Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews Podcast

The fiftieth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and it's taking home all of the awards!!

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 fifty-one sees the rivals discussing:

• All of the winners from the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, sharing their thoughts on who did and did not deserve to win
• Crunchyroll's Summer release slate
• Tony Tony Chopper's live action debut
• Spoiler-free impressions on the Dandadan: Evil Eye film
• Ongoing impressions on To Be Hero X, My Bias Gets on the Last Train, WIND BREAKER & The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn’t A Guy at All
• Plus lots more anime and life related yappage!

Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...

• Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
• Keep up to date with Courtney here
• Checkout all the MTH content via our official website
• Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here
• Watch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTube
• Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store
• Subscribe to our Spotify playlist
• Check out all of the winners from the 2023 HENNIES, our entirely community driven anime awards

Please support our fantastic sponsors:

• Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipment
• Iced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)
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The fiftieth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and it's chock full of celebration and unfiltered Q&A action!

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 🥳

In our milestone 50th episode, your favorite rivals tackle over 30 burning questions submitted by you - the legendary Sugoi Squad! From hot takes to deep dives, no topic is off-limits. Topics include:

• Guilty pleasure anime
• Anime that made them cry
• Anime tropes they love and hate
• Anime that have inspired them
• What anime needs to be remade or brought back from the dead
• All-time favourite anime
• Anime character likenesses
• Unskippable OPs and EDs
• Creating anime inspired by the podcast
• Plus lots more anime and life related yappage!

Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...

• Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
• Keep up to date with Courtney here
• Checkout all the MTH content via our official website
• Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here
• Watch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTube
• Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store
• Subscribe to our Spotify playlist
• Check out all of the winners from the 2023 HENNIES, our entirely community driven anime awards

Please support our fantastic sponsors:

• Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipment
• Iced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)
• Dash Water, the best in sparkling water
• Japan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired...

The forty-ninth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and it's gonna rock your f**kin' socks off!!

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 forty-nine sees the rivals discussing:

• Dandadan gets a new trailer AND a cinematic release
• The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards
• My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a sleeper hit of the season
• Spring 2025 is the season of the OP and ED
• My Happy Marriage season 2 being a bit of aturd sandwich
• Ongoing impressions on To Be Hero X, My Bias Gets on the Last Train, WIND BREAKER
• Plus lots more anime and life related yappage!

Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...

• Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
• Keep up to date with Courtney here
• Checkout all the MTH content via our official website
• Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here
• Watch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTube
• Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store
• Subscribe to our Spotify playlist
• Check out all of the winners from the 2023 HENNIES, our entirely community driven anime awards

Please support our fantastic sponsors:

• Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipment
• Iced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)
• Dash Water, the best in sparkling water
• Japan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

The forty-eighth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and it's gonna rock your f**kin' socks off!!

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 forty-eight sees the rivals discussing:

• Donald Trump's 100% tariff on media from outside the United States
• In The Clear Moonlit Dusk is getting an anime adaptation
• MyAnimeList has been acquired by Gaudiy Inc
• Anime and the Met Gala
• Ongoing impressions on The Apothecary Diaries, Black Butler, Rock is a Lady's Modesty, To Be Hero X, Return of the Disaster Class Hero, Witch Watch & Fire Force
• Plus lots more anime and life related yappage!

Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...

• Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
• Keep up to date with Courtney here
• Checkout all the MTH content via our official website
• Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here
• Watch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTube
• Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store
• Subscribe to our Spotify playlist
• Check out all of the winners from the 2023 HENNIES, our entirely community driven anime awards

Please support our fantastic sponsors:

• Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipment
• Iced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)
• Dash Water, the best in sparkling water
• Japan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

The latest episode of More Than Hentai has arrived and it's here to cure whatever ails you!

The salt and pepper senpai, Brendan White is joined in the Sugoi Studio by Australia's resident Master of the Cards, Mr. Nigel Chee, to share their thoughts on Natsu Hyuuga and OLM's 2023 drama mystery hit, The Apothecary Diaries.

At More Than Hentai, our goal is to help you decide whether the featured anime is worth your time. In this episode, we’ll be discussing:

• hook & expectations
• story & world-building
• characters & chemistry
• animation & style
• soundtrack & voice acting
• impact & watchability
• plus lots more anime related banter!

A big thank you and virtual hug also goes out to our Producers - Duffo, Michael C and Oni, you're the best 🫶

Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...

• Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
• Keep up to date with Courtney here
• Checkout all the MTH content via our official website
• Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here
• Watch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTube
• Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store
• Subscribe to our Spotify playlist
• Check out all of the winners from the 2023 HENNIES, our entirely community driven anime awards

Please support our fantastic sponsors:

• Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipment
• Iced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)