One Punch Man Season 3 is officially set to air in 2025, marking a two-year wait since the series first announced its return. Anime fans have been patiently waiting for this news since August 2022, when the official One Punch Man website confirmed that Season 3 was in production, accompanied by a key visual.
This release window was announced as part of celebrating the 10th anniversary of the anime adaptation. A promotional video was released to celebrate One Punch Man anime 10th anniversary.
One Punch Man Season 3 Timeline
The journey toward One Punch Man Season 3’s release has been marked by several important updates. On August 18, 2022, One Punch Man officially announced that Season 3 was in production, releasing a key visual featuring Saitama and Garou.
This announcement marked the first concrete step forward after the long wait since Season 2’s conclusion in 2019.
In February 2024, a special teaser was released, featuring Garou in action and confirming that J.C. Staff would continue as the animation studio for Season 3. Despite the mixed reception of Season 2, J.C. Staff’s return to handle the third season was made official, with fans hopeful that the studio could improve on the animation quality from the previous season.
On October 16, 2024, speculation about a 2025 release surfaced when One Punch Man artist Yusuke Murata retweeted a post suggesting this timeframe, fueling excitement within the fanbase.
Later, on December 2, 2024, the official One Punch Man social media accounts shared that the Season 3 teaser had surpassed seven million views, reaffirming that production was ongoing and requesting fans’ patience for further updates.
Finally, during the One Punch Man 10th-anniversary celebration on December 13, 2024, it was officially confirmed that Season 3 would be airing in 2025.
J.C. Staff’s Return
While it’s not new information, it’s worth noting that J.C. Staff will be returning as the animation studio for Season 3. After taking over from Madhouse for One Punch Man Season 2, J.C. Staff faced mixed reactions. While the second season’s story and character development were generally well-received, the animation quality was a major point of criticism.
Fans felt that the studio didn’t capture the same dynamic energy and fluidity that Madhouse achieved in the first season, leading to concerns about whether J.C. Staff could handle the demanding Monsters Association Arc in the upcoming season.
That said, J.C. Staff has a strong track record with other anime like Food Wars! and Toradora!, and they’ve had time to improve. The hope is that with additional production time and lessons learned from Season 2, J.C. Staff will be able to deliver a Season 3 that lives up to the franchise’s potential.
Season 3 Expectations
Season 3 will adapt the Monsters Association Arc, one of the manga’s most intense and action-heavy storylines. The arc promises some of the best battles in the entire series, with Saitama continuing his role as an overpowered hero while other characters, particularly Genos and Garou, get more screen time and development.
This arc also provides an excellent opportunity to explore deeper character interactions and the inner workings of the Hero Association.
With 2025 as the confirmed release window, there’s plenty of time for J.C. Staff to polish the animation, especially since the source material has been available for years now. The key question will be whether the studio can recreate the energy and fluidity seen in Season 1 while maintaining the depth and humor that have made One Punch Man such a standout series.
Source: Official Website
