After a long wait of six years, anime’s strongest hero, Saitama, is ready to return. The first episode of the third season of One Punch-Man confirmed its global premiere date and timesmarking the official start of the epic confrontation known as the Monster Association Arc, one of the most ambitious plots in ONE and Yusuke Murata’s manga.
— AnimeTV Chain (@animetv_jp) October 11, 2025
Yes ok One Punch-Man season 3 began on October 5 with a «compilation episode» of the previous seasonthe first official episode that begins the new arc will be released this weekend on the main streaming platforms.
The global premiere of chapter 1 (or episode 25 of the series, the one that formally begins the new plot) of season 3 of One-Punch Man is scheduled for this Sunday, October 12, 2025.
The season will air weekly, with new episodes every Sunday until the end of December.
— VIZ Media (@VIZMedia) October 7, 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 1 premiere? Release schedule by country
He simultaneous premiere of episode 1 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, October 12, 2025:
- USA: 7:45 (Pt) / 10:45 am (a).
- 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
The Hero Association takes on the Monster Association. Who will come out on top?
One-Punch Man Season 3 comes to Netflix in select regions on October 12! pic.twitter.com/UDMYDgiMyj
— Netflix Anime (@NetflixAnime) October 7, 2025
One Punch-Man, season 3 – episode 1: what the new episode is about
The first official episode of the season (which follows the recap episode broadcast on October 5) picks up the narrative where the second season ended and immerses the viewer in the start of the Great Raid of the Hero Association against the Monster Association.
The episode will focus on:
- The threat of the Monster Association: The organization has taken important hostages, prompting the Hero Association to call an emergency meeting.
- The preparation of Class S: The S-Class heroes gather to plan a massive raid on the Monster Association base.
- Garou’s fate: The «Human Monster» Garou, captured during his confrontation with the heroes, awakens inside the enemy hideout, heralding a crucial turn in his path to monstrosity.
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.
— VIZ Media (@VIZMedia) October 11, 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.
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