Just Getting Started is the 218th online chapter of One-Punch Man and the close of the Supreme Hero Arc. Saitama leads Sweet Mask away as news of his monstrous nature spreads worldwide and calls for his execution mount, battering the Hero Association's reputation and setting the stage for the Neo Heroes to rise.
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Summary
Saitama guides Sweet Mask away from the hostile crowd. Word of Sweet Mask's true nature as a Mysterious Being races around the globe, and a great many people call for his execution, insisting a monster has been hiding among the heroes. The revelation deals a heavy blow to the Hero Association's standing. Reporters seek out numerous S-Class heroes and Neo Heroes leaders for comment, and their reactions run from measured to harsh. The chapter closes on the Neo Heroes Headquarters, hinting that the group is poised to surge forward as public focus drifts away from the Hero Association and toward them.
Key Events
Saitama removes Sweet Mask from the scene. The news travels worldwide and sparks widespread demands for his execution. The Hero Association's reputation suffers badly. Various heroes and Neo leaders give interviews, and the Neo Heroes are positioned to capitalize on the shift in attention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in One Punch Man Chapter 218 (Online), "Just Getting Started"?
In Chapter 218 (Online), "Just Getting Started," Saitama leads Sweet Mask away from the hostile crowd as news of his monstrous nature spreads worldwide. Calls for Sweet Mask's execution mount, badly damaging the Hero Association's reputation.
How does the Sweet Mask revelation affect the Hero Association?
The revelation that Sweet Mask is a Mysterious Being deals a heavy blow to the Hero Association's reputation. Reporters seek comments from S-Class heroes and Neo Heroes leaders, whose reactions range from measured to harsh.
How does the chapter set up the Neo Heroes' rise?
Chapter 218 closes on the Neo Heroes Headquarters, hinting that the group is positioned to gain influence as public attention shifts away from the damaged Hero Association and toward them.
When was Chapter 218 (Online) released?
Chapter 218 (Online), titled "Just Getting Started" (Kore Kara in Japanese), was released on November 6, 2025. It closes out the Supreme Hero Arc.
Who appears on the cover of Chapter 218 (Online)?
Saitama is featured on the cover of "Just Getting Started."
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