A Ton of Anime Updates Landed Over the Holidays
The Yuletide season offer a plethora of pastimes much better than scanning the headlines: discovering surprises, indulging in festive fare, and using patience techniques to refrain from arguing with family members. I hope you managed to accomplish all these things and more. That said, the entertainment world doesn't take a break, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Numerous noteworthy announcements emerged during the holidays, and should you overlooked a few, here is a compilation of the juiciest bits.
The One-Punch Man Series Season 3 Will Continue (Come 2027)
Without a doubt the biggest piece of news, the much-discussed troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man failed to deter the series' continuation. The show will return with a second cour in 2027—such a distant date they might as well have labeled it season 4. Adding to the surprise, animation studio J.C. Staff will remain at the helm. On a positive note this time, director Shinpei Nagai is on board to direct from the beginning, which could be taken as a positive development. But, the main art for the continuation is the same image the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This leads one to believe that, at this point, they must be teasing the fans.
Ruri Dragon Will Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime From 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 fair treatment of its employees—a uncommon practice in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had never worked on an anime adapted from a manga serialized in Shonen Jump, possibly the most famous magazine in the business. Ruri Dragon will break that tradition, and what a great choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved a huge following when it debuted in 2022 after just a small number of issues, but then went into a extended pause due to the creator's health issues. When it came back with a reduced workload, the series showed it hadn't lost the fans' affection and goodwill, and now everyone is overjoyed about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Its Sixth Season Is Getting a Follow-Up In Production
Kingdom is the best-selling, epic Shueisha manga that is not One Piece. If you've are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only fairly recently obtained an English translation, but the anime has been running for a while, and its sixth season was a further stellar entry. It turns out that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been revealed as currently being made, and it will almost certainly air in 2026.
Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
One more studio famous for the superior craftsmanship 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 handling the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, inspired by 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 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 must-watch list.
Tougen Anki Will Return With a Second Season
Shortly after the release of the final episode of the first season, it was confirmed that Tougen Anki will be getting a second season. Based on the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki adapts the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will adapt the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm premiere date has not yet been announced.
