It's hard to say. Saitama has the ability to defeat any enemy with one punch, but Goku has an array of powerful forms and techniques. However, Saitama's strength seems to have no limit that we've seen so far. So, in a straight - up fight, Saitama might have the edge just because of his one - punch ability.
It could be a plot where Saitama meets Goku. Maybe they have a friendly sparring match at first. Goku would be excited to find someone so strong, while Saitama would be his usual nonchalant self. They might team up to face a new powerful villain that threatens both their universes.
Well, in this crossover fanfiction, there could be epic battles. For example, Saitama vs Goku. Goku would be excited to find such a strong opponent. But Saitama would probably just want to end the fight quickly so he could go shopping. Also, the different power - up systems of both series could be combined in interesting ways.
In this crossover fanfiction, determining the strongest would be complex. Saitama's power is a mystery even in his own universe. He doesn't seem to have a limit. Goku, on the other hand, is always pushing his limits and reaching new levels of power. Vegeta could also be a factor. His pride and determination might lead him to try and take on Saitama. But Saitama's lack of interest in prolonged battles might make it difficult for any DBZ character to fully gauge his strength. So, it's really hard to say who would be the strongest in this crossover.
It would be a wild crossover. The art styles of the two series are different, but in fanfiction, that could add to the charm. Dragon Ball Z has its more detailed and anime - esque style, while One Punch Man has a simpler yet impactful look. In the story, the characters could visit each other's worlds. Goku could explore the city where Saitama lives and be baffled by the normalcy of it all compared to his battles against Frieza and Cell. Saitama could also be introduced to the Dragon Balls and their wish - granting powers, which might pique his interest.
It's a tough call. Goku has the ability to keep getting stronger through training and achieving new forms like Ultra Instinct. However, Saitama has shown that he can defeat any opponent with one punch so far. But Goku's powers are more defined in terms of levels and growth potential. So, it's hard to say who would be the strongest in a crossover. It could depend on the situation and how the writer wants to portray their encounter.
Is it true that the author of One Punch Man is a fan of Dragon Ball?
Yes, the author of One Punch Superman, Monkey D Luffy, was indeed a fan of Dragon Ball. He had also used Dragon Ball's elements and memes as reference when creating his own manga. However, this did not mean that there was a direct connection between One-Punch Superman and Dragon Ball because Hungry Wolf had not touched Dragon Ball for a long time when he created One-Punch Superman. His works also incorporated his own unique style and elements.
One possible crossover concept is a race or competition that isn't about fighting. For instance, a cooking competition between Bulma and Mumen Rider. It would be a fun way to show the different personalities in both universes. Or perhaps a race between Sonic (from One Punch Man) and Krillin. Another cool idea is a fusion of the two universes' power - up systems. How would it work if a Saiyan could use One Punch Man's power - up methods? It could lead to some really unique and powerful characters.
One idea could be a crossover where Saitama from One Punch Man ends up in the Dragon Ball Z universe. He might be intrigued by the different power levels and the concept of ki. He could enter a martial arts tournament there and easily defeat most opponents until he faces someone like Goku at his Super Saiyan Blue level. Then it would be a battle of different power concepts.
Another idea is that Naruto, curious about other powerful beings, uses a jutsu to travel to the One Punch Man universe. There, he would be amazed by Saitama's strength. Naruto could try to learn from Saitama how to be so effortlessly strong, but Saitama would probably just shrug it off and say there's no special trick. They could team up to fight some of the monsters in Saitama's world, with Naruto using his ninjutsu and Saitama just punching things away.