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One Punch Man Season 3 Ravaged by Fans

Despite the high expectations, the first episode of One Punch Man season 3 has sparked a conversation among fans regarding its quality compared to the original animation by Madhouse.

Sophie Laurent · 1 min read

Disappointment Over One-Punch Man Season 3's Animation Quality Amidst Rushed Production Concerns

Fans expressed significant dissatisfaction with the highly anticipated third season of One-Punch Man, as J.C. Staff took over animation from Madhouse. After a six-year wait, high expectations accompanied the season's return, but the first episode immediately drew strong criticism. Online communities, including social media and forums like Reddit, have been vocal in their critique of the new season. Points of concern include the animation quality, inconsistent colors, character poses, and notably, the excessive use of still frames, with six minutes of static scenes occurring within a twenty-minute episode. Many viewers perceive this as evidence of a rushed production with numerous issues. The long hiatus had led many to anticipate a high-quality return, but the initial reception demonstrates that the animation standard does not meet the expectations set by previous seasons' iconic battles, such as Saitama's fight against Boros. The overall sentiment among viewers is one of disappointment, and fans anticipate this episode will generate continued discussion.

In Case You Missed It

For all you anime enthusiasts out there, Sophie Laurent has dropped a fresh update on "One Punch Man Season 3 Receives Second Promotional Video," published just this past October 3rd. With the highly anticipated premiere set for October 5th, the second promotional video gives us a tantalizing preview of what’s to come. As fans gear up with mixed feelings about the upcoming season following last year's critiques, Sophie delves into the latest trailer and its implications on social media platforms like YouTube. Don’t miss out on this exciting insight—head over to One Punch Man Season 3 Receives Second Promotional Video to see for yourself!

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Series info

Official Name
One-Punch Man
Brief Summary
Saitama is a hero who only became a hero for fun. After three years of “special” training, though, he's become so strong that he's practically invincible. In fact, he's too strong — even his mightiest opponents are taken out with a single punch, and it turns out that being devastatingly powerful is actually kind of a bore. With his passion for being a hero lost along with his hair, yet still faced with new enemies every day, how much longer can he keep it going?
Released
October 5, 2015
Genre
Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Production Companies
Madhouse, J.C.STAFF, Bandai Visual, ADK, jeki, Shueisha, Lantis, Banpresto, Good Smile Company, TV Tokyo
Countries of Origin
JP
Ratings
8.396/10 (3839 reviews)
Number of episodes
36
Number of seasons
3

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