#157 - Anime Secret Santa 2024 (Roujin Z, Kaiji, Chihayafuru, Gunbuster, and more!)

#157 - Anime Secret Santa 2024 (Roujin Z, Kaiji, Chihayafuru, Gunbuster, and more!)

Author: Third Impact Anime Podcast December 25, 2024 Duration: 2:06:22
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Anime Secret Santa-san has once again performed his annual B&E and left us with an interesting array of anime series, movies, and OVAs under our tree. Austin and Bill and are joined by Tori and Sarah, two first-timers to the Anime Secret Santa festivities! Bill reviews three of his picks because he likes being extra (Roujin Z, Tsuritama, and Mai Mai Miracle), Austin reviews Chihayafuru (Season 1), Tori reviews Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor, and Sarah reviews Gunbuster! As our holiday gift to you, I hope you enjoy the lively conversation. A huge special thanks to everyone who participates in this fun project every year, especially the folks at the Taiiku Podcast who have kept it going the last few years. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and may God save your little broken body. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:50 - Our history with Anime Secret Santa and welcoming Tori and Sarah to it for the first time! 00:10:25 - The shows we were suggested that we didn't watch 00:18:45 - Bill's review of Roujin Z 00:30:16 - Tori's review of Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor 00:47:27 - Austin's review of Chihayafuru (Season 1) 01:11:34 - Bill's review of Tsuritama 01:26:46 - Sarah's review of Gunbuster 01:41:56 - Bill's review of Mai Mai Miracle 01:55:16 - Wrap up and social media plugs If you enjoy this or any other episode, leave us a Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or elsewhere! Show notes are available on our website: www.thirdimpactanime.com More helpful links: https://beacons.ai/thirdimpactanime Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/ThirdImpactAnime Follow us on Bluesky at thirdimpactanime.bsky.social Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | 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.
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Duration: 1:40:08
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#140 - Con-versations: Animazement 2023 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:35:02
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#139 - Suzume [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:24
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#138 - BERSERK (1997) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:39:45
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#135 - BEASTARS (Season 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:18
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#134 - Fall 2022 Anime Season Review! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:08:49
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A Grand Line Reborn | Cruise #03 - Defenders of Eorzea (and Alabasta) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:35
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