A Heap of Anime News Landed During the Holidays

The Yuletide season present a plethora of pastimes far superior than checking the latest news: unwrapping gifts, feasting on holiday treats, and employing patience techniques to avoid arguing with relatives. Hopefully you succeeded in enjoy all these things and more. However, the world of entertainment doesn't go on vacation, and this is notably true for the realm of anime. Many thrilling news items surfaced over the break, and just in case you didn't see some of them, here is a compilation of the most exciting bits.

One-Punch Man Its Third Season Will Continue (Come 2027)

Truly the most surprising revelation, the widely-criticized troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man failed to stop the series' continuation. Season 3 will be back with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—so far away they might as well have dubbed it season 4. Adding to the surprise, animation studio J.C. Staff will continue to be leading the project. At least this time, director Shinpei Nagai is on board to direct from the beginning, which might be a good sign. But, the key visual for the second cour is the same image the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This suggests that, by now, they are probably trolling the fans.

Ruri Dragon Is Poised to Be the First Shonen Jump Anime Produced By Kyoto Animation

Kyoto Animation has built a standing for being an prestigious animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the high caliber of its work but for the good working conditions of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had not adapted an anime adapted from a manga from Shonen Jump, possibly the most iconic magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will break that tradition, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became massive popularity when it debuted in 2022 after just a few chapters, but then went into a extended pause due to the creator's health issues. When it resumed publication with a reduced workload, the series proved it maintained the fans' affection and goodwill, and now everyone is ecstatic about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.

Kingdom Season 6 Is Getting a Follow-Up In Production

Kingdom is the top-selling, decades-spanning Shueisha manga that is not One Piece. If you've are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only fairly recently obtained an English localization, but the anime has been airing for a while, and season 6 was a further excellent entry. Apparently that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been confirmed as currently being made, and it will very likely air in 2026.

Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series

Another studio known for the superior craftsmanship of its work, Science Saru has delivered hit shows of the ilk of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, more recently, 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 true story of Fatima, an powerful woman and intellectual in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Based on the trailer, the anime titled Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a truly original and captivating visual style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Set to premiere in July 2026, this one will without a doubt be on my must-watch list.

Tougen Anki Is Set to Continue With a Second Season

Shortly after the conclusion of its twenty-fourth episode, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be securing a second season. Adapted from the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki adapts the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will cover the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a concrete premiere date has not been disclosed yet.