#118 - Fate/Zero

#118 - Fate/Zero

Author: Third Impact Anime Podcast December 26, 2021 Duration: 2:18:18

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and/or Saturday with your friends and loved ones! To celebrate the holiday season, we're covering an entry in the long running Fate franchise for the first time, 2011's Fate/Zero, based on the light novel written by Gen Urobuchi, created by TYPE-MOON and animated by ufotable.

Our reasons for making this our Christmas special are flimsy at best, but it has a lot of snow in it so, sue us (please don't, we're poor). Fate/Zero is a prequel series to the story of Fate/stay Night but works as a standalone anime that you can enjoy with any or no familiarity with the Fate series. But is this a good place to start? How does this series hold up 10 years later? Who would we want to summon as Heroic Spirits to fight for us in the Holy Grail War? Find out now!

In the pre-show, Austin talks about seeing Macross Plus in theaters, Ryan talks about submitting panels to Momocon 2022, Will talks about watching Miyazaki's films for the first time in order, and other brief non-sequiturs. Enjoy!

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


Every other week, the conversation starts around a microphone with a group of longtime friends who have spent years hosting panels at anime conventions. Third Impact Anime Podcast is built from those late-night hotel lobby debates and packed conference room discussions, channeling that energy into a deep dive into the medium we love. This isn't just a review show; it's an exploration of the threads that connect classic series to today's trending hits, always with an eye on the artistic choices and cultural history that shape them. You'll hear us unpack new releases and revisit forgotten gems, share stories from the convention floor, and occasionally sit down with special guests from across the anime community. The result is a podcast that feels like hanging out with the most knowledgeable fans you know-the ones who can't help but talk a little too much about the details that make anime so compelling. Join us for a bi-weekly look at the artistry and passion that fuels this global phenomenon.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 188

Third Impact Anime Podcast
Podcast Episodes
#57 - SPOOKY Anime SPECIAL and Fall 2018 First Impressions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59:50
The leaves are turning red, a cold breeze blows through the air, happy haunts materialize! It's SPOOKY TIME! Join us for our first ever Third Impact Anime Spooky Special! Tobias, Austin, Tori, and Sarah bring 3 of their…
#56 - PSYCHO-PASS Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53:44
Austin, Bill, Tobias, and Ryan W. all compare crime coefficients and review 2012's PSYCHO-PASS from Production I.G and writer Gen Urobuchi. (00:00 - 15:53) Catch up time! Ryan talks about playing Undertale for the first…
#55 - Con-versations - Anime Weekend Atlanta 2018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:06
Anime Weekend Atlanta 2018 was hype! Listen to us chat about it. Ryan, Marisa, Jon, Tori, Austin, Tobias, Andrew, and our pals Edwin and Will, all went down to Anime Weekend Atlanta (Sept. 20-23) and had a blast. Listen…
#54 - Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59:37
Lupin is back! This time we're reviewing the 1987 film/OVA Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy. First off, Tobias drops in to chat about Charlotte, NC's Queen City Anime Convention where he was the main panel man for mu…
#53 - Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:40
Add this one to your anime Mother's Day playlist right next to Wolf Children. This week, Tori and Austin review Mari Okada's directorial debut, from studio P.A. Works, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms. For all you…
#52 - The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:26:02
This week, Tobias, Austin, and Ryan got stuck in a time loop where they were forced to watch The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 15,527 times until they finally did their homework. Haruhi is now a 12 year old anime series!…
#51 - Anime Expo 2018 and MEGALOBOX Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:19:30
On this episode, Ashita no Austin, Megalobill, and Gearless Tobias discuss the announcements, licenses, and premieres of Anime Expo 2018. After the break, they review the current reigning champion of 2018 anime, MEGALOBO…
#50 - TATAKAE 50th Episode!!!! - GAINAX's Otaku no Video! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:06:43
We've done the improbable! We made it to 50 episodes! What better way to celebrate than to review a favorite, GAINAX's 1991 parody OVA, Otaku no Video! Before the episode formally begins, we also discuss our takes on E3…