When One-Punch Man first debuted in 2015, it was a revelation. Fans hailed it as one of the best-animated action comedies ever made, thanks to Madhouse’s breathtaking visuals and impeccable timing. Every punch Saitama threw looked monumental. But now, nearly a decade later, the series that once redefined animation quality is being remembered for all the wrong reasons.

Season 3’s latest episode, with a clip provided from @sakugaone on X, has sent shockwaves through the anime community, and not because of its story, but because of how painfully bad it looks. After years of hype and anticipation, fans were met with stiff, lifeless visuals that make even low-budget fan edits look polished. What should have been an epic return instead feels like a historic failure.

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