A Heap of Anime News Arrived Over the Holidays
The Christmas holidays present a multitude of pursuits far superior than scanning the updates: discovering surprises, feasting on holiday treats, and employing deep breathing to avoid arguing with family members. It is wished you managed to accomplish all these things and more. That said, the entertainment world never sleeps, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Many thrilling news items emerged over the holidays, and just in case you overlooked a few, here is a roundup of the most exciting bits.
One-Punch Man Its Third Season Is Moving Forward (By 2027)
Truly the most shocking piece of news, the widely-criticized controversial season that was the third season of One-Punch Man proved insufficient to deter further production. Season 3 will come back with a second cour in 2027—such a distant date they easily could have dubbed it season 4. Even more shocking, animation studio J.C. Staff will still be at the helm. At least this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the outset, which could be taken as a hopeful indicator. Yet, the key visual for the continuation is a mirror of the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This suggests that, at this point, they are probably trolling the fans.
Ruri Dragon Is Poised to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime Produced By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has established a standing for being an top-tier animation studio, setting itself apart 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. Surprisingly, until now, it had not adapted an anime based on a manga published in Shonen Jump, possibly the most famous magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became massive popularity when it first appeared in 2022 after just a handful of installments, but then went into a extended pause due to the mangaka's health issues. When it came back with a more relaxed pace, the series demonstrated it maintained the fans' appreciation and goodwill, and now everyone is overjoyed about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Its Sixth Season Is Getting a Follow-Up In Production
Kingdom is the highly popular, epic Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've haven't come across it before, it's because it only just received an English translation, but the anime has been airing for some time, and its sixth season was yet another stellar entry. As it happens that was just the initial batch, because a "sequel" has been confirmed as currently being made, and it will probably premiere in 2026.
Science Saru Will Adapt A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
Another studio famous for the superior craftsmanship of its projects, Science Saru has delivered critically acclaimed works of the quality of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, most recently, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be handling the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, based on the real historical figure of Fatima, an prominent woman and intellectual in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Judging from the trailer, the anime called Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a truly original and fascinating visual style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my list of anticipated shows.
The Tougen Anki Series Is Set to Continue With a Season Two
Shortly after the release of its twenty-fourth episode, it was confirmed that Tougen Anki will be securing a follow-up. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki is based on the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will cover the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a specific premiere date has not been disclosed yet.
