A Heap of Anime Updates Arrived During the Festive Season
The winter break provide a plethora of pursuits considerably more enjoyable than checking the headlines: discovering surprises, indulging in holiday treats, and employing deep breathing to not yelling at loved ones. I hope you succeeded in enjoy all these things and more. That said, the world of entertainment never sleeps, and this is especially true for the realm of anime. Numerous exciting announcements emerged over the festive period, and if you didn't see some of them, here is a roundup of the juiciest bits.
One-Punch Man Season 3 Is Set to Continue (In 2027)
Perhaps the most surprising piece of news, the widely-criticized controversial season that was season 3 of One-Punch Man failed to halt the series' continuation. Season 3 will be back with a subsequent part in 2027—so far away they easily could have labeled it season 4. Even more shocking, 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 could be taken as a positive development. But, the main art for the continuation is the same image the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This suggests that, nowadays, they could be teasing the fans.
Ruri Dragon Is Poised to Be the First Shonen Jump Anime From Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has established a name for being an prestigious animation studio, setting itself apart not just for the exceptional quality of its output but for the fair treatment of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had not adapted an anime stemming from a manga serialized in Shonen Jump, perhaps the most iconic magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved 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 came back with a lighter schedule, the series demonstrated it still retained the fans' appreciation and goodwill, and now fans are overjoyed about the forthcoming 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 haven't come across it before, it's because it only recently got an English localization, but the anime has been running for some time, and its sixth season was another outstanding entry. As it happens that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been announced as in production, and it will almost certainly debut in 2026.
Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
One more studio famous for the artistic merit of its projects, Science Saru has brought us hit shows of the caliber 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, inspired by the true story of Fatima, an influential 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 intriguing 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 watchlist.
Tougen Anki Will Continue With a Season Two
Immediately following the conclusion of episode 24, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be receiving a sequel. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm air date has not been disclosed yet.
