A Heap of Anime News Landed During the Holidays
The winter break present a multitude of activities considerably more enjoyable than catching up on the headlines: discovering surprises, feasting on delicious food, and employing meditation skills to refrain from arguing with relatives. I hope you managed to enjoy all these things and more. Nevertheless, the showbiz industry doesn't take a break, and this is notably true for the realm of anime. Many thrilling announcements surfaced over the festive period, and if you overlooked a few, here is a compilation of the juiciest bits.
One-Punch Man Its Third Season Is Set to Continue (Come 2027)
Perhaps the most shocking piece of news, the much-discussed troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man failed to deter more episodes. Season 3 will be back with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—so far away they might as well have called it season 4. Even more shocking, the studio J.C. Staff will continue to be in charge. At least this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is on board to direct from the outset, which could be taken as a hopeful indicator. But, the main art for the second cour is the same image the one used for season 3, just with characters 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 Produced By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has built a name for being an prestigious animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the exceptional quality of its work but for the ethical practices of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had not produced an anime based on a manga serialized 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 became widespread acclaim when it launched in 2022 after just a small number of issues, but then went into a extended pause due to the author's health issues. When it came back with a reduced workload, the series showed it maintained the fans' appreciation and enthusiasm, and now fans are thrilled about the impending KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Its Sixth Season Will Get a Sequel Currently in Production
Kingdom is the highly popular, decades-spanning Shueisha manga that is aside from One Piece. If you've are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only just received an English release, but the anime has been running for some time, and its sixth season was another outstanding entry. Apparently that was just the initial batch, because a "sequel" has been confirmed as in production, and it will very likely air in 2026.
Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
Another studio famous for the superior craftsmanship of its productions, Science Saru has delivered masterpieces of the caliber 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, based on the real historical figure of Fatima, an influential 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 distinctly fresh and intriguing visual style, which evokes Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my list of anticipated shows.
The Tougen Anki Series Will Return With a Season Two
Shortly after the release of its twenty-fourth episode, it was confirmed that Tougen Anki will be getting a sequel. Based on 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 been disclosed yet.
