A Mountain of Anime News Arrived During the Holidays
The winter break present a plethora of activities much better than catching up on the headlines: discovering surprises, getting stuffed on holiday treats, and employing meditation skills to avoid snapping at relatives. I hope you succeeded in do all these things and more. However, the entertainment world never sleeps, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Many noteworthy developments emerged over the break, and if you overlooked some of them, here is a roundup of the biggest bits.
One-Punch Man Season 3 Is Moving Forward (In 2027)
Truly the most shocking piece of news, the notorious controversial season that was season 3 of One-Punch Man proved insufficient to stop the series' continuation. Season 3 will return with a second cour in 2027—so far away they might as well have called it season 4. Even more shocking, animation studio J.C. Staff will still be in charge. On a positive note this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is on board to direct from the outset, which could be taken as a positive development. Yet, the key visual 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, nowadays, they could be mocking the fans.
The Ruri Dragon Series Will Be the First 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 ethical practices of its employees—a uncommon practice in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had never worked on an anime stemming from a manga published in Shonen Jump, perhaps the best-known magazine in the business. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo gained a huge following when it first appeared in 2022 after just a small number of issues, but then went into a extended pause due to the creator's health issues. When it came back with a more relaxed pace, the series showed it maintained the fans' appreciation and goodwill, and now fans are ecstatic about the impending KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Season 6 Will Get a Sequel Now in the Works
Kingdom is the best-selling, decades-spanning Shueisha manga that is aside from One Piece. If you've haven't come across it before, it's because it only fairly recently obtained an English release, but the anime has been airing for some time, and its sixth season was another outstanding entry. Apparently that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been confirmed as in development, and it will very likely debut in 2026.
Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
One more studio famous for the artistic merit of its productions, Science Saru has delivered critically acclaimed works of the caliber of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, most 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 influential woman and thinker 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 fascinating visual style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Set to premiere in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my list of anticipated shows.
The Tougen Anki Series Will Continue With a Second Season
Immediately following the conclusion of its twenty-fourth episode, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be getting a second season. Adapted from 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 yet been announced.