A Heap of Anime Updates Arrived Over the Holidays
The Yuletide season provide a multitude of pursuits considerably more enjoyable than catching up on the headlines: discovering surprises, getting stuffed on holiday treats, and harnessing deep breathing to refrain from snapping at relatives. Hopefully you managed to accomplish all these things and more. That said, the entertainment world doesn't go on vacation, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. A slew of exciting news items emerged over the festive period, and should you missed a few, here is a roundup of the juiciest bits.
The One-Punch Man Series Its Third Season Is Moving Forward (Come 2027)
Without a doubt the most shocking announcement, the notorious troubled production that was the third season of One-Punch Man failed to stop more episodes. Season 3 will come back with a subsequent part in 2027—so far away they might as well have called it season 4. Even more shocking, animation studio J.C. Staff will remain leading the project. At least this time, director Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the outset, which is seen as a hopeful indicator. But, the key visual for the continuation is a mirror of the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This makes me think that, nowadays, they are probably teasing 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 prestigious animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the high caliber of its work but for the good working conditions of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had not adapted an anime adapted from a manga published in Shonen Jump, arguably 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 massive popularity when it launched 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 reduced workload, the series proved it hadn't lost the fans' affection and positive sentiment, and now everyone is overjoyed about the impending KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Its Sixth Season Will Get a Sequel Now in the Works
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 airing for years, and its sixth season was a further excellent entry. Apparently that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been confirmed as in production, and it will almost certainly air in 2026.
Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
A further studio known for the artistic merit of its work, Science Saru has brought us hit shows of the quality 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, based on the true story of Fatima, an influential woman and thinker 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 intriguing visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my watchlist.
Tougen Anki Will Return With a Second Season
Immediately following 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 adapts the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm air date has not been disclosed yet.
