A Heap of Anime News Landed Over the Holidays

The Christmas holidays offer a multitude of activities considerably more enjoyable than scanning the updates: unwrapping gifts, indulging in delicious food, and employing deep breathing to avoid arguing with loved ones. I hope you managed to do all these things and more. However, the showbiz industry doesn't go on vacation, and this is especially true for the realm of anime. A slew of thrilling developments came out over the festive period, and if you missed some of them, here is a summary of the juiciest bits.

One-Punch Man Its Third Season Will Continue (In 2027)

Truly the most shocking announcement, the widely-criticized disaster that was season 3 of One-Punch Man proved insufficient to deter the series' continuation. Season 3 will come back with a second cour in 2027—a date so remote they could have labeled it season 4. More surprisingly, animation studio J.C. Staff will still be at the helm. On a positive note this time, director Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the outset, which might be a positive development. But, 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 makes me think that, at this point, they could be mocking the fans.

The Ruri Dragon Series Is Set to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime From Kyoto Animation

Kyoto Animation has forged a name for being an prestigious animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the high caliber of its output but for the fair treatment of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had not produced an anime adapted from a manga published in Shonen Jump, possibly 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 gained a huge following when it launched 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 demonstrated it maintained the fans' support and goodwill, and now the community is overjoyed about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.

The Kingdom Series Its Sixth Season Will Get a Sequel Now in the Works

Kingdom is the top-selling, epic Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've haven't come across it before, it's because it only just received an English localization, but the anime has been airing for some time, and season 6 was a further 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 Bringing A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series

A further studio known for the superior craftsmanship of its productions, Science Saru has given us masterpieces of the quality of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, lastly, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be handling the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, which is based on the real historical figure of Fatima, an prominent woman and intellectual in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Judging from the trailer, the anime called Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a distinctly fresh and intriguing visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my watchlist.

Tougen Anki Will Continue With a Second Season

Shortly after the conclusion of the final episode of the first season, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be getting a follow-up. Based on the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki adapts the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will cover the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm air date has not been disclosed yet.