The long wait is finally over, anime fans! One-Punch Man has returned to our screens after a six-year hiatus, and boy, are we glad to have it back. With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 91% from critics, it’s no surprise that hundreds of fans tuned in to catch the first episode of One-Punch Man season 3 on October 12.
We’ve all been there, eagerly awaiting the return of our favorite shows. I remember the agony of waiting for Severance season 2, so I’m right there with you, celebrating the comeback of this anime powerhouse.
Season 3 of One-Punch Man dives into the Monster Association arc, with Garou now reportedly siding with the monsters. While the first episode was mostly setup with no major action scenes, fans have already started sharing their early verdicts.
Love it or hate it, everyone’s got an opinion. But it seems like most fans are happy with the new One-Punch Man, despite some debate around the new animation style.
Check out what fans are saying on X:
🗣️ “I enjoyed the season premiere of the new One Punch Man. The animation is gonna take a lil getting used to, but glad they fixed up SuperAlloy! #onepunchman” – @AnimeFan4Life, October 13, 2025
🗣️ “Scared that OPM S3 would fumble like S2’s animation, but EP1 looks clean! No big action yet, but the vibes are 🔥 hype building! 🙌 #OnePunchMan #S3” – @MonsterLover99, October 13, 2025
🗣️ “Peak episode, the art style exceeded my expectations, can’t wait to see how the animation of fight scene(s) play out next episode… #OnePunchMan” – @ArtLover123, October 12, 2025
🗣️ “This animation in the OPM season 3 intro already looks so much better than all of season 2 😭 #onepunchman” – @AnimeCritic2025, October 12, 2025
With just one episode under our belts, fans are eager to see how the fight scenes will unfold in the coming weeks. The official synopsis promises “full-scale hero vs. monster clashes,” so we can expect the show to pick up the pace soon, leading to a season finale on December 28.
Personally, I’m feeling optimistic about One-Punch Man. It’s still got that wild premise that drew me in initially, and it’s managed to keep me engaged ever since. Only time will tell if it can maintain its title as one of the best anime shows, but so far, so good!
You can catch One-Punch Man on Crunchyroll if you’re in the UK or Australia, and it’s also available on Netflix in Australia. For more info on scheduling, check out our release date schedule for One-Punch Man season 3.
While you wait for the next episode, why not check out these new anime trailers on Netflix or dive into some of the 94 new movies on Hulu this October? Happy streaming!
