A Ton of Anime Updates Arrived Over the Holidays

The Yuletide season present a plethora of pursuits considerably more enjoyable than catching up on the updates: opening presents, indulging in delicious food, and employing meditation skills to not arguing with loved ones. It is wished you succeeded in do all these things and more. However, the entertainment world doesn't take a break, and this is especially true for the realm of anime. Numerous exciting announcements surfaced over the holidays, and just in case you didn't see a few, here is a roundup of the most exciting bits.

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

Without a doubt the most shocking revelation, the much-discussed disaster that was season 3 of One-Punch Man proved insufficient to deter further production. Season 3 will be back with a subsequent part in 2027—such a distant date they easily could have called it season 4. Adding to the surprise, animation studio J.C. Staff will continue to be at the helm. On a positive note this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the start, which might be a positive development. Yet, the promotional image for the continuation is the same image 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 are probably trolling the fans.

The Ruri Dragon Series Is Poised to Be the Premiere Shonen Jump Anime From Kyoto Animation

Kyoto Animation has forged a standing for being an top-tier animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the exceptional quality of its output but for the good working conditions of its employees—a sadly unusual standard in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had never worked on an anime adapted from a manga published in Shonen Jump, perhaps the most famous magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo achieved a huge following when it launched 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 resumed publication with a more relaxed pace, the series proved it hadn't lost the fans' affection and goodwill, and now everyone is overjoyed about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.

Kingdom Its Sixth Season Will Get a Sequel Now in the Works

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 fairly recently obtained an English translation, but the anime has been going on for a while, and its sixth season was another stellar entry. Apparently that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been revealed as currently being made, and it will almost certainly air in 2026.

Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series

One more studio known for the superior craftsmanship of its projects, Science Saru has given us critically acclaimed works of the ilk of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, most recently, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be handling 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 intellectual in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Judging from the trailer, the anime titled 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 definitely be on my list of anticipated shows.

Tougen Anki Will Continue With a Season Two

Immediately following the conclusion of its twenty-fourth episode, it was announced that Tougen Anki will be securing a sequel. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki is based on the manga by Yura Urushibara. The second season of the anime will adapt the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm premiere date has yet to be revealed.