The third season of One Punch Man is going through a difficult time among anime fans. Despite expectations, grades have dropped significantly on the main platforms, reflecting a level of widespread discontent. Fans remember with nostalgia the first season produced by madhouseconsidered one of the best adaptations of the genre, while comparing current results with previous installments.
In AniListthe series maintains a score of 68%an acceptable figure but far from the standards he set in his debut. However, in MyAnimeList the situation is more critical, with a average of 5.95 out of 10which places it among the worst valued titles of the quarter. In IMDbthe first episodes barely reach between 5.6 and 5.8 pointswell below the records obtained in previous seasons.
The deterioration in international reviews
In Rotten Tomatoesthe outlook is even more unfavorable, with an approval rating of just 20%. According to the most recent evaluations, the score has decreased week after week, indicating a progressive loss of support even among the most loyal followers. The criticisms mainly point to the inconsistent animationthe irregular rhythm and some production decisions that have caused confusion among the public.
Between disappointment and self-criticism
Despite the negative evaluations, some viewers highlight that the series retains solid moments, especially the Saitama comic scenes and certain battles starring Garo. However, these successes are overshadowed by visible failures, such as animation errors either questionable character changes. The lack of pre-release promotion and secrecy over the project's direction also contributed to unmet expectations.
Can One Punch Man recover the impact that led it to become one of the most popular phenomena of modern anime?
