A Heap of Japanese Animation News Arrived During the Festive Season
The winter break provide a plethora of pursuits much better than scanning the latest news: discovering surprises, indulging in festive fare, and harnessing meditation skills to not yelling at family members. It is wished you succeeded in enjoy all these things and more. That said, the entertainment world doesn't go on vacation, and this is notably true for the realm of anime. Numerous exciting news items came out during the festive period, and should you didn't see any, here is a roundup of the biggest bits.
One-Punch Man Its Third Season Is Set to Continue (Come 2027)
Truly the most shocking revelation, the widely-criticized disaster that was the third season of One-Punch Man proved insufficient to halt further production. Season 3 will be back with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—so far away they could have dubbed it season 4. Even more shocking, the studio J.C. Staff will remain leading the project. On a positive note this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the start, which might be a hopeful indicator. But, the main art for the new episodes is identical to the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This suggests that, at this point, they are probably trolling the fans.
Ruri Dragon Is Poised to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has forged a reputation for being an prestigious animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the high caliber of its output but for the fair treatment of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had not adapted an anime adapted from a manga published in Shonen Jump, arguably the most iconic magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved massive popularity when it launched in 2022 after just a few chapters, but then went into a extended pause due to the mangaka's health issues. When it came back with a lighter schedule, the series proved it hadn't lost the fans' appreciation and enthusiasm, and now everyone is overjoyed about the impending KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Its Sixth Season Has a Sequel Currently in Production
Kingdom is the best-selling, decades-spanning Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've never heard of it before, it's because it only recently got an English release, but the anime has been going on for a while, and its sixth season was a further outstanding entry. Apparently that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been announced as currently being made, and it will very likely air in 2026.
Science Saru Will Adapt A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
Another studio renowned for the excellent quality of its productions, Science Saru has brought us hit shows of the caliber 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 true story of Fatima, an powerful 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 fascinating visual style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my must-watch list.
Tougen Anki Is Set to Continue With a Season Two
Right after the release of the final episode of the first season, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be getting a follow-up. Based on the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki is based on the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm air date has yet to be revealed.