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Third Impact Anime is a group of anime fans, panelists, & podcasters based largely in the Southeastern United States. We embrace the charm and complexity of Japanese animation and strive to showcase our love for it in every panel or podcast we host.
The most forward-facing aspect of TIA is our bi-weekly podcast where we give thoughtful reviews of different anime series’ and films and occasionally invite special guests from the industry or fan space to share their insight and perspectives. Since 2017, we’ve reviewed dozens of anime TV series’ and films like Suzume, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Demon Slayer, Berserk, Psycho-Pass, Dorohedoro, INU-OH, Tamako Market, Little Witch Academia, Fate/Zero, a bunch of Lupin the Third, and of course, our namesake, Neon Genesis Evangelion.
We interview the occasional anime industry guest or fandom creator such as like Tiffany Grant (the voice of Asuka in Neon Genesis Evangelion), David Wald (actor & ADR Director for Sentai Filmworks), Robert Woodhead (the founder and long-time CEO of AnimEigo), and Helen McCarthy (anime scholar and professional writer). Check out a full roster of our interviews here.
We also perform numerous panels at conventions all across the South East (and beyond!). You’re most likely to see us at our home con, Animazement (NC), and others like Anime Weekend Atlanta (GA), Otakon (Washington D.C.), and assorted smaller cons. We have been featured panelists at Animazement, Hamacon (AL), Queen City Anime Convention (NC), and others.
Our goal is to discuss and celebrate anime and all its quandaries in a fun, informative, and thoughtful way.
Check out our profile on AnimeCons.com for previous convention appearances.
Our logo was made by friend, fellow podcaster, and graphic designer extraordinaire, Basil. You should commission him for your logos!
The Team
Austin
Austin is the Producer, main Editor, and Co-Host of Third Impact Anime. Austin got his undergrad in Media Studies to start an anime podcast and got his Master’s in Library Science to read manga on the job. It’s all part of the plan (that means ‘keikaku’). He’s been a convention panelist since 2014 and has probably said “I’ll watch that some day” to at least 20x the anime he’s actually seen.
Favorites: Evangelion, Cowboy Bebop, Little Witch Academia, Zombie Land Saga, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Frieren
Socials: Bluesky | Mastodon (inactive) | Letterboxd
Bill
Bill is the sole reason we’re all big fans of Lupin the Third. He’ll talk your ear off about Lupin, One Piece, and how IDOLM@STER is better than Love Live!
Favorites: One Piece, Lupin III, Ghost in the Shell, The IDOLM@STER
Socials: Twitter | Bluesky | Letterboxd
Sully
Third Impact’s self-described oldtaku. Sully holds a master’s degree in English and is looking to pursue his PhD so he can become Dr. Professor Otaku.
Favorites: Sailor Moon, Yatterman, Urusei Yatsura, Excel Saga
Socials: Letterboxd
Tori
Tori is an IRL spooky magical girl. If it’s cute, creepy, or both, Tori probably knows about it and loves it.
Favorites: Pretty Cure, Sailor Moon, Evangelion, Serial Experiments Lain, Mob Psycho 100, anything Junji Ito
Socials: Bluesky | Instagram | Letterboxd
Ryan
Former anime and video game club officer, Ryan continues to dabble in both. He sneezes every time someone mentions the “Hare Hare Yukai.”
Favorites: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Madoka Magica, Naruto
Socials: TikTok
Sarah
Sarah is a well-spring of knowledge about everything idol related. She occasionally uploads idol pulls and vocal covers on her YouTube channel.
Favorites: AKB0048, The IDOLM@STER, Shirobako
Former/Inactive Members:
- Tobias: Tobias has been preaching the anime gospel since going to his first convention at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2004. Not content with being quiet at conventions, he started paneling 10 years ago and never looked back. He’s the village elder of Third Impact but still tolerates these young whipper snappers. Favorites: Evangelion, Kaiba, The Tatami Galaxy, Revolutionary Girl Utena
- Andrew: Andrew is the resident fan of iyashikei (healing/relaxing) anime, and is probably reading Yotsuba& right now. Favorites: Laid-Back Camp, Engaged to the Unidentified, My Hero Academia
- Jon: A very good boy. Volunteers at conventions just to hurt himself. Faves: Fullmetal Alchemist, Plastic Neesan, Nichijou
- Marisa: Fujoshi queen. Rambles about swords. Faves: Haikyuu, My Hero Academia, Saint Seiya, YURI!!! on Ice
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