"Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity" (木星, Mokusei, Tonari: 188) is the 143rd chapter of the One-Punch Man manga series.
Short Summary[]
Bang, Bomb, and Genos watch as Tatsumaki appears to be defeated but reveals she swapped with a decoy. Weak but determined, she insists on fighting despite Fubuki's pleas. Tanktop Master struggles against Gums while Pig God intervenes. Fuhrer Ugly attacks, leaving Tanktop Master bloodied and ultimately swallowed, before approaching Tatsumaki.
Long Summary[]
Bang, Bomb, and Genos watch as Tatsumaki is pursued by a barrage of energy spheres from Homeless Emperor, seemingly caught and defeated. However, it's revealed that she cleverly swapped herself with a decoy during the chase. The real Tatsumaki, weakened from her injuries, appears before Bang, Bomb, Genos, and Fubuki. Furious at her sister's injuries, she is quickly calmed by Fubuki.
Despite Fubuki's attempts to dissuade her from rejoining the battle, Tatsumaki insists on fighting the remaining monsters, acknowledging her sister's growth. Left in tears after failing to stop her, Fubuki is reassured by Genos, who offers to help Tatsumaki. Concerned for Genos's recklessness, Bang decides to accompany him, telling Bomb to care for Fubuki and alert him if he sees Garou. The Council of Swordmasters and Spring Mustachio arrive to assist the heroes against the remaining monsters.
In the fight against Gums, Tanktop Master struggles to avoid being bitten until Pig God tackles the monster, forcing it to release him. Meanwhile, the heroes witness Fuhrer Ugly take a member of Narinki's Private Squad hostage, ripping off his arm. Gums seizes the moment to successfully bite Tanktop Master again. As Tatsumaki briefly distracts Fuhrer Ugly, allowing her to save the hostage, Tanktop Master is rescued once more by Pig God, who tackles Gums to free him. Preparing to launch Pig God, Tanktop Master tells him to relay a message to Mumen Rider that the heroes will prevail. He then charges at Fuhrer Ugly with his Tanktop Tackle, only to be met with a devastating punch that shatters both of his forearms. Tanktop Master is brutally attacked, reassuring himself of his tanktop's invincibility just before being mercilessly beaten. Left bloodied and battered, he is ultimately swallowed by Gums. Fuhrer Ugly then turns his attention to Tatsumaki, who lies heavily injured on a nearby rock.
Characters in Order of Appearance[]
- Saitama (cover)
- Genos (cover)
- Tatsumaki (cover)
- Fubuki (cover)
- Bang (cover)
- Bomb (cover)
- Tanktop Master (cover)
- Pig God (cover)
- Homeless Emperor
- Black Sperm
- Eyelashes (Flashback)
- Mountain Ape (Flashback)
- Mumen Rider (Flashback)
- Nichirin
- Zanbai
- Amahare
- Spring Mustachio
- Gums
- Fuhrer Ugly
- Sosshi
- Bushidrill
- Noria
- Sanshon
- Asami
- Chinpi
- Gomago
Trivia[]
- "Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity" is the fourth movement in Gustav Holst's orchestral suite, The Planets. Homeless Emperor's postures in the beginning of the chapter resemble that of a musical conductor, and he makes several references to musical terms. Such as asking Black Sperm if he has ever listened to a symphony, and how he'll finish off Tatsumaki in the second movement.
- The title may be a possible homage to God since Psykos described God as looking like Jupiter, and Homeless Emperor has a major role in the chapter.