A Ton of Anime News Landed Over the Holidays
The winter break present a multitude of activities far superior than scanning the headlines: opening presents, indulging in holiday treats, and using meditation skills to refrain from yelling at relatives. It is wished you succeeded in do all these things and more. That said, the showbiz industry never sleeps, and this is especially true for the realm of anime. Numerous exciting developments surfaced over the break, and just in case you missed some of them, here is a summary of the most exciting bits.
One-Punch Man Season 3 Will Continue (In 2027)
Perhaps the most shocking revelation, the notorious troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man proved insufficient to halt the series' continuation. The show will come back with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—so far away they easily could have labeled it season 4. Adding to the surprise, animation studio J.C. Staff will still be leading the project. At least this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the beginning, which could be taken as a positive development. But, the key visual for the new episodes is identical to the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou facing different directions. This makes me think that, nowadays, they could be mocking the fans.
The Ruri Dragon Series Is Poised to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime Produced By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has built a name for being an top-tier animation studio, making its mark not just for the exceptional quality of its output but for the good working conditions of its employees—a uncommon practice in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had not produced an anime stemming from a manga from Shonen Jump, arguably the most famous magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will break that tradition, and what a great choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved massive popularity when it first appeared in 2022 after just a small number of issues, but then went into a extended pause due to the creator's health issues. When it came back with a more relaxed pace, the series proved it hadn't lost the fans' affection and enthusiasm, and now everyone is ecstatic about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Its Sixth Season Has a Sequel Now in the Works
Kingdom is the top-selling, decades-spanning Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only fairly recently obtained an English translation, but the anime has been going on for some time, and season 6 was a further excellent entry. Apparently that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been announced as currently being made, and it will probably air in 2026.
Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
One more studio famous for the artistic merit of its work, Science Saru has given us hit shows of the caliber of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, lastly, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be producing the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, based on the real historical figure of Fatima, an powerful 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 highly unique and fascinating visual style, which evokes Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my watchlist.
Tougen Anki Is Set to Continue With a Second Season
Shortly after the airing of episode 24, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be securing a follow-up. Based on the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki is based on the manga by Yura Urushibara. The new season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a specific release date has not been disclosed yet.
