A Heap of Anime News Dropped During the Holidays
The winter break present a wealth of pastimes considerably more enjoyable than checking the updates: opening presents, getting stuffed on holiday treats, and employing deep breathing to avoid yelling at relatives. I hope you managed to accomplish all these things and more. However, the world of entertainment never sleeps, and this is especially true for the realm of anime. Numerous exciting developments emerged during the holidays, and just in case you overlooked a few, here is a summary of the most exciting bits.
The One-Punch Man Series Its Third Season Is Moving Forward (Come 2027)
Without a doubt the most surprising revelation, the widely-criticized troubled production that was the third season of One-Punch Man failed to stop further production. Season 3 will come back with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—a date so remote they could have labeled it season 4. Adding to the surprise, the studio J.C. Staff will continue to be leading the project. Thankfully this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the start, which is seen as a good sign. But, the key visual for the continuation is the same image the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This suggests that, by now, they are probably mocking the fans.
Ruri Dragon Will Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime Produced By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has built a reputation for being an elite animation studio, making its mark not just for the exceptional quality of its productions but for the good working conditions of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had not adapted an anime adapted from a manga published in Shonen Jump, arguably the best-known magazine in the business. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a great choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became a huge following when it launched 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 lighter schedule, the series demonstrated it maintained the fans' affection and enthusiasm, and now everyone is overjoyed about the impending KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Its Sixth Season Will Get a Sequel Now in the Works
Kingdom is the best-selling, long-running Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only recently got an English release, but the anime has been running for a while, and its sixth season was another outstanding entry. It turns out that was just the initial batch, because a "sequel" has been revealed as in production, and it will probably debut in 2026.
Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
A further studio known for the artistic merit of its work, Science Saru has delivered hit shows of the caliber 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, based on the actual historical person of Fatima, an prominent woman and thinker in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Based on the trailer, the anime titled Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a highly unique and captivating visual style, which evokes Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my must-watch list.
The Tougen Anki Series Will Continue With a Second Season
Immediately following the conclusion of the final episode of the first season, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be getting a follow-up. Adapted from the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will adapt the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm air date has yet to be revealed.
