For years, One-Punch Man has been one of anime’s biggest crossover hits, drawing in casual viewers and seasoned fans alike with its mix of parody humor, blistering fights, and Saitama’s legendary deadpan. Now, season 3 is finally on the horizon, but instead of celebrating, many fans are frustrated by how complicated the streaming situation has become.
With anime licensing more fragmented than ever, the rollout of One-Punch Man’s new season is shaping up to be one of the most difficult viewing experiences of 2025, according to a report from @daily1punch on X. Between streaming platform controversies, price hikes, and outright shutdowns, even longtime fans may struggle to figure out where or how to watch Saitama’s long-awaited return.
A Messy Streaming Situation for One-Punch Man in the West
In North America, One-Punch Man season 3 will stream exclusively on Hulu and Disney+. On paper, this seems like an easy solution, but both platforms are dealing with massive backlash. Disney+ is still caught in an ongoing boycott, while Hulu recently announced yet another price increase, leaving many subscribers hesitant to renew.
The problem does not stop there, as Hulu itself is scheduled to shut down by the end of 2025, with its content being absorbed into Disney+. That means fans who want to stick with Hulu for now may not even get to finish the season without transitioning platforms. It is a confusing, costly setup that alienates viewers instead of rewarding their loyalty.
Compare this to anime’s previous streaming history in the U.S., where shows like Attack on Titan or Jujutsu Kaisen thrived on Crunchyroll. Fans were used to one reliable service delivering consistent access, but the current licensing deal with Disney and Hulu makes One-Punch Man a frustrating outlier in a market that already feels oversaturated.
Global Availability Still Creates Confusion for One-Punch Man
While U.S. fans are stuck with Disney and Hulu, international distribution is not much simpler. In regions like Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, Crunchyroll will carry the series, which is good news for established subscribers. However, that same convenience does not apply everywhere, as viewers in South Asia must turn to Sony YAY!, a channel less familiar to the global anime audience.
Elsewhere, the release is split across a handful of smaller services. Taiwan will stream One-Punch Man through Catchplay Movie, while Bilibili is taking the lead in Southeast Asia. These scattershot partnerships make the show’s rollout inconsistent, and for fans who travel frequently, it is difficult to know which platform to rely on without resorting to region-switching or VPNs.