One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 4: Release Date and Everything We Need to Know

Unexpected gathering at Saitama
Unexpected gathering at Saitama's house (Image Source: J.C. Staff)

One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 4 is premiering this weekend. The Monster Association arc has reached a tipping point. Last time we saw Garou, the poor dude was taking some serious beating, and on the flip side, Saitama was taking a well-deserved nap to whatever shenanigans were going on. This contrast between earth-shattering battles and mundane concerns defines the series' unique appeal.

One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 4 is scheduled to air on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. ET and 7:45 a.m. PT, with a title "Counterattack Signal." Based on previous episodes, it appears that some fairly significant events happened and that the heroes and villains must act quickly to indicate to them the appropriate responses as events unfold.

Dr. Kuseno offers fancy meat to Saitama as appreciation (Image Source: J.C. Staff)
Dr. Kuseno offers fancy meat to Saitama as appreciation (Image Source: J.C. Staff)

Fans will be able to watch One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 4 on two popular streaming services. If you live in the United States, Hulu is the best choice to watch it because it usually releases the episode about an hour after it airs in Japan. Crunchyroll, an anime-focused streaming site, is also releasing new episodes for its paid subscribers.


What Can You Expect from One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 4?

The One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 4 is going to ratchet up the stakes in the Monster Association arc. Strategic moves on both sides will probably be important. The last episode set up several narrative threads that Episode 4 may follow through on.

Nyan's first appearance in the series (Image Source: J.C. Staff)
Nyan's first appearance in the series (Image Source: J.C. Staff)

Garou's battle with the powerful monsters puts him in a tough spot. This episode could explore what he does next and how he recovers from his violent showdown with Royal Ripper and Bug God.

Saitama's increasingly cramped living situation is good comic relief in the midst of the serious threats. There's also the arrival of Dr. Kuseno with premium meat, which suggests a hot pot gathering that could lend itself to some lighter moments in the episode. Character interchanges like these do a great job of balancing the action elements of the show, too.


What Happened in One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 3?

Dr. Genus as seen in the series (Image Source: J.C. Staff)
Dr. Genus as seen in the series (Image Source: J.C. Staff)

Episode 3, titled "Organism Limits," brought some important changes. Garou fought Bug God as well as Royal Ripper as the battle extended. Although he was a strong and skilled fighter, he eventually succumbed to a cheap shot from Bug God.

Dr. Genus provided a critical exposition on the circumstances in the universe. He explained limiters, how monsters are made, and how heroes come into the world. It was also here that we learned that Zombieman was part of an experiment at the House of Evolution.

Meanwhile, even with the world about to end, Saitama dealt with boring yet relatable issues. Losing his wallet and forgetting to get napa cabbage for hot pot were more important than doing his heroic duties. The way the show contrasts mundane situations is just so good and is very much a part of the show's very nature.

The Monster Association demonstrated its power by developing high-level threats. Enter Pureblood and Nyan, a pair of capable antagonists with significant firepower. Their presence instilled additional confidence in the monsters' ability to defeat S-Class heroes.

One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 4 is drawing close to an important point in its storyline. Multiple plot threads are coming together, and powerful villains will be ramping up the pressure, so this Sunday's episode should lead to something meaningful for the story narrative.

Edited by Akihito Chakma