A Ton of Anime Updates Arrived During the Festive Season
The Christmas holidays present a multitude of activities far superior than scanning the updates: discovering surprises, feasting on holiday treats, and harnessing patience techniques to not snapping at loved ones. I hope you succeeded in do all these things and more. However, the showbiz industry doesn't go on vacation, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Numerous exciting news items emerged during the break, and just in case you didn't see some of them, here is a roundup of the most exciting bits.
One-Punch Man Season 3 Will Continue (In 2027)
Truly the most shocking revelation, the much-discussed troubled production that was the third season of One-Punch Man failed to deter more episodes. Season 3 will return with a subsequent part in 2027—a date so remote they could have called it season 4. Even more shocking, the studio J.C. Staff will continue to be in charge. At least this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the beginning, which could be taken as a good sign. However, the key visual for the new episodes is identical to the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou facing different directions. This leads one to believe that, nowadays, they must be teasing the fans.
Ruri Dragon Is Set to Be the First Shonen Jump Anime Produced By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has forged a name for being an prestigious animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the exceptional quality of its output but for the ethical practices 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 break that tradition, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved widespread acclaim when it launched in 2022 after just a few chapters, but then went into a lengthy break due to the author's health issues. When it resumed publication with a reduced workload, the series showed it hadn't lost the fans' affection and enthusiasm, and now the community is thrilled about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Season 6 Is Getting a Follow-Up Currently in Production
Kingdom is the best-selling, epic 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 localization, but the anime has been going on for years, and season 6 was a further excellent entry. It turns out that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been announced as currently being made, and it will almost certainly air in 2026.
Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
One more studio famous for the artistic merit of its productions, Science Saru has brought us masterpieces of the quality of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, more recently, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be taking on the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, which is based on the true story of Fatima, an prominent woman and intellectual in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. From the trailer, the anime called Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a highly unique and fascinating visual style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my list of anticipated shows.
The Tougen Anki Series Will Return With a Season Two
Right after the conclusion of episode 24, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be getting a sequel. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki is based on the manga by Yura Urushibara. The new season of the anime will cover the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm air date has not been disclosed yet.
