Fuji TV has announced that the new anime Thunder 3 will make its North American premiere at Anime Expo 2026 on July 4. Fans attending the panel will be able to watch the first two episodes before the series launches exclusively on Netflix on July 8.
The panel will feature director Hiroyuki Seshita and series composer Hiroshi Seko, who will discuss the production of the anime. The series is animated by UNEND, the studio led by Seshita.
Attendees will also receive a limited-edition Thunder 3 Japanese fan (uchiwa), while the event will include exclusive reveals and special announcements.
Teaser Visual:
CAST:
Sayumi Suzushiro as Pyontaro
Natsumi Kawaida as Tsubame
Eri Akiyama as Hiroshi
Honoka Mitsubachi as Futaba
About THUNDER 3:
Written and illustrated by Yuki Ikeda, THUNDER 3 began its serialization in Kodansha’s Monthly Shonen Magazine in 2022. It instantly took social media by storm, with fans raving about its mind-blowing plot twists and stunning artwork. This gripping series generated massive waves of excitement, leading to an exceptionally rapid nomination for the “Next Manga Awards 2022” shortly after its debut.
STORY:
This is the story of a trio of close middle school friends searching for a little sister— Pyontaro, an ordinary middle school boy, is part of a trio nicknamed the “Small 3,” alongside his best classmates, Tsubame and Hiroshi. Today is just like any other day for Pyontaro, who finds himself constantly wrapped around the finger of Futaba—his energetic, mischievous little sister who adores him. But one day, Futaba goes missing…! Will the Small 3 be able to work together and find her?!
Source: Press Release
© Yuki Ikeda, KODANSHA/”Thunder 3” Production Committee
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