A Mountain of Anime News Landed Over the Holidays
The Yuletide season offer a wealth of pursuits far superior than catching up on the latest news: opening presents, getting stuffed on festive fare, and employing deep breathing to not arguing with family members. I hope you succeeded in accomplish all these things and more. That said, the entertainment world doesn't take a break, and this is notably true for the realm of anime. Numerous noteworthy developments emerged during the holidays, and if you overlooked some of them, here is a summary of the juiciest bits.
One-Punch Man Season 3 Will Continue (In 2027)
Without a doubt the most surprising announcement, the notorious controversial season that was season 3 of One-Punch Man proved insufficient to halt the series' continuation. The show will return with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—a date so remote they might as well have called it season 4. More surprisingly, animation studio J.C. Staff will still be in charge. At least this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the beginning, which might be a positive development. But, the main art for the new episodes is a mirror of the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This makes me think that, nowadays, they must 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 reputation for being an top-tier animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the high caliber of its productions but for the fair treatment of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had not adapted an anime adapted from a manga serialized in Shonen Jump, possibly the best-known magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo gained a huge following 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 resumed publication with a reduced workload, the series showed it maintained the fans' affection and goodwill, and now everyone is overjoyed about the impending KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Its Sixth Season Has a Sequel Now in the Works
Kingdom is the highly popular, epic Shueisha manga that is other than 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 a while, and season 6 was another stellar entry. It turns out that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been announced as in development, and it will almost certainly premiere in 2026.
Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
Another studio renowned for the superior craftsmanship of its productions, Science Saru has given us critically acclaimed works of the ilk of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, more recently, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be producing the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, based on the actual historical person 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 distinctly fresh and fascinating visual style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will without a doubt be on my must-watch list.
Tougen Anki Is Set to Continue With a Season Two
Right after the airing of its twenty-fourth episode, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be receiving a second season. Adapted from the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The new season of the anime will adapt the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm air date has not been disclosed yet.
