This weekend, One Punch Man season 3 episode 9 is coming as Child Emperor is stuck deep down in the Monster Association’s lair. He managed to save the hostage, but now there’s a mean robot looking to stop him. The tech battle between Child Emperor and G5 is going to have tons of action. The real question is, though, can J.C. Staff keep up the great animation from last week?One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 9 drops on Saturday, December 7, 2025, at 8:45 AM Pacific Time and 11:45 AM Eastern Time. UK and European fans will need to tune in at 4:45 PM GMT, while Central European Time zones can watch at 5:45 PM CET.G5 as seen in the series (Image Source: Studio J.C. Staff)The streaming of One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 9 is going to be different depending on your location, too. If you live in the US, you can only find this episode streaming on Hulu, which is also a part of Disney+ bundles. However, UK, European, and International viewers can find it on Crunchyroll, which is the main place to watch anime. As a simulcast release, fans are getting to see new episodes almost immediately after they air in Japan!What Can You Expect from One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 9?One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 9 will be titled “The Child and the Man of Feathers,” and the story will pick up right where the last one left off. Child Emperor had just saved Waganma, but now he’s stuck in a corner as G5, a mysterious robot working for someone who wants to use Metal Knight’s tech, stands in his way.Child Emperor's Mad Underdog Cerberus vs. G5 (Image Source: Studio J.C. Staff)This would be an incredibly technical showdown. Child Emperor has a ton of gadgets and contraptions at his disposal, while G5 has some very advanced and badass hardware. This battle between them might provide insights into G5 and what he’s all about, as well as shed some light on the secretive organization that G5 works for.There was a major uptick in the quality of choreography and visual execution during Flashy Flash's battles in Episode 8, so we’ll see if J.C. Staff can maintain that same standard in One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 9 or not. This episode will likely also begin to set the stage for Saitama's eventual introduction into all this chaos, as many plotlines start converging in the middle and end of the season.What Happened in One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 8?Flashy Flash's Absolute Technique: Flashy Slash (Image Source: Studio J.C. Staff)Episode 8 was bonkers! The biggest moment of the series was definitely when Flashy Flash went full speed in a crazy high-speed battle against Hellfire Flame and Tempest Wind (2 ex-ninja village grads who turned into dragon-level threats after taking monster cells).The battle was a great showcase of how good Flashy Flash is, and it was amazing to see how fast and skilled he was. One of the coolest parts of the episode was when all three dudes were moving so fast that the explosions were basically frozen in midair. Even though he was fighting two dragon-level monsters at the same time, Flashy Flash took them out easily using his ultimate move: the Flashy Slash.The second half of this episode focused on Child Emperor, who made his way through the lower ranks of the Monster Association and saved Waganma using clever gadgets and strategy. In addition, the way he dealt with Phoenix Man and Sludge Jellyfish shows how adept he is at seeking out creative solutions using the different tools at his disposal. Unfortunately, as they escape from the lower levels, G5 steps in to block their exit, building the tension for One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 9.This episode showcased great improvement over previous episodes, which had issues with pacing and graphics. Fans are hopeful that with this kind of improvement, the rest of the season will finish strong.