The More It Goes On, The More It's Criticized! Here's Why One Punch Man Season 3 Disappointed Fans Heavily

Kapanlagi.com - One Punch Man is one of the most anticipated anime series for its continuation. Telling the story of Saitama, a bald hero who is too strong, this series managed to captivate audiences with epic action and satirical comedy in Season 1 produced by Madhouse studio.

However, after a very long wait, the recently aired Season 3 has been met with a cold reception, even leaning towards negative, from hardcore fans. Ratings on several platforms even dropped significantly. Here are the main reasons why One Punch Man Season 3 has disappointed.

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1. Animation Quality Far Below Expectations

This is the main point of criticism. The first season of One Punch Man is known for its extraordinary animation quality, detail, and very dynamic fight scenes, thanks to the team at Madhouse studio.

When Season 2 moved to J.C. Staff, the quality began to decline, although it was still acceptable. Unfortunately, in Season 3, this issue became even worse. Many fans complained about the visuals feeling stiff, the excessive use of still images, and backgrounds that seemed rushed. Some even joked that the fight animation felt like a PowerPoint presentation slide.

J.C. Staff is indeed known for taking on many projects at once, and many fans suspect that One Punch Man Season 3 did not receive enough time and labor allocation to maintain the high standards that had been previously set.

2. Excessive Expectations

One Punch Man (credit: youtube.com/@Muse Indonesia)

The factor of a very long wait, combined with the legendary reputation of Season 1, has caused fan expectations to soar to the sky. The story in Season 3 adapts the Hero Association vs. Monster Association Arc, which is one of the most intense arcs rich in action scenes in the manga.

Fans hoped to see iconic battles crafted with the same stunning polish as the Saitama vs. Boros fight in Season 1. When the outcome did not match what they imagined, the disappointment that arose became multiplied.

3. Internal Issues and Production Controversies

One Punch Man (credit: youtube.com/@Muse Indonesia)

Issues behind the scenes also contributed to the tense atmosphere. The director for Season 3, Shinpei Nagai, even made a blunt statement suggesting that the series might not be able to meet the high expectations of fans.

After the premiere episode aired and was criticized, rumors circulated that Director Nagai even deleted his social media account due to a barrage of criticism and bullying he received. This highlights the immense pressure faced by the production team, but on the other hand, it also shows how serious the quality issues felt by the fan community are.

4. Will There Be Improvements?

One Punch Man (credit: x.com/@OneRata_)

Despite the harsh criticism pouring in, the fate of One Punch Man Season 3 still hangs in the balance. Fans hope that this criticism can be heard by the production team and that there will be efforts to improve the visual quality in the upcoming episodes, especially in the climactic scenes of the Monster Association Arc.

Only time will tell whether this series, once dubbed as one of the best action anime, will be able to rise again and regain the trust of its loyal fans.

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