A Ton of Anime Updates Dropped During the Festive Season

The Christmas holidays provide a multitude of pastimes much better than checking the updates: unwrapping gifts, feasting on holiday treats, and harnessing patience techniques to refrain from arguing with family members. It is wished you succeeded in accomplish all these things and more. Nevertheless, the entertainment world doesn't go on vacation, and this is particularly true for the realm of anime. Numerous noteworthy news items came out during the break, and if you didn't see some of them, here is a compilation of the juiciest bits.

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

Without a doubt the most surprising piece of news, the notorious troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to halt more episodes. Season 3 will return with a second cour in 2027—so far away they easily could have labeled it season 4. Adding to the surprise, the studio J.C. Staff will continue to be at the helm. At least this time, director Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the start, which might be a good sign. Yet, the promotional image for the new episodes is identical to the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou facing different directions. This leads one to believe that, by now, they must be teasing the fans.

Ruri Dragon Is Poised to Be the First Shonen Jump Anime From Kyoto Animation

Kyoto Animation has established a standing for being an top-tier animation studio, setting itself apart not just for the superb artistry of its work but for the good working conditions of its employees—a rarity in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had not produced an anime stemming from a manga from Shonen Jump, possibly 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 gained massive popularity when it debuted in 2022 after just a handful of installments, but then went into a two-year hiatus due to the mangaka's health issues. When it came back with a reduced workload, the series demonstrated it maintained the fans' affection and enthusiasm, and now the community is overjoyed about the impending KyoAni adaptation.

The Kingdom Series Season 6 Has a Sequel In Production

Kingdom is the best-selling, decades-spanning Shueisha manga that is aside from One Piece. If you've are unfamiliar with it before, it's because it only just received an English localization, but the anime has been going on for a while, and its sixth season was a further stellar entry. It turns out that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been revealed as in production, and it will almost certainly premiere in 2026.

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

One more studio renowned for the artistic merit of its projects, Science Saru has brought us critically acclaimed works of the caliber 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, inspired by the actual historical person of Fatima, an influential woman and scholar in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Based on 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. Debuting in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my list of anticipated shows.

Tougen Anki Will Continue With a Season Two

Immediately following the airing of episode 24, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be securing a second season. Adapted from the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki is based on the manga by Yura Urushibara. The new season of the anime will adapt the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a firm release date has yet to be revealed.