A Mountain of Anime News Arrived Over the Festive Season
The winter break provide a multitude of activities far superior than catching up on the updates: discovering surprises, indulging in festive fare, and employing patience techniques to not yelling at loved ones. I hope you managed to enjoy all these things and more. Nevertheless, the showbiz industry never sleeps, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Numerous exciting news items surfaced during the festive period, and just in case you didn't see a few, here is a roundup of the biggest bits.
One-Punch Man Its Third Season Is Moving Forward (By 2027)
Perhaps the most surprising announcement, the much-discussed controversial season that was the third season of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to stop the series' continuation. Season 3 will come back with a subsequent part in 2027—so far away they might as well have dubbed it season 4. More surprisingly, animation studio J.C. Staff will still be leading the project. At least this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the outset, which could be taken as a positive development. Yet, the main art for the continuation is the same image the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This suggests that, by now, they must 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 prestigious animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the high caliber of its output but for the good working conditions of its employees—a uncommon practice in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had not produced an anime stemming from a manga serialized in Shonen Jump, possibly the best-known magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will break that tradition, and what a great choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became widespread acclaim when it first appeared in 2022 after just a small number of issues, but then went into a lengthy break due to the creator's health issues. When it resumed publication with a more relaxed pace, the series showed it hadn't lost the fans' support and enthusiasm, and now the community is ecstatic about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Its Sixth Season Is Getting a Follow-Up Currently in Production
Kingdom is the best-selling, long-running Shueisha manga that is aside from One Piece. If you've never heard of it before, it's because it only fairly recently obtained an English translation, but the anime has been running for years, and season 6 was a further outstanding entry. It turns out that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been announced as in development, and it will very likely premiere in 2026.
Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
A further studio known for the superior craftsmanship of its work, Science Saru has delivered hit shows of the ilk of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, most recently, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be handling the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, which is based on the real historical figure of Fatima, an powerful woman and thinker in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Judging from the trailer, the anime titled Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a truly original and fascinating visual style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Set to premiere in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my must-watch list.
The Tougen Anki Series Is Set to Continue With a Second Season
Shortly after the airing of its twenty-fourth episode, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be receiving a sequel. Adapted from 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 air date has not yet been announced.
