One-Punch Man season 3 isn't over yet, but we've got a little wait until Saitama hits our screens once more for a belated second part.
Below, we've compiled the ultimate guide to One-Punch Man season 3, so you can get up to speed at a glance. That includes the release date, plot theories, trailers and much more besides.
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One-Punch Man season 3, part 2 release date speculation
One-Punch Man season 3, part 2 is releasing in 2027, with the first part airing from October 2025-December 2025.
The return to a regular schedule has a long time coming. The first season debuted way back in 2015, while the second season aired in 2019. In other words, we’ve spent over half a decade waiting for One-Punch Man to return.
One-Punch Man season 3 story: which manga chapters will it adapt?
One-Punch Man season 3 continues the Monster Association arc from Yusuke Marata's manga, which sees the Monster Association arrive at the Hero Association with a message about wanting monsters and heroes to co-exist – something which quickly turns around to be a ruse.
Instead, the Monster Association wants an all-out war between heroes and monsters, led by Orochi and Gyoro. Also in season 2, hero hunter Garou is confronted by various heroes wanting to prove their worth to the Hero Association – including Death Gatling. It leads to a fight between Saitama's protege Genos and Garou, with the latter being saved by the Monster Association's Phoenix Man.
Inevitably, Saitama – having been sidetracked by attempting to best King at video games – comes and saves the day. He kills the monster Elder Centipede and remarks that a despondent Genos needs "power" to improve as a hero.
So, that's where we're at. What's next for One-Punch Man season 3? If you're following along in the manga, we're starting from chapter 86. For part 2, we're up to chapter 117.
One-Punch Man season 3 trailer
The new One-Punch Man season 3 trailer, which you can watch above, shows Saitama and a far more powerful Garou, hinting that a showdown could be imminent.
One-Punch Man season 3 cast
The One-Punch Man season 3 cast has mostly been confirmed thanks to its latest trailer. They include Saitama (Makoto Furukawa), Genos (Kaito Ishikawa), Garou (Hikaru Midorikawa), King (Hiroki Yasumoto), and the Monster Association’s Gyoro Gyoro (Takehito Koyasu).
Other characters include Terrible Tornado (Aoi Yuki), Silverfang (Kazuhiro Yamaji), Atomic Samurai (Kenjiro Tsuda), Child Emperor (Minami Takayama), and Zombieman (Takahiro Sakurai). The J.C. Staff studio are back on animated duties too.
The official One-Punch Man Twitter account has also unveiled season 3 art for the characters Atomic Samurai and Zombieman from season 3 character designer Ryosuke Shirokawa. You can see them for yourself below. Shimpei Nagai has been confirmed as director.
「#ワンパンマン」ヒーロービジュアル#07を公開！第7弾はアトミック侍！第3期キャラクターデザイン白川亮介さんの描き下ろしですhttps://t.co/fIFaKg2Abe#onepunchman pic.twitter.com/IkK07wtWxVSeptember 6, 2024
「#ワンパンマン」ヒーロービジュアル#09を公開！第9弾はゾンビマン！第3期キャラクターデザイン黒田新次郎さんの描き下ろしですhttps://t.co/fIFaKg2Abe#onepunchman pic.twitter.com/4OSkRKOlGCNovember 1, 2024
Where can I watch One-Punch Man season 3?
Like the first two seasons, One-Punch Man season 3 will be streaming on Crunchyroll but, as of writing, it's only been confirmed in the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For US fans, the series to also be available on Hulu (just like the other seasons).
In the meantime, check out our list of the best Crunchyroll anime if you're looking for something new to watch.
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