One Punch Man S3 Episode 9 Review — Strong Comeback, But the Battle Falls Flat - video Dailymotion

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One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 9 is a strange mix of highs and lows — a clear return to form in terms of tone, writing, and character focus, but surprisingly held back by a weak and underwhelming battle sequence. In this review, we break down what worked, what didn’t, and why Episode 9 still feels like a step in the right direction despite the lack of impact in its main fight.  We discuss:  The improvements in pacing, dialogue, and comedic timing  Why the featured battle feels flat compared to Episode 8’s animation peak  Character highlights and emotional beats that land well  How the episode sets up bigger confrontations ahead  Whether OPM is finally finding its rhythm again in Season 3  What this episode signals for the remainder of the arc  If you’re following Season 3 weekly, this episode is a fascinating turning point — not perfect, but definitely progress.  👉 Comment your thoughts — Did the battle disappoint or was it fine for setup? 👉 Like & Subscribe for weekly OPM reviews and breakdowns!  🔖 Hashtags  #OnePunchMan #OPMSeason3 #OnePunchManEpisode9 #AnimeReview #Saitama #OPM3 #Garou #EpisodeReview #AnimeBreakdown #OnePunchManAnalysis

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00:00One Punch Man Season 3, Episode 9 Review

00:03A return to form sidetracked by forgettable battle One Punch Man Season 3, Episode 9 Review.

00:10The animation is improving, which shows hope for the finale, but Saitama is still absent.

00:16One Punch Man Season 3, Episode 9 offered a great battle between Child Emperor and Phoenix Man.

00:23Or at least it is great compared to the majority of Season 3's episodes.

00:27While fans can definitely praise the animation and the action scenes, it wouldn't be fair to call the episode engaging.

00:35The entire episode focused on Child Emperor and his efforts to save Waganma,

00:40while the Entitled Kid tried to annoy the audience as much as possible.

00:45Yet even great episodes can be dragged down if the battle just can't resonate emotionally.

00:51Episode 9 embodies the shounen spirit it was meant to parody One Punch Man

00:56is a parody of shounen anime and the traditional battles in them.

01:00The entire premise of the anime is built on establishing the common tropes of the genre before mocking them.

01:07Yet, as Season 3 aired, the anime seems to have given up on the satirical part completely.

01:13Episodes seem to keep focusing more and more on battles, and Saitama is nowhere to be seen.

01:18The protagonist did make an appearance in Episode 9, but only for a brief few seconds towards the end.

01:25Child Emperor might have pulled out one new gizmo after another, and they were indeed interesting, but nothing felt engaging.

01:33As a viewer, it is hard to connect with Child Emperor's struggle to defeat Phoenix Man,

01:38especially when Saitama is meant to be the last showdown anyway.

01:42Phoenix Man's backstory was also extremely shallow, but it was the only thing that actually felt like a satire

01:49on the last-minute flashbacks that villains tend to receive in shounen anime.

01:54One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 9 plants hope for the finale.

01:59Despite the forgettable battle, One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 9 does plant hope for the season's finale.

02:06After airing one ridiculous episode after another for seven weeks straight,

02:11episodes 8 and 9 feel like shining stars in comparison.

02:15It is clear that most of the budget and time were reserved for the latter episodes of the season.

02:22This is a hopeful indication of what the finale might be like.

02:26If the animation stays on the same level, then the finale might actually be watchable

02:30instead of another invitation to create memes.

02:33Still, Saitama's absence from the show is too striking.

02:38The season is focusing on every character other than the protagonist,

02:42which is messing with the magic of the anime.

02:45Saitama's absolute deadpan face and emotionless punches are the backbone of the series,

02:50and they are sorely missed.

02:52What do you think about One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 9?

02:56Let us know in the comments below.

02:58One Punch Man is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll in the U.S.

One Punch Man S3 Episode 9 Review — Strong Comeback, But the Battle Falls Flat

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