A Mountain of Anime News Landed Over the Festive Season

The winter break present a wealth of pastimes far superior than checking the updates: unwrapping gifts, indulging in holiday treats, and harnessing patience techniques to avoid snapping at relatives. It is wished you were able to do all these things and more. However, the entertainment world never sleeps, and this is notably true for the realm of anime. A slew of noteworthy news items came out during the holidays, and if you didn't see a few, here is a compilation of the biggest bits.

The One-Punch Man Series Season 3 Will Continue (Come 2027)

Perhaps the biggest piece of news, the much-discussed disaster that was season 3 of One-Punch Man failed to halt more episodes. The show will come back with a subsequent part in 2027—a date so remote they might as well have labeled it season 4. More surprisingly, the studio J.C. Staff will remain leading the project. On a positive note this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is on board to direct from the beginning, which might be a good sign. However, the promotional image for the continuation is identical to the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou facing different directions. This leads one to believe that, at this point, 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 forged a standing 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 sadly unusual standard in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had not produced an anime adapted from a manga published in Shonen Jump, arguably the most iconic magazine in the business. Ruri Dragon will end that streak, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved a huge following 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 reduced workload, the series showed it still retained the fans' support and positive sentiment, and now the community is ecstatic about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation.

The Kingdom Series Season 6 Will Get a Sequel Currently in Production

Kingdom is the top-selling, epic Shueisha manga that is not 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 going on for years, and its sixth season was another outstanding entry. As it happens that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been revealed as currently being made, and it will probably premiere in 2026.

Science Saru Is Bringing A Witch in Mongolia To Anime

One more studio renowned for the excellent quality of its work, Science Saru has given us masterpieces of the quality of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, more recently, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be taking on the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, based on the true story of Fatima, an prominent woman and thinker in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Based on the trailer, the anime called Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a truly original and captivating visual style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Scheduled to launch in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my must-watch list.

The Tougen Anki Series Will Return With a Second Season

Shortly after the conclusion of episode 24, it was confirmed that Tougen Anki will be securing a follow-up. Based on the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki adapts the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm air date has not been disclosed yet.