A Ton of Anime News Arrived Over the Festive Season
The Yuletide season provide a wealth of pastimes far superior than checking the headlines: unwrapping gifts, getting stuffed on festive fare, and harnessing deep breathing to not snapping at loved ones. It is wished you succeeded in accomplish all these things and more. Nevertheless, the world of entertainment never sleeps, and this is especially true for the realm of anime. Many thrilling announcements surfaced over the holidays, and just in case you didn't see a few, here is a summary of the biggest bits.
The One-Punch Man Series Season 3 Is Moving Forward (In 2027)
Without a doubt the most surprising piece of news, the much-discussed troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man proved insufficient to deter the series' continuation. The show will come back with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—a date so remote they might as well have labeled 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 outset, which is seen as a good sign. However, the promotional image for the continuation is identical to the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This makes me think that, by now, they could be mocking the fans.
Ruri Dragon Will Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has forged a reputation for being an elite animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the high caliber 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 from Shonen Jump, perhaps the most famous magazine in the business. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a great choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo gained massive popularity when it debuted in 2022 after just a handful of installments, but then went into a extended pause due to the creator's health issues. When it returned with a reduced workload, the series proved it still retained the fans' support and positive sentiment, and now fans are ecstatic about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Its Sixth Season Will Get a Sequel Now in the Works
Kingdom is the top-selling, epic Shueisha manga that is not 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 going on for a while, and its sixth season was another excellent entry. As it happens that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been announced as in development, and it will almost certainly debut in 2026.
Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
Another studio renowned for the superior craftsmanship of its productions, Science Saru has brought us hit shows 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, based on the real historical figure of Fatima, an influential 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 truly original and intriguing visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my watchlist.
Tougen Anki Will Return With a Second Season
Immediately following the release of its twenty-fourth episode, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be receiving a second season. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki is based on the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a specific air date has not been disclosed yet.
