One Punch Man Season 3: Release Date, Cast, Plot, and More
Fans of the iconic anime One Punch Man have been eagerly waiting for the announcement of the third season, and their wait is finally over. The official announcement of One Punch Man Season 3 was made in August 2022, sending fans into a frenzy of excitement. In this article, we will cover everything that is known so far about One Punch Man Season 3, including the release date, cast, plot, and more.
Release Date
Unfortunately, there is no official release date for One Punch Man Season 3 yet. However, based on the previous season’s release pattern, it is expected that the show will debut in September 2024/2025 which is approximately four years gap between the first two seasons.
Animation Studio
For One Punch Man Season 1, Madhouse Studios had animated the show, and for One Punch Man Season 2, J.C. Staff had taken up the task of animating. However, there is no confirmation on who will be animating the next season. Fans have speculated that MAPPA Studios may take over the third season’s animation, but the official One Punch Man Twitter page has warned fans not to believe this as MAPPA studios taking over is only a rumor. One other choice that fans have yet to consider is Studio Bones.
Plot
Overview
The upcoming season is expected to continue the adaptation of the manga’s Monster Association saga from where it left off. The Monster Association arc primarily revolves around Garou, a villain who hunts heroes and seeks to become the greatest monster of all time. Fans are expected to see the Heroes Association rallying together to confront their monstrous adversaries and launching an assault on the villains’ headquarters.
Main Characters
All the familiar characters from previous seasons are expected to return in season 3, with Garou receiving even more screentime and almost becoming a secondary protagonist throughout the Monster Association arc. The hero Bang and his brother Bomb, who are connected to Garou, may also appear in significant roles. The S-class heroes will play a more substantial role in this season, leading the charge against the Monster Association, and their struggles to work together will form a significant theme of the story arc. Consequently, Saitama, the protagonist of the series, may receive less focus to accommodate the new characters.
Trailers
As of yet, there are no official trailers available for One Punch Man Season 3, but fans are eagerly anticipating one. We expect trailers to be released in the year before the show airs, providing viewers with some insight and teasers on what to expect.
Where to Watch
Once the release date is announced, One Punch Man Season 3 will be available to watch online on various platforms like Crunchyroll, Hulu, Funimation and Netflix. It is also expected that the episodes of the third season will be available on the official website of Viz Media in North America.
Conclusion
One Punch Man Season 3 is on its way to screens, and fans can barely contain their excitement. Expectations for the new season are high, but there is still much that is unknown. Nevertheless, with the amount of time and effort being put into the production of this new season, it is safe to say that it will be worth the wait.
FAQs
Q. When will One Punch Man Season 3 release?
As of now, there is no official release date for One Punch Man Season 3. We can expect One Punch Man Season 3 to release in September 2024/2025.
Q. Who will be animating One Punch Man Season 3?
There is no confirmation on who will be animating the next season, but it’s expected that J.C. Staff or MAPPA Studios may take up this task.
Q. What is the Monster Association saga?
The Monster Association is the central theme of Season 3. It revolves around Garou, a villain who hunts heroes and seeks to become the greatest monster of all time.
Q. Is Saitama still the main character in Season 3?
Although Saitama is the protagonist of the series, he may receive less focus in Season 3 to accommodate the new characters.
Q. What platforms will One Punch Man Season 3 be available on?
Once the release date is announced, One Punch Man Season 3 will be available to watch online on various platforms like Crunchyroll, Hulu, Funimation and Netflix.
