One-Punch Man Season 3, Episode 5, officially premiered on November 9, 2025, continuing the highly anticipated adaptation of the Monster Association Arc. Fans worldwide can now catch the latest installment of Saitama’s adventures and the escalating conflict between the Hero Association and the formidable Monster Association.
Release Date and Streaming Platforms
The fifth episode of One-Punch Man Season 3, tentatively titled “Monster King,” was released on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The season itself began its run on October 12, 2025, with a recap special airing a week prior on October 5.
Viewers in the United States can stream new episodes on Hulu. For those in Canada, Disney+ is the platform of choice. European and Middle Eastern audiences can watch the series on Crunchyroll. Additionally, Netflix streams the season in Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand.
Episode Count and Season Overview
One-Punch Man Season 3 is expected to consist of 12 to 13 episodes, maintaining a similar structure to its previous two seasons, which also featured 12 episodes each. The season is slated to conclude its weekly run around December 28, 2025.
The anime’s third season is produced by J.C. Staff, with Shinpei Nagai taking over as director. Most of the main voice cast and staff from the second season have reprised their roles. The opening theme song for the season is “Get No Satified!” by JAM Project featuring Babymetal, while the ending theme is “Soko ni Aru Akari” performed by Makoto Furukawa.
Production and Fan Expectations
The announcement of a third season in August 2022 generated significant anticipation among fans, especially after a prolonged wait since Season 2. While J.C. Staff has confirmed they are “steadily moving forward with preparations” for the season, there have been some concerns regarding the animation quality, particularly after the Season 3 trailer was reportedly produced by a single animator. Despite these concerns, J.C. Staff producer Atsushi Fujishiro has expressed commitment to meeting high fan expectations.
What Transpired in Episode 4 and Expectations for Episode 5
Episode 4, titled “Counterattack Signal,” served as a crucial lead-up to the Hero Association’s decisive strike against the Monster Association. The episode highlighted Garou’s continued evolution, as he recovered and regenerated after a brutal attack, demonstrating terrifying resilience. Simultaneously, S-Class heroes engaged in strategic discussions, finalizing their plans for the impending subterranean assault. A lighter moment featured a hotpot dinner with Saitama, King, Genos, Fubuki, and Silver Fang, offering a brief respite before the impending chaos. The episode concluded with Garou confronting Royal Ripper once more, showcasing his enhanced martial arts skills and foreshadowing intense battles.
Episode 5 is expected to shift the narrative from strategic buildup to visceral, action-focused storytelling. Viewers can anticipate the initial stages of the massive, all-out subterranean raid by the S-Class heroes against the Monster Association. Key S-Class heroes like Flashy Flash, Tatsumaki, and Superalloy Darkshine are poised to take center stage in the upcoming battles. Garou’s monstrous transformation is also set to reach new levels, with his limiter breaking further and his body evolving beyond human capabilities, indicating a significant shift in his journey towards becoming an “absolute evil.” Saitama’s delayed involvement is also a point of anticipation, with the arc eventually pulling him into the heart of the chaos.
