The power of hype in anime is often all-encompassing, dictating what series rise and fall in any given release cycle. For many in October 5, 2015, exactly one year ago one anime rose above the rest.

It is considered to be one of the best anime shows, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 91% from the critics, so it's not surprising that hundreds of fans tuned in to catch the first episode of One-Punch ...