A Mountain of Anime Updates Dropped During the Holidays
The Yuletide season present a multitude of pastimes much better than scanning the latest news: discovering surprises, getting stuffed on festive fare, and using patience techniques to avoid yelling at loved ones. It is wished you succeeded in accomplish all these things and more. Nevertheless, the showbiz industry never sleeps, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Numerous noteworthy announcements came out during the break, and just in case you missed any, here is a compilation of the biggest bits.
The One-Punch Man Series Its Third Season Is Set to Continue (In 2027)
Without a doubt the most surprising announcement, the much-discussed controversial season that was the third season of One-Punch Man proved insufficient to deter further production. Season 3 will return with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—such a distant date they could have called it season 4. Even more shocking, animation studio J.C. Staff will remain leading the project. On a positive note this time, director Shinpei Nagai is on board to direct from the start, which might be a good sign. Yet, the main art for the second cour is the same image the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou facing different directions. This makes me think that, by now, they must be teasing the fans.
The Ruri Dragon Series Is Set to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime From Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has established a reputation for being an prestigious animation studio, setting itself apart not just for the superb artistry of its work but for the good working conditions of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had not adapted an anime stemming from a manga serialized in Shonen Jump, possibly the most iconic magazine in the business. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became a huge following when it first appeared in 2022 after just a few chapters, but then went into a lengthy break due to the mangaka's health issues. When it returned with a lighter schedule, the series proved it still retained the fans' support and enthusiasm, and now everyone is ecstatic about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Its Sixth Season Is Getting a Follow-Up Now in the Works
Kingdom is the highly popular, decades-spanning Shueisha manga that is aside from One Piece. If you've never heard of it before, it's because it only just received an English release, but the anime has been running for years, and its sixth season was yet another outstanding entry. As it happens that was just the initial batch, because a "sequel" has been revealed as in production, and it will very likely air in 2026.
Science Saru Will Adapt A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
One more studio known for the artistic merit of its projects, Science Saru has delivered critically acclaimed works of the caliber of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, lastly, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be handling the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, inspired by the real historical figure of Fatima, an influential woman and intellectual in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Based on the trailer, the anime named Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a distinctly fresh and fascinating visual style, which evokes Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my must-watch list.
Tougen Anki Will Return With a Season Two
Immediately following the release of episode 24, it was confirmed that Tougen Anki will be securing a follow-up. Based on the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a concrete air date has not been disclosed yet.
