A Heap of Anime News Dropped Over the Holidays
The Yuletide season present a wealth of pastimes much better than catching up on the updates: discovering surprises, getting stuffed on delicious food, and harnessing patience techniques to not snapping at loved ones. It is wished you succeeded in accomplish all these things and more. Nevertheless, the entertainment world never sleeps, and this is notably true for the realm of anime. Numerous thrilling news items came out over the holidays, and just in case you missed a few, here is a summary of the biggest bits.
One-Punch Man Season 3 Is Moving Forward (In 2027)
Truly the most shocking piece of news, the much-discussed troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to deter further production. Season 3 will be back with a subsequent part in 2027—so far away they could have dubbed it season 4. More surprisingly, animation studio J.C. Staff will remain at the helm. Thankfully this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the beginning, which is seen as a good sign. However, the promotional image for the new episodes is identical to the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This leads one to believe that, at this point, they are probably teasing the fans.
Ruri Dragon Is Poised to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime Produced By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has built a standing for being an elite animation studio, making its mark not just for the high caliber of its output but for the good working conditions of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had not adapted an anime stemming from a manga serialized in Shonen Jump, perhaps the most famous magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a great choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved massive popularity when it launched in 2022 after just a small number of issues, but then went into a two-year hiatus due to the mangaka's health issues. When it came back with a lighter schedule, the series demonstrated it hadn't lost the fans' appreciation and goodwill, and now everyone is overjoyed about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Its Sixth Season Has a Sequel Now in the Works
Kingdom is the highly popular, epic Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've haven't come across it before, it's because it only recently got an English localization, but the anime has been running for some time, and season 6 was a further outstanding entry. It turns out that was just the initial batch, because a "sequel" has been confirmed as in production, and it will very likely debut in 2026.
Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
A further studio known for the superior craftsmanship 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 producing the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, based on the actual historical person of Fatima, an prominent woman and thinker 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 captivating visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will without a doubt be on my watchlist.
The Tougen Anki Series Is Set to Continue With a Second Season
Immediately following the airing of episode 24, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be securing a follow-up. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki adapts the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a specific release date has yet to be revealed.
