New Characters You Won’t Believe Are Coming in One-Punch Man Season 3!

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Summary

  • Blast, the powerful Nº1 S-Rank Hero, finally debuts with mysterious motives.
  • Captain Mizuki, a B-Rank hero, adds diversity and strength to the team.
  • Overgrown Rover, a powerful monster with a sad origin story, joins team Saitama.

Fans of One-Punch Man are overjoyed at the announcement that Season 3 is set to premiere in October 2025, with much anticipation surrounding the introduction of new characters during the “Monster Association Arc”. Given the extensive events taking place within the enigmatic lair governed by Gyoro Gyoro and Monster King Orochi, it’s expected that this arc will likely be split into two parts.

As an onlooker, I can’t help but notice the palpable excitement surrounding the upcoming Season 3 of the anime. For those eager fans who haven’t delved into the Manga yet, here are a few characters that could potentially make their debut this season. However, it’s important to remember to approach this list with a grain of salt, as adaptations from manga to anime often involve changes in the sequence of events.

This list contains spoilers for One Punch Man Season 3. Readers are advised discretion.

Blast

Finally Making His Appearance After Dozens Of Teasers

  • Affiliation: Hero Association (S-Rank)
  • Powers: Energy Manipulation, Teleportation, Super Human Strength, Gravity Control
  • First Appearance: Chapter 139 (Manga)

Among One-Punch Man enthusiasts, there’s immense excitement surrounding the Monster Association Arc, primarily due to the expected debut of Blast, the top-ranked S Class Hero from the association, who is said to be the world’s strongest. Although Blast has made cryptic appearances (silhouettes, mentions, etc.) throughout Seasons 1 and 2 of the anime, he hasn’t been a direct character yet.

On this occasion, he’ll team up with the heroes venturing into the Monster Association Nest, encountering no one else but Saitama. However, he clarifies that his mission is to trace the involvement of an enigmatic inter-dimensional being he calls ‘God.’ He has had a longstanding conflict with this powerful entity and believes it may be connected to the monster infestation on Earth in some way. His arrival will pave the way for an upcoming revelation eagerly awaited by fans for years: the disclosure of Saitone’s extraordinary powers’ origin.

Captain Mizuki

One Of The Few Female Characters Appearing In The Monster Association Arc

  • Affiliation: Heroes Association (Rank B)
  • Powers: Peak Human Condition, Speed, Strength, Durability, Uses A Transforming Weapon
  • First Appearance: Chapter 95 (Manga)

In the scenario where the Hero Association formed a team to tackle the monster infestation beneath Z-City (directly under Saitama’s apartment complex), Captain Mizuki, a highly skilled athlete who had excelled in Track and Field and was on the verge of being promoted from B-Rank to A-Rank within the Hero Association, viewed this mission as a chance to climb up the ranks further.

Unaware of the dangerous journey ahead, involving some formidable creatures from the Monster Association, Mizuki’s background as a former athlete made teamwork a natural instinct for her. She was unwilling to let others bear the brunt of her mistakes. Her determination and caring nature have earned her quite a following among fans of the One Punch Man manga. It’s expected that her popularity will grow even more when she appears in the anime.

Overgrown Rover

A Powerful Monster With A Sad Origin Story

  • Affiliation: Monster Association
  • Powers: Strenght, Energy Blasts, Dragon-like Breath, Speed
  • First Appearance: Chapter 90 (Manga)

In the upcoming Season 3 of One-Punch Man, it’s likely we’ll see another beloved character, the Overgrown Rover, a Dragon-Level beast reminiscent of a massive, multi-eyed dog. Originating from an abandoned canine during Z-City’s evacuation, this monster transformed into a fierce guardian for its old lair, exhibiting unmatched ferocity towards anyone who dares to approach.

In the Monster Association Arc, Saitama comes across a monster and gives it a bone as a gesture. Unlike other monsters, this one doesn’t disintegrate but appears to be somewhat subdued by Saitama. Later, Rover, who had been lost, is found again by Genos and Saitama. This time, Rover has significantly shrunk (not in terms of power), making it suitable for joining Team Saitama along with Black Sperm permanently.

Homeless Emperor

One Of The Most Dangerous Members Of The Monster Association

  • Affiliation: Monster Association
  • Powers: Control Over Matter and Energy Projection, Speed, Strength, Peak Human Condition
  • First Appearance: Chapter 90 (Manga)

This particular member of the Monster Association is incredibly potent, having been bestowed with immense power by what’s referred to as ‘God.’ He harbors a messianic complex, viewing humanity as a destructive force that needs elimination. In his mind, he is the chosen one destined to eradicate mankind and preserve the planet simultaneously. His ability to generate and manipulate energy on command allows him to create intelligent projectiles that home in on adversaries until they are annihilated. Moreover, his physical attributes such as strength, speed, and resilience far surpass those of ordinary beings.

A Destitute Monarch, recognized as Dragon-tier in power, exhibits an extraordinary might that potentially surpasses both Orochi and Gyoro Gyoro (Psykos). However, their shared objectives have led this formidable entity to support their crusade against humanity, with the intention of preserving the world for future generations. Originally, he was a desk-bound employee, terminated and ostracized by his peers, eventually losing his home and reduced to vagrancy. A fateful encounter with an enigmatic figure called ‘God’ transformed him into a threat to anyone who dares challenge him.

Platinum Sperm (True Form)

After Garou, He Is The Most Dangerous Being The Heroes Will Face

  • Affiliation: Monster Association
  • Powers: Hyper Speed, Strength, and Combat Prowess, Self-Replication, Regeneration, Durability, Elasticity
  • First Appearance: Chapter 152 (Manga)

The ultimate shape of Black Sperm comprises countless trillions of cells merged to perfection. Echoing the perfect form of Cell from Dragon Ball Z, this monstrous being showcases immense strength and speed. Platinum Sperm represents the epitome of arrogance and power, standing among the most formidable fighters within the Monster Association.

In this form, the monster exhibits an impressive fighting prowess that matches some top-tier S-Rank heroes, such as Atomic Samurai and Genos. Atomic Samurai found it challenging to engage with this creature due to its inherent resistance to his fighting style. Atomic Samurai’s unique abilities can slice through enemies at a subatomic level; however, Platinum Sperm’s regeneration rate is faster than what Atomic Samurai can cut, making it extremely difficult for him to emerge victorious against this Dragon-Level adversary.

Psykos

A Former Rival Of Tatsumaki Resurfaces

  • Affiliation: Monster Association (Leader)
  • Powers: Telekinesis, Psychic abilities, Mental Control, Telephathy
  • First Appearance: Chapter 123 (Manga)

The mastermind controlling the Monster Association’s activities is Psykos, a powerful Esper who was subjected to experiments and training alongside Tatsumaki and Fubuki. Over time, she developed a fierce rivalry with Tatsumaki, seeking to demonstrate her superiority as an Esper and strategic genius by defeating her.

By employing her remarkable ability to control minds, she’s been utilizing Gyoro-Gyoro as a surrogate, a flesh and blood puppet functioning as a conduit for communication with Lord Orochi. Given her significant role as one of the primary antagonists, it’s highly likely that she will make an appearance in the anime during the upcoming story arc.

God

The True Antagonist And Blast’s Nemesis Is Finally Revealed

  • Affiliation: unknown
  • Powers: Control Over Time, space, matter, and reality itself (range and limits unknown)
  • First Appearance: Chapter 109 (Manga)

From time to time, I find myself intrigued by this elusive, inter-dimensional entity who seems to be the enigma behind the powers bestowed upon both monstrous beings and noble heroes. For years, my archenemy, the almighty Blast, has been missing from the Association due to his relentless pursuit of this being, a cosmic dance that’s as captivating as it is dangerous. The farthest reaches of the universe have become our battleground, a deadly waltz between us and the enigmatic God.

The look of this formidable adversary plays a crucial role in both Garou’s metamorphosis into a beast and Saitama’s enigmatic inner power. However, for the ultimate One Punch Man enthusiasts, the revelation of these secrets is best saved for when Season 3 premieres on streaming platforms, allowing them to uncover the mysteries on their own.

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2025-03-11 18:55