One-Punch Man Season 3 Episode 4: Counterattack Signal

Manga chapter 87-89

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

5.1

11 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

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One-Punch Man Season 3 Episode 4: Counterattack Signal

Manga chapter 87-89

Canon/HIGH

← Prev: EP 3 Next: EP 5 →

OSHIMETER

5.1

11 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

Garou's the man! What great timing. The interactions between Saitama and his little group are hilarious. Genos being cranky with everyone but him and Kusena made me laugh. It was a little slow, but overall a good episode that got me hyped for the next one!

This episode moves fast and stays exciting from start to finish. It is full of action scenes and building suspense, keeping the story energetic and fun to watch.

A bit of a comeback with this episode! Animation still stays very mediocre although some comedic respite and Garou action keeps it interesting. There is some build up but so far its been pretty flat. Hoping for some redemption.

This episode is mostly set up for things and events to come; everyone is getting ready for what’s coming. Garou finally starts moving again, which adds some tension. It’s a bit slow, but you can feel things building. Not exciting yet, but it’s getting there. Hope so it is.

This episode is a DIFFICULT one to rate. On one hand, Garou's comeback is genuinely exciting, the distrust among heroes is interesting, and the hotpot scene is classic OPM humor. If you're here for Saitama and the animation... you'll be disappointed.

Garo has returned and is more powerful than before and dependable enough to take charge, he’s the person I can rely on to be my hero, even though he's gonna deny at all cost Drawings are more powerful, yet they didn't devolve into no animation. Pacing is also good again.

Bang, Genos, and other heroes face growing pressure as the environment tightens around them. Fast pacing and confined settings create urgency, pushing the story toward a major turning point.

saitama have great friends and lovely night with friend

Tatsumaki's art felt cheap. Garou's blue filter was... okay. Revenge plot's satisfaction saves it. Above average entertainment? Maybe.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the one-third mark of Season 3, 'Counterattack Signal' follows the combat-heavy 'Organism Limits' and deliberately redirects momentum toward preparation and planning — the calm before a much larger storm. The heroes' strategic groundwork laid here feeds directly into the next episode, 'Monster King,' where those plans collide with escalating monster threats. This is the connective tissue episode that transforms scattered hero efforts into a unified offensive, making it essential viewing for understanding the payoffs ahead.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the one-third mark of Season 3, 'Counterattack Signal' follows the combat-heavy 'Organism Limits' and deliberately redirects momentum toward preparation and planning — the calm before a much larger storm. The heroes' strategic groundwork laid here feeds directly into the next episode, 'Monster King,' where those plans collide with escalating monster threats. This is the connective tissue episode that transforms scattered hero efforts into a unified offensive, making it essential viewing for understanding the payoffs ahead.

QUICK TAKES

Garou's the man! What great timing. The interactions between Saitama and his little group are hilarious. Genos being cranky with everyone but him and Kusena made me laugh. It was a little slow, but overall a good episode that got me hyped for the next one!

This episode moves fast and stays exciting from start to finish. It is full of action scenes and building suspense, keeping the story energetic and fun to watch.

A bit of a comeback with this episode! Animation still stays very mediocre although some comedic respite and Garou action keeps it interesting. There is some build up but so far its been pretty flat. Hoping for some redemption.

This episode is mostly set up for things and events to come; everyone is getting ready for what’s coming. Garou finally starts moving again, which adds some tension. It’s a bit slow, but you can feel things building. Not exciting yet, but it’s getting there. Hope so it is.

This episode is a DIFFICULT one to rate. On one hand, Garou's comeback is genuinely exciting, the distrust among heroes is interesting, and the hotpot scene is classic OPM humor. If you're here for Saitama and the animation... you'll be disappointed.

Garo has returned and is more powerful than before and dependable enough to take charge, he’s the person I can rely on to be my hero, even though he's gonna deny at all cost Drawings are more powerful, yet they didn't devolve into no animation. Pacing is also good again.

Bang, Genos, and other heroes face growing pressure as the environment tightens around them. Fast pacing and confined settings create urgency, pushing the story toward a major turning point.

saitama have great friends and lovely night with friend

Tatsumaki's art felt cheap. Garou's blue filter was... okay. Revenge plot's satisfaction saves it. Above average entertainment? Maybe.

©ONE・村田雄介／集英社・ヒーロー協会本部

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©ONE・村田雄介／集英社・ヒーロー協会本部

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com