A Heap of Anime News Arrived Over the Holidays

The Yuletide season provide a plethora of pursuits much better than scanning the headlines: unwrapping gifts, indulging in festive fare, and harnessing deep breathing to refrain from snapping at family members. Hopefully you were able to accomplish all these things and more. Nevertheless, the showbiz industry never sleeps, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Numerous noteworthy announcements emerged over the break, and if you overlooked some of them, here is a compilation of the most exciting bits.

One-Punch Man Season 3 Will Continue (Come 2027)

Without a doubt the most surprising revelation, the much-discussed controversial season that was the third season of One-Punch Man failed to halt more episodes. Season 3 will come back with a second cour in 2027—a date so remote they could have labeled it season 4. Even more shocking, animation studio J.C. Staff will continue to be leading the project. On a positive note this time, director Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the beginning, which might be a hopeful indicator. But, the key visual for the second cour is the same image the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This makes me think that, by now, they must be teasing the fans.

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

Kyoto Animation has established a standing for being an top-tier animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the high caliber of its output but for the ethical practices of its employees—a uncommon practice in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had never worked on an anime based on a manga serialized in Shonen Jump, perhaps the most iconic magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became a huge following when it first appeared in 2022 after just a small number of issues, but then went into a lengthy break due to the creator's health issues. When it returned with a more relaxed pace, the series showed it hadn't lost the fans' affection and goodwill, and now everyone is overjoyed about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.

The Kingdom Series Season 6 Has a Sequel 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 just received an English translation, but the anime has been going on for a while, and season 6 was yet another stellar entry. Apparently that was just the initial batch, because a "sequel" has been confirmed as in development, and it will probably premiere in 2026.

Science Saru Will Adapt A Witch in Mongolia To Anime

A further studio renowned for the artistic merit of its work, Science Saru has brought us critically acclaimed works 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, inspired by the actual historical person of Fatima, an prominent woman and thinker in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. From the trailer, the anime called Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a truly original and captivating visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will without a doubt be on my list of anticipated shows.

Tougen Anki Will Return With a Season Two

Shortly after the conclusion of the final episode of the first season, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be securing a sequel. Adapted from the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will adapt the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a concrete premiere date has yet to be revealed.