A Heap of Anime Updates Landed Over the Holidays
The Yuletide season offer a wealth of pastimes much better than scanning the latest news: discovering surprises, feasting on delicious food, and harnessing patience techniques to avoid snapping at family members. It is wished you managed to do all these things and more. Nevertheless, the world of entertainment doesn't go on vacation, and this is notably true for the realm of anime. Many noteworthy developments emerged during the holidays, and if you missed any, here is a compilation of the biggest bits.
One-Punch Man Its Third Season Is Set to Continue (In 2027)
Truly the most shocking revelation, the notorious controversial season that was season 3 of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to deter the series' continuation. The show will return with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—so far away they easily could have labeled it season 4. Even more shocking, animation studio J.C. Staff will remain at the helm. On a positive note this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the beginning, which might be a positive development. But, the promotional image for the second cour is the same image the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This makes me think that, at this point, they could be trolling the fans.
Ruri Dragon Is Set to 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 superb artistry of its productions but for the ethical practices of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had not adapted an anime adapted from a manga published in Shonen Jump, perhaps the most iconic magazine in the business. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became a huge following when it launched 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 reduced workload, the series proved it maintained the fans' support and positive sentiment, and now the community is thrilled about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom 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 are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only just received an English translation, but the anime has been airing for years, and its sixth season was yet another outstanding entry. As it happens that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been confirmed as in development, and it will very likely air in 2026.
Science Saru Will Adapt A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
Another studio known for the artistic merit of its productions, Science Saru has delivered hit shows of the ilk of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, lastly, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be taking on the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, inspired by the true story of Fatima, an powerful woman and intellectual in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. From the trailer, the anime named Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a truly original and fascinating visual style, which evokes Ranking of Kings. Set to premiere in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my watchlist.
Tougen Anki Will Continue With a Second Season
Right after the airing of the final episode of the first season, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be receiving a sequel. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will cover the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm release date has not been disclosed yet.
