A Heap of Anime News Dropped During the Festive Season

The winter break present a wealth of activities considerably more enjoyable than checking the latest news: opening presents, feasting on delicious food, and employing deep breathing to not yelling at relatives. It is wished you succeeded in do all these things and more. That said, the world of entertainment doesn't take a break, and this is especially true for the realm of anime. Numerous noteworthy developments surfaced during the break, and should you didn't see a few, here is a roundup of the juiciest bits.

The One-Punch Man Series Its Third Season Is Set to Continue (In 2027)

Without a doubt the most shocking piece of news, the widely-criticized controversial season that was the third season of One-Punch Man failed to halt more episodes. Season 3 will be back with a subsequent part in 2027—so far away they easily could have called it season 4. Even more shocking, the studio J.C. Staff will still be leading the project. On a positive note this time, director Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the outset, which could be taken as a positive development. But, the promotional image for the continuation is the same image the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This leads one to believe that, at this point, they could be mocking the fans.

The Ruri Dragon Series Will Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime By Kyoto Animation

Kyoto Animation has established a name for being an prestigious animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the exceptional quality of its work but for the fair treatment of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had never worked on an anime based on a manga serialized in Shonen Jump, possibly the most famous magazine in the business. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo gained widespread acclaim when it first appeared in 2022 after just a small number of issues, but then went into a extended pause due to the mangaka's health issues. When it returned with a more relaxed pace, the series showed it still retained the fans' affection and goodwill, and now fans are ecstatic about the impending KyoAni adaptation.

Kingdom Season 6 Has a Sequel Currently in Production

Kingdom is the top-selling, long-running Shueisha manga that is other than One Piece. If you've never heard of it before, it's because it only just received an English localization, but the anime has been airing for years, and season 6 was a further outstanding entry. It turns out that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been revealed as currently being made, and it will very likely debut in 2026.

Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia To Anime

Another studio renowned for the excellent quality of its productions, Science Saru has delivered masterpieces of the ilk of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, more recently, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be producing the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, inspired by the real historical figure of Fatima, an powerful woman and thinker in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Based on the trailer, the anime named Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a truly original and intriguing visual style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will without a doubt be on my must-watch list.

Tougen Anki Will Return With a Second Season

Right after the conclusion of the final episode of the first season, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be getting a follow-up. Based on the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a concrete release date has not been disclosed yet.