Despite the hope and anticipation of the fans, it seems that the chances for "One Punch Man" season 2 to arrive within the year are already bleak, and it is suspected that the sophomore season of the popular anime will be shown in early 2017 instead.

It was only at the latter part of September when it was finally confirmed that there is, indeed, "One Punch Man" season 2. Despite the announcement, though, it was not revealed as to when the anime will return to the small screen.

In the absence of a confirmed specific air date, many fans expressed hope that earlier rumors claiming that the upcoming season of the anime would arrive around the time of Halloween were true as, after all, it was strongly speculated back then that the series' next season would air as soon as its English-dubbed version on Toonami ends.

However, the latest in the rumor mill is that it is likely for "One Punch Man" season 2 to arrive early next year. With 2016 slowly tapering toward its end and still no official announcement on the highly anticipated series' return date, many believe that early 2017 is a safe bet for "One Punch Man" season 2 release.

Meanwhile, apart from the rumors on "One Punch man" season 2 possibly arriving in early 2017, it is also heavily speculated that the upcoming season of the series will feature Saitama/One Punch Man engaging in a showdown of force once more with a villain he previously encountered and defeated . According to unconfirmed reports, Lord Boros will avenge his defeat to Saitama in the show's first season when "One Punch Man" returns for its season 2.

It is also believed that Genos, Saitama's self-proclaimed apprentice, will turn against him and be one of his most formidable opponents in the series' upcoming season.

However, "One Punch Man" season 2 may not only be about Saitama's adventures as a superhero as it is also rumored that he will finally have a love life in the upcoming season. Nonetheless, his romantic department may just be as complicated as his life as a superhero as, allegedly, he will be involved in a love triangle.

While the said plots are nothing short of exciting, just like "One Punch Man" season 2's release date, everything is only a speculation at this point in time and must be taken with a grain of salt.