A Mountain of Anime Updates Dropped During the Festive Season
The winter break present a multitude of pursuits considerably more enjoyable than checking the latest news: unwrapping gifts, getting stuffed on holiday treats, and employing meditation skills to refrain from arguing with loved ones. I hope you managed to accomplish all these things and more. Nevertheless, the world of entertainment doesn't go on vacation, and this is especially true for the realm of anime. Numerous thrilling developments emerged over the holidays, and if you missed any, here is a summary of the most exciting bits.
One-Punch Man Its Third Season Will Continue (In 2027)
Without a doubt the most shocking revelation, the widely-criticized disaster that was season 3 of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to deter further production. Season 3 will be back with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027âa date so remote they easily could have called it season 4. More surprisingly, the studio J.C. Staff will remain in charge. On a positive note this time, director Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the start, which might be a hopeful indicator. Yet, the main art for the continuation is identical to the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This makes me think that, by now, they could be trolling the fans.
The Ruri Dragon Series Will Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime Produced By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has established a reputation for being an prestigious animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the superb artistry of its productions but for the fair treatment of its employeesâa sadly unusual standard in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had not adapted an anime adapted from a manga from Shonen Jump, arguably the most iconic magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved widespread acclaim when it debuted in 2022 after just a few chapters, but then went into a lengthy break due to the mangaka's health issues. When it returned with a reduced workload, the series showed it hadn't lost the fans' affection and positive sentiment, and now fans are thrilled about the impending KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Season 6 Has a Sequel Now in the Works
Kingdom is the top-selling, epic 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 localization, but the anime has been airing for years, and its sixth season was yet another stellar entry. It turns out that was just the initial batch, because a "sequel" has been revealed as in production, and it will very likely premiere in 2026.
Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
A further studio renowned for the superior craftsmanship of its productions, Science Saru has given us hit shows of the caliber of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, lastly, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be handling the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, inspired by the true story of Fatima, an prominent woman and scholar in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Judging from the trailer, the anime named 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 without a doubt be on my list of anticipated shows.
Tougen Anki Will Continue With a Season Two
Right after the release of episode 24, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be getting a second season. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will cover the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a specific air date has yet to be revealed.
