What is Third Impact Anime?
Third Impact Anime is a group of anime fans, panelists, & podcasters based in the Southeast United States. We embrace the rich history, community, artistry, and diversity of Japanese animation and strive to celebrate it in all we do. 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. We also perform numerous panels at conventions all across the South East (and beyond!).
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 Editor-in-Chief of Third Impact Anime. He has been running anime clubs and panels at conventions since 2014, trying his best to keep his head on straight. A librarian by trade, an otaku by fate.
Favorites: Evangelion, Cowboy Bebop, Little Witch Academia, Zombie Land Saga, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
Socials: Bluesky | Mastodon | Letterboxd | Twitter
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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