One of the most popular shonen animes of recent times returning with a third season is One Punch Man. However, the second season when the genre was released strong criticism for its visual quality and the advances of the third season have generated concerns that the franchise could once again have a lousy quality of animation.
Concerns after first impressions
the third season of One Punch Man It is one of the most anticipated continuations, and it is not for less. Let us remember that the first season, produced by Madhouse In 2015, he surprised everyone by his spectacular animation sequences combined with an interesting plot from start to finish.
However, the second season, which was released in 2019 and produced by J.C. staff She starred in a wide variety of criticism for the lack of fluid action scenes and the quality of animation so terrible that she told.
In Japanese forums and social networks, fans of One Punch Man For the third season, especially for the latest promotional images and trailers revealed. Although it seems that the character design remains true to what was previously seen, the color palette and the lack of scenes with fluid movements have caused criticism.
Divided opinions about the third season
Some users simply appreciate that the series continues: “Quality doesn’t matter so much, with the release of it enough.” Others defend the new visual approach: “I don’t think the animation is that bad. Maybe it’s not Madhouse, but it’s not a disaster either.”
However, there are also those who do not hide their disappointment: “I just want the quality level of the first season to return. That was second to none.” Another popular comment refers to Saitama’s simple style: “It’s funny that only the protagonist seems to have a low animation budget. But that’s part of his charm.”
Comparisons have even been generated with other recent low-quality animation productions. One fan commented, “This reminds me of Shuumatsu no Walküre. Nice on the posters, but it barely moves on the screen.”
Hope is in the great battles
One of the most anticipated moments by fans is the fight between Saitama and Garou, a key confrontation in the manga that brought us manga panels with unprecedented quality. Some believe that the animation studio is saving resources to animate this episode in special detail: “I want to believe that they are saving the entire budget for Saitama vs Garou. It has to be epic.”
These types of bets are not uncommon in the anime industry, where quality is sometimes sacrificed in less important episodes to reserve resources for peak scenes. However, fans fear that poor production management could ruin the overall experience One Punch Man.
Nostalgia for Madhouse and criticism of changes in study
A recurring complaint has to do with the decision to change studios after the first season. Madhouse He had left the bar very high, and his departure generated uncertainty from the beginning. “The first season was a gem. I don’t understand why they changed study. Was it for budget?”, many fans wonder.
Some point to Madhouse He would have faced criticism for his working conditions, which could have influenced his dismissal from the project. On the other hand, the manga One Punch Man It stands out for having high-level illustrations that at certain times seem to exceed what was seen in many animes, so the expectations from the beginning for the third season are high.
What we know so far
For the third season there will be the animation studio J.C. staff who will be in charge of the production of the anime. Chisaki Kubota, , Shinjiro Kuroda and Ryousuke Shirakawa They are in charge of character design. TOMOHIRO SUZUKI will be in charge of the anime scripts. Makoto Miyazaki He will be in charge of the composition of the soundtrack of the anime.
Voice cast members:
- Daisuke Namikawa as Dr. Genus
- Makoto Furukawa as Saitama
- Hikaru Midorikawa as Garou
Additionally, it has been noted that the third season of the Anime One Punch Man It will be released during the month of October of the year 2025.
