A Heap of Anime Updates Arrived Over the Festive Season
The Christmas holidays provide a multitude of pursuits considerably more enjoyable than scanning the updates: discovering surprises, indulging in festive fare, and employing deep breathing to refrain from snapping at family members. I hope you succeeded in accomplish all these things and more. That said, the entertainment world doesn't go on vacation, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. A slew of exciting announcements surfaced over the break, and just in case you didn't see a few, here is a compilation of the biggest bits.
One-Punch Man Its Third Season Will Continue (In 2027)
Without a doubt the most shocking revelation, the notorious troubled production that was the third season of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to halt more episodes. The show will be back with a second cour in 2027—a date so remote they easily could have called it season 4. Even more shocking, the studio J.C. Staff will continue to be at the helm. On a positive note this time, director Shinpei Nagai is on board to direct from the outset, which might be a positive development. But, the main art for the second cour is the same image the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou facing different directions. This suggests that, at this point, they must be teasing the fans.
Ruri Dragon Is Poised to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime Produced By Kyoto Animation
Kyoto Animation has built a standing for being an top-tier animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the superb artistry of its productions but for the fair treatment of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had not produced an anime stemming from a manga from Shonen Jump, possibly the most iconic magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved widespread acclaim when it launched in 2022 after just a handful of installments, but then went into a extended pause due to the creator's health issues. When it returned with a more relaxed pace, the series proved it hadn't lost the fans' appreciation and positive sentiment, and now the community is thrilled about the impending KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Its Sixth Season Will Get a Sequel Now in the Works
Kingdom is the top-selling, long-running 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 translation, but the anime has been running for some time, and its sixth season was yet another stellar entry. As it happens that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been announced as in production, and it will very likely debut in 2026.
Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia To Anime
Another studio known for the superior craftsmanship of its projects, Science Saru has given us critically acclaimed works of the caliber 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, which is based on the actual historical person of Fatima, an prominent woman and scholar in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. From the trailer, the anime named Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a highly unique and fascinating visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my list of anticipated shows.
The Tougen Anki Series Will Return With a Season Two
Right after the airing of its twenty-fourth episode, it was confirmed that Tougen Anki will be securing a follow-up. Based on the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki is based on the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm premiere date has not been disclosed yet.
