Thunder 3 Anime Introduces 'Rebellion' Cast with New Video
Thunder 3 anime made its debut with its first episode on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. A new promotional video released immediately afterward announced the voice cast for the Rebellion team, one of the key groups in the story. In the footage shared by the anime studio, the character designs of the Rebellion members and the voice actors who will bring them to life were shown for the first time.
The video features experienced voice actor Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, who voices the Rebellion leader Kaito, as well as Saori Hayami in the role of Miyuki and Kensho Ono as the character Ren. This casting choice has created great excitement among fans of the series. The production team states that Rebellion will be a major turning point in the story and that these characters will have a strong presence.
Thunder 3 is based on a popular manga series originally written and illustrated by Kazuki Harada, which has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine since 2020. Blending science fiction and action, the manga has sold over 5 million copies in Japan with more than 12 volumes. The anime adaptation is produced by Studio Bones, and previously released trailers had already drawn attention for their visual quality. The first season of the series will consist of 24 episodes in total, with new episodes airing every Wednesday.
This announcement provides important clues, especially for readers following the manga, about how Rebellion will be adapted into the anime. This cast announcement, made following the first episode, signals that the story will heat up significantly in the coming weeks. More information is expected in the coming days regarding when Rebellion will be integrated into the main plot. For now, Thunder 3 fans continue to follow the new episodes with excitement.
