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One-Punch Man Season 3 Premieres October 12 Worldwide
Los Angeles, CA — The wait for fans of the beloved superhero satire is almost over. VIZ Media announced on October 7 that the highly anticipated third season of “One-Punch Man” will premiere on October 12 across multiple streaming platforms globally.
The new season will be available on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in Canada, while Netflix will stream the series in Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand. Fans in Latin America and Oceania can also catch the premiere on Crunchyroll.
This announcement marks a significant multi-platform rollout for the global smash-hit anime, which follows the adventures of Saitama, an overpowered hero who defeats all his opponents with a single punch. VIZ Media has acquired rights covering theatrical, television, digital, home entertainment, ancillary, and merchandise rights for North America, Latin America, and Oceania.
Season 3 will pick up with the Monster Association arc, as S-class heroes join forces to rescue a hostage taken by monsters claiming to be from the villainous organization. The storyline will also follow Garou, a “human monster” who awakens in the Monster Association hideout after being captured during a battle.
The series, adapted from the manga created by One and illustrated by Yusuke Murata, has achieved remarkable success, with over 35 million copies in circulation. The original manga is serialized on Shueisha‘s Tonari No Young Jump website.
Returning cast members include Makoto Furukawa as Saitama and Kaito Ishikawa as Genos. Direction is by Shinpei Nagai, series composition by Tomohiro Suzuki, and animation production by J.C. STAFF.
Seasons 1 and 2 are currently streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and on Netflix in Canada and Latin America. Digital purchases can also be made through Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google TV, and Fandango at Home.
The anime first premiered in October 2015, earning widespread acclaim for its satirical take on superhero tropes and stunning action sequences. The second season followed in 2019.
