The eagerly awaited third season of “One-Punch Man” is officially set to premiere in 2025, with the anime’s staff marking the New Year by releasing new promotional art to remind fans of the highly anticipated return. The anime’s official social media accounts shared a festive image alongside a message expressing excitement for the season’s arrival.
The post, which included a New Year’s greeting featuring the iconic hero Saitama, read: “This year we are planning to deliver the third season of the anime. We look forward to your continued support of ‘One Punch Man’ in 2025.”
With 2025 marking the 10th anniversary of the anime’s debut, fans are especially eager for the new season, following a lengthy gap since the second season aired in 2019. While the official premiere date remains unconfirmed, last month’s announcement reaffirmed that the third season will arrive sometime this year.
A Long-Awaited Return
“One-Punch Man” is no stranger to extended breaks between seasons. The anime, based on the popular manga written by ONE and illustrated by Yusuke Murata, premiered its first season in 2015, produced by Madhouse. However, fans had to wait until 2019 for the second season, which saw a change in animation studios to J.C. Staff. This change, along with the long hiatus, sparked concerns among fans about the show’s future, but now, with the third season confirmed, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch.
The new season is again being produced by J.C. Staff, following an initial announcement back in August 2022. Since then, updates on the production have been scarce, which led to some speculation about potential delays. However, the confirmation that Season 3 is scheduled for 2025 has renewed excitement, even without a concrete release date.
Promotional Art and Hero Visual Project
While a full-length trailer is still pending, promotional content has been steadily released through the ongoing Hero Visual Project. This initiative, which began a few months ago, showcases new artwork of key characters from the series. Each month, a new illustration has been unveiled, featuring beloved figures such as Saitama, Genos, Hellish Blizzard, Silver Fang, and others. The latest piece, which highlights the character Pig God, was released recently, continuing the steady stream of visuals that have kept fans engaged.
As part of the Hero Visual Project, it’s expected that the final artwork will be followed by a full trailer, possibly offering more details about the season’s plot and an official premiere date.
With expectations running high, the question remains: Will “One-Punch Man” Season 3 meet the hype after a long wait? For now, fans can continue to enjoy the monthly character artwork and eagerly anticipate more news as 2025 unfolds.
Will 2025 Be the Year of One-Punch Man’s Return?
As the year progresses, fans can look forward to more announcements and, hopefully, a clearer picture of when exactly Season 3 will premiere. For now, all eyes are on J.C. Staff and the Hero Visual Project as they continue to fuel excitement for one of anime’s most beloved franchises.
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