A Mountain of Anime News Dropped During the Festive Season
The winter break provide a multitude of pursuits far superior than checking the latest news: discovering surprises, getting stuffed on festive fare, and harnessing patience techniques to not arguing with loved ones. It is wished you succeeded in enjoy all these things and more. That said, the entertainment world doesn't take a break, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Many thrilling news items emerged over the holidays, and just in case you didn't see some of them, here is a compilation of the biggest bits.
One-Punch Man Its Third Season Is Set to Continue (By 2027)
Truly the most shocking revelation, the notorious troubled production that was the third season of One-Punch Man proved insufficient to stop the series' continuation. The show will be back with a subsequent part in 2027—such a distant date they easily could have called it season 4. More surprisingly, the studio J.C. Staff will continue to be leading the project. At least this time, director Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the start, which is seen as a hopeful indicator. But, the promotional image for the second cour is identical to the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou facing different directions. This suggests that, nowadays, they are probably mocking the fans.
Ruri Dragon Will Be the First Shonen Jump Anime By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has built a standing for being an top-tier animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the superb artistry of its productions but for the ethical practices of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had not adapted an anime adapted from a manga serialized in Shonen Jump, arguably the most famous magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became a huge following when it debuted in 2022 after just a handful of installments, but then went into a lengthy break due to the creator's health issues. When it came back with a lighter schedule, the series demonstrated it maintained the fans' affection and enthusiasm, and now the community is ecstatic about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series 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 never heard of it before, it's because it only recently got an English release, but the anime has been airing for some time, and season 6 was yet another stellar entry. It turns out that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been revealed as currently being made, and it will almost certainly debut in 2026.
Science Saru Will Adapt A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
A further studio known for the superior craftsmanship of its work, Science Saru has delivered masterpieces of the caliber of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, more recently, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be handling 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. Judging from the trailer, the anime titled Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a truly original and intriguing visual style, which evokes Ranking of Kings. Set to premiere in July 2026, this one will without a doubt be on my list of anticipated shows.
Tougen Anki Will Return With a Second Season
Right after the airing 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 adapts the manga by Yura Urushibara. The new season of the anime will adapt the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm premiere date has yet to be revealed.