It has been announced that the anime "One Punch Man", based on a manga currently being serialized on the web manga site "Tonari no Young Jump" (Shueisha), will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2025 since its broadcast began with the launch of the "One Punch Man 10th Anniversary 10 Strikes Project". As the "first blow", it has been revealed that the third season of the anime is scheduled to air in 2025.
A 10th anniversary visual featuring 10 characters including Saitama has been released. In addition to the 10th anniversary PV featuring Saitama's action scenes, 99 movies of the opening (OP) and ending (ED) themes from the first and second seasons of the anime without credits, episode 1 of the first season "The Strongest Man" and episode 1 (episode 13) of the second season "The Hero's Return" have been released on YouTube.
It was also announced that the music event "One Punch Man Maji Music Festival" will be held at the Nerima Cultural Center Large Hall (Nerima-ku, Tokyo) on September 14, 2025. There will be a special live performance of the opening and ending themes and background music from the first and second seasons, as well as a live dubbing event with the voice actors.
Regarding the 10th anniversary, Makoto Furukawa, who plays Saitama, commented, "I'm shocked that it's been 10 years since then! And it turns out that I auditioned even longer ago, hoping that I would pass. Saitama and One Punch Man have shown me all kinds of different sights. I can't wait to see what exciting season 3 will bring. I hope you will continue to support One Punch Man!"
Kaito Ishikawa, who plays Genos, said, "Congratulations on the 10th anniversary of One Punch Man! When I think that it's been 10 years since the TV anime aired, I'm amazed at how quickly time passes. I can still vividly remember the recording when I visited Saitama's home to ask him to take me as his apprentice. Over the past 10 years, One Punch Man has undergone various developments. And there are even more developments planned for the future. I hope to continue to make it a success together with everyone who is looking forward to it, so thank you in advance!"
The series was first serialized on a website by ONE in 2009, and since 2012, the manga illustrated by Yusuke Murata has been serialized in Tonari no Young Jump. It depicts the exploits of Saitama, a hero who has acquired invincible powers and can defeat any enemy with a single punch. The series has sold over 32 million copies in total.
The first season of the TV anime aired from October to December 2015, and the second season from April to July 2019. It has also been announced that it will be adapted into a live-action Hollywood movie.
◇Staff for the third season (titles omitted)
Series Composition: Suzuki Chihiro▽Character Design: Kubota Chika, Kuroda Shinjiro, Shirakawa Ryosuke▽Music: Miyazaki Makoto▽Animation Production: JCSTAFF
◇ Cast of the third season (titles omitted)
Saitama: Makoto Furukawa ▽Garou: Hikaru Midorikawa▽Professor Jenius: Daisuke Namikawa
