The third season of One Punch Man has barely premiered and is already facing an unprecedented crisis. Episode 6, titled "Motley Heroes ," quickly gained attention—not for its quality, but for the extremely negative reception that shocked fans around the world.
The worst-rated episode in the franchise.
On IMDb, the episode's rating plummeted to 1.9/10 , making it not only the worst episode of One Punch Man , but also one of the lowest-rated episodes of any anime ever recorded on the platform. Criticism is multiplying at an accelerated pace.
Among the comments, fans claim that the episode features:
- Inconsistent and below-expected animation.
- Too much dialogue without impact.
- Lack of action scenes, a trademark of the franchise.
- Confusing direction and poor execution.
For some in the community, the situation is even more serious because One Punch Man "never had strong enough writing to compensate for the lack of action," exposing the structural flaws when the animation doesn't keep up.
The fall after high expectations
Expectations for the third season were extremely high. After a critically panned second season, many believed the anime would recapture the brilliance it had when Madhouse studio was in charge of production.
But the result was the opposite of what was expected.
With episodes marred by technical irregularities, a broken rhythm, and questionable creative choices, the reception of the new season quickly declined—culminating in the disaster of episode 6.
The future of One Punch Man
It is not yet known whether the production team intends to comment on the negative reaction. However, the impact on ratings and the franchise's reputation is already evident.
Fans are now wondering if the season will be able to recover or if "Motley Heroes" will definitively mark the worst phase of the series.
The sixth episode of One Punch Man 3 became a landmark—unfortunately, for the wrong reasons. With explosive reviews and one of the worst ratings ever seen in anime, the third season goes down in history as one of the most problematic in the franchise. The audience remains divided, but the general dissatisfaction makes it clear that something needs to change.
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