The release of the third season of the One Punch Man anime is a topic that attracts a lot of anticipation and speculation from fans. Announced in August 2022, this film still remains a mystery so far, with no specific details revealed. The lack of official information about the film and conflicting rumors are the cause of disappointment for the fan community.
According to some official sources, rumors that studio MAPPA will take over the animation are a clear example of the uncertainties surrounding the production process. The series, which began as a webcomic by ONE and came to life under the hands of Yusuke Murata as a manga, has undergone two production studio changes, namely Madhouse and JCStaff.
Specifically, the first season was produced by animation studio Madhouse with Natsume Shingo as director and Suzuki Tomohiro as screenwriter. In season 2, both the production company and director were changed. JCStaff is producing season 2, with Sakurai Chikara replacing Natsume Shingo as director
One Punch Man season 2 has been criticized, which perhaps explains the hesitation in confirming the studio responsible for the new season. In the opinion of the majority, the anime version, although drawn quite beautifully, still does not convey the quintessence of the manga, because the action descriptions and scene transitions of the characters are not really smooth.
Regarding studio MAPPA, the studio’s influence on the anime world cannot be denied since its founding in 2011. With extremely successful projects such as “Attack on Titan” and “Jujutsu Kaisen”, the studio has established itself as a reputable animation producer, although this comes at the cost of overworking its staff.
The situation was so dire that production of “Jujutsu Kaisen” faced serious challenges, with episodes being completed just before release. This raises questions about the feasibility and ethics of production management in MAPPA.
When it comes to the One Punch Man season, the delays and lack of clarity could be a sign of a larger problem in the anime industry. Studios are always under pressure to deliver high-quality content in limited time, at the expense of workers’ health. This may have contributed to the hesitation in confirming a studio for the new season, especially if MAPPA is, in fact, swamped with other projects.
In short, One Punch Man season 3 seems to be in limbo. Between rumors, denials, and delays, this situation reflects the difficulties facing the entire anime industry. Fans can only hope that whatever studio is chosen, the film still maintains the quality they love without the production team being overloaded and under high pressure.