Image: Yuki Ikeda, Kodansha / „Thunder 3“ Produktionskomitee
AMBot | 06/11/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The start date for the TV anime adaptation of Yuki Ikeda's manga „Thunder 3“ has been set: The series will premiere on July 8, 2026 on Japanese television and will be streamed worldwide exclusively on Netflix the same day. The timeslot is the late-night anime block „+Ultra“ on Fuji TV, known for ambitious genre works. Along with the date announcement, a second promotional video was released, offering a longer first look at the story and dynamic direction.
„Thunder 3“ tells the story of the clumsy middle school student Pyontaro and his two friends Tsubame and Hiroshi, who are collectively called the „Small 3.“ When Pyontaro's younger sister Futaba, who constantly follows him everywhere, suddenly disappears without a trace, the three set out to find her. The new trailer shows Pyontaro initially dismissing his sister as annoying in front of his friends, but immediately stepping into his role as a big brother when she is truly missing—accompanied by the heartfelt music of the ending theme.
The ending theme song is „Shururerira“ by singer-songwriter Otoha (音羽-otoha-). Otoha, who has previously composed for productions such as „Bocchi the Rock!“ and „Black Butler – Boarding School Arc,“ commented on her piece: „I wanted to create a warm, slightly nostalgic melody that both children and adults can hum along to—inspired by the imagination of childhood.“ A snippet of the song can already be heard in the second trailer.
Yuki Ikeda's manga began serialization in 2022 in „Monthly Shonen Magazine“ (Kodansha) and was nominated early on for the „Next Manga Award 2022“ due to its unique storytelling and artistic skill. The original work concluded with the July 2026 issue, which went on sale on June 5. The anime adaptation is being handled by a creative team credited under the pseudonyms Hiroyuki (work), Hiroshi (text), and Naoyuki (art)—a nod to the meta-fictional layer of the story.
The main roles are prominently cast: Sayumi Suzushiro voices the protagonist Pyontaro, Natsumi Kawaida plays the girl-crazy Tsubame, Eri Akiyama voices the level-headed Hiroshi, and Honoka Mitsubachi plays the lively Futaba. Before the official series premiere, an exclusive special screening of the first two episodes will be held on June 28 in Tokyo's Shibuya district. Participation is limited to viewers selected by lottery after prior registration—admission is free. Further details on how to apply will be announced on the series' official website and X account.
The anime will air in Japan on Fuji TV, Kansai TV, Tokai TV, BS Fuji, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, and TV Nishinippon. The first broadcast begins on July 8 at 24:50 (JST), after which the series will air weekly at the usual „+Ultra“ timeslot of 24:45.
„Thunder 3“ tells the story of the clumsy middle school student Pyontaro and his two friends Tsubame and Hiroshi, who are collectively called the „Small 3.“ When Pyontaro's younger sister Futaba, who constantly follows him everywhere, suddenly disappears without a trace, the three set out to find her. The new trailer shows Pyontaro initially dismissing his sister as annoying in front of his friends, but immediately stepping into his role as a big brother when she is truly missing—accompanied by the heartfelt music of the ending theme.
The ending theme song is „Shururerira“ by singer-songwriter Otoha (音羽-otoha-). Otoha, who has previously composed for productions such as „Bocchi the Rock!“ and „Black Butler – Boarding School Arc,“ commented on her piece: „I wanted to create a warm, slightly nostalgic melody that both children and adults can hum along to—inspired by the imagination of childhood.“ A snippet of the song can already be heard in the second trailer.
Yuki Ikeda's manga began serialization in 2022 in „Monthly Shonen Magazine“ (Kodansha) and was nominated early on for the „Next Manga Award 2022“ due to its unique storytelling and artistic skill. The original work concluded with the July 2026 issue, which went on sale on June 5. The anime adaptation is being handled by a creative team credited under the pseudonyms Hiroyuki (work), Hiroshi (text), and Naoyuki (art)—a nod to the meta-fictional layer of the story.
The main roles are prominently cast: Sayumi Suzushiro voices the protagonist Pyontaro, Natsumi Kawaida plays the girl-crazy Tsubame, Eri Akiyama voices the level-headed Hiroshi, and Honoka Mitsubachi plays the lively Futaba. Before the official series premiere, an exclusive special screening of the first two episodes will be held on June 28 in Tokyo's Shibuya district. Participation is limited to viewers selected by lottery after prior registration—admission is free. Further details on how to apply will be announced on the series' official website and X account.
The anime will air in Japan on Fuji TV, Kansai TV, Tokai TV, BS Fuji, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, and TV Nishinippon. The first broadcast begins on July 8 at 24:50 (JST), after which the series will air weekly at the usual „+Ultra“ timeslot of 24:45.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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