A Mountain of Anime News Landed During the Holidays
The Yuletide season provide a multitude of activities much better than catching up on the latest news: opening presents, indulging in holiday treats, and employing patience techniques to not snapping at loved ones. I hope you managed to do all these things and more. Nevertheless, the entertainment world doesn't go on vacation, and this is notably true for the realm of anime. Numerous noteworthy announcements surfaced during the festive period, and just in case you overlooked some of them, here is a compilation of the most exciting bits.
The One-Punch Man Series Season 3 Is Moving Forward (In 2027)
Without a doubt the biggest revelation, the much-discussed disaster that was the third season of One-Punch Man proved insufficient to deter further production. The show will come back with a subsequent part in 2027—so far away they easily could have called it season 4. Even more shocking, animation studio J.C. Staff will still be leading the project. Thankfully this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the beginning, which could be taken as a hopeful indicator. However, the promotional image for the continuation is a mirror of the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This makes me think that, by now, they could be trolling the fans.
Ruri Dragon Will Be the First Shonen Jump Anime Produced By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has forged a standing for being an top-tier animation studio, setting itself apart not just for the superb artistry of its work but for the good working conditions of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had not produced an anime based on a manga published in Shonen Jump, possibly the most famous magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will break that tradition, 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 author's health issues. When it returned with a reduced workload, the series proved it maintained the fans' affection and goodwill, and now everyone is ecstatic about the impending KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Its Sixth Season Is Getting a Follow-Up Now in the Works
Kingdom is the highly popular, decades-spanning Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only fairly recently obtained an English localization, but the anime has been running for years, and season 6 was a further excellent entry. As it happens that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been announced as in production, and it will very likely premiere in 2026.
Science Saru Will Adapt A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
Another studio renowned for the artistic merit of its projects, Science Saru has given us critically acclaimed works of the quality 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, which is based on the real historical figure of Fatima, an powerful woman and scholar in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Judging from the trailer, the anime named Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a distinctly fresh and intriguing visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will without a doubt be on my watchlist.
Tougen Anki Is Set to Continue With a Season Two
Shortly after the release of the final episode of the first season, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be getting a sequel. Based on 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 firm premiere date has not yet been announced.
