Yusuke Murata, the main artist for the One-Punch Man manga series, is widely considered by fans as one of the most talented in the industry. His illustrations are one of the reasons why the adventures of Saitama have become such a massive sensation around the world. He is also known for being quite critical of his work, a trait that has led him to want to redraw certain chapters on repeated occasions.

Such has been the case of the Ninja Village arc, one of the best entries in the series. The chapters that belong to this arc of the manga are being redrawn for the third time since they were first published, a decision that caused massive backlash among One-Punch Man fans. In the wake of the complaints, a fan decided to share a note left by the author on December 20, 2017, talking about this issue.

Murata Assures Fans He Will Not Change

The Artist Will Continue Drawing What Is Fun for Him

On January 22, 2025, Murata shared via his X (formerly Twitter) , that chapter #193 of the One-Punch Man manga series had been redrawn. He also announced that another enhanced version of the following entry would also be released the following week. While many fans cheered when this news was made public, as redraws have often led to some amazing s being added, others took to social media to share their displeasure at the decision. Among the biggest issues is the fact that the series has done something similar several times in the past.

A large group of fans argued that the series often focuses more on the illustrations looking better than advancing the story. Seeing as it is not the first time fans have shared their displeasure, a fan by the name @Everything_OPM_, shared a past message from Murata. In his note, the artist assured fans that despite the criticisms, he would not change how he works on the One-Punch Man manga. He implied that he would continue improving the quality of previous chapters whenever needed, directly addressing the fans who were telling him not to repeat this behavior.

Murata also stated that he would never work on anything that he did not consider fun for him, such as his work on the main series or personal illustrations. To end the message, he promised fans that he would never change his work, no matter how insistent his critics can be. Manga readers celebrated Murata’s words once again, assuring that they would keep ing the artist and enjoying his impressive illustrations and amazing character designs.

Murata’s Redraws Have Always Greatly Improved the Series

Fans Are Noticing the Outstanding Quality of the New Chapters

Although, indeed, Murata’s redraws have often slowed down the One-Punch Man manga adaptation, there is no denying that they have greatly helped it in the past. Whenever this has been done in the past, as was the case for Phoenix Man vs Child Emperor, one of the best battles in the series, the fans have noticed how much the quality has gone up. Readers have already noticed the improvements in the redrawn chapters, particularly in s featuring one of the strongest heroes, Blast.

s of his brief talk with the hero Flashy Flash have been circulating on social media, with most fans sharing their delight at how amazing they look. The appearance of the arc’s main villain, Empty Void, has also been slightly modified, making sure to emphasize his unsettling features and the hatred behind his eyes. While not all fans are pleased with the news of the Ninja Village arc being redrawn once again, a large majority of the fandom agrees that this decision is for the better.

Why Are These Chapters Being Redrawn?

Publication of the Volumes May Be a Reason

The decision was likely taken due to how close this arc is to being published in a physical format. Several of the redraws that the manga has been subjected to in the past have been because of this reason. Although this might still not be the real reason behind the redraws, it is the most accepted among fans. Murata’s desire to always deliver his best with each new chapter could be another cause for these changes, as the artist is rarely ever satisfied with the first version of his work.

The origin of the One-Punch Man redraws might never be revealed, but knowing that the criticism Murata received because of them will likely not affect him is comforting for fans. The artist will almost certainly continue delivering some of the most iconic manga s in the industry for many years to come.