The Thunder 3 anime adaptation premiered on July 8, 2026, on Fuji TV's +Ultra block and streams worldwide on Netflix. The first episode features a multiverse twist, and the manga by Yuki Ikeda concluded on June 5, 2026.
The TV anime adaptation of Yuki Ikeda's manga Thunder 3 was set for a July 8 premiere on Fuji TV's +Ultra block, with simultaneous global streaming on Netflix. The distribution strategy gave the story of three middle school friends searching for a missing sibling immediate international reach. The opening theme 'Thunderbolt' by Yuri and the ending theme 'Shururerira' by Otoha-otoha- were announced ahead of the broadcast, with a same-day fan event in Shibuya distributing lightning-shaped fans.
A main promotional video released on July 8 revealed seven new cast members for the rebellion faction, alongside the opening theme audio. The manga had ended on June 5, just over a month before the anime premiere, giving viewers the full rebellion lineup as the story concluded. The first episode aired on July 8 and faithfully adapts the manga's first chapter with added arrangements, including a shocking multiverse twist as the protagonists enter a new dimension. Non-credit opening and ending videos were released after the broadcast.
Celebrity fans including Hanako Okabe Dai and Shinku Jessica Gaku praised the adaptation. The anime continues to stream on Netflix worldwide, with the rebellion cast now fully introduced.
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2d ago
The TV anime adaptation of Thunder 3 began airing on July 8, 2026, on Fuji TV's +Ultra. The first episode features a shocking twist as the protagonists enter a multiverse. Non-credit opening and ending videos have been released. The episode faithfully adapts the manga's first chapter with added arrangements. Celebrity fans including Hanako Okabe Dai and Shinku Jessica Gaku praised the adaptation.
3d ago
The Thunder 3 anime released a main promotional video and visual on Thursday, revealing seven new cast members for the rebellion faction. The video also features the opening theme song 'Thunderbolt' by Yuri. The anime premiered on Fuji TV's +Ultra block on July 8 and is streaming worldwide on Netflix. The manga by Yuki Ikeda ended on June 5.
Jul 5
The opening theme for the TV anime 'Thunder 3' will be Yuri's new song 'Thunderbolt'. The anime, based on Yuki Ikeda's manga, premieres July 8 on Fuji TV's '+Ultra' slot. A fan event in Shibuya will distribute lightning-shaped fans on the same day.
Jun 11
The TV anime adaptation of Yuki Ikeda's manga Thunder 3 will premiere on Fuji TV's +Ultra block on July 8 and stream worldwide on Netflix the same day. The second PV and ending theme information were also released, with Otoha-otoha- performing the ED song 'Shururerira.'