One Punch Man Season 3: Release Date, Trailer, & Story Details

Yes, One Punch Man Season 3 is officially confirmed and is set to premiere on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Studio J.C. Staff is returning to animate the highly anticipated continuation, which will stream on Hulu in the United States and on Crunchyroll in Europe and the Middle East. The new season will pick up right where the last one left off, diving deep into the explosive Monster Association arc from the manga. The main Japanese and English voice casts are reprising their roles.

Been a long wait, hasn’t it? After what feels like an eternity of radio silence and fan theories, the caped baldy is finally making his return. The road to this season has been filled with more speculation than a Hero Association S-Class meeting, but the wait is officially over. After spending countless hours tracking every shred of evidence, I can say the hype is real, but so are the questions. Let’s break down everything we know.

One Punch Man Season 3 Release Date Is Locked In

Mark your calendars. The official premiere date for One Punch Man Season 3 is October 5, 2025. The first episode will air on TV Tokyo in Japan and become available for streaming shortly after. For fans in the U.S., Hulu has secured the rights and will stream new episodes a week after their Japanese broadcast. Viewers in Europe will be able to catch the action on Crunchyroll.

Why The Six-Year Wait For Season 3?

The gap between seasons has been a major point of discussion. The second season, which aired back in 2019, had a notoriously troubled production that led to a mixed reception from fans regarding its animation quality. It seems J.C. Staff took the extra time to regroup and hopefully pull together the resources needed to do justice to the manga’s most intense arc yet. The studio has assured fans they are committed to delivering a season that won’t disappoint.

J.C. Staff Returns, But With A New Director

J.C. Staff is once again handling animation, but there’s a change in the director’s chair. Shinpei Nagai is taking over for the third season. This initially raised some eyebrows, as Nagai’s portfolio leans more toward slice-of-life shows than high-octane action. Early trailers featuring static scenes didn’t help fan concerns. However, the director has confirmed production is already complete, meaning no delays, and recent TV spots have shown a significant improvement in art style, sparking renewed hope.

What’s the Plot? Get Ready for the Monster Association Arc

Season 3 will dive headfirst into the fan-favorite Monster Association arc. Picking up from around chapter 86 of Yusuke Murata’s manga, the story follows the Hero Association as they launch an all-out assault on the monsters’ hideout. This arc is massive, featuring incredible fights for nearly every S-Class hero, pushing them to their absolute limits. It’s not just about Saitama this time; heroes like Zombieman, Atomic Samurai, and Child Emperor get their moments to shine.

Who Is Returning for Season 3?

You can expect to hear plenty of familiar voices. The core cast is back, with Makoto Furukawa and Max Mittelman returning as Saitama, and Kaito Ishikawa and Zach Aguilar as his loyal disciple, Genos. Hikaru Midorikawa and Greg Chun will also reprise their roles as the hero hunter Garou, who is set for a monstrous evolution. The season’s new opening theme is “Get No Satisfied!” by JAM Project featuring Babymetal, ensuring the soundtrack will be as epic as ever.

Where Can I Watch One Punch Man Season 3?

For viewers in the United States, Season 3 will be streaming exclusively on Hulu. In the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the rest of Europe, Crunchyroll will be your go-to platform. VIZ Media has acquired the rights for North America, Latin America, and Oceania, so expect streaming details for other regions to be confirmed soon. While you wait, the first two seasons are available on Hulu and Crunchyroll for a rewatch.

Will Season 3 Finally Overcome the Controversy?

This is the big question. After the divisive second season, all eyes are on J.C. Staff to see if they can deliver. The animation in the latest trailers looks much sharper and more fluid, calming many fears. Director Shinpei Nagai has spoken about a new workflow combining 2D and 3D animation. With the production already wrapped and one of the best manga arcs as source material, Season 3 has all the ingredients to be a spectacular return to form.

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