One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 5 – My Honest Review

Before Episode 5 of One Punch Man Season 3 was released, social media especially X (formerly Twitter) was buzzing with excitement. Many fans were hyped after hearing that the episode’s animation would involve well known freelancers, including the popular animator Van Oba. People were expecting a visual masterpiece, something that would bring back the dynamic energy of Season 1. The anticipation was huge; fans believed Episode 5 would set a new standard for the season.

But once the episode finally dropped, reality hit hard. What we actually got was far from the “animation miracle” people expected. Instead of breathtaking visuals, Episode 5 delivered a chaotic mix of inconsistent animation styles. It was immediately obvious that the episode was produced by multiple freelancers with different artistic directions, resulting in a lack of cohesion.

The biggest disappointment was the portrayal of Garou. Many of his scenes looked unpolished as if the key frames were still in an early production stage. The animation felt rough, rushed, and inconsistent from one shot to another. There were moments when the action sequences lacked weight and clarity, completely breaking the immersion that One Punch Man fights are supposed to deliver.

Even though Van Oba’s name brought a lot of attention before release, the final product didn’t reflect the level of expertise fans expected. Some shots had hints of great animation, but the overall episode felt unfinished like a collage of different freelancers’ demo reels stitched together. It’s no surprise that many viewers began turning these scenes into memes, mocking the episode’s inconsistent quality across anime forums and communities.

To be fair, not everything was bad. The voice acting remained strong, with solid emotional delivery and tone. The sound design and music also helped keep the energy alive. The main story continues to build toward something promising. However, the visual execution was the weakest part of this episode, and that’s a critical problem for a series as visually driven as One Punch Man.

Fans were hoping to see fluid motion, powerful impact frames, and creative camera angles the kind of visual storytelling that once made the series legendary. Instead, Episode 5 felt like a product of rushed production and uneven collaboration. Even Studio A-CAT, often criticized by the community, would not have released something this inconsistent. At least their work looks uniform.

It’s understandable that modern anime production relies on freelancers and tight deadlines, but One Punch Man deserves better. This series isn’t just another seasonal anime it’s a global icon. A title of this scale should receive the consistent care and quality control it deserves.

Garou vs Orochi in Episode 5 of One Punch Man S3 failed to meet its massive expectations. While the sound and story elements still hold up, the inconsistent animation turned what should’ve been an epic episode into one of the most disappointing moments of the season. Hopefully, future episodes can recover from this and remind fans why One Punch Man once set the gold standard for anime visuals.