A Ton of Anime News Dropped During the Holidays

The Yuletide season offer a wealth of activities far superior than checking the headlines: discovering surprises, feasting on holiday treats, and using meditation skills to avoid snapping at loved ones. I hope you succeeded in accomplish all these things and more. However, the entertainment world doesn't take a break, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Numerous exciting announcements emerged over the festive period, and just in case you overlooked a few, here is a roundup of the biggest bits.

One-Punch Man Season 3 Is Set to Continue (In 2027)

Perhaps the biggest announcement, the much-discussed controversial season that was the third season of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to halt further production. Season 3 will be back with a subsequent part in 2027—such a distant date they might as well 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, helmer Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the beginning, which might be a hopeful indicator. However, the key visual for the new episodes is a mirror of the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This suggests that, by now, they must be mocking the fans.

The Ruri Dragon Series Is Set to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime By Kyoto Animation

Kyoto Animation has established a standing for being an elite animation studio, setting itself apart not just for the exceptional quality of its work but for the ethical practices of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had not produced an anime based on a manga serialized in Shonen Jump, perhaps the most famous magazine in the business. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became widespread acclaim when it launched in 2022 after just a few chapters, but then went into a lengthy break due to the mangaka's health issues. When it resumed publication with a more relaxed pace, the series showed it hadn't lost the fans' appreciation and goodwill, and now fans are ecstatic about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.

The Kingdom Series Its Sixth Season Has a Sequel In Production

Kingdom is the best-selling, long-running Shueisha manga that is not 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 going on for some time, 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 debut in 2026.

Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia To Anime

Another studio renowned for the excellent quality of its work, Science Saru has delivered hit shows of the quality of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, most 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 true story of Fatima, an influential 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 highly unique and captivating visual style, which evokes Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my watchlist.

The Tougen Anki Series Will Return With a Season Two

Right after the release of its twenty-fourth episode, it was confirmed that Tougen Anki will be securing a second season. Adapted from the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki adapts the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will adapt the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a specific release date has not yet been announced.