A Heap of Anime News Arrived During the Festive Season
The Yuletide season offer a multitude of pastimes far superior than scanning the latest news: unwrapping gifts, indulging in festive fare, and harnessing patience techniques to avoid yelling at relatives. Hopefully you succeeded in do all these things and more. Nevertheless, the showbiz industry doesn't go on vacation, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Many thrilling announcements emerged during the holidays, and if you missed any, here is a summary of the biggest bits.
The One-Punch Man Series Season 3 Will Continue (In 2027)
Perhaps the biggest revelation, the much-discussed controversial season that was season 3 of One-Punch Man failed to stop further production. Season 3 will return with a second cour in 2027—a date so remote they easily could have dubbed it season 4. Even more shocking, the studio J.C. Staff will continue to be at the helm. On a positive note this time, director Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the outset, which could be taken as a good sign. Yet, the key visual for the continuation is the same image the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This suggests that, at this point, they could be trolling the fans.
Ruri Dragon Will Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime From Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has established a name for being an top-tier animation studio, setting itself apart not just for the high caliber of its productions but for the fair treatment of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had not adapted an anime based on a manga published in Shonen Jump, possibly the most iconic magazine in the business. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a great choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved a huge following when it first appeared in 2022 after just a handful of installments, but then went into a extended pause due to the author's health issues. When it came back with a lighter schedule, the series showed it still retained the fans' affection and goodwill, and now everyone is thrilled about the impending KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Season 6 Will Get a Sequel In Production
Kingdom is the best-selling, epic Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only fairly recently obtained an English release, but the anime has been going on for some time, and its sixth season was another outstanding entry. It turns out that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been confirmed as currently being made, and it will very likely debut in 2026.
Science Saru Will Adapt A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
Another studio famous for the superior craftsmanship of its work, Science Saru has given us 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, 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 distinctly fresh and intriguing visual style, which evokes Ranking of Kings. Set to premiere in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my list of anticipated shows.
The Tougen Anki Series Will Return With a Season Two
Shortly after the airing of its twenty-fourth episode, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be getting a second season. Based on the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki is based on the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will cover the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a concrete release date has yet to be revealed.
