Thunderbolt Fantasy first aired, marking the debut of the puppet-based television series created by Gen Urobuchi in collaboration with the Taiwanese puppetry troupe Pili International Multimedia.
The first season of Thunderbolt Fantasy, also called Sword Seekers, concluded with significant acclaim and a growing international fan base.
The second season of Thunderbolt Fantasy aired, continuing the story and expanding on the rich puppet theater tradition.
The third season of Thunderbolt Fantasy named Kikyō aired, continuing the series’ narrative with new characters and developments.