One Punch Man fans’ worst fear came true as Episode 1 of Season 3 arrived with what many describe as “bare minimum motion.”
As expected, disappointed reactions have flooded X (Twitter) and Reddit, with fans calling out the episode’s lack of animation and lifeless visuals.
Many fans pointed out that most scenes looked like still images, with only basic zoom-in or pan movements.
One user wrote, “There is absolutely no animation—just still shots moving side to side. It feels like voiced manga panels.”
Another said, “Waited six years for a bunch of JPEGs zooming left to right.”
Others criticized the pacing, calling it “horrendous” and saying “characters look stiff and unnatural.”
One frustrated fan added, “This is one of the most popular mangas with a massive fanbase—how do they justify cheaping out on animation?”
While a few are still hoping future episodes will improve once fight scenes begin, the overall sentiment is clear, Episode 1 has left fans worried about the future of One Punch Man Season 3.