One-Punch Man Season 3 Episode 1: One-Punch Man’s finally coming back for Season 3 in October 2025, yeah, it’s a wait, but what’s new? First episode’s dropping in Japan on October 5th, so mark your calendars. That Japanese date is pretty much locked in, and most signs point to the rest of the world getting it around the same time, give or take a couple days.
Viz Media snagged the rights for the new season across North America, Latin America, and Oceania. That means digital, theatrical, TV basically, they’ve got their hands all over it.
If you’re in the US, Hulu’s your spot for Season 3. Go figure. Over in Europe and the Middle East, Crunchyroll’s expected to pick it up.
So yeah, we know when Japan gets Episode 1, but figuring out exactly when it hits Hulu, Crunchyroll, or Disney+ everywhere else is a bit of a guessing game. Just keep your eyes peeled if you’re a fan, you already know how this rodeo goes.
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One-Punch Man Season 3 Episode 1 Dates
Here is the likely release schedule (or best estimate) of Episode 1 on Hulu, Crunchyroll, and Disney+, based on licensing and precedent.
Hulu (United States)
Hulu is going to be the U.S. streaming partner for Viz and, therefore, Episode 1 will be released on Hulu not long after (or maybe at the same time) the Japanese broadcast (or within a day).
Based on the previous behavior (anime on Hulu is usually accessible next-day or with a very short delay) and the clear statement that Hulu will air Season 3 in the U.S., we can say that the most probable scenario is:
- First episode on Hulu: October 5 or October 6, 2025, depending on the time zone / streaming release delay.
Crunchyroll (Europe, Middle East)
It has been confirmed that through Crunchyroll, One-Punch Man Season 3 will be available in Europe and the Middle East.
In case of a simulcast or near-simulcast of the Japanese airing on Crunchyroll (which is a common model for major anime), Episode 1 might be there on October 5, 2025, in those regions. But time zone adjustments, licensing delays, or region-specific sub/dub rollout might still affect this.
- Season 1, Episode 1 on Crunchyroll (in Europe / Middle East): October 5, 2025 (or perhaps immediately after the Japanese broadcast, adjusted for local time)
Disney+
At the moment, there is no information to suggest that Disney+ will carry One-Punch Man Season 3. No announcements or press releases from the major players mention Disney+ as a platform for this season.
So the possibilities for Disney+ are:
- Disney+ may not be given the rights (if Viz / Hulu / Crunchyroll exclusivity stays in place).
If anime is more widely licensed for Disney+ in certain areas, it could theoretically be the case that Disney+ picks up the show but that will be confirmed only when there is an official announcement.
One-Punch Man Season 2 Recap
Season 2 of One-Punch Man was a wild ride. Suddenly, it’s all about Garou, the guy’s basically decided he’s the boogeyman for heroes, calling himself the “Human Monster.” Dude’s got some serious beef and just keeps leveling up like it’s nobody’s business. At the same time, the Monster Association crawls out of the woodwork and starts causing chaos, gearing up for what looks like a straight-up war.
Saitama was doing his thing, still unbeatable, still bored out of his mind. He jumps into a martial arts tournament with a wig and a fake name and mops the floor with everyone. Even when monsters crash the party, he barely breaks a sweat saving Suiryu. Meanwhile, Genos is getting his butt handed to him left and right, and Bang’s stuck trying to knock some sense into his wayward pupil. Through it all, Saitama’s stuck in that existential rut: nobody can give him the fight he craves.
According to some reports, One-Punch Man season 3 will last for 12 episodes, taking it right up until the end of December. The first two seasons both consisted of 12 episodes
