The highly anticipated third season of the One-Punch Man anime has dropped its third promotional video, offering fans a deeper look into the upcoming “Monster Association Arc” and further fueling discussions about its animation quality and production. The new footage highlights key characters and gives a glimpse into the battles ahead as the Hero Association confronts a formidable new threat.
What the Third Promo Video Reveals
The third promotional video for One-Punch Man Season 3 showcases several fan-favorite heroes and menacing monsters. While previous teasers focused on specific characters or broad strokes, this latest PV provides a more generalized sense of the anime’s overall look and feel for the new season. Viewers can see various members of the Hero Association, including Child Emperor, Darkshine, Atomic Samurai, Tatsumaki, Pig God, Flashy Flash, Zombieman, King, and Puri-Puri Prisoner, alongside Saitama and Genos.
The trailer notably features the antagonist Garou, spotlighting his evolution and central role in the new season as an “unstoppable warrior”. Additionally, the massive hands of Orochi, the Monster King, are shown, foreshadowing titanic clashes. Other prominent monsters like Machine God G5, Hellfire Flame, and Gale Wind also make appearances, establishing the scale of the conflict.
Fans have observed improvements in compositing and post-production compared to earlier promotional materials, with sharper character designs and more refined lighting and shadows. However, some reactions also noted that despite the visual polish, the trailer contains a number of static shots or stylized transitions rather than extensive fluid combat sequences, leading to ongoing discussions among the fanbase about the animation quality.
Production Details and Animation Studio
J.C.Staff is producing One-Punch Man Season 3, continuing their work from the second season. The new season sees Shinpei Nagai replacing Chikara Sakurai as director, with Sakura Murakami taking over as art director and Yuki Hirose as director of photography. Most of the main cast and staff from the second season are reprising their roles.
The animation quality has been a significant point of discussion since the second season, which faced criticism compared to the first season animated by Madhouse. Director Shinpei Nagai has acknowledged concerns, explaining his background in hybrid 3D and 2D animation and his aim to blend these techniques to optimize production time. Despite the anticipation for the Monster Association Arc, which features some of the manga’s most stunning fights, the season’s premiere and subsequent episodes have reportedly received mixed to negative reviews, with some audiences describing the animation as “low-quality”. The sixth episode of the season, “Motley Heroes,” even garnered the lowest user episode score for any anime in IMDb’s history.
Release and Streaming Information
One-Punch Man Season 3 premiered on October 12, 2025, following a recap special of the second season that aired on October 5. The season is expected to have 12 episodes, similar to its predecessors, with new episodes releasing weekly on Sundays.
For viewers in the United States, the season is streaming on Hulu, while Canadian audiences can find it on Disney+. Crunchyroll is handling distribution in Europe and the Middle East. VIZ Media has acquired the theatrical, television, digital, home entertainment, ancillary, and merchandise rights for North America, Latin America, and Oceania.
Fan Anticipation and Ongoing Debate
The release of each new promotional video reignites fervent discussions within the One-Punch Man community. While there’s undeniable excitement for the continuation of Saitama’s story and the long-awaited adaptation of the Monster Association Arc, the conversation around the animation quality remains prominent. Some fans hold out hope for improvements, especially for the arc’s iconic battles, while others express disappointment with the visual presentation. The production team, including director Nagai and veteran animators, has addressed these concerns, emphasizing the hard work and dedication poured into the season amidst challenging industry conditions and online harassment.
As One-Punch Man Season 3 progresses, fans will continue to watch closely to see how J.C.Staff brings the intense action and character development of the Monster Association Arc to life.
