Picture: Thunder 3 – Fuji TV
A brand-new anime series from Fuji TV is headed to Netflix on July 8, 2026: the adaptation of Yuki Ikeda’s manga Thunder 3. Here’s everything we know about Thunder 3 on Netflix!
Thunder 3 is an upcoming Japanese Netflix Original anime series produced by Fuji TV, and an adaptation of Yuki Ikeda’s manga of the same name, which is serialized in Kodansha’s Monthly Shonen Magazine.
When is Thunder 3 released on Netflix?
Netflix has confirmed that Thunder 3 will premiere on the streaming service exclusively on July 8, 2026. For Japanese audiences, the series will be released on July 9, 2026.
New episodes of the anime will be released weekly on Wednesdays.
Picture: Japanese poster for Thunder 3 – Fuji TV
An official trailer for the anime series has been released.
What is the plot of Thunder 3?
Netflix has released a synopsis for the anime:
“Thunder 3 is a story centered on the unbreakable bond between three childhood friends as they embark on a desperate search for a missing girl. The series follows Pyontaro, an ordinary middle schooler, and his two best friends, Tsubame and Hiroshi—a trio known as the Small 3. Their lives are upended when Pyontaro’s cheerful younger sister, Futaba, suddenly vanishes. Joining forces to find her, their search quickly escalates into a profound adventure that takes them far beyond their wildest imagination.”
Who are the cast members of Thunder 3?
We have four confirmed cast members for Thunder 3:
- Honoka Mitsubachi as Futaba.
- Eri Akiyama (My Hero Academia) as Hiroshi.
- Natsumi Kawaida (The Summer Hikaru Died) as Tsubame.
- Sayumi Suzushiro (Love is War) as Pyontarou.
No other cast members have been announced for the anime at this time.
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