A Ton of Anime Updates Arrived During the Festive Season

The Yuletide season provide a wealth of activities much better than catching up on the headlines: discovering surprises, feasting on holiday treats, and using meditation skills to not arguing with family members. Hopefully you succeeded in enjoy all these things and more. Nevertheless, the entertainment world doesn't take a break, and this is notably true for the realm of anime. Numerous thrilling announcements surfaced over the break, and should you didn't see any, here is a roundup of the biggest bits.

One-Punch Man Its Third Season Will Continue (Come 2027)

Without a doubt the most shocking piece of news, the much-discussed disaster that was season 3 of One-Punch Man failed to stop further production. Season 3 will be back with a follow-up batch of episodes in 2027—such a distant date they easily could have called it season 4. More surprisingly, animation studio J.C. Staff will remain leading the project. Thankfully this time, director Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the start, which is seen as a positive development. But, the key visual for the continuation is identical to the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This suggests that, at this point, they could be mocking the fans.

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

Kyoto Animation has forged a standing for being an top-tier animation studio, setting itself apart not just for the high caliber of its output but for the ethical practices of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had not adapted an anime stemming from a manga from Shonen Jump, possibly the most famous magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved widespread acclaim when it debuted in 2022 after just a handful of installments, but then went into a extended pause due to the author's health issues. When it returned with a reduced workload, the series showed it maintained the fans' support and goodwill, and now the community is ecstatic about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.

Kingdom Season 6 Is Getting a Follow-Up In Production

Kingdom is the best-selling, epic Shueisha manga that is not One Piece. If you've are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only just received an English localization, but the anime has been running for a while, and season 6 was yet another excellent entry. Apparently that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been revealed as in production, and it will almost certainly debut in 2026.

Science Saru Will Adapt A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series

A further studio known for the excellent quality of its projects, Science Saru has given us critically acclaimed works of the ilk of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, lastly, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be producing the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, which is based on the actual historical person of Fatima, an influential woman and scholar 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 evokes Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my must-watch list.

The Tougen Anki Series Will Return With a Second Season

Immediately following the conclusion of episode 24, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be securing a follow-up. Adapted from 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 premiere date has not been disclosed yet.