Thunder 3
TVAiring

Thunder 3

Thunder Three

サンダー3

Genres

  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi
  • Supernatural

Tags

all 9
  • DemographicShounen80
  • Main CastPrimarily Child Cast73
  • TechnicalFull CGI60
  • Main CastMale Protagonist60
  • Main CastPrimarily Male Cast60
  • TechnicalCGI60
  • ComedySurreal Comedy60
  • SceneUrban46
  • UniverseUrban Fantasy20

Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Supernatural. Tags: Shounen, Primarily Child Cast, Full CGI, Male Protagonist, Primarily Male Cast, CGI, Surreal Comedy, Urban, Urban Fantasy.

#9928

Ranked

#12045

Popularity

1.7K

Members

Episode Progress

Available up to Episode 7

Available up to Episode 7 on Netflix

Next EpisodeEpisode 8
—d—h—m—s
TV7 epsAiring6.18
Summer 2026
Premiered
Summer 2026
Aired
Jul 1, 2026 –

Alternative Titles

jaサンダー3

enThunder Three

jaサンダー３
News
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Thunder 3 Anime Announced for Summer 2026 Release
Sequel · 4mo ago

Synopsis

Three ordinary schoolboys come into possession of a DVD that supposedly opens a gateway to a parallel universe, but when their backs are turned Pyontarou's little sister Futaba passes through and gets kidnapped by the aliens that have overrun that version of Earth! Discovering that their cartoonish bodies make them supermen in the hyper-realistic parallel universe, the boys set out to rescue Futaba. (Source: Kodansha USA)

Synopsis

Thunder 3 aired on Fuji TV's +Ultra block.

Where to Watch

Netflix

Trailer

PV 1

Platform Scores

MAL

6.18

Canonical
Rank #9928Votes 248

AniList

52 / 100

Mean 56Trend 2Popularity 1.9K

Kitsu

48 / 100

Users 64

AniList Trend

139

+104

Episode Guide

Aired so far: 7 / 16

Main Story

7 / 16

44%

Latest Aired

Episode 7

Remaining

9 eps

7 / 16

Status Breakdown

1,708users
Watching81447.7%
Planning70841.5%
Dropped1518.8%
Paused281.6%
Completed70.4%

Tags

Shows how closely each tag relates to this anime
Demographic1
Shounen
80
Main Cast3
Primarily Child Cast
73
Male Protagonist
60
Primarily Male Cast
60
Technical2
Full CGI
60
CGI
60
Comedy1
Surreal Comedy
60
Scene1
Urban
46
Universe1
Urban Fantasy
20
Show spoiler tags5
Universe2
Alternate Universe
50
Space
20
Traits1
Aliens
40
Fantasy2
Super Power
33
Isekai
10

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Thunder 3 scheduled to be released?

Thunder 3 is scheduled to premiere in the summer of 2026. As an upcoming title, it has not started airing yet.

What is the plot of Thunder 3?

The story follows three schoolboys who discover a DVD that serves as a gateway to a parallel universe. When a young girl named Futaba is kidnapped by aliens in this new world, the boys must use their newfound superhuman abilities to save her.

Who is the director of Thunder 3?

The anime is directed by Ikeda, Yuuki.

Is Thunder 3 based on a manga or light novel?

Thunder 3 is based on material published by Kodansha USA. It falls under the mystery, sci-fi, and supernatural genres.

Do I need to watch other shows before starting Thunder 3?

No, you do not need to watch anything else beforehand. Thunder 3 is currently listed as the first entry in its franchise.

Who are the main characters in Thunder 3?

The main cast includes three schoolboys named Hiroshi, Pyontarou, and Tsubame. They are joined by Futaba, who is the little sister of Pyontarou.

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