A Mountain of Anime Updates Landed Over the Holidays
The Christmas holidays provide a plethora of pursuits considerably more enjoyable than catching up on the updates: discovering surprises, getting stuffed on festive fare, and employing deep breathing to avoid arguing with family members. Hopefully you were able to do all these things and more. However, the entertainment world doesn't go on vacation, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Many exciting developments emerged over the holidays, and just in case you missed a few, here is a roundup of the juiciest bits.
The One-Punch Man Series Season 3 Will Continue (In 2027)
Perhaps the biggest piece of news, the notorious controversial season that was the third season of One-Punch Man failed to deter more episodes. Season 3 will be back with a subsequent part in 2027—so far away they might as well have labeled it season 4. More surprisingly, the studio J.C. Staff will still be in charge. Thankfully this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the beginning, which could be taken as a hopeful indicator. But, the promotional image for the continuation is a mirror of the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This makes me think that, by now, they could be mocking the fans.
Ruri Dragon Is Poised to Be the First Shonen Jump Anime Produced By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has forged a standing for being an prestigious animation studio, making its mark not just for the exceptional quality of its work but for the good working conditions of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had not adapted an anime adapted from a manga serialized in Shonen Jump, arguably the best-known magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will break that tradition, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became massive popularity when it debuted in 2022 after just a few chapters, but then went into a extended pause due to the mangaka's health issues. When it came back with a lighter schedule, the series proved it maintained the fans' support and goodwill, and now fans are ecstatic about the impending KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Season 6 Will Get a Sequel Now in the Works
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 recently got an English release, but the anime has been running for a while, and season 6 was yet another outstanding entry. Apparently that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been announced as currently being made, and it will very likely premiere in 2026.
Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
Another studio known for the excellent quality of its work, Science Saru has delivered masterpieces of the ilk of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, most recently, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be handling the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, inspired by the real historical figure of Fatima, an influential woman and scholar in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Based on 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 absolutely be on my watchlist.
The Tougen Anki Series Is Set to Continue With a Season Two
Shortly after the airing of episode 24, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be getting a follow-up. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will cover the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm premiere date has yet to be revealed.
