One Punch Man anime rights and licensing
The One Punch Man production committee holds the anime rights, J.C.Staff animates Season 3, and VIZ Media manages theatrical, streaming, and merchandise rights across much of the Americas and Oceania.
Published: 2026-08-19. Updated: 2026-08-19.
Short answer: The One Punch Man anime is copyright to the production committee credited as the Hero Association Headquarters, with original creator ONE and artist Yusuke Murata listed alongside publisher Shueisha. J.C.Staff animates Season 3. VIZ Media acquired Season 3 rights covering theatrical, television, digital, home entertainment, ancillary, and merchandise rights across North America, Latin America, and Oceania.
Who owns the anime rights to One Punch Man?
The official One Punch Man anime website lists the copyright as '© ONE, Yusuke Murata / Shueisha, Hero Association Headquarters.' The 'Hero Association Headquarters' is the production committee name for the anime adaptation. The same site credits J.C.Staff as the animation production company for Season 3.
ONE created the original webcomic, and Yusuke Murata draws the remake manga serialized in Shueisha's Tonari no Young Jump. Shueisha holds the publishing rights. The anime adaptation rights, including approvals for sequels and licensing, rest with the production committee rather than with ONE, Murata, or J.C.Staff individually.
One Punch Man rights holders as credited in public sources.| Rights category | Publicly credited holder | Source |
|---|
| Anime adaptation copyright | Hero Association Headquarters (production committee) | Official anime website |
| Original manga | ONE, Yusuke Murata / Shueisha | Tonari no Young Jump |
| Season 3 animation production | J.C.Staff | Official anime website and VIZ press release |
| North/Latin America and Oceania rights | VIZ Media | VIZ Media press release |
Who licenses One Punch Man for streaming and more?
VIZ Media announced in May 2025 that it acquired One Punch Man Season 3, with the deal covering theatrical, television, digital, home entertainment, ancillary, and merchandise rights across North America, Latin America, and Oceania. Variety reported the same terms and noted the Japanese broadcast was slated for October 2025.
For Seasons 1 and 2, VIZ Media already managed the master license for North America, Latin America, and Oceania, according to earlier announcements. The first two seasons streamed on Hulu in the United States and on Netflix in Canada and Latin America, with digital purchase options through Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and other platforms.
How the production committee fits together
The Hero Association Headquarters production committee pools the companies financing One Punch Man. Shueisha, as manga publisher, is the most visible member through the copyright line. Other members may include the record label, advertising agency, and video distributor, but they are not named publicly.
J.C.Staff replaced Madhouse for Season 2 and returned for Season 3. Studio changes do not change the underlying rights structure: the committee remains the rights holder and hires whichever studio it chooses for each season.
Where public evidence stops
Public announcements confirm VIZ Media's broad rights for Season 3 across North America, Latin America, and Oceania, but they do not disclose the license term, exclusivity, or fee. They also do not name every production committee member or their shares.
Streaming availability for Seasons 1 and 2 varies by country and may change as sublicenses expire. The most reliable current guide is each platform's catalog, not the original press release.
Ownership uncertainty note: The Hero Association Headquarters is the credited rights holder, but its member list and internal splits are not public. VIZ Media's license covers specific territories and rights categories; it is not necessarily a global or perpetual license.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns the anime rights to One Punch Man?
The Hero Association Headquarters production committee holds the anime adaptation rights, with copyright credited to ONE, Yusuke Murata, and Shueisha.
Who licensed One Punch Man in North America?
VIZ Media manages the master license for North America, Latin America, and Oceania, including Season 3's theatrical, digital, home video, and merchandise rights.
Which studio animates One Punch Man Season 3?
J.C.Staff animates Season 3, returning from Season 2. Madhouse animated Season 1.
Is One Punch Man based on a manga or webcomic?
It is based on ONE's webcomic and the remake manga drawn by Yusuke Murata, serialized in Shueisha's Tonari no Young Jump.