A Ton of Anime Updates Arrived During the Holidays
The Yuletide season provide a wealth of activities much better than checking the latest news: opening presents, feasting on festive fare, and harnessing meditation skills to refrain from snapping at loved ones. I hope you were able to accomplish all these things and more. That said, the world of entertainment doesn't take a break, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Numerous noteworthy developments emerged over the break, and just in case you overlooked some of them, here is a roundup of the most exciting bits.
One-Punch Man Season 3 Is Set to Continue (In 2027)
Truly the most shocking piece of news, the much-discussed troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man failed to stop the series' continuation. The show will come back with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—a date so remote they easily could have labeled it season 4. Even more shocking, animation studio J.C. Staff will remain in charge. Thankfully this time, director Shinpei Nagai is on board to direct from the start, which is seen as a good sign. However, the main art for the new episodes is the same image the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou facing different directions. This suggests that, at this point, they must be teasing the fans.
Ruri Dragon Is Set to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has established a name for being an top-tier animation studio, setting itself apart not just for the exceptional quality of its work but for the fair treatment of its employees—a uncommon practice in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had not produced an anime stemming from a manga serialized in Shonen Jump, possibly the most famous magazine in the business. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became widespread acclaim 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 still retained the fans' appreciation and enthusiasm, and now everyone is overjoyed about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Its Sixth Season Is Getting a Follow-Up In Production
Kingdom is the best-selling, epic Shueisha manga that is aside from One Piece. If you've haven't come across it before, it's because it only fairly recently obtained an English translation, but the anime has been running for years, and its sixth season was a further stellar entry. It turns out that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been revealed as in production, and it will very likely debut in 2026.
Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
One more studio renowned for the excellent quality of its projects, Science Saru has brought us critically acclaimed works of the caliber of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, most recently, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be producing the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, inspired by the true story of Fatima, an powerful woman and intellectual in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Based on the trailer, the anime named Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a truly original and intriguing visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my watchlist.
Tougen Anki Will Return With a Second Season
Immediately following the conclusion of its twenty-fourth episode, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be receiving a follow-up. Based on the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki is based on the manga by Yura Urushibara. The new season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm air date has not yet been announced.
