One-Punch Man: Tiering and Acausality Revision (Saitama/Empty Void) - Official 2025 Canon

[Tamasai]

Introduction:
I am opening this Content Revision Thread to address the Tiering and Abilities of Saitama (Post-Balding) and Empty Void. Current profiles (Tier 4-A) appear to be outdated as they do not account for the qualitative shift shown in the most recent official chapters on Tonari no Young Jump (January 2025).

Evidence and Canon Status:
There have been mentions of retcons regarding these feats, but as shown in the provided screenshots from the official Shueisha source (dated Jan 23, 2025), the following statements are part of the current canon.

Point 1: Acausality (Type 5)
The official text states: Koko wa uchū no inga no soto da, meaning "This is outside the causality of the universe." According to the Wiki's standards, existing and attacking from a state completely independent of the causal laws of the universe qualifies for Acausal Existence (Type 5). Since Saitama can physically perceive and deflect these attacks, his combat applicability should be updated to reflect this.

Point 2: Higher-Dimensionality (Tier 1-C / Low 1-C)
The space is described as: Awajō ni tatamata jigen, or "Dimensions folded like bubbles." Visual evidence shows that standard 4D space-time continuums (universes) are viewed as finite, bubble-like structures from this higher plane. Empty Void and Saitama are interacting on a scale that transcends standard 3D/4D volume. If a character treats a 4D continuum as a finite object, they qualify for Tier 1 (Low Complex Multiversal) based on the Dimensional Tiering system.

Point 3: Immeasurable Speed
Movement and interaction within a space defined as outside causality and containing folded dimensions bypass the linear formula of Distance/Time. This supports an upgrade to Immeasurable Speed for both characters during this interaction.

Conclusion:
The current 4-A rating is a quantitative measurement of kinetic energy and does not reflect the qualitative transcendence shown in the latest chapters. I propose a move to Tier 1 (Low 1-C at minimum) and the addition of Acausality Type 5.

I've attached the raw scans from the official site to confirm that these feats are still present in the latest version.

[番外編38(第246話)] ワンパンマン - ＯＮＥ/村田雄介 | となりのヤングジャンプ

別バージョン原稿、番外編読切やgifアニメーション、 ONE先生描きおろしの謎の更新回などここでしか読めない 知られざるワンパンマンワールドが凝縮！

tonarinoyj.jp

[番外編46(第254話)] ワンパンマン - ＯＮＥ/村田雄介 | となりのヤングジャンプ

別バージョン原稿、番外編読切やgifアニメーション、 ONE先生描きおろしの謎の更新回などここでしか読めない 知られざるワンパンマンワールドが凝縮！

tonarinoyj.jp

 

[Entity]

why should the chapters that are no longer canon be used?

 

[DarthSpiderr]

Unfortunately, that's not how it works. They remain on the website as part of Murata's work, but not as canon. This arc was redrawn and the plot was completely changed, including Void's abilities. His dimensional slashes are no longer extensions of the universe from which he slices space on a global scale in a colossal form. They're now just slashes, and we're not even sure if they slice space at all. Void's past and character have also been changed.

We cannot use these non-canon chapters.

 

[Tamasai]

Unfortunately, that's not how it works. They remain on the website as part of Murata's work, but not as canon. This arc was redrawn and the plot was completely changed, including Void's abilities. His dimensional slashes are no longer extensions of the universe from which he slices space on a global scale in a colossal form. They're now just slashes, and we're not even sure if they slice space at all. Void's past and character have also been changed.

We cannot use these non-canon chapters.

Thank you for the clarification. It is possible I am looking at a version that has been superseded by the most recent redrafts without realizing it, as the navigation on Tonari can be tricky.

I want to ensure this revision is based on the 100% definitive canon. Could someone provide a direct link or a scan of the redrawn version of these specific scenes? If they were entirely deleted, then I apologize for the confusion and we can close this thread

 

[Tamasai]

Thank you for the clarification. It is possible I am looking at a version that has been superseded by the most recent redrafts without realizing it, as the navigation on Tonari can be tricky.

I want to ensure this revision is based on the 100% definitive canon. Could someone provide a direct link or a scan of the redrawn version of these specific scenes? If they were entirely deleted, then I apologize for the confusion and we can close this thread

My apologies to everyone for the confusion. I've just double-checked the official Tonari no Young Jump website and realized that I was looking at an outdated version of the chapters. I didn't see the June 2025 updates that replaced the scenes I was citing.
Since the statements regarding 'Higher Dimensions' and 'Causality' have been modified or removed in the current redrawn version, this revision proposal is no longer applicable. I'll make sure to be perfectly up to date with the latest redrafts before posting in the future.
We can close this thread. Thank you for the heads-up and for your patience!

 

[BiggestOpp]

Closing.

 

[DarkDragonMedeus]

Unfortunately, that's not how it works. They remain on the website as part of Murata's work, but not as canon. This arc was redrawn and the plot was completely changed, including Void's abilities. His dimensional slashes are no longer extensions of the universe from which he slices space on a global scale in a colossal form. They're now just slashes, and we're not even sure if they slice space at all. Void's past and character have also been changed.

We cannot use these non-canon chapters.

Agreed.

My apologies to everyone for the confusion. I've just double-checked the official Tonari no Young Jump website and realized that I was looking at an outdated version of the chapters. I didn't see the June 2025 updates that replaced the scenes I was citing.
Since the statements regarding 'Higher Dimensions' and 'Causality' have been modified or removed in the current redrawn version, this revision proposal is no longer applicable. I'll make sure to be perfectly up to date with the latest redrafts before posting in the future.
We can close this thread. Thank you for the heads-up and for your patience!

There's no need to apologize, but thank you for understanding. I will close this thread out.