š Share this article A Heap of Japanese Animation News Arrived Over the Holidays The winter break offer a plethora of pastimes far superior than scanning the updates: opening presents, getting stuffed on holiday treats, and employing meditation skills to not yelling at family members. I hope you succeeded in accomplish all these things and more. However, the world of entertainment doesn't go on vacation, and this is especially true for the realm of anime. A slew of noteworthy announcements surfaced during the festive period, and should you missed some of them, here is a compilation of the juiciest bits. The One-Punch Man Series Season 3 Will Continue (In 2027) Perhaps the biggest revelation, the widely-criticized troubled production that was season 3 of One-Punch Man failed to halt the series' continuation. The show will be back with a subsequent part in 2027āsuch a distant date they easily could have called it season 4. Adding to the surprise, the studio J.C. Staff will continue to be in charge. Thankfully this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is set to direct from the start, which might be a hopeful indicator. However, the key visual for the continuation is identical to the one used for season 3, just with characters Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This leads one to believe that, nowadays, they could be trolling the fans. Ruri Dragon Is Poised to Be the First Shonen Jump Anime By Kyoto Animation Kyoto Animation has forged a standing for being an top-tier animation studio, distinguishing itself not just for the superb artistry of its work but for the good working conditions of its employeesāa sadly unusual standard in the industry. Surprisingly, until now, it had never worked on an anime based on a manga published in Shonen Jump, arguably the best-known magazine in the industry. Ruri Dragon will break that tradition, and what a excellent choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became massive popularity when it launched in 2022 after just a handful of installments, but then went into a lengthy break due to the creator's health issues. When it resumed publication with a reduced workload, the series proved it still retained the fans' support and enthusiasm, and now the community is ecstatic about the forthcoming KyoAni adaptation. The Kingdom Series Its Sixth Season Will Get a Sequel In Production Kingdom is the best-selling, epic Shueisha manga that is not One Piece. If you've never heard of it before, it's because it only recently got an English translation, but the anime has been airing for some time, and season 6 was yet another stellar entry. As it happens that was just the initial batch, because a "sequel" has been announced as in production, and it will probably air in 2026. Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series A further studio known for the excellent quality of its work, Science Saru has delivered hit shows of the ilk of Space Dandy, Devilman Crybaby, and, more recently, Dandadan. This time, the studio will be producing the adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, based on the real historical figure of Fatima, an powerful woman and intellectual in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. From the trailer, the anime called Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a truly original and fascinating visual style, which reminds me a bit of Ranking of Kings. Debuting in July 2026, this one will absolutely be on my list of anticipated shows. Tougen Anki Is Set to Continue With a Season Two Shortly after the airing of episode 24, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be getting a sequel. Based on the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki is based on the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will delve into the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a specific air date has not yet been announced.