If One-Punch Man Season 3 Wants to Succeed, It Needs to Take After This Epic Anime Short
One-Punch Man is one of the most visually striking and uniquely stylized anime of the past decade, blending over-the-top action with sharp satire. While the first season set a gold standard for animation quality thanks to Madhouse’s stunning work, season 2 saw a notable drop in visual excellence, leaving fans craving more of the jaw-dropping spectacle that first drew them in. As anticipation builds for season 3, there is growing concern, and hope, that the series will return to form.
Enter an incredible fan-made animation by M Studio, via @OPMClips on X, showcasing a rematch between Saitama and Genos. Despite being unofficial, this short has taken the anime community by storm, impressing fans with great choreography, cinematic visuals, and powerful sound design. It is not just a passion project, it is a clear demonstration of what is possible when animation pushes the limits of style and energy. If season 3 wants to recapture its former glory, it would do well to take cues from this jaw-dropping fan tribute.
Cinematic Action with Real Impact
One-Punch Man Season 3 Needs to Make Its Action Sequences Stellar
One of the standout qualities of M Studio’s short is its intense sense of motion. Every punch, blast, and dash is framed with purpose and clarity, giving the viewer a true sense of weight and momentum. Unlike season 2’s more static and simplified action, the fan animation has fluid transitions and kinetic camera angles that elevate the fight choreography. It is reminiscent of the awesome energy seen in top-tier anime like Jujutsu Kaisen or Attack on Titan.
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Another strength lies in how the short captures the essence of the characters without sacrificing visual quality. Genos’ relentless attacks and Saitama’s effortless counters are not just animated, they are choreographed like a true spectacle. The fight builds tension and release, creating excitement that goes beyond just flashy effects. It is this level of attention to detail and character-driven action that the official series must recapture to truly satisfy longtime fans.
Visual Style that Makes the Story Better
One-Punch Man Needs to Focus More on Its Animation
Beyond action, the visual style of M Studio’s animation brings an almost cinematic quality to the fight. The use of lighting, color contrast, and atmospheric effects adds a layer of immersion often missing in rushed studio productions. Even at a short runtime, the video manages to feel grand and emotionally charged, making the fight feel more significant than a simple sparring match. That kind of visual storytelling is what One-Punch Man season 3 needs to adapt to stand out.
More importantly, the fan animation shows what happens when animators treat every frame as an opportunity to thrill. From small sparks of energy to dramatic slow-motion sequences, nothing feels lazy or half-hearted. It is a celebration of the source material’s intensity and humor. If the official production team can harness even half this energy and passion, season 3 could become one of the most memorable anime comebacks in recent years. In short, season 3 of One-Punch Man does not just need to be good, it needs to be epic. And thanks to creators like M Studio, the blueprint is already out there.
Source: @OPMClips/X
- Created by
- ONE, Yusuke Murata
- First Film
- One-Punch Man: Road to Hero
- Cast
- Makoto Furukawa, Kaito Ishikawa, Max Mittelman, Zach Aguilar, Robbie Daymond, Hikaru Midorikawa, Marieve Herington, Laura Post, Rich Brown
- TV Show(s)
- One-Punch Man
- Video Game(s)
- One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows, One-Punch Man: Road to Hero
