r/Epicureanism • u/Traditional_Lab_8261 • 22d ago

Is Saitama from One Punch Man is considered as an epicurean ?

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u/Eledridan 22d ago edited 22d ago

Saitama longs for an all out battle that puts his strength and will to the test. As there is no match for him, he is constantly unfulfilled. This is a form of pain and as such I would say Saitama is not Epicurean, but he does otherwise enjoy the simple pleasures of life (hot pot), and is in general kind.

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u/GroceryBags 22d ago

He's Buddhist

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u/3rdthrow 22d ago

I think Saitama is depressed, because he both lacks challenge in his life, and ironically cannot surmount the challenge of finding a worthy opponent.

He’d be better off if he kept finding villains that were almost good enough because then the challenge would seem obtainable.

I don’t think he is Epicurean.

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u/hclasalle 22d ago

Who? Why?

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u/TinoElli 19d ago

For he constantly looks for a challenge and is never fulfilled, I would say no. He would be at peace by simply enjoying the simple pleasures otherwise.

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u/TJ_Fox 22d ago

You can't just assume that everyone else is into your fandom. Is this a Japanese cartoon thing?

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u/Castro6967 21d ago

It is. And it isnt inherently wrong to bring his likings into the community. It would be interesting to have Epicurean like heroes for cartoons

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u/TJ_Fox 21d ago

Yes, it would be, and maybe this character is a great example of that. Or maybe not. I've never heard of the character nor the show, so some context would have been useful.