A Ton of Anime News Dropped During the Festive Season
The Yuletide season present a wealth of pastimes much better than catching up on the updates: opening presents, indulging in festive fare, and using patience techniques to refrain from arguing with relatives. I hope you managed to do all these things and more. However, the entertainment world doesn't go on vacation, and this is especially true for the realm of anime. Numerous thrilling developments emerged during the festive period, and if you missed any, here is a compilation of the juiciest bits.
The One-Punch Man Series Season 3 Is Set to Continue (In 2027)
Truly the most shocking revelation, the notorious controversial season that was the third season of One-Punch Man failed to halt further production. The show will come back with a subsequent part in 2027—such a distant date they easily could have dubbed it season 4. More surprisingly, the studio J.C. Staff will still be in charge. At least this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the start, which is seen as a hopeful indicator. However, the key visual for the continuation is identical to the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This leads one to believe that, nowadays, they must be mocking the fans.
The Ruri Dragon Series Is Set to Be the First Shonen Jump Anime Produced By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has built a reputation for being an prestigious animation studio, setting itself apart not just for the superb artistry of its output but for the fair treatment of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had not produced an anime based on a manga from Shonen Jump, possibly the most iconic magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became widespread acclaim 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 resumed publication with a reduced workload, the series showed it hadn't lost the fans' appreciation and positive sentiment, and now the community is ecstatic about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Season 6 Will Get a Sequel Currently in Production
Kingdom is the best-selling, decades-spanning Shueisha manga that is not One Piece. If you've never heard of it before, it's because it only just received an English release, but the anime has been going on for some time, and its sixth season was another outstanding entry. As it happens that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been revealed as in development, and it will very likely air in 2026.
Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
A further studio renowned for the superior craftsmanship of its projects, Science Saru has delivered critically acclaimed works 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, which is based on the actual historical person of Fatima, an influential woman and intellectual in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. From the trailer, the anime titled 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.
The Tougen Anki Series Will Return With a Season Two
Immediately following the airing of the final episode of the first season, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be receiving a second season. Adapted from the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki adapts the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will adapt the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a concrete release date has yet to be revealed.
