Trump Faces Mixed Reception at Kennedy Center Amid Conservative Overhaul 
Trump to Pardon Reality Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley After Tax Fraud Conviction 
Trump-Inspired Cantonese Opera Brings Laughter and Political Satire to Hong Kong 
Disney’s Streaming Growth Hinges on International Expansion and Local Content 
Squid Game Finale Boosts Netflix Earnings, But Guidance Disappoints Investors 
Netflix Shuts Down Boss Fight Entertainment, Developer of “Squid Game: Unleashed” Amid Gaming Strategy Shift 
Disney’s ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live! After Controversial Remarks on Charlie Kirk Killing 
FCC Chair Brendan Carr to Face Senate Oversight After Controversy Over Jimmy Kimmel Show 
Paramount Skydance Eyes Streamlined Merger with Warner Bros Discovery Amid $60 Billion Offer Rejection 
Pulp are back and more wistfully Britpop than before 
FCC Chair Brendan Carr to Testify Before Senate Commerce Committee Amid Disney-ABC Controversy 
6 simple questions to tell if a ‘finfluencer’ is more flash than cash 
Mexico Probes Miss Universe President Raul Rocha Over Alleged Criminal Links 
The announcement of “One Punch Man” season 3 is going to be very interesting for some obvious reasons. Many fans have commented on how the animation quality from season 1 was purportedly not maintained on season 2.
Some critics blamed the sudden change of production studios amid season 2's development. Others have started to call for the return of season 1 director Shingo Natsume for “One Punch Man” season 3.
'One Punch Man' season 3 production: Will Shingo Natsume direct the next installment?
The success of season 1 was greatly attributed to Natsume and the studio Madhouse. So many were surprised when it was announced that season 2’s creative team was completely changed. Viz Media, J.C.Staff, and other parties involved in the production of season 2 have yet to address the criticisms directly.
Their silence did not stop the petitions and online calls for Natsume's return to direct “One Punch Man” season 3. Fans who have joined the cause would be glad to know that Natsume confirmed he did not turn his back on the series as many have feared.
In an Anime Fest panel last October (via Redditor u/UttiSiseppe), Natsume was asked for his opinion on season 2. The question made the director smile before answering, and he appeared to have given an honest answer. “Personally, of course, I wanted to do it. But this cannot be done just by myself — I’m a freelance director,” Natsume explained. He then added, “I wanted [J.C.Staff] to do [a better] job [with season 2].”
Unfortunately, Natsume did not discuss, nor was he asked about his views on “One Punch Man” season 3. But given that the anime director implied he would like to continue working on the series, fans should not rule out the possibility of having him back in the third season. Note, though, that the final decision depends on company executives that license and produce the series.
'One Punch Man' season 3 release date
Viz Media has several things to decide on before confirming the production of “One Punch Man” season 3. And since season 2’s Blu-ray/DVD copies will be released in several volumes until March 2020, the announcement of the third season’s release date may not happen anytime soon.
