**Not perfect, but definitely not as bad as people say it is**. Fans quickly hated One Punch Man Season 3, calling it a downgrade after years of hype. But Episode 1, while far from flawless, keeps the series’ humor, spirit, and crisp visuals alive. Here’s why I think people are judging it too early. <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7472214434062426" crossorigin="anonymous"></script> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; text-align:center;" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-client="ca-pub-7472214434062426" data-ad-slot="2708104520"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> 💬 **The Return of One Punch Man** After years of waiting, One Punch Man finally returns, and the internet is on fire. People are clowning on the first two episodes, calling them lazy, underwhelming, and a shadow of what the series used to be. But let me make this clear: this post is only about Episode 1. And honestly? It’s not as bad as people make it sound. Yes, it’s worse than Season 1 and 2 — no argument there. Season 1 was an absolute masterpiece; the kind of animation that happens once in a decade. But that doesn’t mean Season 3 is unwatchable, far from it. **Visuals and First Impressions** I’ve got to admit, the traces in the models look crisp. When the camera closes in, the characters actually look great. Sure, some animations feel off — like when Garou walks into the arena, the motion looks stiff, almost unnatural — but it’s not terrible. It’s just… uneven. The setup, though, is solid. You can tell the studio wants to re-establish Garou’s chaotic energy — that mix of menace and unpredictability that made him such a standout in earlier arcs. **The Humor Is Still Alive** What made me smile the most was realizing that the comedy still hits hard. There’s this moment where Sonic feels something strange happening to his body, thinking it’s a sign of him turning into a monster. Then the subtitles drop the line: “Sonic has lost 2 kilograms.”  That’s exactly the kind of humor I expect from One Punch Man — dramatic setup, stupid payoff, perfect timing. It’s that absurdity that keeps the show fresh even when the animation dips. <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7472214434062426" crossorigin="anonymous"></script> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block; text-align:center;" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-client="ca-pub-7472214434062426" data-ad-slot="4951124482"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> 🧍‍♂️ Saitama’s Essence Remains Untouched The best thing, in my opinion, is that they didn’t lose Saitama’s character. He’s still that calm, bored, almost existential guy watching the world crumble around him. Everyone’s panicking, and he’s just standing there thinking about groceries. That’s the soul of the show, and it’s still intact — which gives me hope for what’s coming next. **Final Thoughts** Look, I understand the backlash. After such a long wait, everyone expected something legendary. But hype is dangerous — it builds expectations no studio can meet. I honestly think Season 3 will be one of those cases where, with time, people rewatch it and go, “you know what, it wasn’t that bad.” I didn’t love it, but I didn’t hate it either. For me, it’s a decent start — flawed but full of potential. As long as they keep the humor and Saitama’s essence, I’m in. Episode 1 did what it needed to do: remind me why I love this ridiculous universe.