Few anime have fallen from grace as dramatically as One-Punch Man . Once hailed as a masterclass in animation and satire, the series has become a case study in what happens when production chaos outweighs creative vision. Season 3’s long-awaited Garou vs. Orochi episode was supposed to be its redemption. Instead, it’s now being roasted as 2025’s most disappointing anime episode.

Fans had been waiting years for this fight and iconic manga moment brought to life. But what was meant to be an explosive showdown between two monstrous forces became a sluggish, poorly framed mess that stripped the source material of its intensity. Even die-hard fans who defended Season 2’s flaws are calling this episode “a tragedy” for one of anime’s most beloved franchises.

How One-Punch Man's Anime Lost

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