One Punch Man season 3 has to be one of the most anticipated anime refreshes of the year. Saitama's adventures continue and will lead the audience to witness one of the most intense and dramatic arcs of the series: The Assault on the Monster Association Lair. With tons of characters making their debut, fans are brimming with excitement, more so because one of the most powerful Heroes is making its long-overdue appearance.
One Punch Man: The Monster Association Arc, Explained
The climax of one of One Punch Man's biggest arcs is about to get animated. So what makes it so special?
But, spoiler aside, fans should prepare for the unexpected, since the anime is probably diverging a little from the manga. If push comes to shove, things will come swirling at an even faster rate than what's expected for this arc, and, probably, many of the battles that every fan of One Punch Man are waiting for will happen even faster than they thought.
One Punch Man Season 3 Pacing Could Be Different From Previous Seasons
This Might Improve The Flow Of The Story
The vertiginous pacing of the Monster Association Arc could surprise the Fans, as this is one of the important events in the series. With the Heroes Association diving into the Monster Association nest, to rescue the son of Chairman Narinki from the clutches of Gyoro-Gyoro and the rest of Orochi's monstrous henchmen.
Spanning nearly 100 episodes in the manga (78 to 175), the Monster Association Arc is one of the most important twists in One Punch Man, with the story taking a darker turn, and the truth behind the origin of the Kaijuu attacking the surface coming into the light. Fans are eager to see a lot of these encounters, and the appearance of incredibly powerful villains like the Homeless Emperor, a being who rivals Blast in terms of power, and one of the most dangerous rivals the Hero Association will face on their road to rescue the son of the Chairman.
One Punch Man: Who Are the Strongest Upcoming Season 3 Villains?
Some surprises are in store for anime watchers trying to predict which villains will be the ones to pose the greatest threats in this new season.
And speaking about Blast, he is also making an appearance in this Arc, and not as a flashback, but finally revealing himself to the fans; a moment everyone has been waiting for years. Though for this to happen, some of the fights in the series will probably have to be tweaked.
Encounters like Phoenix Man vs. Child Emperor, and Zombieman vs. Pureblood could be significantly cut short, which would be an understandable approach to this action-packed Arc.
Other Major Encounters in One Punch Man Season 3
On the other hand, important encounters like Black Sperm vs. Atomic Samurai, Tornado of Terror vs. Gyoro (aka Psychos), and Bang vs. Garou would need to be full-fledged to satisfy the audience. With so much pressure to succeed, One Punch Man Season 3 will have to walk the extra mile and become a decisive turning point for the series.
Ideally, each of the episodes of Season 3 should focus on three or more fights at the same time, to let the story flow in the appropriate direction. That is, if One-Punch Man S3 follows the 12-Episodes format that the previous seasons had. Though there are a bunch of rumors going around about how this Arc will be adapted, it is advised to take them with a pinch of salt, as the only official news comes from One-Punch Man's official Twitter.
