Fans Are Fuming Over One-Punch Man Season 3 Trailers
One-Punch Man is back, and Season 3’s trailers are already splitting the fanbase. The slick but divisive animation and scarcity of all-out brawls have some viewers wary, even as the Monster Association arc ramps up with Saitama, Genos, and the S-Class heroes facing their toughest fights yet.
One-Punch Man is finally rolling back in with Season 3, and the new trailers are... not exactly uniting the fanbase. If you were hoping for a hype reel of Saitama one-shotting monsters, the marketing so far is more tease than showcase. People are split on the visuals, the pacing of the promos, and the fact that we still have barely seen any real action.
What the new footage actually shows
The latest preview (no English subtitles yet) is heavy on still images and talking-head shots. The only real fight moment is a Garou bit that fans already saw over a year ago, which is not exactly confidence-inspiring if you wanted fresh sakuga.
"That is the hardest PowerPoint presentation I have ever seen with a One-Punch Man theme."
Across Reddit and YouTube, you see the same refrain: we are close to premiere and all we have are short teasers built around stills. Some viewers want a full trailer with actual combat glimpses. Others are a little more optimistic, pointing out upgrades in art, shading, and color, and reminding everyone that this looks like a pre-animated PV — basically promo materials that do not reflect finished animation.
The baggage from Season 2 (and why fans are wary)
Inside baseball, but it matters: after Season 1, the show went through a production shuffle. Director Shingo Natsume and studio Madhouse handed off to director Chikara Sakurai and J.C. Staff for Season 2 in 2019, and the reception was rough — lots of chatter about a drop in quality. For Season 3, Shinpei Nagai is directing, and he has already asked fans not to harass the artists and staff as the show heads to the finish line. Given the history, the cautious energy around these trailers makes sense.
There is a glimmer of good news
A 30-second promo reportedly screened at the Mazi Music Festival gave fans a better vibe check, with people comparing its composition and shading to Season 1. That same preview also confirmed the new opening theme: "Get No Satisfied!" by JAM Project featuring BABYMETAL. That pairing fits the series' big, punchy energy nicely.
What Season 3 is actually covering
The story continues the Monster Association arc, with Saitama, Genos, and the S-Class heroes heading into the nastiest battles yet. If the marketing is keeping the big fights under wraps, it is probably because those set pieces are the main event this time.
When and where to watch
- Premiere: October 5, 2025, at 23:45 JST
- Regions: VIZ Media is handling distribution in North America, Latin America, and Oceania
- Streaming: Expected on Crunchyroll and Hulu
- Music: Opening theme is "Get No Satisfied!" by JAM Project featuring BABYMETAL
Bottom line: the trailers so far are not selling the action, which is odd this close to launch, but there are encouraging signs in the festival footage and the art tweaks fans are pointing out. Now we just need an actual full trailer to prove the punches are really landing.