One Punch Man season 3 returns to OTT after 6 years: Controversy around the anime, where will the story begin, what arc will it cover ANSWERED
One Punch Man season 3 is now out on OTT and the first episode gives us a peek right into where season 2 ended - but what's the controversy associated with the anime? Find out.
Last Updated: 09.03 PM, Oct 12, 2025
One Punch Man will return in over 12 hours from now. The wait for the third season has been long, but given the legend Saitama is and knowing what is coming, fans couldn't be more excited for the upcoming series. However, there's a big catch. A big controversy is attached to the third season of One Punch Man, which has left many hesitant if the anime will actually get the justice it deserves. This comes in the form of director change. Nonetheless, here's everything you can expect from One Punch Man season 3, which is scheduled for streaming across most countries on a global scale...
One Punch Man season 3 runs into controversy
For the uninitiated, One Punch Man has a dedicated fan-following because of the character traits that Saitama possesses - minimal action, maximum impact. Not everyone can pull off what the first two seasons did, and the biggest scepticism with One Punch Man's return comes with the director change. Shinpei Nagai faced massive backlash after coming on board since fans noticed he gained fame for adult anime series over the years. Thus, many are skeptical about the coming season. In a statement released, Nagai asked fans to be kind and not judge too soon or unfairly compare the season with One Punch Man season 1, which raised the bar for the anime.
One Punch Man season 3 commences where season 2 ended
After six long years of waiting since the cliffhanger, the story of One Punch Man has finally take off. Season 3 commences from the point that season 2 ended i.e. the full-fledged war situation.
When will One Punch Man season 3 actually take off and what arc will it cover?
While the first episode of One Punch Man season 3 will put an end to what it started with season 2, the story will actually take off from episode 2. This season, One Punch Man will cover the Monster Association Arc. This will mainly be a war between the heroes and the monsters while trying to rescue a VIP hostage.
The much-awaited Saitama vs. Garou fight
One Punch Man season 3 will cover one of the most-awaited anime fights of the year. Saitama will take on Garou, who is a human monster. His story is expected to be explored in depth this season. In fact, One Punch Man season 3 is likely to end with the introduction of another powerful entity - Psykos. For now, though, the first episode has premiered and it is just a recap into what happened in the second season.
FAQs:
Q. Is One Punch Man 3 out on OTT?
A. Yes, One Punch Man is out on October 12 via various platforms like Hulu, Crunchyroll and Netflix.
Q. Is One Punch Man season 3 available to watch in India?
A. Yes, One Punch Man season 3 is available to watch in India with Netflix.
Q. What is the plotline for One Punch Man 3?
A. One Punch Man 3 revolves around the Monster Association Arc as they battle with the Hero Association and its heroic figures.