Manga series Ruri Dragon is officially getting a TV anime adaptation produced by Kyoto Animation. Announcement This was revealed in a premiere broadcast on Kyoto Animation's official YouTube channel, which initially contained a summary of their work during 2025 and a sneak peek of projects coming in 2026. At the end of the video, a visual of Ruri in the same pose as the cover of the first volume of the manga appears, confirming the long-awaited anime adaptation.
Ruri Dragon Anime Announcement Details
The announcement was made on December 28, 2025 at 7 p.m. Japan time through a program titled thank you for a year of support. After showing the movie Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon: Samishigariya no Ryuu, CITY THE ANIMATION, as well as next year's projects such as the movie Saishuu Gakushou Hibike! Euphonium and TV anime Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku - Eureka Eureka -, The show suddenly switched to a Weekly Shonen Jump-themed segment.
The segment showed a visual of Ruri's birthday celebration that previously appeared on Ruri Dragon's official X account. There was an announcement that Ruri Dragon will be adapted into a TV anime by Kyoto Animation. The video also features Ruri turning her head in surprise after her shoulder is touched, mirroring the cover illustration of volume 1, as well as the signature pose that often appears in manga panels. This is the first appearance of the animated version of Ruri's design.
Showtimes Are Still Far Ahead
The information shared is still very limited. The announcement only confirmed that Ruri Dragon anime airing “still a long time away” without mentioning a specific season or year of release. Considering that the Ruri Dragon manga is published in 隔号連載 (intermittent edition) in the digital version of Weekly Shonen Jump, it is possible that studios and publishers are waiting for the manga material to increase so that the structure of the TV adaptation can be neatly organized.
This open attitude about the distant schedule has led fans to expect a medium to long term wait. Kyoto Animation's meticulous production process also signals that the project is being prepared at an unhurried pace.
Author's Comments and Conformity to Kyoto Animation Style
Original author Ruri Dragon, Shindou Masaaki, submitted a written comment regarding this announcement. He thanked readers for following the series throughout the years, and mentioned that his favorite Kyoto Animation works are Hyouka, He especially liked the part of the cultural festival with the dynamic point of view. He specifically mentioned the scene of Oreki Houtarou sitting at a stand, which is still interesting thanks to the studio's work.
The comments suggest that the author himself sees Ruri Dragon as a work that matches Kyoto Animation's strengths in bringing to life everyday moments, subtle expressions of characters, and small interactions that are gently framed. Given that Ruri Dragon focuses on the daily life of a high school girl who suddenly takes on dragon features, this adaptation has the potential to strengthen the slice-of-life and emotional expressiveness that the studio is known for.
Fans' Expectations for the Future
Although details such as the director, seiyuu, number of episodes, and airing schedule have not been revealed, the name combination of the Ruri Dragon and Kyoto Animation is enough to capture the attention of both the manga and anime communities. Manga fans have time to catch up on the published volumes, while Kyoto Animation fans can look forward to seeing how the studio translates Ruri's humor, everyday quirks, and petty conflicts to the animated medium.
The announcement that the airing is still a long way off indirectly gives room for the manga to develop further before entering the airing period. While waiting for further information, fans can monitor updates from Kyoto Animation's official channel as well as the Ruri Dragon anime's official X account, which is the source of the latest info regarding this project.
