Kyoto Animation will be in charge of production

The popular manga Masaoki Shindou, Ruri Dragonhas released 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 by the prestigious animation studio Kyoto Animationwho confirmed being in charge of the production of the series.

The Ruri Dragon manga will have an anime adaptation produced by Kyoto Animation

Although specific details about its release date and details about the anime's production are being kept under wraps, the anime Ruri Dragonwhich will come from one of the most beloved studios in Japan, has unleashed a wave of celebrations on social networks.

Something to highlight is that the video published by the animation studio Kyoto Animation On its YouTube channel, it thanks all the fans who have supported the company during 2025, with projects such as the film Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved (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 (Saishuu Gakushou Hibike! Euphonium) and the anime adaptation of the light novel Sparks of Tomorrow (Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku: Eureka Evrika), which appear highlighted in the video.

However, at the end of the video there is a section dedicated to the franchise. Ruri Dragonwhich, in addition to announcing the production of the anime of the work, also celebrates the character's birthday Ruri Aokithe protagonist of Ruri Dragon.

About Ruri Dragon

The manga of Ruri Dragon It began serialization in the magazine Weekly Shonen Jump of Shueisha in June 2022. The story follows Ruri Aokia 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 a significant challenge:

• The Great Return: Due to health problems of its author, Masaoki Shindouthe manga entered a long hiatus of almost two years.
• Sales Phenomenon: Despite the hiatus, the franchise maintained enviable popularity, managing to sell millions of copies with just a few volumes on the market.

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