One-Punch Man season 3 is in full swing with new episodes rolling out weekly. Here’s every specific now confirmed: the Episode 27 story and broadcast in Japan, the exact U.S. streaming time for Episode 3, the complete cast list credited on the latest preview, and how the show is performing on global streaming charts. One-Punch Man season 3 returns with new episodes each week, and this page captures the concrete details fans are looking for.

Release & where to watch

Episode 27 (the series’ 27th overall) is scheduled to air in Japan on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 11:45 PM JST. That timing corresponds to 10:45 AM ET / 7:45 AM PT the same day for U.S. audiences. New episodes are available on major international streaming platforms after the Japanese broadcast, with Hulu carrying the season in the United States. 

Episode 27 story (official preview)

The official outline confirms the Monster Association plot surges ahead: Garou takes the offensive against Chirking and Insect God, but is suddenly confronted by Sludge Jellyfish, who takes Tareo hostage. Meanwhile, after receiving Genos’s distress signal, Dr. Kuseno pays a visit to Saitama. This preview comes alongside new stills credited to the production committee.

Episode 3 U.S. streaming time

Episode 3 is slated to arrive for U.S. streaming on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at approximately 10:45 AM ET / 7:45 AM PT. That drop aligns with the 11:45 PM JST air time cited above and reflects the current simulcast pattern.

One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 3 Preview Images
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Cast & credited performers on the Episode 27 preview

  • Saitama: Makoto Furukawa
  • Genos: Kaito Ishikawa
  • Fubuki: Saori Hayami
  • Garou: Hikaru Midorikawa
  • Tatsumaki: Aoi Yuki
  • King: Hiroki Yasumoto
  • Zombieman: Takahiro Sakurai
  • Flashy Flash: Kosuke Toriumi
  • Puri-Puri Prisoner: Masaya Onosaka
  • Sweet Mask: Mamoru Miyano
  • Orochi: Atsushi Ono
  • Gyoro Gyoro: Takehito Koyasu

These names are listed on the latest Episode 27 story/preview page alongside the production credit line for One Punch Man Season 3.

How One-Punch Man season 3 is performing on global streaming

As of October 21, 2025, the season ranked #6 on Netflix’s Top TV Shows worldwide. The placement underscores continuing interest during the October rollout window, even as the series streams on different services depending on region.

Editor & source notes (attribution to people and official pages)

The Episode 27 preview was compiled for an English-language page by editor Satoru Shoji on Japan Anime News (powered by ORICON NEWS), timestamped 2025-10-23 02:00 (EST) with a last modified time of 2025-10-23 02:09 (EST). The page cites the One-Punch Man official website for preview materials. Separate trade coverage confirms the Episode 3 U.S. streaming time window and the global Top TV Shows ranking cited above.

What’s next

With Garou, Saitama, and the Monster Association converging, Episode 27 sets the table for a hostage crisis involving Tareo and a potential intervention triggered by Genos’s signal to Dr. Kuseno. The next few Sundays should continue the arc escalation. (Analysis)

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One-Punch Man season 3 continues weekly. One-Punch Man season 3 returns with new episodes every Sunday; check local platforms for region-specific availability.

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