Anime NYC 2025: JAM Project, One-Punch Man Panel Electrifies Fans with Season 3 Details & BABYMETAL Collab

Anime NYC 2025 served as the setting for a significant cultural event, bringing together the musical group JAM Project and the global franchise One-Punch Man. The panel, held on August 23, 2025, began with remarks from Ambassador Mikio Mori, Consul-General of Japan in New York, who emphasized anime's role in promoting international cultural understanding.

The panel featured JAM Project members Hironobu Kageyama, Masaaki Endoh, Hiroshi Kitadani, Masami Okui, and Yoshiki Fukuyama. They discussed their creative process, specifically detailing the development of One-Punch Man's opening songs. They highlighted "The Hero!", a track designed to reflect Saitama's character. The band also shared insights into the enduring appeal of their theme songs, including an anecdote about Kageyama's electric guitar mimicry during early demo sessions.

Following the discussion, JAM Project performed a mini-concert. The performance included songs from One-Punch Man and their Super Robot series, engaging the audience in a wotagei section. The event's highlight was the announcement of the third season of One-Punch Man. The new opening theme, "Get No Satisfied!", will be a collaboration between JAM Project and BABYMETAL. This announcement coincides with BABYMETAL's ongoing global arena tour.

Producer Chinatsu Matsui also provided additional information regarding the third season, which is scheduled to premiere in October 2025.

The event at Anime NYC 2025 underscored the appeal of One-Punch Man and the contribution of anisongs to the fan experience, marking it as a notable occasion for fans.