A Ton of Japanese Animation News Arrived During the Holidays
The Christmas holidays offer a multitude of pursuits much better than checking the updates: opening presents, getting stuffed on delicious food, and employing deep breathing to not arguing with loved ones. It is wished you succeeded in enjoy all these things and more. That said, the showbiz industry never sleeps, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Many thrilling developments came out during the break, and if you overlooked any, here is a compilation of the juiciest bits.
The One-Punch Man Series Its Third Season Is Set to Continue (Come 2027)
Perhaps the most shocking announcement, the widely-criticized troubled production that was the third season of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to deter the series' continuation. The show will come back with a subsequent part in 2027—a date so remote they could have called it season 4. Even more shocking, the studio J.C. Staff will continue to be in charge. On a positive note this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is on board to direct from the beginning, which is seen as a positive development. Yet, the key visual for the continuation is identical to the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou oriented differently. This leads one to believe that, nowadays, they are probably mocking the fans.
Ruri Dragon 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, setting itself apart not just for the high caliber of its work but for the good working conditions of its employees—a uncommon practice in the industry. Curiously, until now, it had never worked on an anime based on a manga from Shonen Jump, possibly the most iconic magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo gained a huge following when it launched in 2022 after just a small number of issues, but then went into a two-year hiatus due to the author's health issues. When it returned with a reduced workload, the series proved it hadn't lost the fans' affection and positive sentiment, and now the community is ecstatic about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation.
Kingdom Its Sixth Season Will Get a Sequel In Production
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 fairly recently obtained an English translation, but the anime has been airing for some time, and its sixth season was another stellar entry. As it happens that was just the first half, because a "sequel" has been announced as in production, and it will almost certainly debut in 2026.
Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series
Another studio renowned for the superior craftsmanship of its work, Science Saru has brought us critically acclaimed works of the quality 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, inspired by the true story of Fatima, an influential 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 fascinating visual style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Set to premiere in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my watchlist.
The Tougen Anki Series Will Return With a Second Season
Immediately following the release of its twenty-fourth episode, it was confirmed that Tougen Anki will be receiving 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 delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm release date has not been disclosed yet.
