Pyontarou
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 9, 2026 – August 1, 2026
- Season
- Summer 2026
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- UNEND
- Director
- Hiroyuki Seshita, Keisuke Ide
- Original creator
- Hiroya Oku
- Music
- Akiyuki Tateyama, Frédéric Chateau
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 52/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
CGI80%Full CGI73%Shounen63%Primarily Child Cast48%Urban48%Male Protagonist45%Primarily Male Cast45%Surreal Comedy30%Guns20%Chibi20%
overview details
Synopsis
Three ordinary schoolboys come into possession of a DVD that supposedly opens a gateway to a parallel universe, but when their backs are turned Pyontaro's little sister Futaba passes through and gets kidnapped by the aliens that have overrun that version of Earth! Discovering that their cartoonish bodies make them supermen in the hyper-realistic parallel universe, the boys set out to rescue Futaba. (Source: Kodansha USA)
Should you watch Thunder 3?
Thunder 3 has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 52/100 — 16% of 426 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 1.3K AniList users who started it, 22.8% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 448 have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi — especially cgi, full cgi, shounen.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hiroya Oku
- Director
- Hiroyuki Seshita
- Director
- Keisuke Ide
- Series composition
- Hiroshi Seko
- Music
- Akiyuki Tateyama
- Music
- Frédéric Chateau
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Thunder 3 is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Thunder 3 SEASON 2
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Thunder 3 FAQ
How many episodes does Thunder 3 have?
Thunder 3 has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Thunder 3?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Thunder 3 finished?
Yes. Thunder 3 has finished airing — the final episode aired August 1, 2026.
Is there a season 2 of Thunder 3?
Yes — the story continues in Thunder 3 SEASON 2.
Where do I start Thunder 3?
Start here: Thunder 3 is the first entry, followed by Thunder 3 SEASON 2.
Is Thunder 3 based on a manga?
Yes. Thunder 3 adapts the manga by Hiroya Oku.
Who animated Thunder 3?
Thunder 3 was animated by UNEND and directed by Hiroyuki Seshita and Keisuke Ide.
Where can I watch Thunder 3?
Thunder 3 is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.