A Heap of Anime News Dropped Over the Holidays

The Yuletide season present a multitude of pursuits considerably more enjoyable than catching up on the headlines: opening presents, indulging in delicious food, and using deep breathing to not yelling at family members. Hopefully you were able to do all these things and more. Nevertheless, the world of entertainment never sleeps, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. A slew of exciting announcements emerged over the holidays, and should you missed some of them, here is a summary of the most exciting bits.

The One-Punch Man Series Season 3 Will Continue (Come 2027)

Without a doubt the biggest piece of news, the widely-criticized troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man proved insufficient to stop more episodes. The show will be back with a subsequent part in 2027—such a distant date they could have dubbed it season 4. More surprisingly, the studio J.C. Staff will still be at the helm. At least this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the start, which is seen as a hopeful indicator. But, the main art for the second cour is the same image the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This suggests that, by now, they must be trolling the fans.

Ruri Dragon Is Poised to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime Produced By Kyoto Animation

Kyoto Animation has established a standing for being an prestigious animation studio, setting itself apart not just for the exceptional quality of its productions but for the good working conditions of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had not produced an anime stemming from a manga serialized in Shonen Jump, arguably the most iconic magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became massive popularity when it launched in 2022 after just a few chapters, but then went into a lengthy break due to the mangaka's health issues. When it resumed publication with a more relaxed pace, the series demonstrated it maintained the fans' affection and enthusiasm, and now fans are thrilled about the impending KyoAni adaptation.

Kingdom Season 6 Will Get a Sequel Currently in Production

Kingdom is the top-selling, epic Shueisha manga that is aside from One Piece. If you've haven't come across it before, it's because it only just received an English release, but the anime has been running for some time, and its sixth season was yet another outstanding entry. As it happens that was just the initial batch, because a "sequel" has been revealed as in development, and it will almost certainly debut in 2026.

Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series

Another studio known for the excellent quality of its work, Science Saru has given us hit shows of the ilk of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, lastly, 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 actual historical person of Fatima, an prominent 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 is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will without a doubt be on my list of anticipated shows.

Tougen Anki Will Continue With a Second Season

Shortly after the conclusion of episode 24, it was confirmed that Tougen Anki will be getting a second season. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki adapts the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will adapt the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm premiere date has not been disclosed yet.