A Mountain of Anime News Landed Over the Festive Season
The Christmas holidays provide a plethora of activities much better than catching up on the headlines: unwrapping gifts, feasting on festive fare, and using meditation skills to avoid snapping at loved ones. It is wished you succeeded in do all these things and more. However, the showbiz industry doesn't go on vacation, and this is notably true for the realm of anime. Numerous thrilling news items surfaced during the festive period, and if you overlooked a few, here is a roundup of the most exciting bits.
One-Punch Man Its Third Season Is Moving Forward (Come 2027)
Perhaps the most surprising revelation, the notorious controversial season that was the third season of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to stop the series' continuation. Season 3 will be back with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—such a distant date they might as well have called 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 on board to direct from the beginning, which is seen as a good sign. However, the main art for the continuation is the same image the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This leads one to believe that, by now, they are probably mocking the fans.
Ruri Dragon Will Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime Produced By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has forged a standing for being an prestigious animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the high caliber of its work but for the fair treatment of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had not adapted an anime based on a manga from Shonen Jump, perhaps the best-known magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will break that tradition, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became a huge following when it debuted in 2022 after just a small number of issues, but then went into a extended pause due to the mangaka's health issues. When it returned with a more relaxed pace, the series showed it hadn't lost the fans' appreciation and positive sentiment, and now the community is ecstatic about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Its Sixth Season Has a Sequel Now in the Works
Kingdom is the best-selling, decades-spanning Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've haven't come across it before, it's because it only fairly recently obtained an English translation, but the anime has been going on for a while, and season 6 was a further stellar 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 air in 2026.
Science Saru Will Adapt A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
Another studio famous for the artistic merit of its projects, Science Saru has brought us critically acclaimed works of the quality 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, inspired by the real historical figure of Fatima, an prominent woman and intellectual 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 evokes Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my must-watch list.
Tougen Anki Is Set to Continue With a Second Season
Immediately following the release of the final episode of the first season, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be getting a sequel. Adapted from the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The new season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a specific air date has not yet been announced.
