#130 - Satoshi Kon’s Paranoia Agent | 2022 Halloween Special!

#130 - Satoshi Kon’s Paranoia Agent | 2022 Halloween Special!

Author: Third Impact Anime Podcast October 24, 2022 Duration: 1:59:12

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).

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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.
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