A Heap of Anime Updates Dropped During the Holidays
The Yuletide season offer a multitude of pursuits considerably more enjoyable than checking the updates: discovering surprises, indulging in holiday treats, and employing meditation skills to avoid yelling at loved ones. I hope you succeeded in enjoy all these things and more. That said, the showbiz industry doesn't take a break, and this is notably true for the realm of anime. Many noteworthy developments emerged during the festive period, and should you missed some of them, here is a summary of the most exciting bits.
One-Punch Man Its Third Season Is Set to Continue (In 2027)
Without a doubt the most surprising announcement, the much-discussed troubled production that was the third season of One-Punch Man failed to stop further production. Season 3 will be back with a subsequent part in 2027—so far away they might as well have dubbed it season 4. Even more shocking, the studio J.C. Staff will continue to be leading the project. Thankfully this time, director Shinpei Nagai is on board to direct from the outset, which might be a good sign. Yet, the promotional image for the second cour is the same image the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This suggests that, by now, they must be teasing the fans.
The Ruri Dragon Series Is Set to Be the First Shonen Jump Anime By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has forged a reputation for being an prestigious animation studio, making its mark not just for the exceptional quality of its work but for the ethical practices of its employees—a uncommon practice in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had not produced an anime stemming from a manga serialized 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 became widespread acclaim when it launched in 2022 after just a few chapters, but then went into a two-year hiatus due to the author's health issues. When it returned with a reduced workload, the series showed it maintained the fans' support and positive sentiment, and now everyone is thrilled about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Season 6 Has a Sequel Now in the Works
Kingdom is the highly popular, epic Shueisha manga that is not One Piece. If you've haven't come across it before, it's because it only fairly recently obtained an English localization, but the anime has been going on for some time, and season 6 was yet another excellent entry. Apparently that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been revealed as currently being made, and it will very likely premiere in 2026.
Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
One more studio known for the artistic merit of its work, Science Saru has brought us hit shows 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, based on the actual historical person of Fatima, an powerful 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 distinctly fresh and captivating visual style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Set to premiere in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my list of anticipated shows.
Tougen Anki Will Continue With a Season Two
Immediately following the release of the final episode of the first season, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be receiving a sequel. Based on the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The new season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a specific air date has yet to be revealed.
