A Ton of Anime News Arrived Over the Holidays
The winter break present a wealth of pursuits considerably more enjoyable than checking the headlines: opening presents, feasting on holiday treats, and employing meditation skills to refrain from arguing with family members. It is wished 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. Many thrilling news items surfaced over the festive period, and should you didn't see a few, here is a roundup of the biggest bits.
The One-Punch Man Series Its Third Season Will Continue (In 2027)
Truly the most shocking announcement, the much-discussed troubled production that was the third season of One-Punch Man failed to deter the series' continuation. The show will be back with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—a date so remote they easily could have labeled it season 4. More surprisingly, the studio J.C. Staff will still be at the helm. On a positive note this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the start, which could be taken as a positive development. Yet, the key visual for the new episodes is identical to the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This suggests that, at this point, they must be mocking the fans.
The Ruri Dragon Series Will Be the First Shonen Jump Anime By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has built a reputation for being an elite animation studio, making its mark not just for the superb artistry of its work but for the good working conditions of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had not adapted an anime stemming from a manga published in Shonen Jump, possibly the best-known magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will break that tradition, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became massive popularity when it launched in 2022 after just a few chapters, but then went into a extended pause due to the mangaka's health issues. When it came back with a reduced workload, the series demonstrated it still retained the fans' affection and positive sentiment, and now the community is ecstatic about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Its Sixth Season Is Getting a Follow-Up Now in the Works
Kingdom is the highly popular, decades-spanning Shueisha manga that is not One Piece. If you've haven't come across it before, it's because it only fairly recently obtained an English release, but the anime has been running for a while, and its sixth season was another stellar entry. Apparently that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been confirmed as currently being made, and it will almost certainly air in 2026.
Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
A further studio famous for the artistic merit of its work, Science Saru has delivered masterpieces of the caliber of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, most recently, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be taking on the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, based on the true story of Fatima, an prominent 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 highly unique 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 Continue With a Season Two
Immediately following the conclusion of the final episode of the first season, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be getting a follow-up. Adapted from the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki is based on the manga by Yura Urushibara. The new season of the anime will adapt the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a concrete air date has not yet been announced.
