A Mountain of Anime News Dropped Over the Festive Season
The Yuletide season present a plethora of pursuits far superior than checking the latest news: discovering surprises, getting stuffed on holiday treats, and harnessing deep breathing to refrain from arguing with family members. I hope you succeeded in enjoy all these things and more. However, the world of entertainment doesn't take a break, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Many exciting news items emerged during the festive period, and if you missed some of them, here is a roundup of the juiciest bits.
One-Punch Man Its Third Season Is Set to Continue (In 2027)
Perhaps the biggest announcement, the much-discussed troubled production that was the third season of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to stop further production. Season 3 will be back with a subsequent part in 2027—a date so remote they easily could have dubbed it season 4. Even more shocking, the studio J.C. Staff will still be leading the project. On a positive note this time, director Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the beginning, which could be taken as a good sign. Yet, the main art for the new episodes is a mirror of the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This suggests that, nowadays, they must be teasing the fans.
Ruri Dragon Is Poised to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has forged a name for being an elite animation studio, making its mark not just for the high caliber of its output but for the ethical practices of its employees—a uncommon practice in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had not produced an anime based on a manga serialized in Shonen Jump, possibly the most famous magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will break that tradition, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo gained widespread acclaim when it debuted in 2022 after just a handful of installments, but then went into a lengthy break due to the mangaka's health issues. When it came back with a more relaxed pace, the series demonstrated it maintained the fans' affection and positive sentiment, and now fans are thrilled about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Season 6 Has a Sequel Now in the Works
Kingdom is the best-selling, epic Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've haven't come across it before, it's because it only fairly recently obtained an English localization, but the anime has been going on for a while, and its sixth season was another excellent entry. Apparently that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been revealed as currently being made, and it will probably premiere in 2026.
Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
A further studio renowned for the excellent quality 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 producing the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, which is based on the true story of Fatima, an prominent woman and intellectual in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Based on the trailer, the anime called Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a distinctly fresh and fascinating visual style, which evokes Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my must-watch list.
The Tougen Anki Series Is Set to Continue With a Season Two
Right after the airing of the final episode of the first season, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be getting a follow-up. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki adapts the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm premiere date has not been disclosed yet.
