In the fifty-third chapter, Waiting Room, a fighter named Sour Face approaches Saitama in Charanko's dressing room and recalls an earlier tournament where Garou competed under the alias Wolfman. He shares his fear of Garou and Bang and his hope that a win would steady his nerves, but Saitama's blunt dismissal drives him from the room in frustration.
Summary
While studying the roster of tournament entrants in Charanko's dressing room, Saitama is approached by a fighter acquainted with the young man. The stranger gives his name as Sour Face and recounts an earlier tournament where Garou had competed under the alias Wolfman.
Sour Face explains that a victory here would steady his nerves should he ever cross paths with Bang or Garou again, and he recalls the day Garou tore through the dojo. Saitama subtly signals that he finds such motivation pitiable, and Sour Face storms off, thoroughly irritated.
Key Events
Saitama reviews the contestant list and meets Sour Face, who recalls Garou entering a past tournament as Wolfman. Sour Face shares his reason for wanting to win, and Saitama's dismissive reaction sends him out of the room annoyed.
Notes
Titled "Waiting Room" (Tonari 77 and 78), the chapter belongs to Volume 10 and the Monster Raid Arc and was adapted in Episode 16. Murata redrew it with additional content, its online number was reset to 51, and the volume edition merges it with a follow-up called "Waiting Room 2." Garou appears only in flashback.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Saitama meet in the dressing room in Chapter 53?
In Chapter 53, Saitama meets a fighter named Sour Face while reviewing the tournament roster in Charanko's dressing room.
What alias did Garou use in an earlier tournament, according to Chapter 53?
In Chapter 53, Sour Face recalls that Garou had competed in an earlier tournament under the alias Wolfman.
Why does Sour Face want to win the tournament in Chapter 53?
Sour Face explains in Chapter 53 that a victory would steady his nerves in case he ever crosses paths again with Bang or Garou, recalling the day Garou tore through the dojo.
How does Saitama react to Sour Face in Chapter 53?
Saitama subtly signals in Chapter 53 that he finds Sour Face's motivation pitiable, which sends the frustrated fighter storming out of the room.
Does Garou appear directly in Chapter 53?
Garou does not appear directly in Chapter 53; he is only mentioned in Sour Face's flashback about the earlier tournament and dojo attack.
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