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Third Impact Anime Episode #159 – Remembering David Lynch and his influence on anime feat. Drew and Emma of Sideburns and Cigarettes

On January 16th, 2025, the world lost one of the greats; American filmmaker David Lynch passed away at the age of 78, leaving behind a decades-long career of truly unique films and television series’ including Twin Peaks, Eraserhead, Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, Inland Empire, and many more. Many of us at Third Impact are big fans of Lynch’s work, and Sully wanted to take some time to reflect on his life, his art, and his influence on various anime and Japanese video games over the years. Joining us are two returning friends, Drew and Emma of Sideburns and Cigarettes: A Lupin the Third Podcast who are also big Lynch fans.

We dedicate this episode of David’s life and his work.

Remember; one day, the sadness will end.

What were you favorite works of David Lynch? Do you know of any other Japanese creators that have directly named Lynch as an influence? What other anime capture tones similar to Lynch’s works? Let us know by sending us an email at thirdimpactanime@gmail.com and we’ll discuss it on the show.

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Time stamps:

  • 00:00:00 – Intro and everyone’s history with David Lynch’s work
  • 00:10:53 – General chatting about David Lynch’s works and their influence (whether explicitly or only speculatively) on many Japanese works including:
    • Paranoia Agent
    • The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
    • Ghost in the Shell
    • Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine
    • Revolutionary Girl Utena
    • Silent Hill
    • Persona
    • Soul Eater
    • P.T.
    • Perfect Blue
    • Paprika
  • 00:56:52 – Final thoughts and wrap up

Music used in this episode:

  • Into the Night by Angelo Badalamenti (Twin Peaks OST)
  • Sub-usual by Susumu Hirasawa (Paranoia Agent OST)
  • Rose & Release by Masami Okui and Mitsumune Shinkichi (Revolutionary Girl Utena OST)
  • Twin Peaks Main Theme by Angelo Badalamenti (Twin Peaks OST)

A collection of things we brought up:

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