One Punch Man is a popular anime series that revolves around the story of Saitama, a superhero who can defeat any opponent with a single punch and who grew bored from a lack of challenge. The series is based on a webcomic by ONE, which was later adapted into a manga by Yusuke Murata and published by Shueisha. The manga has been serialized in the magazine Young Jump Next since 2012 and has over 140 chapters as of July 2023.
The anime adaptation of One Punch Man is produced by Madhouse for the first season and by J.C.Staff for the second season. The first season aired in Japan from October to December 2015 and in the United States from July to September 2016. The second season aired in Japan from April to July 2019 and in the United States from October to December 2019. Both seasons have 12 episodes each and are available to stream on Hulu, Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Funimation.
Fans of the series have been eagerly waiting for the third season of One Punch Man, which was officially announced on August 18, 2022, almost three years after the second season wrapped its run on the small screen. A key visual featuring Saitama and Garou was released to coincide with the news. But when will One Punch Man Season 3 release? What will be the plot of the new season? Who are the characters and cast members returning for the third season? And is there a trailer for One Punch Man Season 3? Here is everything we know so far about One Punch Man Season 3.
Will there be One Punch Man Anime Season 3?
Yes, there will be One Punch Man Season 3. The official website for the One Punch Man TV anime confirmed on August 18, 2022 that a third season of the hit show will be going into production. A key visual drawn by character designer Chikashi Kubota was posted alongside the announcement. The artwork features Saitama and Garou, but it doesn’t offer any teasers of what will actually evolve in the upcoming season.
One Punch Man Anime Season 3 Release Date
As of now, there is no official release date for One Punch Man Season 3. However, based on the previous seasons, we can make some educated guesses. Season 1 was announced in March 2015 and premiered in Japan in October 2015. Season 2 was confirmed in September 2016 and premiered in Japan in April 2019. As for Season 3, a shorter gap between its announcement in August 2022 and its impending release is expected.
Season 3 could release in Japan in late 2024 or early 2025, with an English dub released around six months afterward. However, this is just speculation and may change depending on various factors such as the production schedule.
Where Can You Watch One Punch Man Anime?
One Punch Man is available to watch on various streaming platforms such as Hulu, Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Funimation. Hulu has both seasons of One Punch Man with English subtitles and dubbing. Netflix has only the first season of One Punch Man with English subtitles and dubbing. Crunchyroll has both seasons of One Punch Man with English subtitles only. Funimation has both seasons of One Punch Man with English dubbing only.
One Punch Man Anime Season 3 Plot
One Punch Man Season 3 will likely adapt the Monster Association arc from the manga, which is one of the longest and most actionpacked arcs in the series. The arc spans from Volume 16 to Volume 23 of the manga and covers chapters 78 to 139.
The Monster Association arc follows the events of Season 2, which mainly revolved around the emergence of Garou the Hero Hunter and the arrival of the Monster Association. At the end of Season 2, Garou was beaten by old man Bang before being snatched away by Phoenix Man to Monster Association HQ. A dragonclass monster centipede was then defeated by Saitama.
Based on Season 2’s ending, Season 3 is expected to start its adaptation from Volume 17, Chapter 86. Given that Garou has been taken to Monster Association HQ, it’s possible that he will be invited to join the group or forced to undergo monsterification. Moreover, muchawaited clashes between the Heroes of SClass and the highranking members of the Monster Association might be in the cards. Orochi, the Monster King, is also expected to be Season 3’s big bad.
Some have speculated that Saitama will only have a supporting role in the third season, considering that he only jumped into battle because Monster’s HQ is right under his house. However, fans can still expect some epic moments from the bald hero, such as his encounter with Orochi and his final showdown with Garou.
One Punch Man Anime Season 3 Trailer
There is no official trailer for One Punch Man Season 3 yet. However, fans can watch the key visual that was released along with the announcement of the third season. The key visual shows Saitama and Garou facing each other, hinting at their inevitable confrontation in the new season. The visual also has the tagline “The hunt begins”, which could refer to Garou’s hunt for heroes or the heroes’ hunt for monsters.
One Punch Man Anime Characters, Cast & Anime Staff
I. Characters & Cast
The main characters and cast of One Punch Man are expected to return for the third season. They are:
Saitama: The protagonist of the series, a bald hero who can defeat any opponent with one punch. He is voiced by Makoto Furukawa in Japanese and Max Mittelman in English.
Genos: Saitama’s disciple, a cyborg hero who admires Saitama’s strength and seeks to become stronger himself. He is voiced by Kaito Ishikawa in Japanese and Zach Aguilar in English.
Garou: The main antagonist of the current arc, a former disciple of Bang who turned into a selfproclaimed hero hunter. He seeks to challenge and defeat all heroes in order to prove his superiority. He is voiced by Hikaru Midorikawa in Japanese and Greg Chun in English.
Bang: A martial arts master and one of the top heroes of the Hero Association. He is Garou’s former teacher and tries to stop him from his rampage. He is voiced by Kazuhiro Yamaji in Japanese and Paul St. Peter in English.
King: A hero who is considered to be the strongest man on Earth, but is actually a coward who relies on his reputation and luck to survive. He is Saitama’s friend and often plays video games with him. He is voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto in Japanese and Rich Brown in English.
Fubuki: A psychic hero who leads a group of lowerranked heroes called the Blizzard Group. She is the younger sister of Tatsumaki, one of the most powerful heroes of the Hero Association. She is voiced by Saori Hayami in Japanese and Laura Post in English.
Tatsumaki: A psychic hero who is ranked second in the Hero Association. She is Fubuki’s older sister and has a haughty personality. She is voiced by Aoi Yuki in Japanese and Tara Sands in English.
Other characters who may appear or have important roles in the third season include:
Metal Bat: A hero who uses a metal bat as his weapon and becomes stronger as he gets more injured. He is voiced by Wataru Hatano in Japanese and Kyle Hebert in English.
Suiryu: A martial arts champion who participated in the Super Fight Tournament and fought against Saitama and Garou. He is voiced by Masaya Matsukaze in Japanese and Xander Mobus in English.
Orochi: The leader of the Monster Association, a mysterious and powerful monster who can transform his body into various shapes and forms. He is voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa in Japanese and Jamieson Price in English.
Gyoro Gyoro: The secondincommand of the Monster Association, a psychic monster who controls and manipulates other monsters. He is voiced by Youko Hikasa in Japanese and Abby Trott in English.
II. Anime Staff
The anime staff of One Punch Man Season 3 has not been officially announced yet, but it is likely that some of the staff from the previous seasons will return. They are:
- Director: Chikara Sakurai (Season 2), Shingo Natsume (Season 1)
- Series Composition: Tomohiro Suzuki (Season 1 & 2)
- Character Design: Chikashi Kubota (Season 1 & 2)
- Music: Makoto Miyazaki (Season 1 & 2)
- Opening Theme: JAM Project (Season 1 & 2)
- Ending Theme: Makoto Furukawa (Season 1), Saitama CV. Makoto Furukawa, Genos CV. Kaito Ishikawa, Bang CV. Kazuhiro Yamaji, King CV. Hiroki Yasumoto (Season 2)
