Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | September 6th 2025
Love anime but short on time?In Bloom is your 60-second anime news recap—fast, comfy, and stacked with the week’s biggest headlines!⚔️ Jujutsu Kaisen — S3: Culling Game Part 1 hits Jan 2026 + Shibuya/CG film drops Nov in Japan, rolls worldwide.🔫 Kill Blue — 2026 anime confirmed, Studio CUE adapts assassin-turned-middle-schooler chaos.📚 Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 — eight early one-shots become anime shorts, worldwide Nov 8 on Prime.💍 MarriageToxin — anime announced, Bones rumored to be animating.👑 Boa Hancock — happy birthday to the Pirate Empress herself!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 | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)
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KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
Adventuring Has Never Looked This PatheticWhat happens when a shut-in gamer dies a hilariously pitiful death and drags a loudmouthed goddess into a fantasy world with him? KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! flips the script on isekai adventure—with useless skills, explosive comedy, and a party that’s somehow worse than the monsters they’re fighting. Join us as we stumble through Kazuma’s misadventures and ask the real questions—like, how is this disaster squad still alive?At More Than Hentai, we’re here to help you decide if the anime everyone’s talking about is actually worth your time—and your watchlist.Joining Brendan in the Sugoi Studio is Brett Michael Orr, an aspiring author, as well as the co-founder and editor of Anime Atelier.In this episode, we’re diving into:hook & expectationsstory & world-buildingcharacters & chemistryanimation & stylesoundtrack & voice actingimpact & watchabilityplus 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 | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)
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Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | August 31st 2025
Love anime but drowning in episodes and struggling to stay up to date with the latest and greatest? In Bloom is your 60-second weekly anime recap — quick, comfy, and full of seasonal chaos!🦖 Kaiju No. 8 — Reno levels up, Kafka vanishes.🎮 There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover, Unless… — Satsuki MVP, Mai dodges blame.🎥 Sakamoto Days — Shin wrangles, Sakamoto dads, Kanaguri steals.🐉 To Be Hero X — Dragon Boy arc, Nice exposed, Smile falls.👗 My Dress-Up Darling — Gojo grows, Juju returns, Marin × Gojo closer.🔥 Gachiakuta — Rudo + Zanka crush, Cthoni crashes in.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 | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)
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Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | August 27th 2025
Need your anime news fix but are short on time?In Bloom is your 60-second weekly news recap—quick, comfy, and packed with the biggest drops!🎸 One Punch Man S3 — BABYMETAL × JAM Project metal OP “Get No Satisfied!”📺 Netflix @ Anime NYC — trailers for Splinter Cell, Devil May Cry, Blue Eye Samurai, Sakamoto Days, Record of Ragnarok.⚔️ Sekiro Anime — No Defeat by Qzil.la hits Crunchyroll 2026.🎶 86 Eighty-Six — OP “Kyoukaisen” hits 8.6M views after 4 years.🃏 Liar Game — Madhouse adapts Shinobu Kaitani’s psychological thriller in 2026.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 | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)
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Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | August 22nd 2025
Short on time but need your anime fix?In Bloom is your 60-second weekly recap—quick, comfy, and packed with the season’s best moments!👗 Dress-Up Darling — Marin finds joy, love, and charm in a sweet photo shoot.🦃 Turkey – Time to Strike — queer vibes, Sengoku shocks, and Sayuri’s bloody first kill.💎 Dr. Stone — stealth ship, Chrome’s genius, and lab-grown diamonds.🦇 Call of the Night — Nazuna’s past with Kyoko sparks queer tension and vendetta roots.🎶 Dandadan — maid café nerves, Turbo Granny training, and ghostly Beethoven & Mozart.💔 Lord of Mysteries — Old Neil’s heartbreaking farewell to Celeste.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 | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)
About More Than Hentai | An Anime Appreciation Podcast
Welcome to Sakura Society, your new home for all things animanga., and the home to our two flagship podcasts!
More Than H3ntai, 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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