Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

The twenty fourth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and it's bringing with it a tasty serving of curry that was made with love.

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode twenty four sees the rivals discussing:

• David Wald leaves Crunchyroll
• Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-
• The latest promo video for Sakamoto Days
• Laid Back Camp is getting a fourth season
• Aka Akasasa working on their next manga
• Yakuza Fiance is getting SPICY
• The Oshi no Ko story officially comes to a close
• Dandadan's perfect seventh episode - our review
• Ongoing impressions on Blue Box, You Are Ms. Servant and Ranma 1/2
• + lots more anime yappage!

If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, like, and subscribe to Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast — and any other podcasts you love. It takes seconds, costs nothing, and means everything to us creators. (The algorithm only accepts 5 stars, just so you know.)

1. Stay up to date with Brendan on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
2. Join our Discord — a community full of anime and culture fans just like you
3. Follow our Spotify playlist

Our amazing sponsors:

1. Audio-Technica — the best in audio equipment
2. Iced Tea Aesthetics — anime streetwear done right (use code SAKURASOCIETY5 at checkout to save $5)
3. Japan Crate — Japanese snacks and treats delivered to your door (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

The twenty third episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and it's serving up a gymnastics enspired routine that could lead to Nationals.

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode twenty three sees the anime rivals discussing:

• My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 getting the live action treatment
• Dragon Ball Daima releasing in Aussie cinemas
• Manga Library Z shuts down due to some suspect reasoning
• Oshi no Ko ending in one week!
• Is Dandadan already in GOAT status?!
• Ongoing impressions on the latest episodes of Orb, Blue Box, All Guys Mixer and Is it Wrong to Pick up Girls in a Dungeon?
• Plus lots more anime and manga related yappage!!

The latest episode of More Than Hentai has arrived and it's coming hard for your Eddies, choom!!

The salt and pepper senpai, Brendan White is joined in the Sugoi Studio by the man behind Fandom Portals, Mr. Aaron Davies, to share their thoughts on Hiroyuki Imaishi and Trigger's 2022 sci-fi smash, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.

As a friendly FYI, this episode will be a full deep dive on episode one, titled "Let You Down", so be ready for spoilers.

A big thank you and virtual hug also goes out to our Producers - Aaron L, Dan Gee, Duffo, Fruge, Skreemus, Smashfxn and Voidmayonnaise, you're the best 🫶

If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, like, and subscribe to Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast — and any other podcasts you love. It takes seconds, costs nothing, and means everything to us creators. (The algorithm only accepts 5 stars, just so you know.)

1. Stay up to date with Brendan on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
2. Join our Discord — a community full of anime and culture fans just like you
3. Follow our Spotify playlist

Our amazing sponsors:

1. Audio-Technica — the best in audio equipment
2. Iced Tea Aesthetics — anime streetwear done right (use code SAKURASOCIETY5 at checkout to save $5)
3. Japan Crate — Japanese snacks and treats delivered to your door (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

The fifteenth episode of More Than Headlines – your go-to podcast for all things anime is here so get ready to see double as you babysit some baby vampires!

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode fifteen sees the anime rivals discussing:

• Re:ZERO season 3
• Galette smashes their Kickstarter campaign
• Trapezium gets an Australian cinematic release
• American schools banning certain manga because they're dumb
• Delico's Nursery continues to get better
• Twilight Out of Focus delivering bigtime trashy goodness
• Love is Indivisible by Twins bringing that romantic sibling rivalry
• Oshi no Ko season 2 is quickly ascending to PEAK anime status
• Plus lots more anime yappage and opinions!!

If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, like, and subscribe to Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast — and any other podcasts you love. It takes seconds, costs nothing, and means everything to us creators. (The algorithm only accepts 5 stars, just so you know.)

1. Stay up to date with Brendan on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
2. Join our Discord — a community full of anime and culture fans just like you
3. Follow our Spotify playlist

Our amazing sponsors:

1. Audio-Technica — the best in audio equipment
2. Iced Tea Aesthetics — anime streetwear done right (use code SAKURASOCIETY5 at checkout to save $5)
3. Japan Crate — Japanese snacks and treats delivered to your door (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

The fourteenth episode of More Than Headlines – your go-to podcast for all things anime is here so get ready to go against the wishes of the demon lord!

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode fourteen sees the anime rivals discussing:

• Animaga 2024
• Jujutsu Kaisen coming to an end
• The passing of Atsuko Tanaka
• Look Back getting a western cinematic release
• Uma Musume and KFC
• The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies being one of the best of the season
• Courting the grim reaper in A Date with Death
• Terminator Zero being some of the stronger content from this universe in years
• Makeine being an absolute MUST WATCH
• Brendan falling in love with The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
• Plus lots more anime related yappage!

If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, like, and subscribe to Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast — and any other podcasts you love. It takes seconds, costs nothing, and means everything to us creators. (The algorithm only accepts 5 stars, just so you know.)

1. Stay up to date with Brendan on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
2. Join our Discord — a community full of anime and culture fans just like you
3. Follow our Spotify playlist

Our amazing sponsors:

1. Audio-Technica — the best in audio equipment
2. Iced Tea Aesthetics — anime streetwear done right (use code SAKURASOCIETY5 at checkout to save $5)
3. Japan Crate — Japanese snacks and treats delivered to your door (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

The thirteenth episode of More Than Headlines – your go-to podcast for all things anime is here so get ready to go against the wishes of the demon lord!

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode thirteen sees the anime rivals discussing:

• Noragami celebrating 10 years
• Netflix & Crunchyroll respond to recent leaks
• Vale Rachael Lillis
• Ranma 1/2 gets a crustacean named after it's titular character
• Delico's Nursery is full of sexy vampire hotness
• Senpai is an Otokonoko
• The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies being one of the sleeper hits of the Summer season
• + lots more anime related yappage!!

If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, like, and subscribe to Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast — and any other podcasts you love. It takes seconds, costs nothing, and means everything to us creators. (The algorithm only accepts 5 stars, just so you know.)

1. Stay up to date with Brendan on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
2. Join our Discord — a community full of anime and culture fans just like you
3. Follow our Spotify playlist

Our amazing sponsors:

1. Audio-Technica — the best in audio equipment
2. Iced Tea Aesthetics — anime streetwear done right (use code SAKURASOCIETY5 at checkout to save $5)
3. Japan Crate — Japanese snacks and treats delivered to your door (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

The latest episode of More Than Hentai has arrived and it's ready to grind for all that XP!

The salt and pepper senpai, Brendan White is joined in the Sugoi Studio by fellow podcaster and friend, Dane Pevy, to share their thoughts on Mashiro and Madhouse's 2023 romance hit, My Love Story with Yamada-kun at LV999.

As a friendly FYI, this episode will be a full deep dive on episode one, titled "This is Why I Can't Stand Gamer Guys", so be ready for spoilers.

A big thank you and virtual hug also goes out to our Producers - Aaron L, Dan Gee, Duffo, Fruge, Skreemus, Smashfxn and Voidmayonnaise, you're the best 🫶

If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, like, and subscribe to Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast — and any other podcasts you love. It takes seconds, costs nothing, and means everything to us creators. (The algorithm only accepts 5 stars, just so you know.)

1. Stay up to date with Brendan on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
2. Join our Discord — a community full of anime and culture fans just like you
3. Follow our Spotify playlist

Our amazing sponsors:

1. Audio-Technica — the best in audio equipment
2. Iced Tea Aesthetics — anime streetwear done right (use code SAKURASOCIETY5 at checkout to save $5)
3. Japan Crate — Japanese snacks and treats delivered to your door (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

The twelfth episode of More Than Headlines – your go-to podcast for all things anime is here so get ready to go beyond plus ultra!

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode twelve sees the anime rivals discussing:

• My Hero Academia comes to an end
• Rascal Does Not Dream is back in episodic form in 2025
• A massive data breach leads to ALOT of upcoming anime leaked
• 1995s Ghost in the Shell still great 30 years later
• My Deer Friend Nokotan is STILL a crazy good time 6 episodes in
• No Longer Allowed in Another World is underrated isekai fun
• Thoughts on Kimi ni Todoke's third season after a 13 year wait
• Plus lots more anime related banter!

If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, like, and subscribe to Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast — and any other podcasts you love. It takes seconds, costs nothing, and means everything to us creators. (The algorithm only accepts 5 stars, just so you know.)

1. Stay up to date with Brendan on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
2. Join our Discord — a community full of anime and culture fans just like you
3. Follow our Spotify playlist

Our amazing sponsors:

1. Audio-Technica — the best in audio equipment
2. Iced Tea Aesthetics — anime streetwear done right (use code SAKURASOCIETY5 at checkout to save $5)
3. Japan Crate — Japanese snacks and treats delivered to your door (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

The eleventh episode of More Than Headlines – your go-to podcast for all things anime is here so get ready to rock out with your c**k out!

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode eleven sees the anime rivals discussing:

• Hatsune Miku - who and what is she exactly?
• Sakamoto Days going weekly on Netflix
• Undead Unluck Summer special + being underrated
• No/Name the new manga from the Cyberpunk Edgerunners showrunner
• Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian keeps getting better in episode 5
• Wistoria: Wand and Sword, a more straight laced Mashle?
• Plus lots more anime banter!

If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, like, and subscribe to Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast — and any other podcasts you love. It takes seconds, costs nothing, and means everything to us creators. (The algorithm only accepts 5 stars, just so you know.)

1. Stay up to date with Brendan on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
2. Join our Discord — a community full of anime and culture fans just like you
3. Follow our Spotify playlist

Our amazing sponsors:

1. Audio-Technica — the best in audio equipment
2. Iced Tea Aesthetics — anime streetwear done right (use code SAKURASOCIETY5 at checkout to save $5)
3. Japan Crate — Japanese snacks and treats delivered to your door (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

The tenth episode of More Than Headlines – your go-to podcast for all things anime is here so get ready to rock out with your c**k out!

Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳

Episode ten sees the anime rivals discussing:

• Rock is Lady's Modesty - the next great girl-band anime?
• The passing of Noriko Ohara
• Rooster Fighter - one bird against the world
• Ito's Uzukumaki getting the anime treatment
• Pseudo Harem is a tonne of fun
• Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night - conflict and girl-band done right
• Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! being well worth your time
• Plus lots more anime banter!

If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, like, and subscribe to Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast — and any other podcasts you love. It takes seconds, costs nothing, and means everything to us creators. (The algorithm only accepts 5 stars, just so you know.)

1. Stay up to date with Brendan on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
2. Join our Discord — a community full of anime and culture fans just like you
3. Follow our Spotify playlist

Our amazing sponsors:

1. Audio-Technica — the best in audio equipment
2. Iced Tea Aesthetics — anime streetwear done right (use code SAKURASOCIETY5 at checkout to save $5)
3. Japan Crate — Japanese snacks and treats delivered to your door (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)