In One-Punch Man's forty-eighth chapter, "Banana," a boastful Red Nose learns not to underestimate Garou, Saitama hears about the hunter while visiting Mumen Rider, and Garou quizzes a young boy about heroes.
Summary
Red Nose mocks Tanktop Master in front of Studless and Hyottoko for falling to the hunter, crowing that he would have no trouble handling Garou himself, right before Garou materializes at his back. Over at the hospital, Saitama drops by to check on Mumen Rider and hears about the dangerous newcomer from both the cyclist and Tanktop Master, who is recovering in the same ward.
Not long after, Red Nose and his associates turn up thrashed on the pavement. In a nearby park, Garou strikes up a conversation with a young boy named Tareo, fishing for information about heroes.
Key Events
Red Nose belittles Tanktop Master and boasts about beating Garou, only for Garou to appear behind him. Saitama visits Mumen Rider and learns of Garou from him and Tanktop Master. Red Nose and his group are found defeated in the street, and Garou questions Tareo about heroes.
Notes
Titled "Banana" (Tonari 70), the chapter comes from Volume 10 and the Hero Hunt Arc and was adapted in Episode 15. Its cover shows Red Nose, Studless, and Hyottoko. This installment marks the point where the manga begins to branch away from and substantially expand upon the original webcomic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to Red Nose in Chapter 48?
In Chapter 48, Red Nose boasts to Studless and Hyottoko that he could easily handle Garou, only for Garou to appear behind him, and Red Nose's group is later found defeated in the street.
How does Saitama learn about Garou in Chapter 48?
While visiting Mumen Rider in the hospital in Chapter 48, Saitama hears about the dangerous hunter Garou from both Mumen Rider and the recovering Tanktop Master.
Who does Garou question in Chapter 48?
Garou strikes up a conversation with a young boy named Tareo in a park in Chapter 48, fishing for information about heroes.
Why is Chapter 48 a turning point for the One-Punch Man manga?
Chapter 48 marks the point where the manga begins to branch away from and substantially expand upon ONE's original webcomic, so it has no webcomic equivalent.
What arc does Chapter 48 belong to?
Titled Banana, Chapter 48 opens Volume 10 of the Hero Hunt Arc and was adapted into Episode 15 of the anime.
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