Summary
- Genos is a cyborg with enhanced abilities who can analyze his opponents' weaknesses and exploit them in battle.
- Blast, the number one S-Class hero, is not only physically powerful but also possesses a wise and clever mind.
- Child Emperor, despite his young age, uses his extraordinary intellect to create powerful weapons and gadgets to take down physically superior monsters.
One Punch Man is a popular manga series that follows the adventures of Saitama. The manga is dominated by powerful characters, each with a more ridiculous ability than the other. Most of these characters are solely reliant on their physical abilities to get the better of their opponents.
However, there are certain individuals who opt for a more calculated approach in a perilous situation. They make use of their brains to overwhelm their foes. They make use of their intelligence to design new and better weapons for themselves. With that in mind, here are the smartest characters in One Punch Man.
7 Genos
Before becoming a cyborg, Genos used to be a human being. He was driven by his desire to defeat a malevolent robot. So he decided to undergo enhancements to become a cyborg and defeat the villainous being. Genos' body modifications allow him to fight against high-level threats.
He can be oblivious at times, but that is mainly because of his undying admiration for Saitama. Genos is usually quick to notice anything odd happening around him. He can also discern the abilities of his opponents, find their frailties, and exploit them.
6 Blast
Blast is the number one S-Class rank in the Hero Association. He has only made a handful of appearances in the story, which is mainly due to his mission to keep the planet safe from threats that are incomprehensible to the minds of most people.
Blast is aware of God's existence, and he works with a special team to keep an eye on the mysterious being's activities. Needless to say, only a person with a wise head on their shoulders would be able to keep track of something so sensitive. In addition to his cleverness, Blast is actually physically powerful. He was able to hold his ground against Awakened Garou, whose punches emitted radiation.
5 Psykos
Psykos was one of the major villains in the Monster Association arc. She took control of a puppet using her psychic abilities in order to hide her real identity. Psykos has a considerable amount of talent, but she hasn't invested enough time to hone her skills.
As the second-highest-ranking member of the organization, Psykos had a great deal of authority. She could order other monsters around and make them carry out different tasks. Psykos' keen intellect allows her to gauge the strength of different individuals. Her analytical skills enabled her to figure out the weaknesses of S-class heroes and send the appropriate villains to defeat them. She also has the ability to see into the future, which keeps her one step ahead of her opponents.
4 Dr. Kuseno
Dr. Kuseno was a firm believer in justice in his younger days. He worked tirelessly to ensure that justice was carried out at all costs. As he grew older, Kuseno realized how reckless he was and tried to become better.
After modifying Genos' body, Kuseno advised him not to pursue the Mad Cyborg, as it would only cause him a great deal of mental stress. Kuseno is an extremely knowledgeable individual who can complete the most complex experiments with ease. He is also responsible for upgrading Genos' body from time to time.
3 Child Emperor
Child Emperor is the youngest S-Class hero in the series. Despite being only 10 years old, he is able to take down monsters who are physically superior to him. The reason behind his success is his extraordinary brain, which allows him to craft incredible weapons and other gadgets.
In order to make up for his lack of strength, Child Emperor fights using his weapons. With the help of his inventions, Child Emperor has taken down Demon-level threats with little to no effort. There have been times when he has been outclassed, but he will improve in the future.
2 Metal Knight
Metal Knight is the alias used by the genius scientist Dr. Bofoi. He is a pioneer who is responsible for the creation of some of the best pieces of technology in One Punch Man. Dr. Bofoi is an S-Class hero, and he has achieved this rank because of his weapons.
Dr. Bofoi uses his intellect to craft new weapons for combat. Aside from that, he is known for providing the Hero Association with the latest technology. Due to this reason, he has a great deal of sway over the organization. Dr. Bofoi has shown the power of some of his inventions, but there are still many that remain locked behind closed doors. It is highly likely that fans will see the full extent of his power in the future.
1 Dr. Genus
Dr. Genus founded the House of Evolution in order to show the world the benefits of humans evolving via mutations. From a young age, Genus showed his superiority by inventing various things for the sake of humanity. When he put forward his ideas about human evolution, he was met with cold stares. So he decided to take matters into his own hands.
Dr. Genus researched for years and eventually found the secret to eternal youth, which he used to revert to his younger self. In addition to this, he also learned how to create perfect clones. He used it to create assistants who helped him all the time. Dr. Genus' experiments also allowed him to learn about artificial mutations. He utilized this knowledge to make mutants like Carnage Kabuto and Beast King.