Thunderbolt Fantasy Returns with New Season and Final Chapter Movie

The latest entries in the Thunderbolt Fantasy franchise are finally streaming, offering fans new episodes and a concluding film.

Thunderbolt Fantasy Visual Image courtesy of Nitroplus

Crunchyroll has begun streaming Thunderbolt Fantasy Sword Seekers 4, also known as Thunderbolt Fantasy: Tōriken Yūki 4. This marks the fourth season of the popular puppet-show franchise, along with the final chapter film, which premiered in Japan on February 21.

Series Highlights

Debuted in Japan on October 5.
New cast members include Fairouz Ai as Haōgyoku and Shōgo Batori as Kamushō.
The series continues to expand its story with fresh characters and developments.

About the New Projects

The franchise's latest project isn’t just a new season — it’s also a final chapter movie. The film aims to wrap up the story and was released in Japanese theaters in February.

A Legacy of Past Seasons

The first season premiered in July 2016.
The Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death film was released in December 2017.
Season 2 launched in October 2018.
The third season, titled Thunderbolt Fantasy: Tōriken Yūki 3, premiered in April 2021 after a delay caused by COVID-19.
In October 2019, a theatrical project called Thunderbolt Fantasy - Seiyū Genka was also released in Japan.

Behind the Scenes

The original work of the first season was credited to Gen Urobuchi (known for Madoka Magica, Fate/Zero, Psycho-Pass, Aldnoah.Zero). He also scripted and served as chief supervisor.

Character designs were handled by Nitroplus, with Good Smile Company acting as the modeling adviser. The series was produced by PILI Multimedia Inc., a renowned Taiwanese puppet drama company.

Music was composed by Hiroyuki Sawano (Attack on Titan, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress), with Yoshikazu Iwanami as the sound director.

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