The 6 year wait is over. The strongest hero in anime, Saitama, returned with everything. The third season of One Punch-Man began this Octoberwhich marked the official beginning of the epic confrontation known as the Monster Association Arcone of the most ambitious plots in the manga by ONE and Yusuke Murata.
— Anime “One Punch Man” Official / Anime ONE PUNCH MAN Official (@opm_anime) December 4, 2025
Now, after the premiere of the first episode of season 3the majority of questions fall on the release date of chapter 8 and what it will be about. Below, we leave you all the information so you don’t miss anything from the new episode.
One-Punch Man season 3 episode 8 is out scheduled for this Sunday, November 30, 2025. The season will air weekly, with new episodes every Sunday until the end of December.
Images from the ‘Best Animated Episode’ of One Punch Man Season 3 – episode 9.
Lots of potential here. We’ll see this Sunday. pic.twitter.com/1dvEDySIS5
— Mastar (@MastarMedia) December 4, 2025
Now, Where to watch One Punch-Man season 3? Depending on your region, the streaming platform may vary:
- USA: Hulu and Disney+.
- Canada: Disney+.
- Latin America and Oceania: Crunchyroll and Netflix (availability may vary by country).
What time does One Punch-Man season 3 episode 8 premiere? Release schedule by country
He simultaneous premiere of episode 8 of season 3 of One Punch-Man is based on the original broadcast time in Japan, which will be at 23:45 JST. Below is the premiere schedule in different regions of the world for Sunday, November 30, 2025:
- USA: 7:45 (PT) / 10:45 AM (ET).
- Mexico, Costa Rica and El Salvador: 8:45 AM
- Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile and Paraguay: 11:45 AM
- Venezuela, Bolivia and Puerto Rico: 10:45 AM
- Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Panama: 9:45 AM
- Spain: 3:45 PM
— Anime “One Punch Man” Official / Anime ONE PUNCH MAN Official (@opm_anime) December 4, 2025
One Punch-Man, season 3 – episode 9: what the new episode is about
One Punch-Man Season 3 Episode 9 resume the raid on the Monster Association basefocusing -immediately- on the genius strategist of the S Class, the Emperor Child.
— ONE PUNCH MAN (@OPMHypeGuy) December 4, 2025
The chapter begins with the hero’s successful rescue mission. The Child Emperor manages to locate and rescue Waganmathe hostage who has been imprisoned in the depths of the lair. However, his escape attempt is briefly intercepted by the monster G5although this is not the main challenge.
The real and biggest obstacle is Phoenix Man. The monster, which has been resurrected and evolved, has reached the Dragon Level disaster classification. This rebirth makes him an unprecedented threat to the young hero.
An intense battle breaks out between pure strategy and new monstrous power. The Child Emperor realizes with frustration that his conventional high-tech gadgets and inventions – his main arsenal – are largely ineffective against Phoenix Man’s incredible power and new abilities.. The situation is complicated by the need to protect Waganma at all times, forcing him to divide his attention.
Cornered and faced with growing desperation by the Dragon Level threat, the Child Emperor is forced to a last resort. Aware of the seriousness of the situation, activates his ultimate weapon, a carefully guarded trump card, to fight to the death and ensure the safety of Waganma.
What arcs will One Punch-Man season 3 cover?
The third season will be mainly dedicated to adapting the acclaimed Monster Raid Arc. This arc is considered by many fans to be the longest and most epic of the entire manga sagaoffering the most intense and detailed battles in history.
— Anime Trending (@AniTrendz) October 25, 2025
The plot focuses on:
- Total war: The large-scale confrontation between the Hero Association and the monster dome led by King Orochi.
- Character Development: The season promises to deeply explore the S-Class heroes, giving them one-on-one combat against the monsters’ high-level executives (cadres).
- Garou’s Evolution: It will follow Garou’s continued transformation and his confrontation with multiple heroes, culminating in what is expected to be an epic battle.

