Binging
But let's get back to Hulu. Streaming One Punch Man is convenient. You can watch it on your phone, your TV, your laptop… basically anywhere you can avoid actual human interaction.
Plus, having the dub readily available is a game changer. I can multitask! I can fold laundry and watch Saitama punch monsters into oblivion. Maximum efficiency!
And let’s be honest, sometimes the fight scenes get so intense you just need to glance away for a second. The dub allows you to still follow the plot without missing a beat. Thank you, voice actors!
The Real Hero: Saitama's Boredom
At the end of the day, One Punch Man is about a guy who's too strong. His biggest problem is boredom. That's a pretty relatable problem, if you ask me.
We're all searching for that challenge, that thing that truly excites us. Saitama just happens to be searching for it while wearing a yellow jumpsuit and punching giant crabs.
So, yeah, maybe the animation wasn't as spectacular. Maybe the Garou voice took some getting used to. But the core of One Punch Man is still there: Humor, action, and a hero who's just trying to find a good sale at the supermarket after saving the world.
And that, my friends, is why I still enjoy One Punch Man Season Two, dub and all, on Hulu.
Final Thoughts (Before I Re-Watch It)
So, next time you're scrolling through Hulu, give it another shot. Maybe you'll appreciate it more this time. Or maybe you'll still think it's not as good as season one. That's fine too!
But either way, at least you can say you formed your own opinion while comfortably on your couch, powered by the convenience of streaming and a good English dub.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go re-watch episode three. For research purposes, of course.
