The supernatural mystery anime adaptation Thunder 3 has officially concluded its 12-episode run on Thursday with a major announcement for fans of the franchise. Following the broadcast of the final episode, the production committee confirmed that a second season is already in development and scheduled to premiere in 2027, accompanied by an official teaser promotional video.
Produced by animation studio Unend, the television series adapts the acclaimed manga by Yuuki Ikeda. The source material was serialized in Kodansha's Monthly Shounen Magazine from May 2022 to June 2026, concluding with its tenth and final volume in August 2026. Internationally, Netflix has handled the worldwide simulcast with subtitles, bringing the eerie narrative to global audiences.
The franchise has steadily built a dedicated following since its debut, notably placing fourth in the Male Readers' category in the prestigious Kono Manga ga Sugoi! rankings for 2024. In addition, English-speaking readers have access to the source material via Kodansha USA's Vertical Comics imprint. Viewers can watch the newly released teaser video below for a glimpse at what awaits in 2027.
