chapter 196 has been in the spotlight for the past few weeks. Although fans were hoping for a continuation of the fight between Blast and Empty Void , illustrator Yusuke Murata announced that he will be redesigning the Ninjas' arc once again, accompanying this reveal with the official date of the next redesigned chapter.
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Events of chapter 195
In Chapter 195 (redesigned), titled That Man , Flashy Flash, Saitama, and Manako encountered Blast at the Hero Association headquarters. During the meeting, they discussed “God’s” connection to the Ninja Village and the return of the village’s founder. Blast warned Flash to avoid contact with “That Man”. Meanwhile, the Tenninto approached Speed-o'-Sound Sonic and informed him about the return of the Ninja Village founder. They plan to use Sonic to lure Flash into an ambush, with the goal of eliminating both Flash and Blast and taking over the world.
Spoilers for Chapter 196
Based on previous versions of the Ninja Arc, the redesigned Chapter 196 will likely show Sonic trying to lure Flashy Flash into a confrontation. Fans can expect an intense encounter between Flash and his former friend in the place where they once dreamed of founding their village. Additionally, it is possible that “That Man” will intervene, using his Dimension Slash ability to attack Blast and the others.
One Punch Man 196: Release Date
One Punch Man Chapter 196 (redrawn version) will be released on Thursday, January 3, 2025 , at 12:00 PM (JST time). The chapter will be available on Shueisha's Tonari no Young Jump However, the platform only offers chapters in Japanese, with no direct translation options. Fans who don't read Japanese can use translation tools or wait for the official translated version from VIZ Media, usually released a week after the original.
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