Exciting Sneak Peek of One Punch Man Season 3: Garou and Saitama Unveiled in First Trailer
Get ready for the much-anticipated One Punch Man season 3 as the official trailer drops, revealing new narrator, returning cast, and series staff details. Dive into the action-packed world of Saitama and Garou in this thrilling third season preview.
On Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, the official trailer for One Punch Man season 3 was finally released. This trailer confirmed a new narrator, the series staff, and the returning cast for the upcoming season. Fans can now officially confirm that J.C. Staff will be animating the third season, despite earlier rumors that Madhouse would be taking over once again.
The trailer for One Punch Man season 3 features familiar characters such as Saitama, voiced by Makoto Furukawa, and Garou, voiced by Hikaru Midorikawa. Additionally, Daisuke Namikawa lends his voice as Dr. Genus, narrating the trailer from beginning to end. As of now, there is no subtitled version of the trailer available, limiting understanding to those who are fluent in Japanese.
One Punch Man season 3 trailer confirms nearly everything but release date for the series
Moreover, the latest season of One Punch Man also unveiled a fresh hero visual for the main character Saitama. This visual was created by Chikashi Kubota, the character designer who worked on previous seasons of the show.
Youtube video: アニメ『ワンパンマン』第3期特報 / One-Punch Man Season 3 Special Announcement
The One Punch Man season 3 trailer has officially announced the return of the main cast, staff, and unveiled a new key visual. Additionally, the series' official X account has confirmed that the Saitama visual is just the beginning of a series of "Hero Visuals" set to be released monthly leading up to the premiere of the series.
Returning staff for the series includes character designer Chikashi Kubota, along with Shinjiro Kuroda and Ryosuke Shirakawa also contributing to character design. Tomohiro Suzuki is responsible for series composition, while Makoto Miyazaki will be composing the music. J.C. Staff, known for animating the second season, will be returning for this season. As of now, no other staff members have been confirmed for the series according to the anime's official website.
Garou seen seemingly training with the Monster Association in the One Punch Man season 3 trailer (Image via J.C. Staff)
Garou appears to be training with the Monster Association in the One Punch Man season 3 trailer, as shown in an image from J.C. Staff.
The release of the season 3 trailer signals the comeback of the series after nearly five years since the conclusion of the second season. During this hiatus, numerous rumors circulated, but this latest batch of information serves as only the second official tease for fans. The first teaser visual for the third season featured Garou and Saitama standing back to back, with both characters illustrated by Kubota.
No details regarding the theme songs or release date of the third season were disclosed in this recent update. It is anticipated that this information will be unveiled in the upcoming weeks and months.
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Editor's P/S:
The release of the official trailer for One Punch Man season 3 has ignited excitement among fans around the world. The confirmation of J.C. Staff as the animation studio, along with the return of the original cast and staff, has eased the concerns of many who feared a significant departure from the beloved series. The trailer's intriguing glimpse into Garou's training with the Monster Association has further heightened anticipation for the upcoming season.
However, the absence of a release date remains a lingering question for fans. While the trailer's unveiling marks a significant milestone, the wait for the actual premiere may still be a ways off. Nevertheless, the steady release of information and the dedication of the production team provide ample reason for optimism that One Punch Man season 3 will live up to the high expectations set by its predecessors.
