Episode 3 picks up immediately
after episode 2. Armored Gorilla explains his creator’s, Dr. Genus, background
in some detail. Saitama is rather bored by this, and Genos gives the “20 words
or less” advice. Short version, Genus is a mad scientist obsessed with
artificial evolution. He figured out how to make himself young again after 70
odd years of research, made a bunch of clones of himself, and created horrible
abominations. He’s “interested” in Saitama’s body. Not like that, but that’s where
Saitama’s mind goes. He and Genos decide to attack Genus’ “House of Evolution”
right away. Their reasoning? Genos, because it makes sense to strike before the
enemy has a chance to prep. Saitama, because there’s a sale on Saturday at the
local market. The man has his priorities in order.
Genus is warned by Armored Gorilla
what is coming his way and preps. He actives booby-traps and internal defenses
on the six upper floors of the House of Evolution, and orders his clones to
prep their ultimate weapon, Carnage Kabuto. Saitama and Genos arrive shortly,
and Genos obliterates the upper part of the House. Bet Genus was real annoyed
with that one. Saitama discovers the secret underground levels, and they
proceed downwards. Genus, after losing several clones to his oversized super
monster, is able to convince Kabuto to fight Saitama, to prove that he is in
fact the strongest.
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| Ugh, it's like if the Tick and Clayface had a baby. I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit. |
After smacking around Genos a little,
and then having Genos rain fire down on Kabuto, who isn’t really affected by it,
it’s Saitama’s turn. Kabuto rushes in, but backs off at the last possible
second, because he sensed Saitama’s “killer intent.” This also happens a lot in
anime, various skilled warriors or mystically attuned characters can “sense”
the destructive capability that another character possesses. In the oversized Hercules
Beetle’s own words, it was like every nerve of his body was screaming at him to
run away. Which was particularly disconcerting for Kabuto when he realized that
Saitama’s stance left him completely open to attack. Standing, with his arms at
his sides, and yet he strikes fear into the heart of a supposedly fearless
monster. Kabuto, Genus and Genos all demand to know how Saitama gained such
incredible power. After some prodding, Saitama reveals his super-secret
training method… One hundred pushups, sit-ups, squats, and a 10k run, every
day. Oh, and eat three meals a day, and don’t use the AC in the summer to help
build mental strength. Doing this for a year and a half caused him to 1. Lose his
hair, and 2. Be super strong. Who’d a thunk it?
No one is happy with his answer,
Genos thinking Saitama was making a bad joke, and Kabuto believing that what he
sensed was wrong. Kabuto goes Super Saiyan…er into Carnage Mode, and claims
that in his ultimate form he can rampage for a whole week. The fight is on.
Once again, the ending is too funny to give away, just know that Genus, whom
survives the brawl, ultimately decides he’s done with evolution.
Another very solid episode. I
really loved finding out Saitama’s “Super-secret training method,” and seeing everyone’s
reaction to the revelation that it was really pretty light training. It was a
great character moment for Genos, as he actually yells at Saitama when he
thinks his bald mentor is telling an awful joke during a crisis. I also enjoyed
Saitama’s motivation, needs to get this done today because of the sale tomorrow.
The man is frugal if nothing else. Like last time, the design for the monster
is really well done, if incredibly… I really don’t know the best word to
describe it. Off putting, maybe? All I know is, when I saw Carnage Kabuto, he
made me shift uncomfortably in my chair. Which, I think more monsters should
strive for. Genus is a pretty generic mad scientist, but they have some fun
with him too, like when Kabuto uses him as a projectile, and his decision to
give up his life’s work after seeing Saitama in action. So yeah, another good
one. Next time, episode 3.
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