Season 3 continues under J.C. Staff, with Shimpei Nagai stepping in as director. Known for his work on romantic comedies, Nagai’s first major action project is expected to bring a new creative perspective. To enhance visual storytelling, the studio will employ hybrid techniques blending traditional 2D with selective 3D animation, especially for complex monster designs such as Orochi.
Chikashi Kubota returns to supervise character designs, ensuring consistency with prior seasons, while the core voice cast, including Makoto Furukawa (Saitama) and Kaito Ishikawa (Genos), reprises their roles.
The upcoming season adapts Yusuke Murata’s manga starting from Chapter 86, continuing directly after Season 2. Fans can expect the intense Monster Association arc, where the S-Class Heroes face their greatest organized threat.
A major highlight will be Garou’s character evolution, exploring his connection to the monsters while testing the Hero Association’s limits. With pacing projected to cover roughly 40–50 chapters, Season 3 could adapt up to Chapter 123, balancing high-stakes action with the series’ trademark humor.
With its October launch approaching, One Punch Man Season 3 is set to deliver explosive battles, deeper character arcs, and a level of animation meant to restore fan confidence after Season 2’s mixed reception. After six years, the bald hero’s comeback promises to be worth the wait