The popular manga Masaoki Shindou, , Ruri Dragon, has released some very important news that has paralyzed the community: the work will finally have an anime adaptation. This announcement was made official through a special video published today for the prestigious animation studio Kyoto Animation, who confirmed that they were in charge of the production of the series.
Manga Ruri Dragon will have an anime adaptation produced by Kyoto Animation
Although the specific details about its release date and the details about the production of the anime are kept under reserve, the anime of Ruri Dragon, which will come from the hand of one of the most beloved studios in Japan, has sparked a wave of celebrations on social networks.
Something to note is that the video published by the animation studio Kyoto Animation On his YouTube channel he thanks all the fans who have supported the company during 2025, with projects like the film Miss Kobayashis Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon wanted to be love (d)Kobayashi-san Chi No Maid Dragon: Samishigariya no Ryuu) and City the Animation.
In addition, the video also offers a reminder of the projects that will arrive in 2026, among which are the film Sound! Euphonium: The Final Movie (d)Saishuu Gakushou Hibike! Euphonium) and the anime adaptation of the light novel Sparks of Tomorrow (d)Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku: Eureka Evrika), which are highlighted in the video.
However, at the end of the video there is a section dedicated to the franchise Ruri Dragon, which, in addition to announcing the production of the anime of the work, also celebrates the character’s birthday Ruri Aoki, the protagonist of Ruri Dragon.
About Ruri Dragon
The sleeve of Ruri Dragon He began his serialization in the magazine Weekly Shonen Jump of Shueisha in June 2022. The story follows Ruri Aoki, a high school student whose life changes completely when one day she wakes up with horns on her head and discovers that her father was a dragon.
Despite its immediate success, the work faced an important challenge:
- THE BIG RETURN: due to health problems of its author, Masaoki Shindou, the manga entered a long hiatus of almost two years.
- Sales phenomenon: Despite the pause, the franchise maintained an enviable popularity, managing to sell millions of copies with just a few volumes on the market.
©Masaoki Shindō, Shueisha
