After a six-year hiatus, fans of the acclaimed anime series One-Punch Man can rejoice as Season 3 is officially set to premiere in October 2025. This announcement was made on March 7, 2025, by Bandai Namco Filmworks, accompanied by a striking key visual and the first full promotional video.
The newly released promotional video offers a glimpse into the upcoming season, highlighting key heroes such as Saitama, Genos, Tatsumaki, and members of the S-Class Heroes. The trailer teases intense confrontations with the Monster Association, setting the stage for high-stakes battles.
Season 3 will continue to be animated by J.C. Staff, the studio responsible for the second season. The main cast and production team are set to return, ensuring continuity in the series’ direction and storytelling.
As part of the 10th-anniversary celebrations of One-Punch Man, several initiatives have been launched, including the release of clean openings and endings from the first two seasons on YouTube, and streaming the initial episodes with English subtitles. Additionally, the One-Punch Man Serious Music Festival is scheduled for September 14, 2025, at Tokyo’s Nerima Cultural Center’s Main Hall, featuring musical guests like JAM Project, Hiroko Moriguchi, and Makoto Miyazaki.
One-Punch Man originally debuted in 2015 and quickly garnered a global fanbase for its unique blend of action and humor. The series follows Saitama, a superhero who can defeat any opponent with a single punch, leading to a sense of ennui as he searches for a worthy adversary. The upcoming season is expected to delve deeper into the escalating conflicts with the Monster Association and explore the evolving dynamics among the heroes.
While the exact release date in October 2025 has yet to be specified, fans can anticipate more updates in the coming months. In the meantime, the newly released trailer provides an exciting preview of what’s to come in Season 3.
