It’s been more than a year since a new episode of the Saitama-directed series was released, but the fate of the show is not yet set in stone. It would be understandable if this has led some fans to worry about the state of “One Punch Man” season 3. However, there are very good reasons why you shouldn’t give up hope just yet.
Is ‘One Punch Man’ Season 3 Confirmed?
Viz Media has yet to announce season 3 of “One Punch Man” so technically, production for a new season is not yet confirmed. But this is not something new to happen for the franchise.
The anime series has had very long breaks before announcements or updates were provided. For example, the season 1 finale originally aired on December 20, 2015, but the production of the second season was not confirmed until September 2016. As most fans already know, the production of season 2 also It went through major changes that may have contributed to its long timeline. pushing its premiere until April 2019, more than three years since its predecessor. While this is not a specific pattern that can be expected to happen for “One Punch Man” season 3, it should show fans that experiencing such a long hiatus is not unusual.
“One Punch Man” continues to be one of the most popular titles in both the anime and manga industries. The latter is still running continuously, although it does not have a regular release schedule, but it is still widely supported by fans around the world. The Monster Association arc is yet to be concluded and the anime barely scratched its surface, which means there’s also no reason to worry if there’s enough story to animate it in “One Punch Man” season 3.
‘One Punch Man’ Season 3 Possible Release Date
The best that fans can hope for this year is to get production confirmation for “One Punch Man” season 3. But the release date is still unlikely to be announced. Many anime productions have been delayed or postponed throughout the year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world. Fans may still be considering several years of hiatus before new episodes air.
Spoilers For ‘One Punch Man’ Season 3
The wait for “One Punch Man” season 3 should be worth it, especially considering the story it will tell. The next episodes are expected to delve into the Monster Association and establish how threatening it is to heroes and society. More importantly, the next few episodes should further develop Garou’s character and how he could become the worthy opponent that Saitama has been searching for in his hero years.
