A Ton of Japanese Animation News Dropped During the Holidays
The Yuletide season provide a plethora of pursuits much better than scanning the latest news: unwrapping gifts, feasting on festive fare, and harnessing deep breathing to avoid snapping at family members. I hope you were able to do all these things and more. That said, the entertainment world doesn't take a break, and this is especially true for the realm of anime. Many thrilling announcements came out over the festive period, and just in case you missed any, here is a roundup of the juiciest bits.
The One-Punch Man Series Season 3 Is Set to Continue (In 2027)
Without a doubt the most shocking revelation, the much-discussed troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to halt the series' continuation. Season 3 will be back with a subsequent part in 2027—so far away they could have labeled it season 4. Adding to the surprise, animation studio J.C. Staff will remain leading the project. Thankfully this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the beginning, which is seen as a good sign. Yet, the promotional image for the new episodes is identical to the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This makes me think that, nowadays, they must be mocking the fans.
The Ruri Dragon Series Will Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime Produced By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has built a reputation for being an prestigious animation studio, making its mark not just for the exceptional quality of its work but for the ethical practices of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had never worked on an anime stemming from a manga from Shonen Jump, perhaps the best-known magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved massive popularity when it launched in 2022 after just a few chapters, but then went into a two-year hiatus due to the creator's health issues. When it resumed publication with a more relaxed pace, the series showed it still retained the fans' affection and goodwill, and now the community is thrilled about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Season 6 Has a Sequel Currently in Production
Kingdom is the top-selling, decades-spanning Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only just received an English release, but the anime has been running for years, and its sixth season was yet another stellar entry. As it happens that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been announced as in production, and it will probably premiere in 2026.
Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
Another studio renowned for the artistic merit of its work, Science Saru has delivered critically acclaimed works of the ilk 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, based on the true story 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 highly unique and captivating visual style, which evokes Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my list of anticipated shows.
Tougen Anki Will Return With a Season Two
Right after the conclusion of its twenty-fourth episode, it was confirmed that Tougen Anki will be receiving a sequel. Based on the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The new season of the anime will cover the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a concrete premiere date has not yet been announced.
