The highly anticipated One Punch Man Season 3 premieres tomorrow, October 12, 2025, marking the end of a six-year wait since Season 2. This season dives into the explosive Monster Association arc, featuring Saitama’s signature one-punch chaos, Garou’s dark evolution, and epic hero clashes. With 12 episodes airing weekly through December 2025, fans worldwide are gearing up for non-stop action.
In this updated guide, we’ll cover the One Punch Man Season 3 release date, global streaming times, episode details, and where to watch One Punch Man Season 3 in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and more. Whether you’re on Hulu, Disney+, Netflix, or Crunchyroll, we’ve got the info to get you streaming legally and spoiler-free.
One Punch Man Season 3 Release Date and Episode Schedule
One Punch Man Season 3 officially kicks off in Japan on October 12, 2025, at 11:45 PM JST on TV Tokyo. An earlier October 5 date was for a recap special, not the premiere. Episode 1, titled “The Strategy Meeting,” sets the stage for the Monster Association’s threats.
- Global streaming: Simulcasts or near-simulcasts follow shortly after Japan, varying by region (see below).
- Episode schedule: Weekly Sundays, 12 episodes total, wrapping by late December 2025.
- Production updates: J.C. Staff returns with a refreshed team—Shinpei Nagai as director, Sakura Murakami on art, and Yuki Hirose handling photography—to address Season 2’s animation critiques.
Where to Watch One Punch Man Season 3: Streaming Platforms by Region
Streaming rights are region-specific, so here’s a quick reference table for where to watch One Punch Man Season 3:
| Region | Primary Platforms |
|---|---|
| United States | Hulu, Disney+ |
| United Kingdom | Crunchyroll |
| Canada | Netflix |
| Australia | Crunchyroll |
| Europe (excl. UK) | Crunchyroll |
| Japan | TV Tokyo, Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT, Disney+ Star, Abema |
| Other Regions (e.g., Latin America, Oceania, MENA) | Crunchyroll, local partners (e.g., Bilibili in SE Asia, Catchplay in Taiwan) |
What to Expect in One Punch Man Season 3
Picking up right where Season 2 left off (after Saitama’s tournament rampage and Garou’s monstrous turn), One Punch Man Season 3 adapts the sprawling Monster Association arc from Yusuke Murata’s manga (roughly Chapters 86–123). This isn’t just filler—it’s the series’ most ambitious storyline yet, blending high-stakes heroism with Saitama’s deadpan existential crisis.
Key Plot Points (Spoiler-Free)
- The Monster Association’s Rise: A shadowy cabal of villains launches coordinated attacks, kidnapping VIPs and challenging the Hero Association. Expect city-wide chaos as monsters like the enigmatic Orochi and executive-level threats emerge, forcing heroes into desperate alliances.
- Garou’s Dark Evolution: The “Hero Hunter” takes center stage, grappling with his humanity amid monstrous temptations. His arc delivers philosophical depth, brutal fights, and a slow-burn transformation that could rival Saitama’s power.
- S-Class Hero Showdowns: Forget Saitama’s one-punch shortcuts—the elite heroes (think Atomic Samurai, Metal Bat, and Child Emperor) get their spotlight in multi-front battles. Team-ups, betrayals, and power-scaling debates abound.
- Saitama’s “Boring” Brilliance: True to form, our protagonist stumbles into the fray, effortlessly dismantling threats while pondering grocery lists. But subtle hints at his growth add emotional layers to the comedy.
Episode 1, “The Strategy Meeting,” sets the board: Heroes convene for war councils, Fubuki schemes for influence, and Garou awakens in enemy territory—teasing the all-out hero-monster clash to come.
