A Ton of Anime Updates Landed During the Festive Season

The Yuletide season present a plethora of pastimes much better than scanning the latest news: unwrapping gifts, getting stuffed on festive fare, and using meditation skills to avoid arguing with relatives. Hopefully you succeeded in accomplish all these things and more. That said, the entertainment world doesn't take a break, and this is notably true for the realm of anime. Numerous thrilling news items surfaced during the holidays, and just in case you didn't see some of them, here is a compilation of the most exciting bits.

The One-Punch Man Series Season 3 Will Continue (By 2027)

Perhaps the most surprising announcement, the notorious troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man proved insufficient to stop further production. Season 3 will return with a second cour in 2027—so far away they might as well have called it season 4. Adding to the surprise, animation studio J.C. Staff will remain in charge. Thankfully this time, director Shinpei Nagai is on board to direct from the beginning, which might be a good sign. However, the promotional image for the second cour is a mirror of the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This makes me think that, at this point, they could be mocking the fans.

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

Kyoto Animation has built a standing for being an elite animation studio, making its mark not just for the superb artistry of its productions but for the ethical practices of its employees—a uncommon practice in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had not adapted an anime based on a manga from Shonen Jump, possibly the most famous magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will break that tradition, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became a huge following when it first appeared in 2022 after just a handful of installments, but then went into a extended pause due to the author's health issues. When it resumed publication with a reduced workload, the series showed it maintained the fans' affection and goodwill, and now fans are thrilled about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.

The Kingdom Series Its Sixth Season Has a Sequel In Production

Kingdom is the highly popular, 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 going on for some time, and its sixth season was yet another stellar entry. It turns out that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been announced as in development, and it will very likely premiere in 2026.

Science Saru Will Adapt A Witch in Mongolia To Anime

One more studio famous for the superior craftsmanship of its work, Science Saru has delivered critically acclaimed works of the caliber of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, lastly, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be taking on the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, based on the real historical figure of Fatima, an powerful woman and scholar in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. From the trailer, the anime called Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a distinctly fresh and fascinating visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my must-watch list.

The Tougen Anki Series Will Continue With a Season Two

Immediately following the release of its twenty-fourth episode, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be receiving a sequel. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm premiere date has yet to be revealed.