A Heap of Anime News Landed During the Festive Season
The Christmas holidays present a plethora of pastimes considerably more enjoyable than scanning the updates: opening presents, indulging in festive fare, and using deep breathing to refrain from snapping at family members. I hope you succeeded in accomplish all these things and more. That said, the showbiz industry doesn't go on vacation, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Numerous exciting developments surfaced during the festive period, and should you didn't see some of them, here is a roundup of the biggest bits.
One-Punch Man Its Third Season Is Moving Forward (In 2027)
Without a doubt the biggest revelation, the much-discussed troubled production that was the third season of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to stop further production. Season 3 will return with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—so far away they easily could have dubbed it season 4. Adding to the surprise, animation studio J.C. Staff will continue to be leading the project. At least this time, director Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the outset, which is seen as a hopeful indicator. However, the main art for the continuation is the same image the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This leads one to believe that, by now, they are probably trolling the fans.
Ruri Dragon Is Poised to Be the First Shonen Jump Anime By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has built a reputation for being an top-tier animation studio, setting itself apart not just for the superb artistry of its output but for the ethical practices of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had not adapted an anime adapted from a manga published in Shonen Jump, possibly the most iconic magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo gained a huge following when it launched in 2022 after just a handful of installments, but then went into a two-year hiatus due to the author's health issues. When it came back with a more relaxed pace, the series showed it hadn't lost the fans' affection and enthusiasm, and now everyone is overjoyed about the impending KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Season 6 Is Getting a Follow-Up In Production
Kingdom is the best-selling, long-running Shueisha manga that is aside from 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 going on for some time, and season 6 was another stellar entry. It turns out that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been revealed as in development, and it will almost certainly air in 2026.
Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
One more studio famous for the artistic merit of its productions, Science Saru has given us critically acclaimed works 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, inspired by the actual historical person of Fatima, an powerful woman and thinker in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. From the trailer, the anime named Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a highly unique and captivating visual style, which evokes Ranking of Kings. Set to premiere in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my list of anticipated shows.
The Tougen Anki Series Will Continue With a Season Two
Right after the airing of the final episode of the first season, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be getting a second season. 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 concrete air date has not yet been announced.
