Get ready for another season of cuddly adventures! The official website for PuniRunes Puni 3, the third anime season based on Takara Tomy’s popular PuniRunes toy line, has announced additional cast members and confirmed its premiere date. Mark your calendars for July 5th at 9:45 a.m. on TV Tokyo and its affiliates, when the squishy fun begins anew!
What are PuniRunes?
PuniRunes are mysterious, adorable creatures who love nothing more than to be coddled. The anime series follows their daily lives alongside Yuka, a fourth-grade girl with a passion for all things soft and squishy (or “puni-puni,” as the Japanese say!). The toy line itself is unique, featuring a hole where you can actually put your finger to “pet” the soft creature inside, offering a tactile experience unlike other digital pets. Spin Master is releasing the toy line in the United States.
What to Expect in PuniRunes Puni 3
While specific plot details for the third season are still under wraps, we can expect more heartwarming and humorous stories featuring Yuka and her PuniRunes friends. The series typically focuses on themes of friendship, discovery, and the simple joys of everyday life.
New and Returning Cast Members
The third season welcomes a new cast member:
- Fūka Izumi as Jewelrun
Returning cast members include:
- Megumi Han as Airun
- Mikako Komatsu as Enerun
- Hina Kino as Kūrun
- Aya Uchida as Raburun
- Tomohiro Yamaguchi as Ururun
- Yuna Taniguchi as Yuka
- Daisuke Ono as Narrator
Production Team
While details may vary slightly from previous seasons, the original PuniRunes anime boasted a talented production team:
- Chief Director: Kunihiko Yuyama (Fairy Princess Minky Momo, Pokémon)
- Director: Kentarō Yamaguchi
- Series Scripts: Gigaemon Ichikawa (Chikasugi Idol Akae-chan, The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made, A Galaxy Next Door)
- Character Design: Sayuri Ichiishi (Pokémon, Tamagotchi!)
- Theme Song Performance: Nanahira (“Puni Puni PuniRunes Punix Version”)
Where to Watch
PuniRunes Puni 3 will premiere on TV Tokyo and its affiliates in Japan. International fans may be able to stream the series on platforms like YouTube, where Spin Master has previously streamed the anime with English subtitles.
A Brief History of PuniRunes
The PuniRunes anime franchise began in October 2022, with the first season airing on TV Tokyo and TV Osaka until March 2023. The second season followed in October 2024.
More Information
Stay tuned for more updates on PuniRunes Puni 3 as the premiere date approaches! You can also follow the official PuniRunes accounts on social media for the latest news and announcements.
