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.
Creators announced the upcoming third season, generating anticipation for the continuation of the story and puppetry artistry.
The third season of Thunderbolt Fantasy named Kikyō aired, continuing the series’ narrative with new characters and developments.
An ancient and powerful cursed sword, Darkstalker, is forged, bringing chaos and calamity to the martial world.
The mysterious black-and-white beast, Hei Bai, emerges to uphold balance and thwart the darkness unleashed by Darkstalker.
The ambitious Lord Jian begins consolidating power in the realm, seeking the power of Darkstalker to dominate the land.
Shāng Bù Huàn, Lǐ Diāo, and other heroes form an alliance to stop the spread of evil connected with Darkstalker.
A fierce conflict erupts over the possession of Darkstalker with many factions vying for control.
Shāng Bù Huàn successfully retrieves the cursed sword to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.
A climactic showdown occurs between the heroes and Lord Jian's forces to determine the fate of the martial world.
