Fans of the hit animated series always knew that "One Punch Man" Season 2 is happening since the pilot season received an overwhelming amount of support. For months, the show has been rumored to get another season and just this week, unsurprisingly, the second season was officially confirmed.
In a Twitter post, animation studios Madhouse confirmed that "One Punch Man" Season 2 is happening. The announcement, also given at the series' fall event on Sept. 25, was in a form of a promotional image featuring Saitama's fist.
So far, there are no exact details on when "One Punch Man" Season 2 will be out or the number of episodes it will show but the studio promised that fans should have more information on the animated series soon. However, rumors about a 2017 release have been rampant.
According to reports, it's likely that "One Punch Man" Season 2 will be released together with the smartphone app. The staff and cast of the animated series also confirmed about this news at the same fall event. As for the plot, some reports suggest that the second season will deviate from the original material and will actually highlight Saitama's origins.
Saitama's enemies in "One Punch Man" Season 2 are also subjects of speculations. Various media outlets reported that the hero will face three enemies in the upcoming season. Saitama will reportedly battle it out with Lord Boros, Amai Mask and Garou. There were also reports stating that the protagonist will even lose because of his weakened abilities.
There have been various theories as what "One Punch Man" Season 2 will bring to the table. However, readers should keep it in mind that plot details have not been confirmed and so should take the reports with a pinch of salt. More information about the anime will be revealed so stay tuned for more updates.
