A Mountain of Anime News Dropped Over the Holidays
The winter break provide a multitude of pastimes considerably more enjoyable than scanning the latest news: opening presents, getting stuffed on festive fare, and using patience techniques to refrain from yelling at relatives. It is wished you succeeded in do all these things and more. Nevertheless, the world of entertainment doesn't take a break, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Many noteworthy news items emerged during the break, and just in case you overlooked some of them, here is a compilation of the biggest bits.
The One-Punch Man Series Its Third Season Will Continue (In 2027)
Truly the most surprising revelation, the widely-criticized controversial season that was season 3 of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to halt further production. The show will be back with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—a date so remote they could have dubbed it season 4. Even more shocking, animation studio J.C. Staff will remain in charge. Thankfully this time, director Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the beginning, which might be a hopeful indicator. However, the key visual for the second cour is identical to the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou facing different directions. This leads one to believe that, by now, they could be trolling the fans.
Ruri Dragon Is Set to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime Produced By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has established a name for being an prestigious animation studio, making its mark not just for the high caliber of its output but for the ethical practices of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had never worked on an anime adapted from a manga from Shonen Jump, perhaps the best-known magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a great choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became widespread acclaim when it debuted in 2022 after just a few chapters, but then went into a extended pause due to the author's health issues. When it returned with a reduced workload, the series proved it still retained the fans' support and enthusiasm, and now everyone is thrilled about the impending KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Season 6 Will Get a Sequel Now in the Works
Kingdom is the highly popular, long-running Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only recently got an English release, but the anime has been going on for years, and season 6 was another excellent entry. Apparently that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been revealed as in production, and it will probably debut in 2026.
Science Saru Will Adapt A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
One more studio famous for the excellent quality of its work, Science Saru has delivered critically acclaimed works of the caliber of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, lastly, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be handling the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, inspired by the actual historical person of Fatima, an powerful woman and thinker in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Based on the trailer, the anime named Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a truly original and intriguing visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my must-watch list.
The Tougen Anki Series Will Return With a Season Two
Shortly after the conclusion of its twenty-fourth episode, it was confirmed that Tougen Anki will be securing a follow-up. Adapted from the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will cover the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm premiere date has not yet been announced.
