A Ton of Anime News Dropped During the Festive Season

The winter break present a multitude of activities considerably more enjoyable than catching up on the updates: unwrapping gifts, indulging in holiday treats, and employing deep breathing to not snapping at relatives. It is wished you succeeded in do all these things and more. However, the entertainment world doesn't go on vacation, and this is notably true for the realm of anime. Many exciting developments emerged over the festive period, and should you overlooked any, here is a compilation of the juiciest bits.

One-Punch Man Its Third Season Is Moving Forward (Come 2027)

Truly the biggest announcement, the notorious controversial season that was season 3 of One-Punch Man failed to stop further production. Season 3 will return with a second cour in 2027—so far away they easily could have dubbed it season 4. More surprisingly, the studio J.C. Staff will remain in charge. Thankfully this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the outset, which is seen as a hopeful indicator. But, the main art for the continuation is the same image the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This suggests that, nowadays, they must be trolling the fans.

Ruri Dragon 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 superb artistry of its productions but for the good working conditions of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had never worked on an anime based on a manga published in Shonen Jump, perhaps the most iconic magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a great 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 extended pause due to the mangaka's health issues. When it resumed publication with a reduced workload, the series showed it maintained the fans' appreciation and goodwill, and now everyone is ecstatic about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.

Kingdom Its Sixth Season Is Getting a Follow-Up In Production

Kingdom is the best-selling, decades-spanning Shueisha manga that is aside from One Piece. If you've haven't come across it before, it's because it only recently got an English release, but the anime has been airing for years, and season 6 was another excellent entry. It turns out that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been confirmed as in production, and it will almost certainly air in 2026.

Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia To Anime

A further studio renowned for the superior craftsmanship of its work, Science Saru has brought us critically acclaimed works of the ilk of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, lastly, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be taking on the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, inspired by the true story of Fatima, an powerful 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 intriguing visual style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my watchlist.

Tougen Anki Will Return With a Season Two

Right after the release of episode 24, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be getting a second season. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki brings to life the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will cover the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a specific release date has not been disclosed yet.