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Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast

Brendan White

193 episodes

🌸 Welcome to Sakura Society — a brand built by anime and otaku fans, for anime and otaku fans.

More about the show

Each week I serve up hot, fresh content across audio and video — including Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast, one of Australia’s largest independent animanga shows. Plus, you’ll get rapid-fire anime news and reviews in 60 seconds with our In Bloom series.

Whether you’re a seasoned otaku or just hitting play on your very first binge, Sakura Society is your new home for all things anime & otaku culture — reviews, news, chaos, and community.

Come for the anime. Stay for the good times. ✨

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  1. Your 60 Second Anime News Update | February 11th 2026

    · 1:34 · Bonus

    Bigtime anime announcements. Bigger reactions. Aniplex acquires EGG FIRM, chainsmoking catgirls hit the scene, love potions and rental girlfriends return, and Fullmetal Alchemist’s creator is BACK, buckle up for this…

  2. 86 | Manga Monday

    · 1:16 · Bonus

    Welcome to Manga Monday! This week we're diving into 86, Asato Asato and Shirabi's devastating military sci-fi masterpiece about the Republic of San Magnolia, a nation that claims it fights its war with "zero…

  3. Your 70 Second Anime News Update | February 1st 2026

    · 1:31 · Bonus

    Big anime announcements. Bigger reactions. This week’s episode of In Bloom is STACKED with anime news and updates on Ghost in the Shell, Sparks of Tomorrow, Netflix x TOHO, $38b in piracy, Sakamoto Days and Takopi’s…

  4. Yotaka Futatabi | Manga Monday

    · 1:14 · Bonus

    Welcome to Manga Monday! This week we're diving into Yotaka Futatabi (Nighthawk Returns), Fuyuki Izumida's gritty action-comedy about Aoi Yotaka—a legendary assassin who took out 40 people in one night, then ghosted…

  5. Oshi no Ko

    · 1 h 33 min · S4 E51

    The Spotlight Demands Blood Joining Brendan in the studio is upcoming VTuber Oni. What happens when a rural doctor is reborn as the secret child of Japan's brightest idol—only to watch her murdered at his doorstep?…

  6. Gokurakugai | Manga Monday

    · 1:08 · Bonus

    Welcome to Manga Monday! This week we're diving into Gokurakugai, Yuto Sano's morally murky supernatural thriller about the ultimate odd couple: Alma, a perpetually hungry teen with demon blood, and Tao, his…

  7. Your 60 Second Anime News Update | January 24th 2026

    · 1:15 · Bonus

    Big anime announcements. Bigger reactions. This weeks episode of In Bloom is STACKED with updates on Netflix and MAPPA becoming exclusive, Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You, Medalist, FX Fighter Kurumi-chan, and…

  8. A Certain Magical Index

    · 1 h 20 min · S4 E50

    A Miracle in the Most Unlikely City What happens when a powerless high school boy with the worst luck imaginable becomes the protector of a nun holding the world's most dangerous knowledge? A Certain Magical Index…

  9. Your 60 Second Anime News Update | January 17th 2025

    · 1:19 · Bonus

    IN BLOOM 🌸 | ANIME NEWS THAT HITS DIFFERENT, and this week is absolutely UNHINGED! KonoSuba said “10 years? Let’s go CRAZY”! Season 4 ✅ New game ✅ Exhibition ✅ They’re giving us EVERYTHING. Aqua could never… ZERO…

  10. My Bias Gets On The Last Train | Manhwa Monday

    · 1:13 · Bonus

    All aboard the chaos express! This week on Manhwa Monday I'm covering My Bias Gets on the Last Train a romance Manhwa by JIXKSEE—where fanboy fantasies collide with awkward reality when your K-pop bias sits next to you…

  11. Your 60 Second Anime News Update | January 13th 2025

    · 1:23 · Bonus

    You won’t believe the kind of week anime just dropped on us, so let’s talk about it 👀 We’ve got Historie officially confirmed for an anime adaptation, Ao no Kotae making its debut from the creator of Moriarty the…

  12. The 2026 Winter Anime Watchlist

    · 1:23 · Bonus

    Winter 2026 anime is stacked, so we’re breaking down exactly what deserves your time — from Fate/strange Fake finally unleashing its chaotic Holy Grail War, to Fire Force charging full-speed into its endgame, Frieren:…

  13. Now That We Draw | Manga Monday

    · 0:50 · Bonus · Explicit

    Manga Monday 🌸 Every week, a new series worth your time. This week’s spotlight: Now That We Draw — a fun, cheeky story about creativity, connection, and chasing your dreams. If you like your romances playful, fake,…

  14. Your 90 Second Anime News Update | December 29th 2025

    · 1:26 · Bonus

    Another stacked week in anime and I am once again your humble messenger 🫡 We’ve got Yona of the Dawn finally returning with a long-awaited anime sequel, Gachiakuta officially locking in Season 2 (and going full…

  15. Akira

    · 1 h 42 min · S3 E49 · Explicit

    Power Has Never Been This Terrifying — or This Influential What happens when unchecked psychic power collides with political unrest, teenage rage, and a city already on the brink of collapse? Akira is a landmark of…

  16. GACHIAKUTA

    · 1 h 28 min · S3 E48

    Rage Has Never Been This Raw, or This Justified What happens when a boy discarded by a cruel society is thrown into a world built entirely from its trash — and forced to survive among monsters made from human neglect?…

  17. Your 90 Second Anime News Update | December 14th 2025

    · 1:42 · Bonus

    The anime world is absolutely unhinged this week and I’m here to deliver you all the big news you need to know about 🫡 We’ve got Kaguya-sama: Love Is War returning to emotionally ruin us, Code Geass entering full…

  18. Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution Review

    · 2:00 · Bonus

    What happens when the aftermath of Shibuya bleeds into a new crisis, forcing Yuji, Megumi, Nobara, and the remaining sorcerers to confront what they’ve lost and what still must be done? Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution…

  19. Your 90 Second Anime News Update | November 26th 2025

    · 1:37 · Bonus

    Short on time but still need the latest anime news updates? Here’s your rapid-fire In Bloom update 🫡 • Kaiju Chaos Reborn — GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis is smashing into an anime because if a monster wrecks your town twice,…

  20. Your 90 Second Weekly Anime News Update | November 11th 2025

    · 1:30 · Bonus

    Need the latest anime news and headlines but are short on time? In Bloom has you covered 👍🏼 • Spy x Family S3 drops the Red Circus arc trailer — chaos, charm & a new mission kicking off Nov 8 • You and I Are Polar…

  21. Your 80 Second Weekly Anime News Update | October 30th 2025

    · 1:17 · Bonus

    Love anime but short on time? In Bloom is your 80-second anime news recap, fast, comfy, and packed with the week’s biggest headlines! • Frieren goes on indefinite hiatus for creators’ health • Bleach: Soul Resonance…

  22. Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc Review

    · 2:34 · Bonus · Explicit

    Denji’s heart wasn’t ready—and neither were we. Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc is part romance, part bloodbath, and full Fujimoto chaos. Grab your coffee, your sanity, and let’s dive into this cinematic fever…

  23. My Dress-Up Darling

    · 1 h 41 min · S3 E47

    Sewing Dreams Together Has Never Looked This Awkward What happens when a shy dollmaker accidentally becomes the personal tailor for his school’s most confident and cosplay-obsessed girl? My Dress-Up Darling stitches…

  24. Your Fall Anime Season Preview

    · 2:32 · Bonus

    Fall Anime 2025 = chaos, feels & GOATs returning. So many tiles you need to add to your watch list! Here's a snapshot what I'm most looking forward to this season! • Spy x Family S3 • My Hero Academia The Final Season…

  25. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | September 12th 2025

    · 1:28 · Bonus · Explicit

    Love anime but too many shows to keep up with? Don’t stress, In Bloom packs all the chaos into 60ish seconds. ⚔️ Rising of the Shield Hero: finale looks flashy, feels hollow… but hey, spear to Bitch’s chest. 🔫…

  26. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | September 24th 2025

    · 1:12 · Bonus · Explicit

    Love anime but short on time? In Bloom is your 60-second anime news recap—fast, comfy, and packed with the week’s biggest headlines! ⚔️ Cleveatess scores a Season 2! 👻 Dandadan already locked in for Season 3. 🥤…

  27. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | September 12th 2025

    · 1:08 · Bonus · Explicit

    Love anime but your watchlist’s overflowing? In Bloom is your 60-second seasonal recap—quick, comfy, and full of chaos! Titles on this weeks episode include: 🗑️ Gachiakuta — JRPG vibes, new allies, Remlin brings…

  28. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Review

    · 1:41 · Bonus

    Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Review 👹(spoiler-free) 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…

  29. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | September 6th 2025

    · 0:57 · Bonus · Explicit

    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…

  30. KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!

    · 1 h 21 min · S3 E46 · Explicit

    Adventuring Has Never Looked This Pathetic What 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…

  31. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | August 31st 2025

    · 1:10 · Bonus · Explicit

    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…

  32. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | August 27th 2025

    · 1:07 · Bonus · Explicit

    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!”…

  33. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | August 22nd 2025

    · 0:58 · Bonus · Explicit

    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. 🦃…

  34. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | August 15th 2025

    · 1:00 · Bonus · Explicit

    Short on time but need your anime fix? In Bloom is your 60-second weekly recap—comfy, quick, and packed with the biggest headlines and hype drops! On this weeks episode: 🏴☠️ One Piece Day overload—Live-action S3…

  35. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | August 11th 2025

    · 0:58 · Bonus · Explicit

    Short on time but need your anime fix? In Bloom is your 60-second weekly recap—comfy, quick, and packed with the wildest episodes and standout moments! 🗑️ Gachiakuta kicks off—Rudo’s monster-slaying 101 with…

  36. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | August 6th 2025

    · 0:51 · Bonus

    Short on time but need your anime news fix? In Bloom is your 60-second weekly recap—comfy, quick, and packed with all the headlines YOU need to know about 🥳 This week: 🧪 Apothecary Diaries launches a free browser…

  37. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | August 2nd 2025

    · 0:56 · Bonus

    Too busy to watch every anime but still wanna stay updated? In Bloom is your weekly 60-second recap—quick, comfy, and full of chaos. Let’s go 👇 🐰 Rascal Does Not Dream returns—supernatural chaos, chill Mai, and…

  38. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | July 29th 2025

    · 0:49 · Bonus

    Short on time but need your anime news fix? In Bloom is your 60-second weekly recap—comfy, quick, and packed with greatness! This week: 💃 Wandance trailer drops—mo-cap moves, sick beats, and MADHOUSE magic. ⚔️…

  39. The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

    · 1 h 21 min · S3 E45 · Explicit

    Love Blossoms in the Most Unlikely Soil What happens when the school’s resident delinquent catches the eye of a flawless honor student? A Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity delivers a surprisingly tender twist on…

  40. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | July 27th 2025

    · 1:00 · Bonus

    Short on time but still in need your seasonal anime fix? In Bloom is your 60-second weekly recap—comfy, quick, and packed with the latest episodes, surprises, and seasonal standouts! This week: 🦖 Kaiju No. 8 roars…

  41. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | July 21st 2025

    · 0:54 · Bonus

    Anime news in 60 secs?! Blink and you’ll miss it—In Bloom hits hard and fast every week 🌸 This weeks updates include: ❄️ Snowball Earth hits in 2026 🏴☠️ One Piece 1136 tops 2025 with a 9.9 on IMDb 🏔 Golden Kamuy…

  42. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | July 20th 2025

    · 1:00 · Bonus

    Too busy to binge but still need that anime tea? In Bloom’s got you—your weekly 60-second recap packed with the hottest episodes, shocks, and seasonal hits. This week: 🗡 To Be Hero X drops assassin vibes, daddy…

  43. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | July 12th 2025

    · 0:59 · Bonus

    In Bloom is your weekly 60-second anime news recap — the comfiest way to stay caught up with all the biggest news and rumours! This week in anime news: 🎸 Girls Band Cry is hitting theaters this October & November 🔥…

  44. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | July 12th 2025

    · 0:56 · Bonus · Explicit

    In Bloom is your weekly 60-second anime news recap — the comfiest way to stay caught up with all the biggest weekly anime episode drops (spoiler-free of course-ish)! This week: 💊 Apothecary Diaries ends with…

  45. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | July 4th 2025

    · 0:54 · Bonus

    In Bloom is your weekly 60-second anime news recap — the comfiest way to stay caught up with all the biggest news and rumours! This week in anime news: 🥊 WIND BREAKER goes live-action… and I’m emotionally winded 🧙♂️…

  46. Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | July 4th 2025

    · 1:02 · Bonus · Explicit

    In Bloom is your weekly 60-second anime news recap — the comfiest way to stay caught up with all the biggest weekly anime episode drops (spoiler-free of course-ish)! This week: Time travel, kaiju, queer rage,…

  47. Ya Boy Kongming!

    · 1 h 25 min · S3 E44 · Explicit

    Party Like It’s the Three Kingdoms! What happens when one of China’s greatest military minds wakes up in modern-day Tokyo and decides to become a music manager? Ya Boy Kongming! blends ancient strategy with EDM beats,…

  48. The Crunchyroll Anime Awards Were Wrong + Tony Tony Chopper, Dandadan: Evil Eye Review & The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn’t A Guy at All

    · 1 h 09 min

    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…

  49. The Big 5-0: Like a Filler Episode, But Way More Fun

    · 1 h 31 min

    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…

  50. Hype for Dandadan: Evil Eye + To Be Hero X, My Bias Gets on the Last Train, My Hero Academia Vigilantes & WIND BREAKER

    · 45 min

    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…

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