A Ton of Anime Updates Arrived Over the Holidays
The Christmas holidays provide a plethora of activities considerably more enjoyable than catching up on the headlines: unwrapping gifts, feasting on festive fare, and harnessing deep breathing to not snapping at loved ones. Hopefully you succeeded in accomplish all these things and more. That said, the showbiz industry doesn't take a break, and this is notably true for the realm of anime. A slew of thrilling announcements emerged during the break, and just in case you didn't see some of them, here is a compilation of the juiciest bits.
One-Punch Man Its Third Season Is Set to Continue (By 2027)
Without a doubt the biggest piece of news, the widely-criticized controversial season that was season 3 of One-Punch Man failed to halt further production. The show will come back with a subsequent part in 2027âso far away they easily could have called it season 4. Adding to the surprise, the studio J.C. Staff will still be at the helm. Thankfully this time, director Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the beginning, which is seen as a positive development. However, the promotional image for the second cour is identical to the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou facing different directions. This leads one to believe that, nowadays, they could be trolling the fans.
Ruri Dragon Is Set to Be the First Shonen Jump Anime From Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has built a reputation for being an prestigious animation studio, making its mark not just for the high caliber of its productions but for the good working conditions of its employeesâa uncommon practice in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had never worked on an anime based on a manga published in Shonen Jump, perhaps the most famous magazine in the business. Ruri Dragon will break that tradition, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved widespread acclaim when it launched in 2022 after just a small number of issues, but then went into a lengthy break due to the author's health issues. When it returned with a more relaxed pace, the series showed it hadn't lost the fans' support and positive sentiment, and now everyone is ecstatic about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.
The Kingdom Series Season 6 Will Get a Sequel In Production
Kingdom is the top-selling, epic Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only fairly recently obtained an English localization, but the anime has been running for years, and its sixth season was another stellar entry. It turns out that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been revealed as currently being made, and it will probably air in 2026.
Science Saru Will Adapt A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
A further studio known for the excellent quality of its productions, Science Saru has given us critically acclaimed works of the quality of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, more recently, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be handling the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, inspired by the real historical figure of Fatima, an prominent woman and scholar in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Based on the trailer, the anime named Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a distinctly fresh and captivating visual style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my watchlist.
Tougen Anki Will Return With a Season Two
Shortly after the conclusion of the final episode of the first season, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be securing a follow-up. Inspired by 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 specific premiere date has yet to be revealed.
