Introduction
The excruciating six-year wait is finally over! After years of anticipation, speculation, and fan theories, Saitama is officially making his long-awaited return. The highly anticipated third season of the global anime phenomenon, One-Punch Man Season 3, premieres in Japan today, October 12, 2025, with the global rollout beginning in many regions.
Get ready for a storm of epic battles, deadpan humor, and world-shattering punches, because the hero for fun is back in action.
The Monster Association Arc Begins
As per manga canon, Season 3 dives headfirst into what is arguably the most ambitious and action-packed storyline from the original source material: the Monster Association arc. The new season will see the S-class heroes of the Hero Association launching a full-scale assault on the massive, labyrinthine hideout of the Monster Association to rescue a hostage. This sets the stage for some of the most spectacular and intense confrontations in the series’ history.
Fans can expect to see their favorite heroes pushed to their absolute limits as they face off against a powerful cadre of Dragon-level threats. Meanwhile, the fan-favorite “hero hunter” Garou awakens within the monster’s den, setting him on a collision course with both heroes and monsters alike.
The Global Rollout
Viz Media has acquired the distribution rights for North America, Latin America, Europe, and Oceania. While specific platform availability by country is still being officially announced, the series is expected to stream on major platforms, with reports pointing to Hulu in the U.S. and Crunchyroll in parts of Europe and the Middle East. Fans in India and other territories should keep a close watch on major streaming services like Netflix India or anime-focused platforms for official announcements as they are made.
What to Expect from the Premiere
To bring fans up to speed after the long break, a recap special, which refreshed viewers’ memories of Season 2’s key events, already aired on October 5. Fans in some regions may see this recap appear on streaming platforms before the new episode.
The main broadcast of the new season officially begins in Japan today, October 12, with the first brand-new episode. International viewers should check local listings, as broadcast schedules for regions outside of Japan may vary.
Behind the Scenes of the New Season
The third season is being produced by J.C. Staff, the same studio that handled the second season. However, there are some new faces on the creative team, with Shinpei Nagai taking the helm as the new director. The returning cast includes Makoto Furukawa as the iconic voice of Saitama and Kaito Ishikawa as his loyal cyborg disciple, Genos, as confirmed in official announcements from J.C. Staff and Viz Media.
The Most Anticipated Anime of the Year
After first premiering in 2015 and cementing its place as a global phenomenon, the return of One-Punch Man has been the most talked-about anime event of the year. The clever satire of superhero tropes, the jaw-dropping animation, and the existential boredom of its overpowered hero have created a formula that fans can’t get enough of.
Catch the first episode tonight—and let the discourse begin.
