January 2027 is shaping up to be an important month for One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2. Yet the latest announcement is not about a new battle or an episode preview. Instead, Saitama’s Japanese voice actor is returning to the ending theme, this time with an additional creative responsibility.
Makoto Furukawa will perform the new ending song, while fresh illustrations bring several familiar heroes and monsters back into focus. Together with the previously confirmed opening theme, these updates give fans a clearer picture of the anime’s return without revealing anything new about its story.
One-Punch Man gives Saitama’s voice actor a new musical role
On November 7, 2026, the official One-Punch Man anime website confirmed the new ending theme for the second part of Season 3. Makoto Furukawa, who voices Saitama, will perform the song titled Hoshi no Hashikure (惑星の片隅).
Furukawa previously performed ending themes for Season 2 and the first part of Season 3. However, this latest contribution has an important difference. For the first time, he has written the lyrics for a tie-in song, giving him a more direct creative role in the music associated with the anime.
The official announcement also includes a comment from Furukawa. Rather than treating the ending as a completely separate musical feature, the production continues its established connection between Saitama’s voice and the series’ closing songs. That continuity is particularly interesting as the anime prepares for another broadcast period.
New One-Punch Man illustrations bring six characters into focus
The November 7 update extends beyond music. The official gallery has received six new character illustrations, divided between heroes and monsters. It is a useful addition for fans following the promotional material ahead of January.
Here is a breakdown of the latest announcements:
- New ending theme: Hoshi no Hashikure, performed by Makoto Furukawa.
- First tie-in songwriting credit: Furukawa has written lyrics for a tie-in song for the first time.
- Artist comment: The official website has published a statement from Furukawa.
- New hero illustrations: Saitama, Genos, Drive Knight and Hellish Blizzard (Fubuki).
- New monster illustrations: Psykos and Garou.
The selection puts four heroes alongside two monsters, offering a broader look at the returning cast. Nevertheless, new character artwork should not be confused with confirmation of specific scenes or battles. The illustrations establish which characters are being highlighted in the promotional campaign, not what each one will do in upcoming episodes.
For newcomers, One-Punch Man began as a webcomic created by ONE. Its manga adaptation is illustrated by Yusuke Murata and published by Shueisha. The story follows Saitama, a hero whose extraordinary strength allows him to defeat any opponent with a single punch.
One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 already has its opening song and January window
The ending theme completes another piece of the musical lineup announced for the anime’s return. On October 11, 2026, the official broadcast announcement confirmed January 2027 as the Japanese premiere window for Season 3 Part 2.
That earlier reveal also introduced a new key visual, the first promotional trailer and the opening theme. JAM Project will return with Never Done ~Saikyou VS Saikyou~, maintaining another musical connection with the franchise.
Consequently, both opening and ending performers are now known. JAM Project handles the opening, while Furukawa returns for the closing song. The combination offers a recognizable musical identity across the new broadcast period, even though an exact premiere date has not yet been announced.
Here is the confirmed Japanese broadcast and home-video schedule:
- January 2027: One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 begins airing in Japan. An exact premiere day has not been specified.
- Since October 12, 2026: Season 3 Part 1 has been rerunning on TV Tokyo every Monday at 25:30 Japan time, equivalent to Tuesday at 1:30 a.m.
- January 27, 2027: The first Season 3 Blu-ray and DVD volume is released in Japan, featuring a special cover illustration by J.C.STAFF.
These dates refer to Japanese television and physical releases. There is currently no confirmed international streaming schedule in the information announced here. Likewise, the announcements do not establish an episode count for Part 2.
The anime’s return is also accompanied by a new gaming collaboration
There is another date worth noting for fans who follow anime beyond television. Starting November 13, 2026, One-Punch Man is collaborating with Isekai: Slow Life on its North American and European servers.
The crossover features Saitama, Genos, Terrible Tornado and Hellish Blizzard. Although it is separate from the anime’s January broadcast, the collaboration gives fans another way to encounter familiar characters while waiting for Part 2.
This connection between anime, manga and games is also reflected in other major Japanese franchises. For example, Battle4Play has covered the return of Solo Leveling: Ragnarok on Tapas, where publication timing is an important part of the news for international readers.
Meanwhile, fans interested in manga announcements can explore our coverage of the new Naruto: Shadow Rising manga project. Both stories offer a different perspective on how established action franchises continue attracting attention through new releases.
For now, One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 has a confirmed January 2027 window, both theme-song performers and new character artwork. The next details worth watching are the exact Japanese premiere date and any official international distribution announcements. Until then, Furukawa’s first tie-in lyric-writing credit gives this latest update a distinctive place in the anime’s musical history.
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