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One-Punch Man seasons

One-Punch Man has three anime seasons so far, each with 12 episodes, for a total of 36 TV episodes plus several OVA specials. Madhouse made season 1 in 2015; J.C. Staff produced seasons 2 and 3. Season 3 is split into two parts: Part 1 aired at the end of 2025 and Part 2 is scheduled for January 2027. The anime adapts the manga written by ONE and drawn by Yusuke Murata, which grew out of a 2009 webcomic and had reached 37 collected volumes by July 2026.

Season	Premiere	End	Episodes	Studio
Season 1	October 5, 2015	December 21, 2015	12	Madhouse
Season 2	April 10, 2019	July 3, 2019	12	J.C. Staff
Season 3 (Part 1)	October 12, 2025	December 2025	12	J.C. Staff

Season 1

Saitama, bored of winning every fight with one punch, picks up a disciple, Genos, and joins the Hero Association at C-Class. While he climbs the rankings with nobody taking his strength seriously, he faces monsters, the Deep Sea King and an alien invasion. Made by Madhouse, it ran for 12 episodes from October 5 to December 21, 2015.

Season 2

Monster attacks are on the rise and a new danger appears: Garou, a fighter who decides to hunt heroes. Meanwhile, Saitama tries to enter a martial arts tournament. Produced by J.C. Staff, it ran for 12 episodes from April 10 to July 3, 2019.

Season 3 (Part 1)

The Hero Association prepares a large offensive against the Monster Association, and the S-Class heroes move into action. Part 1 opened with a recap special on October 5, 2025; its 12 new episodes aired from October 12 to late December 2025, produced by J.C. Staff and directed by Shinpei Nagai.

Next season Announced

Season 3 Part 2 of One-Punch Man is confirmed. The production team announced on December 28, 2025, right after Part 1 ended, that it would arrive in 2027. On October 10, 2026, Bandai Namco Filmworks set the premiere for January 2027, with a new trailer, key visual and an opening by JAM Project titled Never Done -SUPREME POWER VS ULTIMATE FEAR-. J.C. Staff remains the studio. The exact premiere day has not been announced yet.

FAQ

When does One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 come out?

Season 3 Part 2 premieres in January 2027 in Japan. Bandai Namco Filmworks announced the month on October 10, 2026. The exact day has not been confirmed.

How many seasons of One-Punch Man are there?

There are three seasons: season 1 in 2015, season 2 in 2019 and season 3, split into two parts, with Part 1 aired at the end of 2025. That makes 36 TV episodes so far.

How many episodes are in One-Punch Man Season 3?

Part 1 of season 3 has 12 new episodes, aired from October to December 2025, plus a recap special. The episode count for Part 2 has not been announced.

Who animates One-Punch Man?

Madhouse animated season 1. J.C. Staff took over from season 2 and is also producing season 3, including Part 2, which is due in January 2027.

Who is the main character of One-Punch Man?

Saitama, a hero who can defeat any opponent with a single punch. His problem is boredom: no fight challenges him, and most people around him have no idea how strong he really is.

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Updated October 22, 2026