Thunder 3 Season 2 Confirmed for 2027 Release

The official website for the TV anime series Thunder 3 has confirmed that a second season is scheduled to air in 2027. This announcement came shortly after the broadcast of the 12th and final episode of the first season in Japan on September 30. Fans can anticipate new content, as an announcement trailer featuring previously unreleased footage from Season 2 has also been made public.

The first season of Thunder 3 ran for 12 episodes, airing from July 8 to September 30, 2026. The series is based on the manga by Yuki Ikeda. Hiroyuki Seshita serves as chief director for the anime at animation studio UNEND, with Keisuke Ide as director and Shin Sugai and Ryunari as assistant directors. Hiroshi Seko handles series composition and scripts.

Manga Creator's Identity Revealed

In related news, the true identity of Thunder 3 manga creator "Yuki Ikeda" was recently revealed. On September 24, Hiroya Oku, known for the GANTZ series, disclosed on his official X (formerly Twitter) account that "Yuki Ikeda" is his pseudonym. Oku explained his decision to use a pseudonym, stating that he wanted the plot twist in the first chapter to have maximum impact on first-time readers, which he believed would be diminished if his established name were associated with it. The anime's official X account acknowledged this revelation and posted a celebratory illustration by Oku to commemorate the upcoming second season.