A Ton of Anime News Arrived Over the Holidays
The Yuletide season offer a multitude of activities much better than checking the headlines: unwrapping gifts, indulging in delicious food, and harnessing deep breathing to refrain from arguing with relatives. I hope you managed to accomplish all these things and more. Nevertheless, the showbiz industry doesn't go on vacation, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Many thrilling announcements came out over the break, and should you missed a few, here is a summary of the biggest bits.
One-Punch Man Season 3 Is Moving Forward (By 2027)
Truly the most shocking piece of news, the notorious controversial season that was the third season of One-Punch Man failed to deter further production. The show will return with a second cour in 2027—a date so remote they easily could have called it season 4. Adding to the surprise, animation studio J.C. Staff will continue to be leading the project. Thankfully this time, director Shinpei Nagai is on board to direct from the outset, which might be a hopeful indicator. Yet, the key visual for the new episodes is the same image the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This makes me think that, at this point, they could be mocking the fans.
The Ruri Dragon Series Is Set to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime From Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has built a reputation for being an prestigious animation studio, making its mark not just for the high caliber of its work 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 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 gained a huge following when it debuted in 2022 after just a handful of installments, but then went into a two-year hiatus due to the creator's health issues. When it returned with a reduced workload, the series proved it maintained the fans' affection and goodwill, and now fans are overjoyed about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Season 6 Has a Sequel Now in the Works
Kingdom is the top-selling, long-running Shueisha manga that is aside from One Piece. If you've are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only recently got an English localization, but the anime has been running for years, and season 6 was another outstanding entry. As it happens that was just the initial batch, because a "sequel" has been announced as currently being made, and it will almost certainly air in 2026.
Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
A further studio known for the excellent quality of its productions, Science Saru has given us masterpieces of the caliber of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, lastly, 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 real historical figure of Fatima, an powerful woman and scholar in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. From the trailer, the anime titled Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a truly original and captivating visual style, which evokes Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my list of anticipated shows.
Tougen Anki Will Continue With a Season Two
Right after the release of its twenty-fourth episode, it was confirmed 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 specific premiere date has not been disclosed yet.