Counterstrike, the seventh episode of season three, widens the Monster Association raid into a sprawl of simultaneous duels. It brings the largest cast of the season's first half onto the screen as heroes and monsters collide throughout the enemy base.
Summary
The thirty-first episode continues the Monster Association Arc, adapting stretches of chapters 96 through 98. It spreads its attention across many fronts of the raid, cutting between numerous hero and monster engagements inside the stronghold.
The roster runs deep on both sides. Heroes including Child Emperor, Pig God, Superalloy Darkshine, Puri-Puri Prisoner, Zombieman, Tatsumaki, Sweet Mask, King, Atomic Samurai, Flashy Flash, and the swordmaster's disciples Iaian, Bushidrill, and Okamaitachi press the attack. Ranged against them appear Gyoro Gyoro, Black Sperm, Fuhrer Ugly, Homeless Emperor, Evil Eye, Rhino Wrestler, Gums, Nyan, and the dormant Orochi, among others.
Key Events
The episode threads together the many clashes of the assault rather than settling on a single duel, using its wide cast to show the raid unfolding on several fronts at once.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is One Punch Man season 3 episode 7 out?
Yes, Counterstrike is season three's seventh episode of One Punch Man, and it already aired, debuting in Japan on November 23, 2025 and in English on January 11, 2026.
What happens in One Punch Man Episode 31, "Counterstrike"?
Episode 31 continues the Monster Association Arc, adapting chapters 96 through 98 and cutting between many simultaneous duels as heroes and monsters clash throughout the villains' stronghold.
Which heroes appear in Counterstrike?
Counterstrike features a wide hero roster including Child Emperor, Pig God, Superalloy Darkshine, Puri Puri Prisoner, Zombieman, Tatsumaki, Sweet Mask, King, Atomic Samurai, Flashy Flash, and the swordmaster's disciples Iaian, Bushidrill, and Okamaitachi.
Which monsters do the heroes fight in Counterstrike?
The heroes face Monster Association members including Gyoro Gyoro, Black Sperm, Fuhrer Ugly, Homeless Emperor, Evil Eye, Rhino Wrestler, Gums, and Nyan, while the dormant Orochi looms in the background.
How does the anime version of Counterstrike differ from the manga?
The anime condenses the heroes' fighting against the monsters compared with the original manga source material.
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