A Hopeless Swimmer's Counterplan
Manga ChapterA single-page gag bundled with Volume 15, this bonus chapter answers the question of whether Genos can swim by turning the cyborg into a piece of aquatic hardware, all while Saitama drifts and relaxes out in the open sea before his disciple resurfaces in unexpected form.
Summary
Out at the beach, Saitama asks Genos whether he is able to swim. Genos replies that Dr. Kuseno has fitted him with special parts for the task and heads off to get them ready.
Key Events
Left floating and at ease in the ocean, Saitama grows curious about where his disciple has gone and calls out for him. A periscope suddenly rises and lifts him up, revealing that Genos has transformed into a submarine, and Saitama shouts at him to pull himself together.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the One Punch Man bonus chapter "A Hopeless Swimmer's Counterplan"?
In "A Hopeless Swimmer's Counterplan," Saitama asks Genos whether he can swim while relaxing at the beach, and Genos leaves to prepare special parts fitted by Dr. Kuseno before resurfacing in an unexpected form.
Can Genos swim in One Punch Man?
Genos answers that he can swim because Dr. Kuseno has equipped him with special parts for the task, then transforms into a submarine to prove it in this bonus chapter.
What does Genos turn into in "A Hopeless Swimmer's Counterplan"?
Genos surfaces as a submarine, complete with a periscope that lifts Saitama out of the water, prompting Saitama to shout at him to pull himself together.
Which volume of the One Punch Man manga includes "A Hopeless Swimmer's Counterplan"?
"A Hopeless Swimmer's Counterplan" is a one-page bonus chapter bundled with Volume 15 of the One Punch Man manga.
What is the Viz Media title for "A Hopeless Swimmer's Counterplan"?
Viz Media localized this bonus chapter's title as "Learning To Swim."
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