What order should I watch One Punch Man in?

Watch in release order: One Punch Man, One-Punch Man 2, One-Punch Man 3.

Where do I start One Punch Man?

Start with One Punch Man (TV series · 2015 · 12 ep.).

How many episodes is One Punch Man?

The main story has 36 episodes across 3 series, not counting specials and recaps.

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How to watch One Punch Man in order

Start with One Punch Man. The main story is 3 series: 36 episodes in total, with 1 more announced. Below is the release order, then the optional extras.

Main story (release order)

1
One Punch ManTV series · 2015 · 12 ep.
2
One-Punch Man 2 (One Punch Man 2)TV series · 2019 · 12 ep.
3
One-Punch Man 3 (One Punch Man 3)TV series · 2025 · 12 ep.

Announced

One-Punch Man 3 Part 2 (One Punch Man 3 Part 2)TV series · 2027 · 13 ep. · Announced

Specials, films & side stories (optional)

These aren't needed to follow the main plot. Watch them after the series they come from (by date).

One-Punch Man: Road to Hero (One Punch Man: Road to Hero)OVA · 2015 · 1 ep. · Side story
One-Punch Man Specials (One Punch Man Specials)Special · 2015 · 6 ep. · Side story
One Punch Man 2 Commemorative SpecialSpecial · 2019 · 1 ep.
One Punch Man 2nd Season SpecialsSpecial · 2019 · 6 ep. · Side story
Go! SaitamaWeb series · 2021 · 1 ep. · Side story

Recaps (skippable)

One-Punch Man: Get It All in One Punch! Season 2 Serious Recap! (One Punch Man 2nd Season: Ichigeki de Wakaru! Maji Furikaeri!)Special · 2025 · 1 ep. · Recap

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Order and relationships from Kitsu's media-relationship data (sequel / prequel / side story), dates and episode counts as listed there; checked 2026-11-15. Release order is the safest first-watch order.

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