One-Punch Man season 3 is Fall 2025's most anticipated event, but perhaps not for the most positive reasons. With the unfortunate precedent set by the inferior season 2 compared to Madhouse's landmark season 1 run, it's hard not to see why fans would be worried, especially as some of the most stunning manga moments are about to be adapted.

But One-Punch Man fans have not been impressed with the season 3 premiere, with an underwhelming 6.84 MyAnimeList score , not unsalvageable, but crucially a sharp decline from its enormous heights. The immediate reaction, and perhaps understandably so, is to blame the studio behind seasons 2 and 3, J.C. Staff. However, the real problem is more complex than studio troubles.

One-Punch Man's Fall Is Not Merely J.C.Staff's Fault

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