A Mountain of Anime Updates Landed During the Festive Season

The Yuletide season present a plethora of pastimes considerably more enjoyable than checking the headlines: opening presents, indulging in delicious food, and employing deep breathing to avoid yelling at family members. I hope you succeeded in accomplish all these things and more. That said, the showbiz industry doesn't go on vacation, and this is especially true for the realm of anime. Many thrilling developments surfaced during the festive period, and if you missed some of them, here is a summary of the juiciest bits.

The One-Punch Man Series Season 3 Is Moving Forward (In 2027)

Without a doubt the most shocking revelation, the widely-criticized disaster that was season 3 of One-Punch Man failed to stop the series' continuation. Season 3 will return with a second cour in 2027—such a distant date they easily could have called 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 beginning, which might be a good sign. But, the main art for the continuation is the same image the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This leads one to believe that, nowadays, they could be teasing the fans.

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

Kyoto Animation has established a reputation for being an top-tier animation studio, setting itself apart not just for the superb artistry of its output but for the good working conditions of its employees—a uncommon practice in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had never worked on an anime stemming from a manga from Shonen Jump, perhaps the most iconic magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a excellent 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 two-year hiatus due to the author's health issues. When it resumed publication with a lighter schedule, the series proved it maintained the fans' appreciation and positive sentiment, and now everyone is thrilled about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.

The Kingdom Series Its Sixth Season Is Getting a Follow-Up In Production

Kingdom is the top-selling, epic Shueisha manga that is not One Piece. If you've haven't come across it before, it's because it only fairly recently obtained an English localization, but the anime has been going on for years, and its sixth season was a further outstanding entry. As it happens that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been revealed as currently being made, and it will very likely air in 2026.

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

One more studio known for the artistic merit of its projects, Science Saru has given us 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 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 highly unique and captivating visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will without a doubt be on my watchlist.

The Tougen Anki Series Is Set to Continue With a Second Season

Immediately following the release of episode 24, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be securing a follow-up. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The new season of the anime will adapt the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a concrete premiere date has not yet been announced.