Featured Snippet: Tatsumaki, known as the Tornado of Terror, is the S-Class Rank 2 professional hero in the Hero Association. At 28 years old, she is the most powerful esper in One Punch Man, wielding telekinesis that can lift entire cities and crush massive monsters. Her youthful appearance leads people to mistake her for a child, despite being one of the strongest heroes alive.
Who Is Tatsumaki in One Punch Man?
Tatsumaki is the S-Class Rank 2 professional hero of the Hero Association and one of the most powerful heroes in the organization. You might know her better by her hero name: Tornado of Terror. This petite woman with emerald green hair has earned her reputation through sheer power and determination.
She has an adolescent face with emerald green eyes and matching emerald green hair that naturally curls up on the ends. Her signature black dress with a high collar and leg slits has become iconic in the series. Most people who meet her assume she’s a lost child, which she finds incredibly frustrating.
She is an esper and the older sister of Fubuki, who is also known as Hellish Blizzard in the B-Class heroes. The two sisters are known as the Psychic Sisters, though their relationship has been strained for years.
Tatsumaki’s Psychic Abilities and Powers
Her telekinetic abilities set her apart from every other hero. You can see the full scope of her power in her most impressive battles.
Core Psychic Powers
Tatsumaki’s vast psychic powers allow her to control everything from the rubble of destroyed buildings to multitudes of spaceship bombs and even the entire Monster Association headquarters. Her abilities include:
- Flight and Levitation: She uses psychokinesis to glide and fly at high speeds, covering multiple cities in a short period
- Telepathy: She can psychically contact her sister and sense danger approaching Fubuki
- Force Fields: She creates barriers large enough to protect herself and other heroes from falling buildings, withstanding even Orochi’s combined energy blasts
Documented Feats of Strength
Yusuke Murata, the manga artist, revealed during a 2018 stream that Tatsumaki could lift the entire Z-City if she wanted to. This isn’t speculation. You can see her power in action throughout the series.
Against the Ancient King, a gigantic dinosaur-like monster who claimed only a giant meteor could stop him, Tatsumaki did exactly that and crushed him with a meteor she grabbed with her psychic powers. She made it look effortless.
During the fight against Boros and his army, she intercepted the mortar bombardment from Boros’ ship and turned it back on the vessel. Each round of bombardment could level an entire city. She redirected thousands of them without breaking a sweat.
Her Rank and Position Among Heroes
Tatsumaki is recognized as one of the Hero Association’s most powerful heroes, holding the S-Class Rank 2 position. Only Blast, the number one hero, officially ranks higher than her.
The Hero Association’s Hero Rating system uses a maximum of 80 points across eight categories, including intelligence, endurance, power, and popularity. Tatsumaki scored a 65 total, with perfect or near-perfect marks in most categories, though stamina is her weakest area at only five points.
The S-Class Rank 2 heroine is without a doubt one of the most popular characters in One Punch Man, standing out due to her stubborn personality and incredible psychic powers. The Hero Association treats her as one of their ultimate weapons, reserved for last resort situations.
Her Troubled Past and Personality
Tatsumaki had intense psychic powers since childhood, which led to her adoptive parents selling her at age 7 to scientists who proceeded to experiment on her. This horrific experience shaped everything about her.
She spent years in captivity, where the development of her powers made her feel increasingly at risk, until Blast rescued her during a monster outbreak. Blast’s influence left her with very independent tendencie,s which can lead to stubbornness, as she believes she cannot rely on anyone to save her.
Character Traits and Behavior
She suffers from a massive superiority complex, believing she can beat any foe if she is in top shape. This confidence isn’t entirely unfounde,d given her track record. However, it creates problems.
She refuses help from Bang, Bomb, and Fubuki, temporarily binding them to prevent them from helping her. Fubuki describes this as a curse Blast left in her.
Deep down she secretly acknowledges her dislike of everyone fearing her and wishes for Blast to tell her what she should do to change her current life. This vulnerability rarely shows through her tough exterior.
Tatsumaki’s Greatest Battles
Her fight against Psykorochi represents her most impressive showing to date. PsykOrochi was an amalgamation of the destructive power of Monster King Orochi and the psychic might of Psykos, two immensely powerful Dragon-level beings.
She was powerful enough to not only hold Genos in one hand and divert a massive beam of energy that Psykorochi launched. During this fight, she used the Monster Association’s base as a weapon, literally treating the entire building like a spear against Psykorochi.
She pulled the entire Monster Association’s base from the ground into the air, a massive base that housed thousands of monsters. The sheer scale of this feat demonstrates why she holds the number two ranking.
Fight With Saitama
Her battle against Saitama happened because Tatsumaki thought he tried to take advantage of Fubuki and was strong enough to resist her strength. While Tatsumaki awakened her maximum potential and used all her power against him, it still wasn’t enough to do even a little damage, as she eventually tired herself out.
This fight revealed her limits. You can have all the psychic power in the world, but Saitama remains in a category by himself.
Relationship With Her Sister Fubuki
Fubuki is the younger sister of Tatsumaki and is driven to enhance her abilities and exceed her older sister. The age gap between them is five years, though you wouldn’t guess it from Tatsumaki’s appearance.
Originally in the webcomic, the misunderstandings between the two sisters led to an all-out fight when Tatsumaki tried to kill Psykos while Fubuki wanted to protect her former friend. The manga completely changed this story, with Tatsumaki and Fubuki already mending their relationship and making a plan together to rescue Psykos from the prison of the Hero Association.
Tatsumaki lets her softer side out around Fubuki, which highlights a very different version of the character since she is typically prickly with most people. She clearly loves her sister but remains overprotective, keeping Fubuki on a tight leash.
Tatsumaki in Season 3
One Punch Man Season 3 was confirmed to air in October 2025, with new character visuals released, including Tatsumaki. Fans have been waiting almost six years for this continuation.
Despite what the trailer may imply, Tatsumaki doesn’t really do much in the Monster Association Arc until the very end, where she stars in one of the most epic fights in the series. Her role is nonetheless still pivotal, and she will have two of the biggest fights yet, with her past relationship with Fubuki and Blast getting an in-depth look.
You should be patient if you’re looking forward to seeing her shine. The best moments come in the final episodes.
Her Weaknesses and Limitations
Stamina is her weakest area, which is understandable considering the toll that her psychic powers take on her body. Extended battles drain her significantly.
She has vulnerabilities beyond physical exhaustion. Her emotional state affects her performance. When she’s injured or distracted, her powers weaken considerably. During the fight with Garou in the webcomic, when he adapts and surpasses all her attacks, she assures him she would not need more than five seconds if she was at her full strength.
Her overconfidence can become a liability. She tends to underestimate opponents and act without thinking through the consequences. This has led to situations where she sustained damage that could have been avoided.
Comparison to Other Espers
ONE stated that Tatsumaki is more powerful than Shigeo Kageyama from Mob Psycho 100, though if Mob gets serious he is not sure who would win. This comes directly from the creator himself.
Within One Punch Man, no other esper comes close to her level. Tatsumaki is by far the strongest esper in the series, having taken down many strong opponents who claimed to be better. Her younger sister Fubuki, despite being a talented esper herself, operates at a fraction of Tatsumaki’s power.
Final Thoughts
Tatsumaki represents one of the most compelling characters in One Punch Man. Her combination of overwhelming power, traumatic past, and complex personality creates depth beyond simple strength rankings. She protects humanity with everything she has, even if her methods sometimes push others away.
The manga format allows creator ONE to essentially re-tell his story in a better format, with Tatsumaki’s connection to the mysterious Tsukuyomi group and her improved relationship with Fubuki giving her a much more nuanced portrayal. The character continues to develop in ways that make her more than just raw power.
You can expect to see more of her abilities when Season 3 arrives in October 2025. The Monster Association Arc will showcase why she holds her position as the second strongest hero and why fans consider her one of the best characters in the series.
FAQs
How old is Tatsumaki?
She is a petite 28-year-old woman whose youthful appearance and short stature lead others to confuse her for a lost little girl.
Why is she called the Tornado of Terror?
The Hero Association specifically expects her to add “Terror” to her name to better reflect her devastating power. Her abilities can create actual storms and tornadoes.
Who voices Tatsumaki?
She is voiced by Aoi Yūki in the original Japanese version. In the English dub, she is voiced by Marieve Herington in Season 1 and Corina Boettger in Season 2.
Could Tatsumaki beat Saitama?
No. Their fight demonstrated that even at maximum power, she cannot harm him. Saitama’s strength exists in a completely different category.
What is Tatsumaki’s connection to Blast?
Blast rescued her from the research facility as a child and inspired her to embrace her powers. He is the only individual whom Tatsumaki sees in high regard, and she awaits his return.
