Are There Any Sequels To The Punch?

I loved digging into how that intimate scene with Lucy Punch was handled on set, because the way film crews blend safety and storytelling is quietly brilliant. For that sequence they built everything around trust and choreography: the actors, director, and an intimacy coordinator mapped out every beat in rehearsals so nobody was surprised during the take. They used modesty garments and skin-safe adhesive pieces under costumes so what the camera saw was never the actor’s real bare skin. The blocking was precise — every touch was staged and timed, and camera angles were chosen to create closeness without requiring full exposure. The set itself was a closed set with only essential crew present: director, DP, the intimacy coordinator, key wardrobe and makeup, and a tiny camera team. That limited environment keeps people comfortable and reduces accidental leaks. Rehearsals often used the same clothing and props, letting actors get used to the physicality with a lot less vulnerability. There were also clear verbal check-ins and the ability to call a stop at any moment; consent was treated like a safety tool, not a formality. After the footage was shot they leaned on editing, selective lighting, and cutaways to heighten intimacy while preserving privacy. I also heard they arranged aftercare — a brief debrief and time to reset — because emotional safety matters as much as physical. It’s one of those behind-the-scenes things that makes the scene feel honest on screen while keeping people safe, and I really appreciate the care that went into it.

If you mean Fubuki from 'One Punch Man', there's a bit of a misconception floating around online: she doesn't land a Saitama-style one‑punch KO in the anime. What most people call a "Fubuki one punch" is usually either a fan edit or a moment where her psychic powers send someone flying so hard it looks like a single decisive blow. In the show she shines as an esper—telekinesis, crowd control, leadership of the Blizzard Group—rather than as a brute-force puncher. Most of Fubuki's notable screen time is in season 2 of 'One Punch Man' (the Blizzard Group scenes, her interactions with Saitama, and a few confrontations). If you're hunting for the clip you saw, check season 2 episodes where the Blizzard Group shows up; you'll find her best moments there, but don't expect a canonical one‑hit KO like Saitama's trademark. If the clip has dramatic music edits or weird cuts, it's probably a fan mashup or a sped-up scene from the manga/webcomic instead of raw anime footage.

Honestly, it felt like one of those slow-burn moments that suddenly exploded — the clip people call the 'Fubuki one-punch' began circulating as soon as 'One Punch Man' entered the wider meme ecosystem after Season 1 aired in late 2015. Fans on Tumblr and Reddit started chopping fight scenes into GIFs and short clips in 2016, and that’s where I first saw it shared as a cheeky looped moment. Over the next few years it popped up in YouTube compilations and reaction videos, but it wasn’t a single-day thing: it grew in waves tied to new seasons, fan edits, and the general love for punchy, perfectly-timed animation. The real viral surges came later — Season 2 in 2019 brought a fresh round of attention, and then TikTok and Twitter trends around 2020–2021 turned those short, repeatable clips into meme fodder again. I’d scroll through my feed and find the same one-second slam used in everything from comedic remixes to dramatic slow-motion edits. The neat animation timing, the sound design when people re-soundtracked it, and the ease of looping made it ideal viral material. If you want to trace it, check old Reddit threads from 2015–2017, then watch the spike of TikTok edits around 2020; it’s a fun little case study in how anime moments can resurface and live several lives online.

There's a particular thrill I get when a voice actor perfectly matches the vibe of a character, and for Fubuki in 'One-Punch Man' that fit is Sayaka Ohara (大原さやか). Her voice carries that icy, controlled quality Fubuki needs—the kind that can sound aloof and commanding one moment, then soft and sympathetic the next. If you listen to the original Japanese track, her performance adds an extra layer to Fubuki's blend of pride, insecurity, and fierce protectiveness of her group. I still rewind the scene where she confronts certain truths about power and status just because Ohara's delivery makes the moment hit harder. I tend to watch both sub and dub versions depending on my mood, but when I want the emotional nuance and rhythm of the original, Sayaka Ohara is why I stick with the Japanese audio. She’s been in the industry a long time, and you can hear that seasoned control—no overacting, just well-timed shifts in tone. If you want to geek out, try comparing a few of her lines across episodes; you’ll notice small variations that tell you a lot about Fubuki’s inner state. It’s one of those voice performances that makes rewatching more rewarding, at least for me.

I tend to get excited talking about figure hunts, so here’s the long version: if you want a Fubuki figure from 'One Punch Man', start with official manufacturers and well-known hobby shops. Companies like Good Smile (for Nendoroids), Kotobukiya, Banpresto (prize figures), and other licensed makers sometimes release Fubuki items—check their official stores and Twitter/Instagram feeds for announcements. Big retailers like AmiAmi, HobbyLink Japan (HLJ), CDJapan, and Solaris Japan are great for preorders and import stock. For US-based buying, Crunchyroll Store, Right Stuf, and BigBadToyStore often carry licensed releases. Amazon and eBay will pop up too, but you need to be stricter about checking seller feedback and photos to avoid knock-offs. I actually snagged a Banpresto Fubuki at a convention crate once, so I love reminding people to also hunt at conventions, local comic shops, and retro game stalls—sometimes prize figures show up cheap there. If a figure is Japan-exclusive, use proxy services like Buyee or FromJapan to bid on Yahoo Auctions Japan, or order via Rakuten Global. Important tips: watch preorder windows, confirm scale (Nendoroid, 1/7, prize), read product codes, and expect import fees/shipping. If you’re picky about authenticity, compare official product photos, check box art details, and avoid suspiciously low-priced listings. Happy hunting—there’s a satisfying thrill in finally unboxing one you’ve chased for months.

I've seen that Sonic/Saitama mashup float around my feeds for years, and tracing it feels like following a trail of fun chaos across the internet. The basic idea—putting Sonic from 'Sonic the Hedgehog' into a scene or edit that riffs on 'One Punch Man'—really took off after the 'One Punch Man' anime blew up in 2015. People loved the mismatch: Sonic's trademark speed vs. Saitama's literal one-hit solution, so artists and meme-makers started mixing them for comedic effect. From what I dug up over time (and from endlessly scrolling through Tumblr, Twitter, and Reddit threads at 2 a.m.), the earliest viral variants were fan edits and gifs on Tumblr and Twitter where someone would slap Saitama's punch effects or deadpan face onto Sonic, or remix a Sonic boss fight with the over-the-top impact visual from 'One Punch Man'. After that, Reddit threads and meme pages picked it up and spread it wider—sometimes as polished fan art, sometimes as rough 'Sanic' tier jokes. If you want to play detective, doing a reverse image search or checking archive sites often shows Tumblr and Twitter posts from mid-2010s as the first big hubs for the gag.

I get a little giddy thinking about this mash-up, probably because I grew up flipping between goofy superhero satire and blinding speed runs. If you imagine blending 'One-Punch Man' power mechanics with the manic velocity of 'Sonic the Hedgehog', the first thing to decide is which rules you're honoring. Saitama's strength in 'One-Punch Man' is basically a narrative device—he ends fights instantly because the story treats him as an absolute. Sonic's thing is momentum, reflexes, and kinetic theatrics. To merge them, you can either make speed amplify the impact (classic physics cosplay) or treat the punch as categorical: no matter how fast it comes, it ends the fight. In practice, the most satisfying blends are hybrid: speed feeds technique, and technique channels an unstoppable force. Picture a sequence where someone like 'Speed-o'-Sound Sonic' winds up a blinding flurry of attacks that create a vacuum and sonic booms, then the final move condenses all that momentum into a single, devastating strike. Animation and sound design sell it—whip-crack sound effects, camera smears, and a shockwave that rips the environment. But to keep tension, add limits: maybe the speedster can’t control the punch's collateral damage, or mastering the compression of kinetic energy requires a cost (stamina, time, or a moral beat). I often sketch these ideas out on the margins of manga pages: how panels would read, where you place the absurd comedic beat that 'One-Punch Man' loves. If you want drama instead of pure gag, let the fusion explore character: a speed-obsessed fighter learning humility from the blank-faced inevitability of Saitama’s power. That contrast makes the spectacle mean something, not just look cool on a highlight reel.

If someone handed me the editing timeline and said ‘make this feel like a Sonic-meets-Saitama brawl’, I’d reach for a hybrid soundtrack that can sprint and then drop a comedic anvil in the same beat. Start with a high-BPM electronic rock track—think aggressive synths, galloping drums, and crisp snare rolls that match Sonic’s blur-speed runs. Then weave in a recognizable heroic motif from 'One Punch Man'—not to copy but to wink: a brief brass or choir hit that nods to the absurdly calm power of Saitama. The trick is contrast: blistering tempo for chase sequences, sudden silence or a tiny, almost apologetic piano when Saitama appears, and then a gut-punch orchestral/metal hybrid on impact. For a real-world feel, imagine cutting from a drum-and-bass intro straight into something like Carpenter Brut-style synthwave for the speed scenes, dropping everything to an absurdly simple three-note melody when the hero yawns, and then slamming into full orchestra plus distorted guitar when the punch lands. Add some sound-design flourishes—mechanical whooshes that sync with speed lines, subsonic rumbles to sell the knockback, and a comedic little kazoo or toy-piano motif to underscore Saitama’s deadpan expressions. That balance of hyper-velocity, cinematic weight, and a wink of silliness will make viewers both pumped and grinning. Personally, I’d watch that trailer on loop before work and still get goosebumps every time the fist hits the screen.