Makoto Furukawa, the acclaimed voice actor behind Saitama, is set to perform the ending theme song for the highly anticipated third season of the One-Punch Man anime. The announcement, made on the anime’s official website, confirms Furukawa’s return to musical duties for the series, having previously performed the ending theme for the second season. The third season is slated to premiere in October 2025.
Furukawa’s Dual Role in One-Punch Man
Makoto Furukawa is well-known for his versatile talents as both a voice actor and a singer. His portrayal of the seemingly invincible hero Saitama has been a cornerstone of the One-Punch Man anime since its debut in 2015. This isn’t the first time Furukawa has lent his vocal talents to the series’ soundtrack; he also performed the second season’s ending theme, “Chizu ga Nakutemo Modoru kara” (I’ll Come Back Even Without a Map). His continued involvement as both a lead voice actor and an ending theme artist underscores his significant contribution to the One-Punch Man franchise.
What to Expect from One-Punch Man Season 3
The third season of One-Punch Man will see the return of key cast and staff members from the second season. J.C. Staff is once again animating the series, with Tomohiro Suzuki handling the series scripts and Makoto Miyazaki composing the music. Returning voice cast members include Hikaru Midorikawa as Garou and Daisuke Namikawa as Dr. Genus, alongside Furukawa as Saitama. JAM Project will also return to perform the opening theme song for the third season.
The upcoming season is expected to continue adapting the Monster Association arc from ONE and Yusuke Murata’s manga, focusing on the escalating conflict between the Hero Association and the formidable Monster Association. Fans can anticipate intense battles and further character development, particularly for the villainous Garou, who will play a central role.
Makoto Furukawa’s Broader Musical Career
Born on September 29, 1989, in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, Makoto Furukawa embarked on his professional voice acting career in 2011 and made his solo singing debut under the Lantis label in July 2018. His debut single, “miserable masquerade,” showcased his diverse musical range. He has released several singles and albums, with many of his songs featured as anime theme songs. Furukawa’s musical endeavors have garnered attention, with his singles charting on Oricon. In 2020, he was recognized for his voice acting talent, winning the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 14th Seiyū Awards. His extensive work includes voicing characters in popular anime such as Benimaru in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime and Miyuki Shirogane in Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.
