One-Punch Man Season 3 Visual Reignites the Anime’s Biggest Complaint (& Doesn’t Bode Well for Part 2)

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Fans are reacting to the announcement of One-Punch Man Season 3, Part 2, which is scheduled for 2027, but the promotional image is bringing up old criticisms about the show’s quality. After a poorly received second season and a six-year wait for more episodes, many believe the One-Punch Man anime has lost its spark. The new announcement, followed by another gap before the final part of Season 3, is likely to further disappoint those who were hoping for a return to form.

The delay in releasing the second part of One-Punch Man Season 3 gives the animation studio a chance to listen to fan feedback and improve the show. Hopefully, future episodes will address the issues with Season 2. However, fans shouldn’t expect too much, as the problems weren’t fixed despite the long wait, and even the announcement of a 2027 release date highlighted the core complaints about the anime.

One-Punch Man Season 3, Part 2 Art Continues Complaints About a Lack of Effort

Fans often criticize the One-Punch Man anime for a decline in animation quality after its promising first season. The change in animation studios, from Madhouse to J.C. Staff, seems to have coincided with this drop. Compared to more recent action anime like Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man, One-Punch Man‘s fight scenes aren’t as visually impressive or dynamic. The series doesn’t seem to try new things with its action, and it frequently uses still images instead of fluid animation, which is disappointing for a superhero show.

As a huge One-Punch Man fan, I’m a little disappointed with how things have been going lately, and the announcement for Season 3, Part 2 just adds to that feeling. They revealed the news on X (formerly Twitter) with some new key art of Garou and Saitama, which is awesome, but… it’s almost identical to the image they used for Part 1! The only real change is that Garou and Saitama are now facing each other instead of looking away from each other. It just feels like a lack of effort, and it’s frustrating as a fan who loves this series.

I’m so hyped! The second part of One-Punch Man Season 3 is officially confirmed to air in 2027! They just dropped a teaser visual and a special trailer that hints at an epic showdown between Saitama and Garou – it looks incredible! You absolutely have to check out the trailer, and get ready for the new season! #onepunchman

— アニメ「ワンパンマン」公式 / Anime ONE PUNCH MAN Official (@opm_anime) December 28, 2025

This image was meant to build excitement for the upcoming fight between Saitama and Garou, but fans reacted negatively. Many were disappointed with the artwork, calling it uninspired and questioning why a fresh image wasn’t created to promote Part 2. This seems to be a sign of growing frustration with the anime overall, highlighting existing concerns. After seeing the criticism of the new key art, it’s difficult to be optimistic about whether Part 2 will address these issues.

One Punch Man Season 3, Part 2’s Key Art Debacle Doesn’t Bode Well for Its Future

The recent issue with the teaser image for One Punch Man Season 3, Part 2 might seem minor, but it raises concerns about the anime’s direction. Fans have been clear about what they like and dislike, yet it doesn’t appear their feedback is being considered. While the series could still improve, this image suggests their concerns are being ignored. Considering the negative response to previous seasons, this criticism feels expected, and a little more attention to detail could have likely prevented it.

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2025-12-31 04:10