Thunder 3
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Three ordinary schoolboys come into possession of a DVD that supposedly opens a gateway to a parallel universe, but when their backs are turned Pyontarou's little sister Futaba passes through and gets kidnapped by the aliens that have overrun that version of Earth! Discovering that their cartoonish bodies make them supermen in the hyper-realistic parallel universe, the boys set out to rescue Futaba.
Audience Consensus
Audience reactions to Thunder 3 are highly polarized. While some viewers found its premise and connection to Gantz compelling, with surprisingly decent animation, a significant majority were thoroughly disappointed by its abysmal pacing, nonsensical plot, and abrupt, unresolved ending. The show seems to be a 'love it or hate it' experience, largely dependent on whether the viewer can overlook its severe narrative and production flaws.
Strengths
- The mix of comic-book style with realistic-looking characters works well.
- The animation, particularly the CGI, is surprisingly not terrible.
- The premise involving parallel universes and cartoonish bodies becoming supermen in a hyper-realistic world is intriguing.
- Strong resemblance to Gantz, which is a positive for fans of that series.
- The show is family-friendly compared to Gantz.
Weaknesses
- Extremely poor pacing, with scenes and actions dragging on excessively.
- The ending is abrupt, unresolved, and unsatisfying.
- Illogical character reactions and behavior.
- Unnecessary dialogue and pointless subplots.
- The 'cute' younger sister character comes across as disturbing.
- Poor camera angles and character reactions.
- The plot can be boring in places.