A Heap of Anime Updates Dropped During the Holidays
The Christmas holidays present a wealth of activities much better than checking the updates: discovering surprises, getting stuffed on festive fare, and employing patience techniques to not snapping at relatives. It is wished you managed to do all these things and more. Nevertheless, the entertainment world doesn't go on vacation, and this is especially true for the realm of anime. Numerous noteworthy announcements surfaced during the holidays, and just in case you missed some of them, here is a roundup of the most exciting bits.
The One-Punch Man Series Season 3 Is Set to Continue (Come 2027)
Truly the most surprising piece of news, the notorious troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man failed to deter more episodes. The show will come back with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—such a distant date they might as well have labeled it season 4. More surprisingly, the studio J.C. Staff will remain at the helm. At least this time, director Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the beginning, which might be a good sign. However, the key visual for the second cour is a mirror of the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This suggests that, at this point, they must be teasing the fans.
Ruri Dragon Is Set 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 superb artistry of its productions but for the ethical practices of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had never worked on an anime adapted from a manga published in Shonen Jump, perhaps the most famous magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will break that tradition, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved 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 resumed publication with a reduced workload, the series showed it maintained the fans' support and positive sentiment, and now fans are overjoyed about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Season 6 Will Get a Sequel Now in the Works
Kingdom is the top-selling, decades-spanning Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only fairly recently obtained an English translation, but the anime has been airing for a while, and season 6 was a further excellent entry. Apparently that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been announced as in development, and it will very likely air in 2026.
Science Saru Will Adapt A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
A further studio known for the artistic merit of its projects, Science Saru has delivered hit shows of the quality 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, inspired by the true story of Fatima, an powerful woman and intellectual in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Judging from the trailer, the anime called Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a highly unique and fascinating visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my must-watch list.
Tougen Anki Is Set to Continue With a Second Season
Right after the release of its twenty-fourth episode, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be getting a follow-up. 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 specific premiere date has not been disclosed yet.