One-Punch Man Season 3 Sparks Fury Over “PowerPoint” Animation — Director Shinpei Nagai Deletes X After Harassment
One-Punch Man season 3 has sparked a sharp online backlash over its animation, and the reaction has already led the show’s director to step away from social media.
- Background: studio changes and expectations
- Director response and X post
- Fan reaction after episode 2
- Industry context
- What comes next
Background: studio changes and expectations
After a six-year gap between seasons, One-Punch Man returned in October 2025. Season 1 was produced by Madhouse and was widely praised for its animation quality. However, season 2 moved production to J.C. Staff, and some fans criticized a drop in visual quality then. Consequently, expectations for season 3 were high when it debuted on Oct. 12.
Director response and X post
The director of season 3, animator Shinpei Nagai, faced early criticism from some fans who said he lacked experience for the role. In response, Nagai published a long post on X outlining his resume. After episode 2 aired, harassment increased and Nagai later revealed that the backlash affected his mental health. He then closed his X account and said he would distance himself from the situation while thanking supporters.
You can see the post below, shared by user @faxzrr on X:
Slop Anitubers such as Nicolas Light TV, Chibi Reviews, FLEXIEJAYANIME, and misinformed neofans harassed the One Punch Man Season 3 Director to such an extent that he's now deleting his account. pic.twitter.com/Ya7wfcwINT
— 𝐅𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫 (@faxzrr) October 22, 2025
Fan reaction after episode 2
Reactions to episode 1 were mostly mixed. However, after episode 2, the online response grew hostile. A particular scene of Garou sliding down a grassy slope drew widespread attention: the frames for the character reportedly do not change, and the image appears to slide while background grass remains unchanged. Fans have called this and similar moments “PowerPoint animation”, and clips and memes spread across social platforms.
Harassment and amplification
According to reports, some viewers were encouraged by prominent YouTubers and other influencers to target Nagai directly. As a result, Nagai deleted his social account and said the negative attention harmed both his well‑being and the studio’s work environment.
Industry context
Separately, the Japanese animation industry is known for tight schedules and difficult working conditions. Many news reports and interviews over the years have documented long hours and low pay for animators. Therefore, critics and industry observers have warned that harassment of staff can worsen production problems rather than improve final episodes.
What comes next
Season 3 continued after the controversy. Episode 3 is scheduled to show a large battle between Garou and two members of the Monster Association, a sequence that some viewers hope will address animation concerns. Meanwhile, the director’s removal from social media has remained a focal point of discussion among fans and industry commentators.
To be clear, the timeline of events is: season 3 debut on Oct. 12, heavy criticism after episode 2, the viral sliding scene, and then Shinpei Nagai’s announcement that he was stepping back from X due to the backlash.
