Don't Be Afraid
Manga ChapterDon't Be Afraid is a bonus chapter included with Volume 35 of One-Punch Man. Set in the aftermath of the Monster Association's fall, it follows the diminished Black Sperm and Overgrown Rover as two unsuspecting heroes treat the once-fearsome cadres like helpless stray animals.
Summary
With the Monster Association crushed, a weakened Black Sperm and a shrunken Overgrown Rover end up under the watch of Chain'n'toad and Butterfly DX. The two heroes read the pair as timid, harmless creatures rather than the deadly threats they used to be.
Key Events
Black Sperm braces to defend himself at first, expecting a fight, but the heroes offer only pity along with a banana and some dog food. The former cadres accept the handout, and Black Sperm slowly comes to terms with just how total their defeat has become.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to Black Sperm and Overgrown Rover in the Don't Be Afraid chapter?
In Don't Be Afraid, after the Monster Association's fall, a weakened Black Sperm and a shrunken Overgrown Rover end up under the watch of the heroes Chain'n'toad and Butterfly DX.
How do the heroes treat Black Sperm and Overgrown Rover in Don't Be Afraid?
Chain'n'toad and Butterfly DX read Black Sperm and Overgrown Rover as timid, harmless creatures rather than the deadly threats they used to be, offering pity along with a banana and some dog food.
What does Black Sperm expect when the heroes approach him in Don't Be Afraid?
Black Sperm braces to defend himself expecting a fight, but the heroes only offer food, and he slowly comes to terms with how total the Monster Association's defeat has become.
Which volume of One-Punch Man includes the Don't Be Afraid bonus chapter?
Don't Be Afraid was included with Volume 35 of One-Punch Man, released on October 3, 2025.
What chapter comes before Don't Be Afraid in One-Punch Man?
The chapter Sewing comes immediately before Don't Be Afraid in the One-Punch Man manga.
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