A Mountain of Anime News Landed Over the Festive Season
The Christmas holidays provide a wealth of pursuits much better than scanning the updates: opening presents, indulging in holiday treats, and harnessing patience techniques to not arguing with loved ones. It is wished you managed to enjoy all these things and more. Nevertheless, the entertainment world never sleeps, and this is notably true for the realm of anime. Numerous exciting developments surfaced during the break, and just in case you missed a few, here is a roundup of the juiciest bits.
One-Punch Man Season 3 Is Moving Forward (Come 2027)
Truly the most surprising piece of news, the notorious troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to halt the series' continuation. The show will return with a second cour in 2027—a date so remote they might as well have dubbed it season 4. More surprisingly, the studio J.C. Staff will remain at the helm. Thankfully this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the beginning, which might be a positive development. Yet, the main art for the new episodes is the same image the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou facing different directions. This leads one to believe that, by now, they are probably mocking the fans.
The Ruri Dragon Series Is Set to Be the First Shonen Jump Anime By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has established a standing for being an prestigious animation studio, setting itself apart not just for the high caliber of its productions but for the ethical practices of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had never worked on an anime adapted from a manga published in Shonen Jump, perhaps the most famous magazine in the business. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became widespread acclaim when it launched in 2022 after just a few chapters, but then went into a extended pause due to the mangaka's health issues. When it resumed publication with a more relaxed pace, the series proved it hadn't lost the fans' affection and goodwill, and now fans are thrilled about the impending KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Season 6 Is Getting a Follow-Up In Production
Kingdom is the highly popular, epic Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've haven't come across it before, it's because it only just received an English release, but the anime has been running for years, and season 6 was another excellent entry. As it happens that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been revealed as in development, and it will almost certainly debut in 2026.
Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
One more studio famous for the superior craftsmanship of its productions, Science Saru has delivered critically acclaimed works of the quality of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, more recently, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be taking on the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, inspired by the actual historical person of Fatima, an influential woman and scholar in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Based on the trailer, the anime titled Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a truly original and intriguing visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my watchlist.
The Tougen Anki Series Is Set to Continue With a Season Two
Immediately following the release of its twenty-fourth episode, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be getting a sequel. Adapted from the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki is based on the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will cover the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a concrete release date has not yet been announced.
