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One-Punch Man Season 3's Part 2 Airs in 2027

Bandai Namco Filmworks announces One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 (Cour 2) will air in 2027. The second half continues the Monster Association Arc with the climactic Saitama vs. Garou confrontation.
One-Punch Man Season 3's Part 2 Airs in 2027 | Anime News | KN Drawing
👤Khalid Ouledhaddou8 min read👁18 views📅December 29, 2025 🗓Published: 2025-12-29 Updated: 2026-02-28
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced in a new video on Monday that the third anime season based on ONE and Yūsuke Murata's One Punch Man manga will air its second cours (quarter of a year) in 2027. One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 announcement confirms the continuation of the acclaimed superhero parody series, with the second half of the season scheduled for broadcast in 2027, continuing the Monster Association Arc and building toward the climactic confrontation between Saitama and Garou.

Watch One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 announcement video on YouTube

The third season premiered with a recap on October 5 at 11:45 p.m. JST (10:45 a.m. EDT) on the TV Tokyo, TV Hokkaido, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TV Setouchi, and TV Kyushu channels. The overall 25th episode of the anime, the first episode in the third season, aired on October 12. The anime began streaming on October 12 at 11:15 a.m. EDT on Hulu in the U.S., Disney+ in Canada, and Netflix in Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand. In Latin America and Oceania, Crunchyroll is also streaming the anime at the same time. One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 1 broadcast schedule ensured widespread accessibility across multiple platforms, with the first half of the season providing fans with the continuation of Saitama's adventures and the escalation of the Monster Association Arc. J.C. Staff is returning from the second season to animate the series. Madhouse animated the first season. One-Punch Man Season 3 production continues with J.C. Staff's animation expertise, maintaining consistency with the second season while building upon the series' established visual style and action sequences. Shinpei Nagai (Inugami-san to Nekoyama-san, DOGEZA: I Tried Asking While Kowtowing.) is directing the anime at J.C. Staff. Tomohiro Suzuki returns from previous seasons to oversee the series scripts. Chikashi Kubota also returns from previous seasons as character designer, but this time alongside Shinjiro Kuroda and Ryōsuke Shirakawa. Sakura Murakami is now the art director (Murakami previously worked on background art for the second season, with Shigemi Ikeda and Yukiko Maruyama previously credited as art directors for the second season). Mayumi Tanahashi returns as color designer from the second season. Yuki Hirose is now the director of photography (replacing Yoshio Ōkouchi from the previous season). Masahiro Gotō, Yoshikazu Iwanami, and Makoto Miyazaki all return from the second season as editor, sound director, and music composer, respectively. One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 production team brings together experienced creators, with Shinpei Nagai's directorial expertise and the returning staff members ensuring continuity and quality for the second half of the season. JAM Project with metal group BABYMETAL performed the opening theme song "Get No Satisfied!," and Makoto Furukawa performed the ending theme song "Soko ni Aru Akari" ("The Light, That's There"). One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 1 theme songs featured JAM Project and BABYMETAL's musical contributions, with "Get No Satisfied!" providing an energetic opening theme and Makoto Furukawa's ending theme enhancing the series' emotional moments. The announcement of Part 2 for a 2027 broadcast follows the conclusion of Part 1 on December 28, 2025. One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 is expected to cover the climactic finale of the Monster Association Arc, specifically focusing on the massive confrontation between Saitama and Garou. A 30-second teaser released with the announcement features the voices of Saitama and Garou, highlighting a clash between "Supreme Power vs. Ultimate Fear". One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 story focus presents the highly anticipated conclusion to the Monster Association Arc, with the teaser emphasizing the epic scale of the upcoming battle between the series' protagonist and one of its most formidable antagonists. The decision to wait until 2027 for the second half of Season 3 has drawn significant fan attention. Part 1 faced criticism for its animation quality and pacing, which some industry observers suggest may have influenced the long production window for Part 2 to allow for improvement. One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 production timeline provides an extended development period, potentially allowing the production team to address feedback and enhance the animation quality for the climactic finale of the Monster Association Arc. The announcement coincides with the "10 Strike Project," celebrating the anime's 10th anniversary, which includes an upcoming One-Punch Man Exhibition. One-Punch Man 10th anniversary celebration demonstrates the series' enduring popularity, with the milestone marking a decade since the anime's debut and providing fans with commemorative events and content. The first anime season aired in Japan from October to December 2015. The second season began with a television special in April 2019, then the first episode premiered one week later. One-Punch Man anime history showcases the series' evolution across multiple seasons, with each installment building upon the previous one and expanding the world and characters established in ONE and Yūsuke Murata's original manga. One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 announcement represents a significant milestone for the acclaimed superhero parody series, confirming the continuation of the Monster Association Arc and building anticipation for the climactic confrontation between Saitama and Garou. The 2027 broadcast date provides an extended production window, potentially allowing for enhanced animation quality and a satisfying conclusion to one of the series' most intense story arcs.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 air?

The second cours (part 2) of the third season is scheduled to air in 2027.

What story arc will One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 cover?

It is expected to cover the climax of the Monster Association Arc, specifically the massive confrontation between Saitama and Garou.

What studio is animating One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2?

J.C. Staff is returning to animate the series, following their work on the second season and the first part of the third season.

Who is directing One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2?

Shinpei Nagai (known for DOGEZA: I Tried Asking While Kowtowing) is the director for the third season at J.C. Staff.

What was the opening theme for One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 1?

The opening theme song is "Get No Satisfied!" performed by JAM Project featuring the metal group BABYMETAL.

When did One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 1 premiere?

The third season premiered with a recap on October 5, 2025, and the first new episode (episode 25 overall) aired on October 12, 2025.

Where can I watch One-Punch Man Season 3?

In the U.S., it is available on Hulu; in Canada on Disney+; and in Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand on Netflix and Crunchyroll.

What is the "Supreme Power vs. Ultimate Fear" teaser about?

It is a 30-second announcement video featuring the voices of Saitama and Garou, highlighting the inevitable clash between Saitama's "Supreme Power" and Garou's "Ultimate Fear."

What is the One-Punch Man 10th Anniversary celebration?

The announcement of Part 2 coincides with the "10 Strike Project," a campaign celebrating 10 years of the anime which includes special events and an upcoming One-Punch Man Exhibition.

How many episodes did One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 1 have?

The first part of Season 3 consisted of 12 episodes (plus a recap special), ending its run on December 28, 2025.

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