A Ton of Anime Updates Arrived During the Holidays

The winter break provide a multitude of activities considerably more enjoyable than scanning the headlines: discovering surprises, indulging in festive fare, and using patience techniques to avoid yelling at loved ones. I hope you succeeded in enjoy all these things and more. That said, the showbiz industry doesn't take a break, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Numerous thrilling developments surfaced during the festive period, and should you overlooked any, here is a roundup of the biggest bits.

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

Truly the most surprising announcement, the much-discussed disaster that was the third season of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to stop more episodes. The show will be back with a subsequent part in 2027—a date so remote they could have called it season 4. Adding to the surprise, animation studio J.C. Staff will continue to be 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 main art for the continuation is the same image the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou facing different directions. This suggests that, at this point, they are probably mocking the fans.

The Ruri Dragon Series Will Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime By Kyoto Animation

Kyoto Animation has built 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 sadly unusual standard in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had not produced an anime adapted from a manga from Shonen Jump, arguably the most famous magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo gained a huge following when it debuted in 2022 after just a handful of installments, but then went into a extended pause due to the mangaka's health issues. When it returned with a reduced workload, the series proved it hadn't lost the fans' appreciation and enthusiasm, and now the community is ecstatic about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.

The Kingdom Series Season 6 Has a Sequel Currently in Production

Kingdom is the highly popular, decades-spanning Shueisha manga that is not 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 running for some time, and season 6 was another stellar entry. It turns out that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been announced as currently being made, and it will almost certainly air in 2026.

Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia To Anime

One more studio renowned for the superior craftsmanship of its productions, Science Saru has given us masterpieces of the quality 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, based on the true story of Fatima, an influential 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 highly unique and intriguing visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my list of anticipated shows.

Tougen Anki Will Continue With a Second Season

Immediately following the release of the final episode of the first season, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be receiving a follow-up. Adapted from the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will cover the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm release date has yet to be revealed.