Long-Awaited Anime Adaptation of "Thunder 3" Announced! Broadcast Starts this July; Teaser Visual and PV Revealed

Comment from Yuki Ikeda

"When I first started the serialization, I wasn't sure how things would turn out, but like a miracle, we’ve finally made it to an anime adaptation! I can’t wait for the broadcast! This is all thanks to the readers! Now I can finally do something great for my parents!"

Comment from Sayumi Suzushiro (Voice of Pyontaro)

"In my career as a voice actress, I’ve always had a big dream that I hoped would come true someday. That dream was to play a male protagonist!"

"The original manga is just so incredibly interesting. From the moment the first unexpected twist grabbed my heart, I found myself binge-reading every single volume up to the latest one. I took on the role of Pyontaro with a deep longing, thinking to myself, 'I wish I could play the lead in a series like this someday...' I still remember crying my eyes out from pure happiness when I got the news that I passed the audition (blush). I guess dream-like things really do happen."

"So, this is Sayumi, and I’ll be playing the role of Pyontaro!! I’m going to give it my absolute all, so I hope you’re looking forward to it!!"

Comment from Natsumi Kawaida (Voice of Tsubame)

"I’m Natsumi Kawaida, and I’ll be playing the role of Tsubame. Believe it or not, 'Make her more of a closet pervert' was the first time I’d ever received that kind of direction in my voice acting career (lol). Tsubame has truly helped me tap into a whole new side of my acting. I’m having so much fun recording and seeing what pops out next! Please look forward to the broadcast to see how the story unfolds!"

Comment from Eri Akiyama (Voice of Hiroshi)

"I’m Eri Akiyama, and I will be playing the role of Hiroshi in Thunder 3. I am truly happy to be voicing a young boy—a goal I’ve held for a long time—and to be taking on my very first main character! With the incredible support of the cast and production staff, every recording session has been a blast. I will give my absolute best to make sure the anime version of Hiroshi becomes a character loved by many. Please look forward to seeing the Small 3 in action!"

Comment from Honoka Mitsubachi (Voice of Futaba)

"Nice to meet you, everyone! I’m Honoka Mitsubachi. I’ve been cast as Futaba, a little girl who absolutely, truly loves her big brother Pyontaro! Playing Futaba has given me a chance to look back on my own childhood memories; it’s a sensation like seeing the empty spaces of my heart being filled with many different colors. It still feels a bit surreal and mysterious to me, but I hope to deliver a performance that is uniquely my own! I look forward to your support!"

Teaser PV Scene Cuts

Teaser PV Scene Cuts

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