A Mountain of Anime News Landed Over the Holidays
The winter break offer a multitude of activities far superior than scanning the latest news: opening presents, indulging in delicious food, and harnessing deep breathing to not snapping at family members. Hopefully you managed to enjoy all these things and more. However, the world of entertainment never sleeps, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Numerous thrilling news items came out during the festive period, and if you missed a few, here is a compilation of the biggest bits.
The One-Punch Man Series Its Third Season Is Set to Continue (By 2027)
Without a doubt the biggest announcement, the notorious controversial season that was the third season of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to deter further production. The show will return with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—a date so remote they easily could have dubbed it season 4. Even more shocking, the studio J.C. Staff will continue to be leading the project. On a positive note this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is on board to direct from the start, which might be a good sign. But, the main art 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, at this point, they are probably teasing the fans.
The Ruri Dragon Series Is Set to Be the First Shonen Jump Anime Produced By 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 productions but for the fair treatment of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had not adapted an anime adapted from a manga from Shonen Jump, perhaps the best-known magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a great choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo gained 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 resumed publication with a lighter schedule, the series proved it hadn't lost the fans' affection and enthusiasm, and now the community is ecstatic about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Its Sixth Season Will Get a Sequel Currently in Production
Kingdom is the best-selling, long-running Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only just received an English translation, but the anime has been airing for years, and season 6 was a further stellar entry. As it happens that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been revealed as in development, and it will probably debut in 2026.
Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
Another studio renowned for the superior craftsmanship of its productions, 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, which is based on the true story of Fatima, an powerful woman and intellectual in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. From the trailer, the anime titled Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a highly unique and fascinating visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Set to premiere in July 2026, this one will without a doubt be on my list of anticipated shows.
The Tougen Anki Series Will Return With a Season Two
Right after the airing of episode 24, it was confirmed that Tougen Anki will be receiving a second season. Based on the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The new season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a specific premiere date has yet to be revealed.
