A Ton of Anime News Arrived Over the Holidays
The winter break present a plethora of pursuits far superior than catching up on the updates: opening presents, feasting on holiday treats, and using patience techniques to not snapping at loved ones. It is wished you managed to accomplish all these things and more. Nevertheless, the entertainment world doesn't take a break, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Numerous thrilling announcements came out over the holidays, and if you missed some of them, here is a roundup of the juiciest bits.
One-Punch Man Season 3 Is Set to Continue (By 2027)
Without a doubt the most shocking piece of news, the much-discussed troubled production that was the third season of One-Punch Man proved insufficient to stop the series' continuation. The show will be back with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—so far away they easily could have labeled it season 4. Adding to the surprise, the studio J.C. Staff will continue to be at the helm. At least this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the start, which could be taken as a hopeful indicator. Yet, the main art for the continuation is identical to the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou facing different directions. This suggests that, nowadays, they are probably trolling the fans.
Ruri Dragon Will Be the First Shonen Jump Anime From Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has established a name for being an elite animation studio, setting itself apart not just for the high caliber of its work but for the ethical practices of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had not produced an anime based on a manga published in Shonen Jump, perhaps the best-known magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a great choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved massive popularity when it launched in 2022 after just a small number of issues, but then went into a extended pause due to the mangaka's health issues. When it returned with a lighter schedule, the series proved it hadn't lost the fans' affection and positive sentiment, and now fans are ecstatic about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Its Sixth Season Will Get a Sequel In Production
Kingdom is the top-selling, long-running Shueisha manga that is not One Piece. If you've haven't come across it before, it's because it only just received an English translation, but the anime has been going on for years, and its sixth season was another excellent entry. As it happens that was just the initial batch, because a "sequel" has been announced as currently being made, and it will probably premiere in 2026.
Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
A further studio renowned for the artistic merit of its productions, Science Saru has brought us masterpieces of the ilk of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, more recently, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be producing the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, inspired by the real historical figure of Fatima, an prominent woman and thinker in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Judging from the trailer, the anime titled Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a distinctly fresh and fascinating visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my watchlist.
The Tougen Anki Series Is Set to Continue With a Second Season
Right after the conclusion of the final episode of the first season, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be receiving a second season. Adapted from the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki is based on the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will adapt the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a concrete release date has not yet been announced.
