Out of all the amazing Shōnen that have been released during the last couple of years,One-Punch Manhas always stood out for being an incredibly enjoyable subversion of the genre. Saitama’s quest to find a worthy opponent became one of the most successful and beloved shows ever aired, despite themany controversies that surrounded its second season.
Recently, the third season of the series began production, long after its announcement in 2019, leaving fans waiting for the team behind the series to share more details about its development. More than 5 years after the hiatus began, the author behind the original web-comic and the artist behind the manga have spoken out about the upcoming season 3 of the show.
Murata and One Share Their Excitement for One-Punch Man Season 3
The Artists Are Grateful for the Continuous Support
Since August 17, 2025, fans of the world-famousOne-Punch Mananime have been waiting forupdates regarding the third season’s release. When this series first aired, it took the world by storm, presenting a unique and hilarious subversion of the typical tropes in Shōnen anime. As such, viewers have been waiting for any development regarding production.
After many months of waiting to hear from the artists behind the series, two special messages from ONE, the creator of the original web-comic, and Murata, the artist behind the manga, were presented at 2025’s Anime Expo. The artists expressed their gratitude to the fans for still supporting the franchise after all these years.
“I am truly looking forward to the broadcast of One-Punch Man Season 3. We wouldn’t have been able to come this far without the support of our fans. Season 3 will delve deeply into the thrilling new adventures of the S-Class heroes. I want to thank the production team for their passion in bringing the spirit of the original manga to life and shaping it into a mesmerizing storyline that is unique to the anime. I’m so happy to be sharing this excitement with you all. Please be sure to watch Season 3 together with us. Thank you!”
- ONE
“Hello, One-Punch Man fans! This year marks the 10th anniversary of the first season of the One-Punch Man anime. Lately, when I meet my young nephews and nieces at family gatherings, they tell me that they’ve been watching the anime and why they love the show, and I’m amazed at how time flies. At the same time, I feel a renewed sense of gratitude to the original author of the manga, ONE-sensei, the staff who have been tirelessly working on the series, and above all, the fans who have continued to support the show for so many years. And this year, I’m thrilled to announce that Season 3 is finally starting! After reading the script, all I can say is how excited I am to see how the anime will turn out alongside all the fans out there. Thank you for continuing to support One-Punch Man!”
- Yusuke Murata
The heartfelt messages revealed that the production of the third season is advancing without any issues. Murata went as far as to share with fans that the script has been finalized, and he was truly excited about how Saitama’s journey would develop during the upcoming episodes. With confidence from the creators, fans should gear up for an exciting installment come October 2025.
One Confirmed What the Next Season Will Be About
The Anime Will Likely Continue Adapting the Manga Series
One of the details of ONE’s letter that most intrigued fans was the confirmation of what viewers can expect from the upcoming season 3 of theOne-Punch Mananime. The author explained that the anime would further develop the battle between the S-Class heroes and their enemies, putting an end to the still unresolved Monster Association arc.
This entry, considered by fans asone of the best in the series, will contain some of the best and most exciting battles Saitama and his allies will be a part of. While neither letter talked about the topic, the recently released trailer for season 3 of the anime hinted that the battle between Garou and the titular protagonist would likely also be animated.
