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Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews

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Welcome to Sakura Society, your new home for all things animanga., and the home to our two flagship podcasts! More Than Hentai, the podcast that goes way beyond first impressions! Hosted by Brendan White, aka the Salt and Pepper Senpai, we’re here to dive deep into the ever-evolving, always exciting world of anime, with the aim of to informing, entertaining and hopefully connecting you with your next favourite title. Every episode, Brendan is joined by a fresh guest to explore the first episode of an anime tailored to the guest’s unique tastes—no cookie-cutter picks here! From dissecting standout moments to nitpicking potential pitfalls, we’re all about honest, unfiltered conversations on whether a series is binge-worthy or a one-and-done. And for those who crave the latest buzz, More Than Headlines brings you up-to-date on all things anime! Join Brendan White and his rival, Courtney Smith, as they break down the hottest news, juicy rumors, and can’t-miss updates from the anime universe. Spoiler alert: We’re not holding back on those big reveals! Whether you're a long-time otaku or just dipping your toes into this captivating world, we’ve got your anime fix covered. Expect laughs, insights, and plenty of passion as we journey through the highs, lows, and everything in between.
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Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews - More Than Headlines | Reviewing the Summer Season

More Than Headlines | Reviewing the Summer Season

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10/07/24 • 84 min

The nineteenth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here, but get ready for a dive so deep you're gonna need an oxygen tank!

This jam-packed episode sees the anime rivals discussing EVERYTHING that they've watched this past Summer season, unpacking, and sometimes ranking, over 28 different titles!!

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 🥳

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Brendan White and Courtney Smith dive into the exciting world of anime as they recap and rank their experiences from the 2024 Summer season. Over the course of the episode, they discuss a whopping 28 different anime, providing insights and personal reflections on what they enjoyed, what fell flat, and the standout moments from each series. The discussion is characterized by a playful banter that highlights their contrasting tastes, with Brendan frequently defending his rankings while Courtney raises an eyebrow at some of his choices. Their ranking system, which spans from the least enjoyable to the absolute favorites, serves as a backbone for the conversation, inviting listeners to engage with their opinions and perhaps even question their own anime viewing habits.

Among the highlights, titles such as “Oshi No Ko” and “Magical Girl and Evil Lieutenant” emerge as top contenders, showcasing not just stellar animation, but also narratives that resonate deeply with audiences. Brendan shares his admiration for the storytelling depth and character development found in these series, while Courtney expresses a particular fondness for the emotional and relatable aspects of the characters’ journeys. The discussion also touches on underappreciated gems that might not have received mainstream attention, urging listeners to broaden their anime horizons and dive into lesser-known titles that display the same quality and creativity as fan-favorite franchises.


The episode is not just a list of rankings; it’s a celebration of anime culture, emphasizing the community's diversity in tastes and experiences. Brendan and Courtney encourage their audience to share their own rankings and thoughts, creating an interactive space where anime lovers can connect over their shared passion. With humor and insightful commentary, this episode serves as a vibrant snapshot of the current anime landscape and promises to inspire listeners to explore new series while reflecting on their favorites from the past season.


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
  • Check out all of the winners from the 2023 HENNIES, our entirely community driven anime awards

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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!

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
  • 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
  • Dash Water, the best in sparkling water
  • Japan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout)

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The fifth episode of More Than Headlines – your new go-to podcast for all things anime is here!

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 spinoff is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime – tune in to More Than Headlines now!

Episode five sees the anime rivals discussing:

  • Crunchyroll releasing their Summer schedule
  • Touru Furuya admits to affair and abuse
  • My Deer Friend Nokotan
  • Tokyo Revengers getting a new sequel and spinoff
  • Unpacking our most anticipated for Summer 2024
  • The latest updates on the biggest titles
  • Fact of the Week

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
  • 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
  • Dash Water, the best in sparkling water
  • Japan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout)

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The seventeenth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here so get ready to land all the SSS combos!

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 seventeen sees the anime rivals discussing:

  • Aniplex Online Fest 2024 (shoutout to The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity)
  • The big dogs amongst a stacked Crunchyroll fall season
  • Netflix Geeked Week (Devil May Cry & Cyberpunk)
  • Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian S1 finale
  • MAPPA's ZENSHU
  • ATRI: My Dear Moments, yet another strong release of the Summer season
  • True Beauty - the Revlon of the makeover anime world
  • Plus lots, lots more anime and manga 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
  • 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
  • Dash Water, the best in sparkling water
  • Japan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout)

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Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews - Darling in the FranXX - Is it Worth Watching?

Darling in the FranXX - Is it Worth Watching?

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02/17/23 • 54 min

The fourth episode of your waifu's new favourite anime podcast, More Than Hentai has arrived, and fear not my darling, your crime coefficient will remain at a safe level as you listen along. This episode sees Brendan White joined by Courtney Borrett to unpack the science fiction mecha romance collaboration between A-1 Pictures, Trigger and CloverWorks known as Darling in the FranXX.

As a friendly FYI, this episode will be a full deep dive on episode one, titled Alone and Lonesome so be ready for spoilers.

Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to us as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters.

Find Brendan on all of the social platforms

Check out Brendan's anime watch list and ratings here

Update your wardrobe via our merch store

Subscribe for exclusive perks or throw us some dollars here

Upgrade your audio game via our friends at Audio-Technica

Get your hands on some killer snacks and nik-naks via our friends at Japan Crate

Much love! Stay humble and stay hungry

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Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews - PSYCHO-PASS - Is it Worth Watching?

PSYCHO-PASS - Is it Worth Watching?

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02/07/23 • 62 min

The third episode of your new favourite anime podcast, More Than Hentai has arrived, and fear not, your crime coefficient will remain at a safe level as you listen along. This episode sees Brendan White joined by David Schaak to unpack Naoyoshi Shiotani and Katsuyuki Motohiro's supernatural thriller, PSYCHO-PASS, which was produced by Production I.G.

Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to us as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters.

Find Brendan on all of the social platforms

Check out Brendan's anime watch list and ratings here

Update your wardrobe via our merch store

Subscribe for exclusive perks or throw us some dollars here

Upgrade your audio game via our friends at Audio-Technica

Get your hands on some killer snacks and nik-naks via our friends at Japan Crate

Much love! Stay humble and stay hungry

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Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews - Call of the Night - Is it Worth Watching?

Call of the Night - Is it Worth Watching?

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01/21/23 • 47 min

The second episode of your new favourite anime podcast, More Than Hentai is perfect for all the night owls out there! Episode two sees Brendan White joined by Benny McJannett to unpack Kotoyam and Liden Film's supernatural romcom hit, Call of the Night.

Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to us as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters.

Find Brendan on all of the social platforms

Check out Brendan's anime watch list and ratings here

Update your wardrobe via our merch store

Subscribe for exclusive perks or throw us some dollars here

Upgrade your audio game via our friends at Audio-Technica

Get your hands on some killer snacks and nik-naks via our friends at Japan Crate

Much love! Stay humble and stay hungry

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Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews - Jujutsu Kaisen - Is it Worth Watching?

Jujutsu Kaisen - Is it Worth Watching?

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01/21/23 • 47 min

The first official episode of your new favourite anime podcast, More Than Hentai has arrived and man oh man have we kicked things off with a big curse shaped bang! Episode one sees Brendan White joined by Matt "Briefcase" Brown from Split the Party to unpack Gege Akutami and MAPPA's supernatural anime hit, Jujutsu Kaisen.

Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to us as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters.

Find Brendan on all of the social platforms

Check out Brendan's anime watch list and ratings here

Update your wardrobe via our merch store

Subscribe for exclusive perks or throw us some dollars here

Upgrade your audio game via our friends at Audio-Technica

Get your hands on some killer snacks and nik-naks via our friends at Japan Crate

Much love! Stay humble and stay hungry

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Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews - Chainsaw Man - Is it Worth Watching?

Chainsaw Man - Is it Worth Watching?

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03/03/23 • 50 min

The fifth episode of your waifu's new favourite anime podcast, More Than Hentai has arrived, and fear we brought the jam AND the bread along for this demonic ride.

This episode sees Brendan White attempt to convince Jesse Munro of Story Mode into giving anime another chance, how is he doing this I hear you ask? By checking out MAPPA's action, horror fantasy known as Chainsaw Man that's how!!

As a friendly FYI, this episode will be a full deep dive on episode one, titled Dog & Chainsaw so be ready for spoilers.

Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to us as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters.

Find Brendan on all of the social platforms

Check out Brendan's anime watch list and ratings here

Update your wardrobe via our merch store

Subscribe for exclusive perks or throw us some dollars here

Upgrade your audio game via our friends at Audio-Technica

Get your hands on some killer snacks and nik-naks via our friends at Japan Crate

Much love! Stay humble and stay hungry

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Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews - Reviewing the 2024 Fall Anime Season

Reviewing the 2024 Fall Anime Season

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12/30/24 • 100 min

The thirtieth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and is ready to bring you up to date on all the hits and misses from the 2024 Fall season!

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 thirty sees the rivals unpacking over 27 different anime that they consumed this season, ranking them from worst to first.

**Please note that our final rankings have changed since recording as more episodes have dropped and further seasons have come to a close**

Be sure to let us know what your favourites were from the season!

💜💜 Wishing everyone a safe and happy new year 💜💜

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
  • 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
  • Dash Water, the best in sparkling water
  • Japan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout)

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How many episodes does Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews have?

Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews currently has 72 episodes available.

What topics does Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Podcasts, Animation & Manga and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews?

The episode title 'PSYCHO-PASS - Is it Worth Watching?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews?

The average episode length on Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews is 59 minutes.

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Episodes of Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of Sakura Society | Anime News & Reviews was released on Jan 21, 2023.

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