Motley Heroes, the sixth episode of season three, carries the Monster Association raid forward as its uneven band of fighters presses on. Adapted from the manga's mid-raid chapters, the entry became a lightning rod among viewers after its television release.
Summary
The thirtieth episode of One-Punch Man belongs to the Monster Association Arc and draws from chapter 95 and the opening pages of chapter 96. It continues the assault on the villains' stronghold as the assorted heroes fan out through the base.
Key Events
The installment sits between the raid's earlier skirmishes and the larger duels that follow, keeping its focus on the heroes' scattered progress through enemy territory. The broadcast cut carries the season's usual Get No Satisfied! opening and Soko ni Aru Akari ending.
Notes
The episode drew an unusually harsh audience response. As of December 2025 it stood as the lowest-rated television episode on IMDb within the high-vote tier of more than 15,000 ratings, holding a score of 1.4 out of 10 across roughly 22,000 user ratings logged by the middle of the month. It first aired in Japan on November 16, 2025, with the English release on January 4, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Punch Man Episode 30, "Motley Heroes," about?
Episode 30 belongs to the Monster Association Arc and continues the raid on the villains' stronghold, adapting chapter 95 and the start of chapter 96 as the assorted heroes fan out through the base.
Which manga chapters does Motley Heroes adapt?
Motley Heroes adapts chapter 95 and the opening pages of chapter 96 of the One Punch Man manga.
Why is Motley Heroes considered One Punch Man's most disliked episode?
As of December 2025, Motley Heroes held the lowest score of any One Punch Man television episode on IMDb among episodes with more than 15,000 ratings, sitting at 1.4 out of 10 across roughly 22,000 ratings.
When did One Punch Man Episode 30 air?
Motley Heroes first aired in Japan on November 16, 2025, followed by its English release on January 4, 2026.
What opening and ending themes play in Motley Heroes?
Episode 30 uses the season's regular "Get No Satisfied!" opening theme and "Soko ni Aru Akari" ending theme.
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