ð Share this article A Ton of Anime Updates Dropped Over the Festive Season The Yuletide season provide a wealth of pursuits much better than catching up on the updates: unwrapping gifts, feasting on festive fare, and employing patience techniques to avoid snapping at family members. I hope you were able to accomplish all these things and more. However, the showbiz industry doesn't go on vacation, and this is notably true for the realm of anime. Many exciting news items came out during the festive period, and should you missed any, here is a compilation of the most exciting bits. The One-Punch Man Series Season 3 Is Set to Continue (Come 2027) Without a doubt the biggest revelation, the notorious controversial season that was the third season of One-Punch Man wasn't enough to halt the series' continuation. Season 3 will come back with a second cour in 2027âa date so remote they easily could have labeled it season 4. Adding to the surprise, animation studio J.C. Staff will remain at the helm. At least this time, helmer Shinpei Nagai is attached to direct from the beginning, which is seen as a hopeful indicator. Yet, the key visual for the continuation is identical to the one used for season 3, just with protagonists Saitama and Garou looking opposite ways. This suggests that, at this point, they are probably trolling the fans. The Ruri Dragon Series Is Set 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 superb artistry of its productions but for the ethical practices of its employeesâa uncommon practice in the industry. Unexpectedly, until now, it had not produced an anime based on a manga serialized in Shonen Jump, possibly the best-known magazine in the field. Ruri Dragon will change that, and what a superb choice it is. The manga by Masaoki Shindo became widespread acclaim when it debuted in 2022 after just a handful of installments, but then went into a two-year hiatus due to the creator's health issues. When it came back with a more relaxed pace, the series showed it hadn't lost the fans' appreciation and enthusiasm, and now fans are overjoyed about the upcoming KyoAni adaptation. The Kingdom Series Season 6 Has a Sequel Currently in Production Kingdom is the highly popular, epic Shueisha manga that is aside from One Piece. If you've haven't come across it before, it's because it only recently got an English localization, but the anime has been airing for a while, and season 6 was a further excellent entry. It turns out that was just the first cour, because a "sequel" has been revealed as in development, and it will very likely air in 2026. Science Saru Is Adapting A Witch in Mongolia Into an Anime Series Another studio famous for the excellent quality of its work, Science Saru has delivered critically acclaimed works 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 true story of Fatima, an influential woman and intellectual in the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Based on the trailer, the anime titled Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will have a truly original and captivating visual style, which is somewhat reminiscent of Ranking of Kings. Set to premiere in July 2026, this one will definitely be on my must-watch list. The Tougen Anki Series Is Set to Continue With a Second Season Right after the airing of its twenty-fourth episode, it was revealed that Tougen Anki will be getting a second season. Inspired by the Japanese legend of Momotaro, Tougen Anki adapts the manga by Yura Urushibara. The upcoming season of the anime will cover the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc, but a concrete premiere date has not yet been announced.