Things to do in Winter in Saitama – With the dry and sunny weather, winter is a great time to be out and about in Saitama. The choice of winter-only activities is an added incentive to don some winter woollies and head out into the cold. This article focuses on winter activities or ‘play spots’ – if you are looking for scenery, flowers and / or events you can find them by month. You will find a selection of things to do in Japan in January (including scenery, flowers and events) here and things to do in February here.
Things to do in winter in Saitama
We may not have much (if any) snowfall, but you can still ski and play in snow in the Tokorozawa / Sayama area of Saitama. We used to have a great selection of ice-rinks throughout the prefecture, but unfortunately we lost several during the pandemic. But we still have three, including one natural rink in rural Saitama. Then there are the famous icicles of Chichibu. There is also a selection of indoor activities such as sportcenters, heated pools and strawberry greenhouses to warm you up on even the coldest of days.
This post was amended for the situation with the pandemic in 2020 – 2021, but things have improved slightly in the winter in 2022 – 2023 so there is a greater choice of activities, particularly events, this winter. However, things still haven’t gone back to normal, so this is still the amended list, not the original list from before 2020. Below 10 indoor and outdoor locations where you caneither embrace or escape the cold (at your own risk) this winter in Saitama!
1. Visit one or all of Chichibu’s 3 Great Icicles
Chichibu is famous for its three icicle sites. Of them, only one site, Misotsuchi icicles are naturally formed. There are also manmade icicles in the valley where the Misotsuchi icicles form each year. The other two, Ashigakubo and Onouchi are manmade, but equally impressive and beautiful. All of them have a light up event at some stage in winter, generally the weekends in January and early February. Hereafter, the information for the Misotsuchi Icicles and you can find Ashigakubo information here and Onouchi information here.
Season and Hours: Sunday January 8th to Sunday February 19th 2023 from 8 am to 4 pm daily and until 8 pm during the illumination period on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) between January 21st to February 19th.
Cost: 400 yen for adults or high school aged children. 500 yen for parking.
Address: 4066 Ōtaki, Chichibu,Saitama369-1901Japan
Access: From Mitsumineguchi station take a Seibu Kanko bus headed to Lake Chichibu 「秩父湖」 . The “Misotsuchi” bus stop is the closest bus stop to the icicles. It is on the North side of the river.
The Otaki Ice festival in 2023・ Illuminated Misotsuchi Icicles
2. Ice Skate
We lost a couple of ice rinks permanently during the pandemic¹. But there are at least two ice rinks open in the winter of 2023, including the only naturally formed ice rink in Saitama – Kasa Ice Rink. There is also the permanent indoor Saitama Ice Arena, which in winter has an illuminated ice rink. But the only other seasonal outdoor rink left is the one at Numakage Park. And they released news in 2022 that it too will be demolished. They plan to tear it down at the end of March 2024. So there are only two more years to enjoy the ice rink, transformed from their 50 meter outdoor pool, at Numakage park. The rink opens late on weekends. There are other facilities of interest in the park such as an indoor pool and yoga and pilate classes.
Season and Hours:Saturday December 17th 2022 until Sunday February 12th 2023. Open 9 am to 6 pm on weekends and until 8.50 pm on weekends and public holidays.
Cost: 660 yen for adults, 320 yen for primary and high school students, children under 7 are free. Skate rental costs400 yen per person. Free if you just want to observe.
Address: 2-7-35 Numakage, Minami Ku, Saitama City, Saitama 336-0027.Telephone: 048-861-9955
Access: 10 minute walk from JR Saikyo Line Musashi Urawa station. Free parking for up to 150 cars.
Winter fun at the seasonal outdoor Numakage Ice Rink
¹Ice rinks that closed permanently included Kawaguchi Green Center, which used to be on this list. The ice rink at Koshigaya Lake Town, another that used to be on this list, hasn’t been available since the pandemic began, but hopefully it will be back in the future.
3. See an illumination display
Last year, this entry was for the Valley of Light illumination in Chichibu. It was a brand new large scale illumination display that proved very popular. Despite that, it doesn’t seem to be coming back in 2023. Thankfully, there are dozens of night illumination displays you can enjoy this winter – even more than last year. Below you will find a link to a post with 20 places you can see winter illumination in Saitama Prefecture in 2023.
Season and hours: various – generally until Valentine’s day, on average from 5 pm to 9 pm
Cost: free
Address: Various locations in Saitama Prefecture, such as Tokorozawa, Fukaya, Ageo, Miyashiro, Higashimatsuyama, Kawaguchi, Toda and Saitama City, among others.
Access: Various – most accessible by public transport.
20 places for beautiful Night Illumination in Saitama, Winter 2023
4. Visit Tokorozawa Sakura Town
There’s plenty to do at Tokorozawa Sakura Town, Saitama’s newest entertainment hub. For example, you can enjoy various seasonal exhibitions, such as the immersive Van Gogh exhibition that runs until January 9th or the Marvel Avengers exhibition that is on until January 29th. There is also a Lucky Star exhibiton on this winter. In addition, Teamlab have a permanent outdoor exhibition at Tokorozawa Sakura Town. Winter is the perfect time to enjoy it with the long nights. Because the exhibition looks best at night when it is illuminated:
Hours: open daily from Wednesday to Monday and two Tuesdays a month. Closes on the 1st and 3rd (and when applicable 5th) Tuesday of the month. Initially the attraction opened during the day too and had two daily sessions. But in recent months it only opens for one session from 4 pm to 9 pm.
Cost: 1000 yen for adults between Mondays and THursdays and 1200 yen on Fridays, weekends and public holidays. 700 yen for students on weekdays, 800 yen on Fridays, weekends and public holidays. Elementary school aged children are charged 500 yen on weekdays and 600 yen on Fridays, weekends and public holidays. There is no charge for children under six years old.
Access:about a 10 minute walk from Higashi Tokorozawa Station. Parking available, but it is charged.
Address: Musashino Woods, Higashi Tokorozawa park, 3 Chome-9 Higashitokorozawawada, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-0023
Even more information in English:
TeamLab Acorn Forest, Higashi Tokorozawa Park
5. Take a Kotatsu Boat Ride
Don’t let the cold put you off taking a boat down the Arakawa! In the winter months the kotatsu boat is a warm and snug way to enjoy the great outdoors. And with the Coronavirus on the spread again, it is also a safer way to play this winter! It has been confirmed for 2023 and will start on January 1st. However, weather greatly effects the availability of this attraction. The boat does not sail when there is rain or snow.
Season and hours: January 1st to February 28th 2023, from 10 am to 3 pm.
Cost: 1000 yen for adults, 600 yen for children over three years old.
Address: Iwadatami, Nagatoro, Chichibu District,Saitama369-1300Japan
Access: from Iwadatami kudari Line depot which is a three minute walk from the Chichibu Railway Nagatoro Station
More information in English:
Kotatsu Boat Nagatoro, Winter in Chichibu
This activity replaced the Snow Kingdom in Seibuen, which has not been available since 2020. But there is now a snow park for kids in Sayama Ski Resort…
6. Ski!
Sayama Ski Resort is an indoor artificial snow resort, the only one of its kind in Saitama.(There is an outdoor all year round ski slope of artificial snow in Fukaya City). Sayama ski resort reopened in November 2020 after a year and a half of closures for renovations. The new resort is more family friendly with a children’s snow play area.
Season and Hours:Saturday November 19th 2022 to March 26th 2023. 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday through Thursday and until 6 am on Fridays and Saturdays.There are occasionally exceptions, so please do check the official website for the most up to date schedule.
Cost: Prices vary greatly depending on time and duration. On average it costs around 4000 yen per adult. You can see the break down of hours and costs in the post embedded below access.
Address:2167 Kamiyamaguchi, Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture 359-1153, Japan.
Access: 3 minute walk from Seibu Ikebukuro Line and Seibu Yamaguchi Lines Seibu Kyujomae station. Parking for up to 700 cars. Costs 1200 yen per day.
The 2022 – 2023 season at Sayama Ski Resort
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7. Swim!
Waku waku Dome is ahealth centre in Asaka City. They have a number of indoor heated pools includinga shallow pool with slide for children that are available all year round. However, they are closed on December 31st and January 1st for the New Year. The centre also has a play room with rest area for small children. There are also indoor pools with a long slide in Fukaya. “Patio” is located in Fukaya Green Park. Hereafter information for Waku Waku Dome in Asaka City:
Hours: 9 am to 10 pm
Cost: For residents of Asaka2 hours in use of the pool costs 400 yen for adults and 200 yen for students. For non-residents it is 800 yen for adults and 400 yen for students. Use of the pool is free forchildren under 7 years old.
Address:27 Hamasaki, Asaka-shi, Saitama-ken 351-0033
Access: 15 minute walk from Tobu Tojo Line Asakadai Station and JR Musashino Line Kita Asaka station. Free parking for up to 200 cars.
8. Take the kids to an Onsen
There are many onsen throughout Saitama, but some are more child friendly than others. Yumoto onsen in Kasukabe has a nice area for children with an elephant and dinosaur slide into the hot spring. There is also a pool in the resort and you can take yogaas well as enjoy a number of different relaxation services such as a hot stone sauna. The hot spring contains no sodium, which is quite rare in the Kanto area.
Hours: the hours changed (shortened) during the pandemic. 10 am to 11 pm, the pool is open until 7 pm.
Cost: the price was actually reduced during the pandemic. It now costs 1000 yen for adults and 500 yen for children between 3 and12 years old on weekdays. On weekends it is 1400 yen for adults, children’s price the same as weekdays. Entry is free for children under 3.
Address:66-1 Shimoōmashi Shinden, Kasukabe-shi, Saitama-ken 344-0036
Access: Free shuttle bus from Tobu Skyliner Sengendai station and Tobu Urban Park Noda line Toyohara station. Free parking for up to 1000 cars.
9. Pick Strawberries
Strawberry greenhouses are a great place to warm up during winter. The temperatures are usually above 20 degrees and it is lovely andhumid making a nice change from the dryness outdoors. Shimura strawberry farm is one of my favorites, because of the little but engaging play areaindoors and some fun features outdoors as well as complimentary hot drinks. You will find dozens of other places to pick strawberries in Saitama Prefecture on this blog. For example, in the West area here and in Northern Saitama here.
Season and Hours: Unfortunately due to the pandemic the season and hours were shortened for Shimura Strawberry farm. Furthermore, they have yet to release their information for 2023, but they have said they will open from around mid January.
Cost:This year’s costs are not yet available. Before the pandemic it was generally 1800 yen for adults and children over 6 years old. However, prices are expected to go up in 2023. It will probably be around 2000 yen.
Address: 102 Konuma, Sakado, Saitama350-0202. Telephone:080-5028-1062 between 8 am and 6 pm.
Access:Its a bit tricky to get to this spot by public transport. But it is right beside the Sakado SMART exitof the Ken-O expressway. To use a SMART interchange you need to have an ETC card.
Great Strawberry Picking Farm to visit with kids
Even more strawberry picking farms in Western Saitama
10. Play indoor sports
Spocha is Saitama’s largest indoor sports and play center. It is a great center to enjoy all year round, but on the coldest of days what better way to warm up than with some indoor physical activity. There are over 70 sports and games you can enjoy in Spocha from Archery to Zorbing and everything in between.
Hours: Monday9 am to 6 am(open 21 hours), Tuesday to Thursday 10 am to 6 am, Friday to Sunday24 hours to 6 am on the Monday morning.
Cost:Different packages available starting at 540 yen for preschoolers and 1,490 yen for adults on weekdays. Prices are more expensive on the weekend. Costs include access to all >70 activities, games and sports.
Access: Free shuttle bus from the East exit of JR Takasaki Line Ageo Station.
Address:917-1 Hiratsuka, Ageo-shi, Saitama-ken 362-0011
For more detail please see:
Fun for everyone at Spocha in Round1 Stadiums
Between the weather, New Year festivities and seasonal activities, winter is a great season in Japan. The locations and activities listed above are only a small sample of the activities and play spots Saitama has to offer in winter. We also have some stunning winter scenery that can only be witnessed in the first six weeks of the year, such as the plum blossoms in Ogose or the Wintersweet on Mt Hodo. Saitama may not betop of the list for places to visit in winter in Japan, but we do have a good choice of activities, events and winter scenery to enjoy.
Where do you like to visit and what activities do you enjoy during Winter?
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FAQs
Does Saitama get snow? ›
Saitama experiences some seasonal variation in monthly snowfall. The snowy period of the year lasts for 1.8 months, from January 2 to February 24, with a sliding 31-day snowfall of at least 1.0 inches. The month with the most snow in Saitama is January, with an average snowfall of 1.3 inches.
What is Saitama famous for? ›Saitama is famous for sake, with around 35 breweries located throughout the prefecture. A tour at Sake-zukuri-no-mori gives the chance to see the brewing process firsthand before trying a freshly fermented batch.
Is Saitama worth visiting? ›Saitama is rich in nature and offers lots of tourist spots. The capital city of Saitama, called Saitama also, lies 15 to 30 km North of central Tokyo. Due to its close distance from Tokyo, tourists visit the prefecture to explore a little bit more of Japan. It's a great place for a day trip away from Tokyo.
Is Saitama kid friendly? ›Probably ok for 10+ if your child isn't sensitive and is fine with blood and likes action scenes.
How long does it take from Tokyo to Saitama? ›The distance between Saitama and Tokyo is 21 km. Are you planning a trip from Tokyo to Saitama? The distance between these two cities is 17 miles. The trip doesn't usually take more than 19 minutes.
Who is Saitama scared of? ›Suiryu would be one of the most powerful characters in One Punch Man, who gave Saitama an overwhelming fight even though the latter could have crushed the former in mere seconds.
Does Saitama need to breathe? ›Saitama holded his breath because that's what a normal human does. If a human enters space, the vacuum will put out your air and kills you even if you hold your breath. Saitama has surpassed human levels and can breathe in space but he doesn't know it yet.
Does it snow in Tokyo? ›Tokyo often sees snow once or twice a winter, but substantial accumulations are rare.
What is Saitama full name? ›But what about "next time?" What will you do next?! Saitama to Garou. Saitama, also known by his hero name Caped Baldy, is the titular protagonist of the webcomic/manga/anime series One Punch-Man, and the most powerful known being in the series.
Does Saitama become S class? ›To sum things up, Saitama hasn't received a promotion to S-class as of chapter 164, but it is very likely for him to receive one after defeating a considerable amount of strong characters.
Is Saitama part of Tokyo? ›
Saitama Prefecture is part of the Greater Tokyo Area, the most populous metropolitan area in the world, and many of its cities are described as bedroom communities and suburbs of Tokyo with many residents commuting into the city each day.
How much is the train from Tokyo to Saitama? ›Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Tokyo to Omiya(Saitama) every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2300 - ¥3800 and the journey takes 24 min.
Is Saitama A nice place to live? ›If you want to work or study in Tokyo, but want to live in a less crowded and more affordable area, Saitama is worth considering. It has lively shopping, cultural, and dining scenes while there are also many natural attractions you can enjoy.
Does Saitama live in an abandoned city? ›Saitama initially lived by himself in the apartment building before Genos moved in. The apartment resides in the middle of Z-City's ghost town, therefore Saitama is the only resident there. He moved in because it was abandoned, therefore he did not have to pay rent.
What gender is Saitama? ›| Saitama | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Bald Cape Caped Baldy |
| Race | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Superhero |
Anime seen on the Cartoon Network (or other channels that show children's cartoons) before 9pm is probably safe for most children younger than 13. If it is on after 9pm, then you know it isn't appropriate for children younger than 13.
What age is Saitama? ›Saitama. The title character, Saitama (サイタマ), is a bald-headed 25-year-old man who is bored of fighting because he is able to effortlessly defeat enemies with a single punch. He lives in an apartment in City Z.
How far is Saitama from Tokyo? ›The distance between Tokyo and Saitama is 27 km. The road distance is 37 km.
How much is Saitama fast? ›Saitama from One-Punch Man has a top speed of 159,236 mph or 256,266 kph. It took Saitama 1.5 seconds to reach Earth from the moon.
How far is yokohama from Saitama? ›The distance between Saitama and Yokohama is 53 km. The road distance is 73.5 km.
Will Saitama fall in love? ›
Thus, it is safe to say that Saitama does not have a girlfriend in the One Punch Man series. However, it will be interesting to see how Saitama, as a character, grows in the series. Initially, he wasn't particularly interested in socializing and was quite awkward around people.
What is Saitama weak to? ›Regardless of the outcome, Garou correctly identified that Saitama's only weakness (besides being terrible at video games) is his lack of technique and training in martial arts.
How strong is Sweet Mask? ›Immense Strength: Sweet Mask possesses incredible brute strength. During a concert where he was confronted with three monsters, he was able to slice two of them in half with a hand chop before punching the last one with such force that its head exploded.
Can Saitama learn to fly? ›Can Saitama fly? Like everyone else is saying, he can just jump really high and move fast. He has no flying powers.
Did Saitama can fly? ›Strange as it might sound, Saitama can't actually fly even though it certainly seems that way to the audience. This is because his leaping skills are so over the top that he can effortlessly spring over buildings or ricochet his entire body off any incoming attacks or projectiles.
Can Saitama go to space? ›He had to hold his breath while in the moon. That means no. However he can travel through space without external help.
Is Tokyo cold at Christmas? ›Japanese winters generally last from December to February. In Tokyo, December temperatures tend to be around 12ºC (54°F) in the afternoon and drop to about 5ºC (41°F) in the morning and at night.
What are the coldest months in Tokyo? ›The cool season lasts for 3.5 months, from December 4 to March 20, with an average daily high temperature below 56°F. The coldest month of the year in Tokyo is January, with an average low of 37°F and high of 49°F.
Which month is snow in Tokyo? ›Looking at the number of snow days by month over the past 3 years, we can see that these days are most concentrated through January and February, when the temperature reaches the biggest drop during the year. If you want to enjoy seeing snowy Tokyo, the best bet would be to visit between January and February.
Who is God in Saitama? ›The character referred to as “God” in One-Punch man is an otherworldly being that appears to grant people power but at great cost. The well-drawn character has made its appearance in different chapters in the manga, puzzling fans on the true nature & goal of this being.
Who is Saitama's mom? ›
Fubuki | One-Punch Man Wiki | Fandom.
Who is Saitama's parents? ›This is because his appearance is going to be used as a plot point later. The big reveal is that when Saitama finally meets him, he will put two and two together and find out that Blast is his dad.
Who is Saitama first enemy? ›Boros was the first on-screen opponent of Saitama that survived after getting punched, much to the hero's surprise. In fact, he is the very first of Saitama's opponents that took more than one punch to kill; Saitama even considered him to be the strongest opponent he had faced so far.
Is Saitama Class A rank 39? ›At the end of the chapter, Saitama is announced as A-Class Rank 39, meaning he has earned a promotion to the lowest spot of the second-highest tier of the Hero Association. However, the manga still has to explain the reason for this promotion.
Who is the 1st S-class in One-Punch Man? ›Anime Debut
Blast (ブラスト, Burasuto) is the S-Class Rank 1 professional hero of the Hero Association. Outside of Saitama, he is the Hero Association's most powerful hero.
Saitama (さいたま) is the capital of Saitama prefecture in the Kanto region of Japan.
How many cities is Saitama? ›The nearest airport to Saitama is Tokyo Haneda (HND) Airport which is 41.6 km away. Other nearby airports include Tokyo Narita (NRT) (67.6 km) and Ibaraki (IBR) (73.9 km).
Is it cheaper to fly or take the train in Japan? ›Price. Believe it or not, flying can often be cheaper than the shinkansen! If you're heading to a far-off city like Sapporo or Fukuoka, you may be able to snag cheap tickets from one of the Tokyo airports. Even Nagoya and Osaka airports sometimes offer discount tickets to various regional airports.
How much does a Japanese bullet train ticket cost? ›330, 530, 730 or 930 yen depending on the date of travel. An additional supplement (100-620 yen depending on distance traveled) applies for using reserved seats on Nozomi, Mizuho, Hayabusa and Komachi trains. The seat reservation fee is usually combined with the express supplement into a single ticket.
Is Tokyo Subway expensive? ›
Fares. Tokyo Metro fares range from 170 to 320 yen depending on how far you travel. A one day pass for unlimited use of Tokyo Metro on one calendar day is available for 600 yen. For more information about day passes available in Tokyo, check our Tokyo orientation page.
What planet is Saitama on? ›Earth ( 地 ち 球 きゅう , Chikyū) is the planet on which One-Punch Man takes place.
Does Saitama get bored? ›9 Saitama Is Over The Whole Hero Routine (One-Punch Man)
The main joy of the series is how it subverts typical superhero expectations with a lead character, Saitama, who staggers through life bored because no opponent is never enough of a challenge for him.
Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県, Saitama-ken) is Tokyo's neighbor to the north. Much of southeastern Saitama, including the prefectural capital of Saitama City, are considered suburbs of Tokyo, while its western parts are mostly rural and mountainous and include parts of the Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park.
Is Saitama a real place? ›Saitama (さいたま市, Saitama-shi, pronounced [saꜜitama]) is the capital and the most populous city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance.
Where does Saitama live after his apartment is destroyed? ›With the Monster Association destroyed, Saitama gets promoted to A-Class for defeating Garo. As the battle destroyed his apartment, he relocates to the Hero Association's HQ in A-City.
Is Saitama a city Z? ›Z-City (Z市, Zeddo Shi) is a large city on Earth. It consists of a business district, a residential district, and an abandoned, trashed area commonly referred to as the Ghost Town. Saitama and Genos are inhabitants of the latter area, which is home to many Mysterious Beings but is free to live in.
How many seasons do Saitama have? ›Two seasons of the anime has been already released and now, people are demanding the Season 3 of One Punch Man. According to some reports, the makers of the series has confirmed the One Punch Man Season 3 on 18th August 2022.
What is famous food in Saitama? ›Saitama is an obvious stop for any foodies in Japan who love udon noodles. The prefecture is known nationally for its wheat production, making the udon noodles here both delicious and regionally sourced. Depending on where you find yourself in Saitama, you'll also find various udon dishes.
How many seasons of Saitama are on Netflix? ›Based on Yusuke Murata's manga, One-Punch Man was a popular animated series in the 2010s. Where can I get prior seasons of the show? The first season of the show is available on Netflix, but the second is only available on Crunchyroll, implying that this will be the home from now on.
How old is Saitama now? ›
The title character, Saitama (サイタマ), is a bald-headed 25-year-old man who is bored of fighting because he is able to effortlessly defeat enemies with a single punch. He lives in an apartment in City Z.
Will Saitama become S class in season 3? ›Genos is immediately promoted to S-Class Rank 17, but Saitama mistakenly ends up placed at the bottom of C-Class, the lowest class in the association. Thanks to Saitama's overwhelming power and accomplishments, he's able to climb through the ranks quickly.
What is Saitama's show called? ›The story of Saitama, a hero that does it just for fun & can defeat his enemies with a single punch.
Is Saitama Chinese or Japanese? ›Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県, Saitama-ken) is a landlocked prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu. Saitama Prefecture has a population of 7,338,536 (1 January 2020) and has a geographic area of 3,797 km2 (1,466 sq mi).
Which country made Saitama? ›Saitama (さいたま市, Saitama-shi, pronounced [saꜜitama]) is the capital and the most populous city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Can Saitama be in space? ›Saitama holded his breath because that's what a normal human does. If a human enters space, the vacuum will put out your air and kills you even if you hold your breath. Saitama has surpassed human levels and can breathe in space but he doesn't know it yet.
Who is the old man in Saitama? ›Bang, also known by his hero alias Silver Fang, is the major supporting character of One-Punch Man. He is a martial artist, and Master of the Flowing Water Fist Fighting Style. A kind old man but a stern dojo master, Bang is the first S-Class Hero to witness Saitama's power and has become an acquaintance of his.
What rank is Saitama currently? ›Under the Hero Association, he is assigned the hero name Caped Baldy (ハゲマント, Hagemanto; Viz: Bald Cape) and is currently A-Class Rank 39.
Who will animate OPM season 3? ›MAPPA Studio is all set to do the animation for One Punch Man season 3. Although the third season is among the most eagerly awaited, fans were concerned about its release because there had been few announcements.
Is one punch canceled? ›One-Punch Man Season 3 is officially happening, almost three years after the second season wrapped its run on the small screen.