An amazing blend of art styles combined with hard-SF elements and meta-comedy to create a comic truly unlike any other!
Pyontaro is a middle schooler whose little sister, Futaba, simply adores him. One day, he and his buddies—the so-called “Small Three”—decide to watch a weird disc their teacher lent them. Little do the boys realize this disc is linked to another universe...and while they aren’t looking, Futaba gets sucked in! Can Pyontaro and his friends find Futaba? And just what is this other world they've discovered?!
"Kodansha's Thunder 3 sets the high-water mark for artistic innovation by using a groundbreaking technique that's been recently used to great effect in anime. Experimentation with art style has always been a part of any visual medium, and Thunder 3's experimental style marks it as one of the most interesting recent manga." - ScreenRant
"Featuring an entertaining, captivating narrative, this series opener is a pot of intrigue that is sure to boil over in ensuing volumes. Recommended." - School Library Journal
"At first glance it seems like it might be a one-off experiment, but by the end of this opening volume it's clear that Thunder 3 is only just getting started. The action's escalating effectively, for one, whether it be the spectacle of some cartoon kids launching off into some Superman shenanigans, or the simple entertainment of watching some arrogant aliens get clowned on by a tiny anime girl. And the metatextual layers to the series' conceit means there are a lot of places it could go as it continues, exploring what "stories" are from different perspectives. But mostly, Thunder 3 is worth checking out just to see its idea in action." Christopher Farris, Anime News Network
Ikeda has no social media and has revealed no personal information - a man of mystery! There are rumors that he is another creator but no one knows for sure. "Thunder 3" is his first series.
An amazing blend of art styles combined with hard-SF elements and meta-comedy to create a comic truly unlike any other!
Pyontaro is a middle schooler whose little sister, Futaba, simply adores him. One day, he and his buddies—the so-called “Small Three”—decide to watch a weird disc their teacher lent them. Little do the boys realize this disc is linked to another universe...and while they aren’t looking, Futaba gets sucked in! Can Pyontaro and his friends find Futaba? And just what is this other world they've discovered?!
Praise
"Kodansha's Thunder 3 sets the high-water mark for artistic innovation by using a groundbreaking technique that's been recently used to great effect in anime. Experimentation with art style has always been a part of any visual medium, and Thunder 3's experimental style marks it as one of the most interesting recent manga." - ScreenRant
"Featuring an entertaining, captivating narrative, this series opener is a pot of intrigue that is sure to boil over in ensuing volumes. Recommended." - School Library Journal
"At first glance it seems like it might be a one-off experiment, but by the end of this opening volume it's clear that Thunder 3 is only just getting started. The action's escalating effectively, for one, whether it be the spectacle of some cartoon kids launching off into some Superman shenanigans, or the simple entertainment of watching some arrogant aliens get clowned on by a tiny anime girl. And the metatextual layers to the series' conceit means there are a lot of places it could go as it continues, exploring what "stories" are from different perspectives. But mostly, Thunder 3 is worth checking out just to see its idea in action." Christopher Farris, Anime News Network
Author
Ikeda has no social media and has revealed no personal information - a man of mystery! There are rumors that he is another creator but no one knows for sure. "Thunder 3" is his first series.
