
Reports suggest that One Punch Man Season 3 has been struggling behind the scenes for months. Insiders claim that J.C. Staff’s tight deadlines and limited resources have forced the team to prioritize delivery speed over quality. The result? Confusing editing, flat backgrounds, missing frames, and awkward fight choreography that fails to convey motion or emotional weight.
Even in pivotal scenes like Garou’s battle with Orochi, the animation lacked consistency. Fans noted recycled frames, missing transitional shots, and characters seemingly “sliding” across the screen rather than moving naturally.

Oba’s statements echo the voices of many industry professionals who feel trapped in an overworked production pipeline. Animator Chansard also commented that J.C. Staff’s workflow “is built for survival, not creative excellence,” highlighting systemic issues within the anime industry itself.
The backlash, however, shouldn’t be directed at individual animators. As Oba’s revelations show, the core problem lies with the production committee — unrealistic deadlines, fragmented coordination, and resource allocation failures.
While fans still hold out hope for improvement in future episodes, the current trajectory suggests One Punch Man Season 3 may continue to struggle unless major changes are made in its production approach