Fans are waiting for details on season 2 of the runaway hit series "One Punch Man." Previous speculations suggest that the continuation will not come out until next year. However, there are some observers who believe that "One Punch Man" season may premiere as early as late 2016.

According to Australia Network News, while a mid- to late-2017 release is more likely, there may be some hints that production for the anime adaptation of "One Punch Man" is already progressing nicely. Reportedly, there are already leaks that season 2 of the show will be much longer than the original, 12-episode run of the first season. Meanwhile, since the adaptation is known to follow closely the events in the original manga, season 2 is expected to delve into the events from the nine volumes on the remainder of the on-going adaptation.

In addition, it is said that Adult Swim is interested in picking up a dubbed version of "One Punch Man" season 2 by early next year. This means that the original Japanese series will have aired much earlier, towards the end of 2016.

[Spoiler Alert] This means that contrary to previous rumors, Amai Mask will not be a villain in season 2, since the events after the defeat of Lord Boros has the hero Saitama being involved in different matters like being in a tournament, going after the infamous Monsters Association because "they are too loud," and eventually fighting the "Human Monster," Garou.

However, the two stories are major events in the manga, so it is unclear if the creative team for the anime adaptation will delay Saitama and Garou's fight for another season, since the "Human Monster" is said to be one of the strongest foes that Saitama faced.

"One Punch Man" has been an instant hit with fans due to its unique story, design, and a mix of droll and dark humor for its characters, particularly the main protagonist.