A Mountain of Anime Updates Dropped Over the Holidays

The winter break offer a plethora of activities far superior than scanning the headlines: discovering surprises, feasting on festive fare, and employing patience techniques to not snapping at family members. It is wished you were able to accomplish all these things and more. However, the showbiz industry doesn't go on vacation, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Numerous noteworthy announcements emerged over the holidays, and just in case you overlooked some of them, here is a roundup of the juiciest bits.

One-Punch Man Its Third Season Is Moving Forward (Come 2027)

Perhaps the most shocking piece of news, the notorious troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man proved insufficient to deter further production. Season 3 will return with a subsequent part in 2027—so far away they might as well have called it season 4. Adding to the surprise, the studio J.C. Staff will remain in charge. Thankfully this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the start, which might be a good sign. But, the main art for the second cour is a mirror of the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This suggests that, at this point, they must be teasing the fans.

Ruri Dragon Is Set to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime From Kyoto Animation

Kyoto Animation has established a reputation for being an prestigious animation studio, setting itself apart not just for the exceptional quality of its output but for the fair treatment of its employees—a uncommon practice in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had not adapted an anime adapted from a manga serialized in Shonen Jump, possibly the best-known magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a great choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo gained widespread acclaim when it first appeared in 2022 after just a small number of issues, but then went into a two-year hiatus due to the creator's health issues. When it came back with a lighter schedule, the series proved it still retained the fans' support and goodwill, and now the community is ecstatic about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.

The Kingdom Series Season 6 Has a Sequel Now in the Works

Kingdom is the best-selling, epic Shueisha manga that is aside from One Piece. If you've are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only just received an English release, but the anime has been airing for years, and season 6 was yet another excellent entry. It turns out that was just the initial batch, because a "sequel" has been revealed as currently being made, and it will probably debut in 2026.

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

One more studio known for the excellent quality of its projects, Science Saru has delivered critically acclaimed works of the quality of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, more recently, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be taking on 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 distinctly fresh and fascinating visual style, which evokes Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my must-watch list.

Tougen Anki Will Continue With a Season Two

Right after the conclusion of its twenty-fourth episode, it was confirmed that Tougen Anki will be getting a second season. Adapted from the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki is based on the manga by Yura Urushibara. The new season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm air date has not been disclosed yet.