Thunder 3 Episode 3 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Futaba Is Attacked by a Heat Ray Gun, But Remains Unharmed...

The story and preview images for Episode 3 of the TV anime Thunder 3 (JP: サンダー3) have been revealed. This episode will air on Thursday, July 23 at 12:45 AM (JST) on Japanese TV. Globally, the series will be streamed exclusively on Netflix.

Episode 3 Story

Futaba, held captive by aliens, is attacked with a heat ray gun inside their spaceship. However, her body remains unharmed, leaving her to wander through the ship. Meanwhile, the Small 3 visit Doc in the "Multiverse" to find a clue about Futaba's whereabouts. During that time, they spot ordinary citizens, a parent and child, held at gunpoint by aliens in the city...

Introduction

This is the story of a trio of close middle school friends searching for a little sister—.

"Pyontaro," a lackluster middle school boy, was known alongside his close classmates "Tsubame" and "Hiroshi" as the "Small 3". Pyontaro spent his days being constantly wrapped around the finger of his lively, mischievous little sister, "Futaba," who was deeply attached to him. But one day, Futaba suddenly goes missing...!

Will the Small 3 be able to combine their strengths and find Futaba?!

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Source : Thunder 3 Official