One Punch Man marks its 10th anime anniversary in October 2025 with the launch of Season 3, arriving nearly six and a half years after Season 2’s conclusion. The new season continues the story where Garou was kidnapped by the Monster Association, setting the stage for large-scale battles between S-class heroes and the Monster Association leadership. Episode 28 (“Smoke of Counterattack”), serving as Episode 4 of Season 3, aired on November 2, 2025, with broadcast infrastructure spanning multiple Japanese television networks. The series, created by ONE and illustrated by Yusuke Murata, has sold over 30 million copies across both webcomic and serialized manga versions.
Season 3 Key Visual: “Strongest vs. Scariest” – Heroes and monsters face off in the upcoming arc
Latest Episode Details
Episode 28: “Smoke of Counterattack” (Season 3, Episode 4)
The Hero Association prepares to invade the Monster Association’s hideout. While S-class heroes are mobilized for the operation, both Silver Fang and Genos—who previously failed to capture Garou—are excluded from deployment. Garou, having recovered from his near-death condition, launches his own independent assault on the Monster Association.
Scene from Episode 28: Garou’s invasion of the Monster Association hideout
Broadcast Schedule Across Japan
Season 3 episodes air every Sunday at 23:45 JST on terrestrial networks, with BS TV Tokyo offering Monday morning slots at 24:30 JST beginning October 6, 2025.
TV Tokyo
Sundays 23:45 JST
From October 5, 2025
TV Hokkaido
Sundays 23:45 JST
From October 5, 2025
TV Aichi
Sundays 23:45 JST
From October 5, 2025
TV Osaka
Sundays 23:45 JST
From October 5, 2025
TV Setouchi
Sundays 23:45 JST
From October 5, 2025
TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting
Sundays 23:45 JST
From October 5, 2025
Special Note: The Season 3 premiere episode (October 5, 2025 at 24:45 JST) consists of a compiled recap of Season 2, with original Season 3 content beginning in subsequent episodes. BS TV Tokyo airs episodes every Monday starting October 6 at 24:30 JST.
JCSTAFF Animation Studio continues production on One Punch Man Season 3
Production Team & Studio
Series Composition
Tomohiro Suzuki
Music Composition
Makoto Miyazaki
Character Design
Kubota Chika, Shinjiro Kuroda, Ryosuke Shirakawa
Animation Studio
JCSTAFF
Series composition and music direction remain consistent with Seasons 1 and 2, while character design welcomes new contributors Kuroda and Shirakawa. JCSTAFF continues as the production studio, maintaining continuity from Season 2.
Principal voice cast: Makoto Furukawa (Saitama), Hikaru Midorikawa (Garou)
Principal Voice Cast
The complete voice cast roster remains identical to Seasons 1 and 2, ensuring continuity in character performances throughout the anime’s narrative progression.
One Punch Man franchise milestone: 30 million+ manga copies sold globally
About One Punch Man
30M+
Manga Copies Sold
10
Years Since Anime Debut
2009
Webcomic Launch Year
One Punch Man originated as a webcomic created by ONE in 2009. When the series gained significant traction (reaching 7.9 million hits by June 2012), Yusuke Murata, the artist of Eyeshield 21, proposed collaborating on a professional manga remake. The serialized version launched on June 14, 2012, on Shueisha’s Tonari no Young Jump website, where it continues publication. The anime adaptation began in October 2015 on TV Tokyo, with Season 2 premiering in April 2019.
Two versions: ONE’s original webcomic and Murata’s professional manga serialization
Two Manga Versions
| Version | Creator | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE’s Original Webcomic | ONE | Online (Free) | Active – Latest chapter released October 30, 2025 |
| Murata’s Manga Remake | Yusuke Murata | Tonari no Young Jump (Shueisha) | Active – 222 chapters published (October 2025) |
Key Difference: ONE’s webcomic and Murata’s serialized manga follow distinct narrative paths. The webcomic remains accessible free online and often explores different character arcs and plot developments than the Shueisha version. Anime Season 3 draws primarily from Murata’s serialized manga continuity.
One Punch Man journey: From 2009 webcomic to 2025 Season 3 anime milestone
Series Timeline & Milestones
2009
ONE launches One Punch Man webcomic with original artwork
June 2012
Yusuke Murata begins professional manga remake serialization on Tonari no Young Jump
October 2015
Anime Season 1 premieres on TV Tokyo (12 episodes)
April 2019
Anime Season 2 broadcasts on TV Tokyo (12 episodes)
October 2025
10th anime anniversary celebrated; Season 3 premiere on TV Tokyo and affiliated networks
One Punch Man celebrates 10th anime anniversary in October 2025
10th Anniversary Recognition
To commemorate One Punch Man’s 10th anniversary in October 2025, Comic Natalie conducted an exclusive interview with Makoto Furukawa, the voice actor portraying Saitama. The interview, titled “10 Questions We Want to Ask Now,” explored Furukawa’s journey with the character across all three seasons, including his interpretation of Saitama’s personality, memorable moments from earlier episodes, and highlights of Season 3’s production. Additionally, at Anime Expo 2025 (July 5), the One Punch Man franchise set a Guinness World Record for “the most people performing a ‘One-Punch Man’ Maji Naguri/Serious Punch,” with 1,107 fans participating in a synchronized punch while Furukawa led the crowd in the signature attack call.
One Punch Man Season 3 began airing in October 2025 across Japanese television networks, marking the continuation of a franchise that originated in 2009. The series features Saitama’s battles through both the ONE webcomic and Murata’s serialized manga remake, with the anime adaptation produced by JCSTAFF and distributed across multiple broadcasting platforms in Japan. The current season advances the Monster Association arc established at the end of Season 2, featuring S-class heroes and continued Saitama developments. Information regarding broadcast times, production credits, cast participation, and series background was covered above for viewers seeking complete Season 3 details.