A Heap of Anime Updates Landed During the Festive Season

The Christmas holidays provide a multitude of pursuits far superior than scanning the latest news: opening presents, indulging in holiday treats, and using deep breathing to avoid arguing with relatives. Hopefully you managed to do all these things and more. That said, the showbiz industry never sleeps, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Many exciting announcements came out over the break, and should you missed some of them, here is a roundup of the juiciest bits.

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

Perhaps the most surprising piece of news, the notorious disaster that was the third season of One-Punch Man failed to stop further production. Season 3 will come back with a subsequent part in 2027—so far away they could have labeled it season 4. Even more shocking, the studio J.C. Staff will still be at the helm. On a positive note this time, director Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the start, which is seen as a hopeful indicator. But, the main art for the continuation is the same image the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This suggests that, by now, they are probably trolling the fans.

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

Kyoto Animation has built a name for being an elite animation studio, making its mark not just for the exceptional quality of its work but for the good working conditions of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had not adapted an anime based on a manga published in Shonen Jump, possibly the best-known magazine in the business. Ruri Dragon will break that tradition, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved massive popularity when it launched in 2022 after just a small number of issues, but then went into a extended pause due to the creator's health issues. When it resumed publication with a reduced workload, the series proved it maintained the fans' support and goodwill, and now the community is thrilled about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.

The Kingdom Series Season 6 Is Getting a Follow-Up Now in the Works

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 its sixth season was yet another stellar entry. Apparently that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been announced as currently being made, and it will almost certainly premiere in 2026.

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

Another studio renowned for the superior craftsmanship of its productions, Science Saru has delivered 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, based on the true story of Fatima, an powerful woman and thinker in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Based on the trailer, the anime called Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a truly original and intriguing visual style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Set to premiere in July 2026, this one will without a doubt be on my must-watch list.

Tougen Anki Will Return With a Second Season

Shortly after the release of its twenty-fourth episode, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be receiving a follow-up. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki adapts the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will adapt the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm release date has not been disclosed yet.