The newest anime series Thunder 3 continues its weekly run on Netflix. Episode 3 is scheduled to arrive on the platform very soon. The show has gained attention for its mix of CGI animation and a story about ordinary kids thrown into an extraordinary situation. The upcoming episode, titled “ALIENS,” will push the main characters further into danger as they search for a missing little sister.
Thunder 3 Episode 3 Release Date and Time
Thunder 3 episode 3 will release on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The episode will be available for global streaming on Netflix.
In Japan, the episode airs on Fuji TV’s +Ultra programming block at 12:45 AM JST on Thursday, July 23. For most international viewers, the episode becomes available on Netflix starting July 22. The series follows a weekly release schedule with new episodes every Wednesday.
Where to Watch Thunder 3 Episode 3
Netflix holds the exclusive global streaming rights for Thunder 3. Viewers around the world can watch the series with a Netflix subscription. The show is available in multiple languages including Japanese, English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Subtitles are offered in German, Greek, English, Spanish, and Japanese.
The series also airs on Fuji TV in Japan through the +Ultra late-night anime block. The English dubbed version premiered on the same day as the Japanese broadcast.
What Happened in Thunder 3 Episode 2
Episode 2, titled “MULTIVERSE,” showed the Small 3 stranded in a new world. They discovered they have incredible powers and met other versions of themselves. The group learned how this new reality differs from their own world. Pyontaro, Hiroshi, and Tsubame continued their search for Futaba after she vanished through the TV screen.
Thunder 3 Episode 3 Story Details
Episode 3 continues the rescue mission. Futaba, Pyontaro’s little sister, remains held captive by aliens inside their spaceship. She gets attacked with a heat ray gun, but her body stays unharmed. She wanders through the alien ship trying to find a way out.
Meanwhile, the Small 3—Pyontaro, Hiroshi, and Tsubame—visit Doc in the “Multiverse” to find clues about Futaba’s location. During their search, they witness ordinary citizens, including a parent and child, held at gunpoint by aliens in the city. The episode raises the stakes as the group faces the reality of alien occupation.
About Thunder 3
Thunder 3 is a CGI-animated anime series adapted from the manga by Yuki Ikeda. The manga was serialized in Kodansha’s Monthly Shonen Magazine and received a nomination for the Next Manga Award in 2022. The anime is produced by animation studio UNEND and directed by Hiroyuki Seshita, known for works like Ajin and Blame!.
The story follows Pyontaro, an ordinary middle school boy, and his close friends Hiroshi and Tsubame. They are known as the “Small 3”. Pyontaro’s little sister Futaba is deeply attached to him. One day, their teacher Doc lends them a strange video disc. When they play it, Futaba gets pulled into a parallel universe through the TV screen. The Small 3 must enter this hyper-realistic world to rescue her.
The series has a total of 12 episodes in its first season. New episodes release weekly on Netflix. The show stands out for its unique visual style, featuring cartoonish character designs placed in hyper-realistic, three-dimensional environments.
Thunder 3 Episode 3 Preview and What to Expect
Official previews for episode 3 have been released. The episode is called “ALIENS”. Futaba’s capture inside the alien spaceship creates a tense situation. The Small 3 must find a way to rescue her while dealing with alien threats in the city.
The show’s blend of humor and danger continues. The Small 3 face challenges that test their newfound abilities. The episode explores the bond between the three friends as they risk everything to save Futaba.
Thunder 3 has been described as an isekai anime, where characters get transported to an unfamiliar world. The series has drawn attention for its genre-bending approach and visual experimentation.
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