The third season of One Punch Man it remains at the center of controversy after the broadcast of its most recent episode. During the opening scene of chapter 3, viewers noticed an animation error in which Royal Ripper, one of the secondary characters, appears with feminine features during an action sequence, momentarily altering its original design.
The failure occurs during the confrontation between Garou and several members of the Monster Association. In a brief moment, Royal Ripper was animated with visible breasts and female proportions, while in the following scenes he recovers his original masculine appearance. The detail initially went unnoticed, but after being pointed out by fans on social networks, it went viral as an example of visual disorder and lack of review in the current anime production.
Production under pressure and constant criticism
Since its premiere, season 3 of One Punch Man produced by J.C. Staff it has come under heavy criticism for its irregular animation, rushed direction, and fragmented narrative pacing. Followers have pointed out that the fights lack fluidity, the editing is abrupt and the visual work does not reach the quality standards that marked the first season produced by Madhouse in 2015.
This new error, considered the most striking so far, has revived the discussion about the structural problems of production. Sources close to the project have commented that the animation team works under very tight deadlines and with limited resources, which affects the visual consistency of each episode. The result has been a delivery with frequent graphic inconsistencies- recycled animations and static scenes that break the franchise's signature action tone.
An adaptation in crisis
The incident has been interpreted by fans as a reflection of the current state of the production, which has been in development for more than six years since the second season. While some defend the animators and hold the production committee responsible for the lack of planning, others consider that J.C. Staff should leave the project if quality continues to deteriorate. For now, no official statement has been issued regarding the bug or possible revisions for future Blu-ray broadcasts or releases.
