A Mountain of Anime News Landed During the Festive Season
The Yuletide season provide a multitude of pastimes far superior than catching up on the latest news: opening presents, getting stuffed on delicious food, and using meditation skills to avoid arguing with relatives. It is wished you were able to accomplish all these things and more. Nevertheless, the entertainment world never sleeps, and this is especially true for the realm of anime. Numerous thrilling news items surfaced during the festive period, and should you missed some of them, here is a summary of the biggest bits.
One-Punch Man Its Third Season Is Moving Forward (By 2027)
Without a doubt the most shocking revelation, the much-discussed disaster that was the third season of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to stop further production. The show will come back with a subsequent part in 2027—such a distant date they could have dubbed it season 4. Adding to the surprise, animation studio J.C. Staff will still be at the helm. At least this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the outset, which is seen as a good sign. Yet, the promotional image for the new episodes is identical to the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This leads one to believe that, nowadays, they must be teasing the fans.
Ruri Dragon Is Poised to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has established a standing for being an top-tier animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the exceptional quality of its work but for the fair treatment of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had not produced an anime based on a manga published in Shonen Jump, arguably the best-known magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will break that tradition, and what a great choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved widespread acclaim when it first appeared in 2022 after just a few chapters, but then went into a lengthy break due to the creator's health issues. When it resumed publication with a more relaxed pace, the series demonstrated it hadn't lost the fans' support and positive sentiment, and now fans are ecstatic about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Season 6 Has a Sequel In Production
Kingdom is the best-selling, long-running Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've never heard of it before, it's because it only fairly recently obtained an English release, but the anime has been going on for a while, and its sixth season was a further excellent entry. It turns out that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been confirmed as in production, and it will probably premiere in 2026.
Science Saru Will Adapt A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
Another studio famous for the artistic merit of its productions, Science Saru has given us hit shows of the ilk 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 prominent woman and thinker in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. From the trailer, the anime titled Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a distinctly fresh and captivating visual style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my list of anticipated shows.
The Tougen Anki Series Will Return With a Second Season
Immediately following the conclusion of its twenty-fourth episode, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be securing a sequel. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will cover the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm premiere date has not been disclosed yet.
