This movie kept us all on the edge of our three-legged seat. On this episode of the Third Impact Anime Podcast, we're reviewing the latest film from acclaimed anime director Makoto Shinkai, Suzume! How does it hold up against his previous works? Is Shinkai still trying to tell the same story or has he broken away from his traditional format? And what's up with all that product placement? Austin, Tori, Ryan, and Bill tell you all about it. Please enjoy! 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:51 "Editing Austin" cuts in to make a comment on a portion of the episode that was removed because it lost its timeliness. You can listen to this cut portion by becoming a Patron! (it's worth it, but not for this) 00:04:46 Production background and cast 00:25:22 Suzume review and discussion 01:23:12 Outro If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/ThirdImpactAnime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Follow us on Mastodon at mastodon.social/@ThirdImpactAnime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

Put your glasses on, nothing will be wrong! On this episode of the Third Impact Anime Podcast, we're reviewing the classic dark-fantasy anime series BERSERK, specifically the original 1997 adaptation by OLM covering the Golden Age Arc of the late Kentaro Miura's classic manga. Tobias, Austin, and Ryan are joined by frequent buddy and BERSERK super-fan, Will a.k.a. SwooshXBear, to talk about this incredibly influential and important series that we've never really talked about on the podcast before! Spoilers for the whole arc abound and do be aware that our conversation covers themes of violence, specifically sexual violence. Our convo is not crass but these themes do come up so listener discretion is advised. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:20:08 Cast and Production 00:57:55 Discussion 02:18:26 Final Thoughts 02:33:53 Outro What did you think of BERSERK? What's your favorite piece of media that has been inspired by it? Let us know by sending us an e-mail at thirdimpactanime@gmail.com and we'll answer it on the show! If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/ThirdImpactAnime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Follow us on Mastodon at mastodon.social/@ThirdImpactAnime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

OHAIYO GOZAIMASU! Watch out for passing trucks because we're reviewing the greatest zombie idol anime that takes place in Saga prefecture ever made, ZOMBIE LAND SAGA and its sequel season ZOMBIE LAND SAGA REVENGE. Austin and Bill take center stage on this one but they aren't alone! We welcome a very special guest to our idol troupe who you may know from their work on various visual novels, light novels, and manga series (links below) and their incredible work over at Anime Feminist, Cy Catwell! Cy was kind enough to join us for a review of one of their favorite idol series, and ours as well. 00:00:00 Intro and mini-interview with Cy about their translation work, living and working as a black person in Japan, and their role at Anime Feminist 00:32:57 ZOMBIE LAND SAGA production notes, cast & crew breakdown 00:57:50 ZOMBIE LAND SAGA S1 & S2 discussion and review 02:04:57 Outro What did you think of ZOMBIE LAND SAGA? What do you possibly think the plot of the movie is going to be? Let us know by sending us an e-mail at thirdimpactanime@gmail.com and we'll answer it on the show! You can connect with Cy on Twitter at @pixelatedlenses If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Follow us on Mastodon at mastodon.social/@ThirdImpactAnime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

Hoist your wine glasses towards the infinite sea of stars! On this episode, we are reviewing the 1982 space opera based on the iconic manga from Leiji Matsumoto, Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth. The primary reason we're reviewing this is because back on February 13th, 2023, Leiji Matsumoto passed away at age 85. His manga are some of the most enduring and influential works of the medium, placing him up there with Tezuka and other greats. Sully had the chance to interview some scholars of his works back in 2021 (you can find those here) but we've never properly reviewed any of his works until now! We hope you enjoy our review and thanks to all the fine folks in our Discord who submitted their top 3 Matsumoto works lists! 00:00:00 Introduction, remembering Leiji Matsumoto, and reflecting on our personal histories with his work 00:30:16 Cast, Crew, & Production history 00:57:01 Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth Review 01:44:57 Talking about the dub & our overall thoughts on the film 02:06:52 Outro Do you agree or disagree with our takes on Arcadia of My Youth? Do you have any recommendations of Matsumoto works to review next? Send us an email at thirdimpactanime@gmail.com and let us know. We'll respond on a future episode! If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Follow us on Mastodon at mastodon.social/@ThirdImpactAnime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

After a multi-year-long delay from our coverage of season 1, we're back to talk about the second season of BEASTARS. The adventures of Legoshi, Haru, Louis, and the rest of the Cherryton Academy animal teens continue as the mysteries of Tem's death and devouring are finally revealed. This episode is NOT spoiler free. We hope you enjoy it! 00:00:00 Introduction and opening question: With another Discotek Day having recently happened, what factors make you decide to purchase an anime on physical media? 00:16:48 BEASTARS S2 Production breakdown 00:30:19 Discussion 01:13:36 Are we still down for Season 3? and Outro Do you disagree with our takes on BEASTARS S2 and want to yell at us for being full of it? Do you agree and want to vindicate us? Send us an email at thirdimpactanime@gmail.com and let us know. We'll respond on a future episode! If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Follow us on Mastodon at mastodon.social/@ThirdImpactAnime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

As the incredible Fall 2022 anime season wrapped up a few weeks ago, Tobias and Bill chat about the shows they enjoyed and kept up with. Between returning sequels, anticipated manga adaptations, and totally unexpected gems, there's a LOT to cover! Also they answer an audience comment from our Secret Santa episode. What did you think of the Fall 2022 anime season? What shows did we miss that we should go back and check out? Let us know by sending us an email at thirdimpactanime@gmail.com 00:00:00 Introduction 00:07:01 Audience Question 00:20:29 Chainsaw Man 00:31:30 Blue Lock 00:38:10 Spy x Family Season 2 00:52:03 Pop Team Epic Season 2 01:03:45 Do It Yourself!! 01:12:28 Urusei Yatsura 2022 01:22:31 Lupin Zero 01:27:41 Raven of the Inner Palace 01:31:41 Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury 01:39:40 Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa 01:42:35 Bocchi the Rock! 01:55:12 Winter 2023 Look-Forward and Outro If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Follow us on Mastodon at mastodon.social/@ThirdImpactAnime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

Apologies for the delay in publishing this episode–Bill got invited to a dinner party in Ul’dah and had a hell of time getting out of there! After reviewing the end of the A Realm Reborn patches, we switch over to the first half of the Alabasta saga, as the Straw Hat gang enters the Grand Line and picks up two new crewmembers. No reindeer games await them, however, as they face off against Wapol of Drum Island, and Tobias gets ready to see what happens when they finally reach Vivi’s homeland. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:09 Bill finishes ARR 00:12:54 Tobias starts the Alabasta saga 00:35:25 Further Discussion about Alabasta 00:56:17 Outro Drop us a line via email: agrandlinereborn@gmail.com Graphics for A Grand Line Reborn are created by Basil Berchekas III @itsbasiltime If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Follow us on Mastodon at mastodon.social/@ThirdImpactAnime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

2022 has come to a close and we're doing our final Kotatsu Corner a little different than usual. First off, we're doing one at all (we promise they will be more regular in the coming year), but second off, we've adapted an old idea into a new format!  If you've followed us for a while, you may remember that we used to do blog posts cataloging and celebrating the things that resonated with us the most over the last year. We could have done that again, but heck, we're a podcast darnit! This time we're taking the same idea but doing it in podcast form. Tobias has stitched together submissions from six TIA contributors into one, long episode where we talk about the media that meant something to us this year.  We hope you enjoy our lists and we encourage you to comment or e-mail us your own lists of things that meant a lot to you this year. Maybe we'll read them on the show! Email us at thirdimpactanime@gmail.com Thanks for sticking with us yet again. We hope to continue to give our best effort in producing brand-new episodes and panels in 2023 and we can't wait for the friends we meet along the way. Happy New Year from Third Impact Anime. あけましておめでとうございます！ Time stamps: 00:00:00 What are we doing here? 00:03:12 Ryan 00:12:20 Austin 00:32:54 Sarah 00:46:49 Tobias 01:00:47 Andrew 01:13:20 Bill 01:23:26 Outro If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Follow us on Mastodon at mastodon.social/@ThirdImpactAnime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

Ho-ho-hold on to your butts, it's time for Anime Secret Santa 2022, an annual event hosted by the holiday hosts over at the AGC Podcast. Every year they organize an anime swap for folks in the anitwitter sphere with various outlets (podcasts, blogs, etc.) and a jolly good time is had by all. This year, Austin, Tobias, and Bill gather around the cozy fireplace to talk about their anime gifts; KEIJO!!!!!!!!, Great Pretender, Space Dandy, Housing Complex C, and BNA: Brand New Animal. Were our gifts naughty? Nice? A bit of both? Listen to find out. What do you think is the MOST Christmas anime and the LEAST Christmas anime? Let us know! Send us an e-mail and we'll read it aloud on an upcoming episode: thirdimpactanime@gmail.com If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Follow us on Mastodon at mastodon.social/@ThirdImpactAnime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

An episode in which Bill finally gets to gush about his undying love for The IDOLM@STER (2011), a show a bit ahead of its time for the mid 2010s idol anime boom kicked off by shows like Love Live! School Idol Project. Kory from the Taiiku Podcast & the Manga in Your Ears Podcast comes as a first-time guest and resident Love Live! fan to dip his toes into the world of IM@S. What idol anime do you think is the most underappreciated? Let us know! Send us an e-mail and we'll read it aloud on an upcoming episode: thirdimpactanime@gmail.com All music comes from The IDOLM@STER soundtrack (games and anime). You can check out the Taiiku Podcast & Manga in You Ears wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.taiikupodcast.com/ https://www.taiikupodcast.com/series/manga/ If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

Are you Chopin around for a good podcast? Well you found one! Bill and Austin finally return to the monkey-faced thief for this first time in a while to review a fairly recent TV special, 2019's Lupin the Third: Goodbye Partner, but this time we're not going in alone. We asked two special guests to join us, Drew and Emma of Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin the Third Podcast. We share some reflections about the franchise over all, review the special, and reflect on the recent passing of the long-time voice of Daisuke Jigen, Kiyoshi Kobayashi. This episode was an absolute blast and we're so delighted that Drew and Emma were able to join us. What are some of your favorite performances from Kobayashi as Jigen? Let us know. Send us an e-mail and we'll read it aloud on an upcoming episode: thirdimpactanime@gmail.com All music comes from the Lupin the Third: Goodbye Partner soundtrack. You can check out Sideburns & Cigarettes wherever you get your podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/lupinpod f you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

Pray return to Arlong Park, as we wrap up the first leg of our journey into One Piece and Final Fantasy XIV. We answer our first listener email. Tobias wonders who these Seven Warlords could be. Bill solves mysteries with a gentleman inspector. 00:03:15 Our First Email 00:14:14 Arlong Park Review 01:02:57 Seventh Umbral Era (2.0) 01:21:50 Bill starts the 2.x patches 01:52:45 Next Episode Preview/Outro Drop us a line via email: agrandlinereborn@gmail.com Graphics for A Grand Line Reborn are created by Basil Berchekas III @itsbasiltime If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

You're walking home on a dark night and your neck bristles. You adjust your eyes, peering down the street. You see it coming. It's on roller skates, carrying a golden bat. It's speeding towards you. Is it Little Slugger? Nope! It's the 2022 Third Impact Anime Halloween Special! This year we're talking about the 2004 modern classic thriller Paranoia Agent from genius anime director, Satoshi Kon. Last time we spoke about Kon was years ago for a different holiday special and we're happy to be back to discuss his only original TV series, but is it one of his best? Find out as we discuss it! What do you think of Paranoia Agent? Send us an email at thirdimpactanime[AT]gmail.com. All music comes from the Paranoia Agent soundtrack. Hosted by Austin (@bebopshock), Tori (@worstwaifu), Tobias (@reverend_tobias), and Bill (@wbforeman999). f you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

The dog king rises! We're reviewing the latest and last (but hopefully not really) film from genius anime director Masaaki Yuasa and studio Science Saru, INU-OH! Our new favorite anime movie and yours, if you have taste. Listen to us chat about the production of the film, major themes, the incredible music, our favorite characters and moments, and all that jazz. Er, all that prog-rock. Before the episode we talk at length about attending Queen City Anime Convention in Charlotte, NC. Thanks to the con for bringing us out as panelist guests. All music comes from the Inu-Oh soundtrack. Hosted by Austin (@bebopshock), Tori (@worstwaifu), Tobias (@reverend_tobias), and Bill (@wbforeman999). f you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

Introductions out of the way, let's get into our first full-length discussion of our challenge. Bill joins a guild learns that spinning is a neat trick. Tobias takes a job at a restaurant, but his coworkers are extremely weird. Just who are these Garlean people anyway? Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:52 Initial Thoughts: FF XIV 00:20:04 Initial Thoughts: One Piece 00:31:23 Comparisons Between The Two 00:51:03 The Discussion Continues 01:04:06 Closing Thoughts and Outro Drop us a line via email: agrandlinereborn@gmail.com Graphics for A Grand Line Reborn are created by Basil Berchekas III @itsbasiltime If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon  

Introducing a new podcast series by Third Impact Anime! Join Bill and Tobias as they embark on a new challenge: to read all of One Piece and play all of Final Fantasy XIV Online. In this Episode 0, they'll talk a little about why they're focusing on these two stories for the challenge and what you can expect out of this series. Timestamps: 00:01:22 What is A Grand Line Reborn? 00:08:19 Our Background with One Piece 00:19:29 Our Background with Final Fantasy XIV 00:37:04 What We Plan on Doing with This Podcast 00:39:30 How To Contact Us Drop us a line via email: agrandlinereborn@gmail.com Graphics for A Grand Line Reborn are created by Basil Berchekas III @itsbasiltime If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://linktr.ee/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon  

KC is back for the first time since January. We really should do this more often. Kotatsu Corner is our side-show where we talk about non-anime related crap that we just have to get out of our system. On this one, con-certs, con-ventions, and the con-fluence of other topics. Topics include Cuphead, My Chemical Romance, Raleigh Gamer and Geek Expo, Super Mario 64, and more. Hosted by Austin, Ryan, and Will. Special thanks to BASIL for our brand-new show logo. If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://linktr.ee/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

Do your mice even lift, bro? The next chapter in the Demon Slayer saga has arrived! Austin, Tori, and Sarah chat about the latest entry, The Entertainment District Arc, where Tanjiro and the gang team up with a duel-wielding hashira and his kunoichi polycule to fight against their most terrifying foes yet. We cover what we liked, didn't like, major themes, and how this arc fits into the overall tale of Demon Slayer. In the opening we chat about some Anime Expo announcements we're looking forward to. Hosted by Austin (@bebopshock), Sarah (@uniquexharmony), and Tori (@WorstWaifu). If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

As the Summer season trucks on, we're here to be late as usual and cover the absolutely STACKED spring 2022 anime season! By our rough and unscientific analysis, spring tends to be the season each year that goes all-out and 2022 is no different with the likes of SPY X Family, Ya Boi Kongming, and RPG Real Estate knocking people's socks off.... or not? Hosted by Bill (@wbforeman999), Sarah (@uniquexharmony), and Tobias (@reverend_tobias)! If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://linktr.ee/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon

Macross Frontier finally came to the states officially for the first time! Fathom Events and Big West brought us the two theatrical films The False Songstress and The Wings of Farewell in June, 2022. Long-time Frontier fan Sarah takes newbie Austin on a musical journey into our review of both films. This is another long one since we're covering both films AND Anime Expo decided to drop a ton of Macross news items on our heads so not only do we have one news segment but TWO! Anyway, you like listening to our voices, right? I certainly hope so. And if you don't, there's plenty of Ranka and Sheryl interspersed throughout the episode to make up for it. Enjoy our review of Macross Frontier the Movies! Hosted by Sarah (@uniquexharmony) and Austin (@bebopshock). If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://linktr.ee/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TI_Anime Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Stitcher | Podbean Support us on Ko-Fi | Patreon