The highly anticipated third season of the One-Punch Man anime has dropped its second promotional video, offering fans an extended look at the upcoming Hero Association versus Monster Association saga. The new trailer builds excitement with glimpses of intense battles, key characters, and the new opening theme song, as the series gears up for its premiere on October 5, 2025.
What the New Promo Video Reveals
The recently released second promotional video provides a significant update on One-Punch Man Season 3, giving viewers a deeper dive into the animation style and the central conflict. The nearly two-minute trailer showcases a mix of established heroes and menacing monsters, emphasizing the large-scale conflict that will define this season.
Teasing the Hero and Monster Association War
The core of the upcoming season, the clash between the Hero Association and the Monster Association, is prominently featured. The promotional video highlights several Monster Association executives and teases the perilous encounters the S-Class heroes will face. The visual presentation also includes a key visual depicting heroes lined up against villains, underscoring the overarching theme of this epic struggle.
Glimpses of Key Characters and Battles
Fans can spot returning favorites and anticipate their roles in the unfolding narrative. While the trailer doesn’t heavily feature Saitama’s direct action, it hints at his involvement amidst the serious storyline and even teases a potential showdown between him and Garou, the “Hero Hunter.” Characters such as Genos and Child Emperor are also briefly showcased, with some scenes appearing fully composited, suggesting a polished visual approach for certain moments.
Premiere Date and Streaming Information
One-Punch Man Season 3 is officially slated to begin on October 5, 2025, airing on TV Tokyo and its affiliates in Japan at 11:45 PM JST.
International Streaming and Episode Details
For international viewers, the new season will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll in Europe and the Middle East, and on Hulu in the United States. However, there has been some clarification regarding the initial broadcast: the first episode on October 5th is expected to be a recap of Season 2, with new storyline content officially starting with Episode 2 on October 12, 2025. New episodes are expected to be released every Sunday.
Production Team and Returning Cast
J.C. Staff, the studio responsible for the second season, is returning to animate One-Punch Man Season 3.
Director and Key Staff
Shinpei Nagai is taking over as the season’s director, replacing Chikara Sakurai. Sakura Murakami is the new art director, and Yuki Hirose is the director of photography. Tomohiro Suzuki is in charge of series composition, with Chikashi Kubota, Shinjiro Kuroda, and Ryosuke Shirokawa serving as character designers. Makoto Miyazaki is returning to compose the music. Despite some initial fan skepticism due to Nagai’s prior work not being heavily action-focused, the director has indicated that production has wrapped up, which should help avoid broadcast delays.
Voice Actors and Theme Songs
Most of the main cast from the second season are reprising their roles, including Makoto Furukawa as Saitama and Kaito Ishikawa as Genos. Hikaru Midorikawa also returns as Garou.
The opening theme song, “Get No Satisfied!”, is performed by JAM Project featuring BABYMETAL. The ending theme song is “Soko ni Aru Akari” (The Light, That’s There), performed by Makoto Furukawa, Saitama’s voice actor.
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary
The return of One-Punch Man for its third season also coincides with the anime’s 10th anniversary. To mark this milestone, a special exhibition is planned for summer 2026 in Tokyo, commemorating the decade-long history of the anime. Leading up to the season premiere, there have also been ongoing releases of character visuals for both heroes and monsters, building anticipation for the new arc.
