A Heap of Anime News Arrived Over the Holidays
The Yuletide season offer a plethora of pursuits far superior than checking the headlines: unwrapping gifts, feasting on delicious food, and harnessing patience techniques to avoid yelling at loved ones. It is wished you were able to do all these things and more. However, the world of entertainment never sleeps, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. A slew of thrilling developments surfaced over the holidays, and if you missed any, here is a roundup of the most exciting bits.
The One-Punch Man Series Season 3 Is Set to Continue (In 2027)
Truly the most shocking piece of news, the notorious troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to halt the series' continuation. The show will be back with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—so far away they might as well have dubbed it season 4. Adding to the surprise, the studio J.C. Staff will continue to be leading the project. Thankfully this time, director Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the start, which is seen as a hopeful indicator. Yet, the main art for the second cour is identical to the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This suggests that, nowadays, they must be mocking the fans.
The Ruri Dragon Series Is Set to Be the First Shonen Jump Anime From Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has forged a reputation for being an elite animation studio, making its mark not just for the high caliber of its productions but for the good working conditions of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had not produced an anime based on a manga from Shonen Jump, perhaps the most iconic magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo gained widespread acclaim when it debuted in 2022 after just a small number of issues, but then went into a extended pause due to the author's health issues. When it resumed publication with a lighter schedule, the series showed it hadn't lost the fans' appreciation and goodwill, and now fans are ecstatic about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Its Sixth Season Has a Sequel Currently in Production
Kingdom is the top-selling, decades-spanning Shueisha manga that is not One Piece. If you've never heard of it before, it's because it only just received an English translation, but the anime has been running for years, and its sixth season was a further outstanding entry. It turns out that was just the initial batch, because a "sequel" has been announced as in production, and it will almost certainly air in 2026.
Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
Another studio famous for the excellent quality of its projects, Science Saru has brought us hit shows of the caliber of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, lastly, 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 powerful woman and thinker in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. From the trailer, the anime named Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a distinctly fresh and intriguing visual style, which evokes Ranking of Kings. Set to premiere in July 2026, this one will without a doubt be on my list of anticipated shows.
The Tougen Anki Series Is Set to Continue With a Second Season
Shortly after the airing of episode 24, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be receiving a follow-up. 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 specific release date has not yet been announced.
