A Heap of Anime Updates Arrived During the Holidays
The winter break provide a plethora of pursuits much better than checking the latest news: opening presents, indulging in festive fare, and employing deep breathing to refrain from yelling at relatives. Hopefully you managed to accomplish all these things and more. However, the entertainment world doesn't go on vacation, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Numerous exciting news items emerged over the break, and should you overlooked some of them, here is a roundup of the most exciting bits.
One-Punch Man Season 3 Will Continue (Come 2027)
Without a doubt the most surprising revelation, the widely-criticized troubled production that was the third season of One-Punch Man proved insufficient to deter the series' continuation. Season 3 will come back with a subsequent part in 2027—so far away they could have dubbed it season 4. Adding to the surprise, the studio J.C. Staff will still be at the helm. Thankfully this time, director Shinpei Nagai is on board to direct from the beginning, which is seen as a positive development. But, the key visual for the second cour is a mirror of the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou facing different directions. This suggests that, by now, they could be trolling the fans.
Ruri Dragon Is Set to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime Produced By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has built a standing for being an top-tier animation studio, setting itself apart not just for the exceptional quality of its output but for the ethical practices of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had not produced an anime adapted from a manga from Shonen Jump, arguably the best-known magazine in the business. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became massive popularity when it first appeared in 2022 after just a few chapters, but then went into a lengthy break due to the author's health issues. When it resumed publication with a reduced workload, the series showed it still retained the fans' support and positive sentiment, and now fans are ecstatic about the impending KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Season 6 Will Get a Sequel Currently in Production
Kingdom is the top-selling, long-running Shueisha manga that is not One Piece. If you've never heard of it before, it's because it only recently got an English release, but the anime has been going on for some time, and its sixth season was a further stellar entry. It turns out that was just the initial batch, because a "sequel" has been announced as in production, and it will almost certainly premiere in 2026.
Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
One more studio renowned for the superior craftsmanship of its work, Science Saru has delivered hit shows of the ilk of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, more 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 scholar in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Based on the trailer, the anime called Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a highly unique and intriguing visual style, which evokes Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my list of anticipated shows.
Tougen Anki Will Return With a Season Two
Immediately following the release of episode 24, it was confirmed that Tougen Anki will be securing a sequel. Based on the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki adapts the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm air date has not yet been announced.
