A Heap of Anime Updates Landed During the Holidays
The Christmas holidays offer a wealth of activities much better than catching up on the headlines: opening presents, feasting on festive fare, and using deep breathing to not arguing with loved ones. Hopefully you were able to accomplish all these things and more. Nevertheless, the entertainment world never sleeps, and this is especially true for the realm of anime. Numerous thrilling developments came out over the break, and if you didn't see any, here is a compilation of the most exciting bits.
One-Punch Man Season 3 Is Moving Forward (By 2027)
Truly the most surprising revelation, the notorious troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man failed to halt the series' continuation. The show will come back with a subsequent part in 2027—such a distant date they might as well have dubbed it season 4. Even more shocking, the studio J.C. Staff will still be in charge. At least this time, director Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the outset, which is seen as a good sign. However, the key visual for the second cour is a mirror of the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou facing different directions. This suggests that, nowadays, they are probably trolling the fans.
The Ruri Dragon Series Is Set to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime From Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has forged a reputation for being an top-tier animation studio, making its mark 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 produced an anime based on a manga from Shonen Jump, arguably the most iconic magazine in the business. Ruri Dragon will break that tradition, and what a excellent 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 showed it hadn't lost the fans' affection and enthusiasm, and now everyone is overjoyed about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Season 6 Is Getting a Follow-Up Now in the Works
Kingdom is the top-selling, epic Shueisha manga that is aside from One Piece. If you've haven't come across it before, it's because it only just received an English translation, but the anime has been going on for a while, and its sixth season was yet another excellent entry. As it happens that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been revealed as currently being made, and it will probably premiere in 2026.
Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
A further studio renowned for the superior craftsmanship of its work, Science Saru has brought us masterpieces of the ilk of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, lastly, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be producing the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, which is based on the true story of Fatima, an powerful 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 fascinating visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Set to premiere in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my must-watch list.
The Tougen Anki Series Is Set to Continue With a Second Season
Right after the release of episode 24, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be securing a sequel. Adapted from the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki is based on the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will adapt the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm premiere date has yet to be revealed.
