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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 via More Than Headlines. 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.

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

    06/01/2025

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

    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 animeAnime that made them cryAnime tropes they love and hateAnime that have inspired themWhat anime needs to be remade or brought back from the deadAll-time favourite animeAnime character likenessesUnskippable OPs and EDsCreating anime inspired by the podcastPlus 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 | TwitterKeep up to date with Courtney hereCheckout all the MTH content via our official websiteJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereWatch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTubeUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlist

    1h 31m
  2. Dandadan: Evil Eye is Gonna Be Massive! + To Be Hero X, My Bias Gets on the Last Train, My Hero Academia Vigilantes & WIND BREAKER

    05/25/2025

    Dandadan: Evil Eye is Gonna Be Massive! + To Be Hero X, My Bias Gets on the Last Train, My Hero Academia Vigilantes & WIND BREAKER

    The forty-ninth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and it's gonna gobble your... 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 releaseThe 2025 Crunchyroll Anime AwardsMy Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a sleeper hit of the seasonSpring 2025 is the season of the OP and EDMy Happy Marriage season 2 being a bit of aturd sandwichOngoing impressions on To Be Hero X, My Bias Gets on the Last Train, WIND BREAKERPlus lots more anime and life related yappage!

    45 min
  3. MyAnimeList Has Been Acquired! + In The Clear Moonlit Dusk, Trump's Tariffs, Black Butler, Fire Force, Rock is a Lady's Modesty

    05/10/2025

    MyAnimeList Has Been Acquired! + In The Clear Moonlit Dusk, Trump's Tariffs, Black Butler, Fire Force, Rock is a Lady's Modesty

    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 StatesIn The Clear Moonlit Dusk is getting an anime adaptationMyAnimeList has been acquired by Gaudiy IncAnime and the Met GalaOngoing 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 ForcePlus 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 | TwitterKeep up to date with Courtney hereCheckout all the MTH content via our official websiteJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereWatch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTubeUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistCheck 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 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...

    53 min
  4. You So Uglymug! + ANI-MAY, Colorful Stage, Aoashi, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes & WIND BREAKER

    05/03/2025

    You So Uglymug! + ANI-MAY, Colorful Stage, Aoashi, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes & WIND BREAKER

    The forty-seventh episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back and so is (in our best Justin Timberlake voice) Ani-May!!. 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-seven sees the rivals discussing: The assortment of deals and promotions around ANI-MAYAoashi getting a second seasonInitial reactions to the Uglymug, Epicfighter anime adaptationThoughts on Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't SingReviewing episode 4 of Kowloon Generic RomanceOngoing impressions on My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, To Be Hero X, Witch Watch and BREAKERPlus 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 | TwitterKeep up to date with Courtney hereCheckout all the MTH content via our official websiteJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereWatch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTubeUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistCheck 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 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...

    43 min
  5. Bet is NOT Kakegurui + Webtoon & PlayStation, Hyakuemo, Food for the Soul & How I Met My Soulmate

    04/26/2025

    Bet is NOT Kakegurui + Webtoon & PlayStation, Hyakuemo, Food for the Soul & How I Met My Soulmate

    The forty-sixth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back and it's betting it all on black. 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-six sees the rivals discussing: Kakegurui getting remade by Netflix as Bet (and it looks bad)Webtoon partnering with PlayStationUoto (creator of Orb) announces new sports anime HyakuemoReviewing episode 3 of Kowloon Generic RomanceOngoing impressions on Food for the Soul, Black Butler, Rock is a Lady's Modesty, To Be, Sword of the Demon Slayer & How I Met My SoulmatePlus 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 | TwitterKeep up to date with Courtney hereCheckout all the MTH content via our official websiteJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereWatch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTubeUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistCheck 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 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% +...

    41 min
  6. Moonrise is Better than Lazarus + Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run, Ghost in the Shell, To Be Hero X

    04/19/2025

    Moonrise is Better than Lazarus + Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run, Ghost in the Shell, To Be Hero X

    The forty-fifth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back and it's here to save the world and pat chicks. 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-five sees the rivals discussing: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run is getting an anime adaptationScience Saru is making its own version of Ghost in the ShellCountless drama around The Beginning After the End anime adaptationNew seasons of Makeine and To Your Eternity are on the wayReviewing episode 2 of Kowloon Generic RomanceSpoiler-free review on MoonriseOngoing impressions on Lazarus, Witch Watch, To Be Hero X and Aharen-san S2Plus 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 | TwitterKeep up to date with Courtney hereCheckout all the MTH content via our official websiteJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereWatch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTubeUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistCheck 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 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...

    50 min
  7. To Be Hero X is 10/10 + Fantasy High, Kodansha Manga Awards, Devil May Cry & Kowloon Generic Romance

    04/12/2025

    To Be Hero X is 10/10 + Fantasy High, Kodansha Manga Awards, Devil May Cry & Kowloon Generic Romance

    The forty-forth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back with our early takeaways from the Spring 2025 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 forty-four sees the rivals discussing: Devil May Cry is getting a second seasonThe Kodansha Manga AwardsDimension 20's Fantasy High is getting a webcomicNew seasons of Makeine and To Your Eternity are on the wayReviewing episode 1 of Kowloon Generic RomanceOngoing impressions on Lazarus, Witch Watch, Rock is a Lady's Modesty, To Be Hero X and Sword of the Demon SlayerPlus 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 | TwitterKeep up to date with Courtney hereCheckout all the MTH content via our official websiteJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereWatch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTubeUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistCheck 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 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...

    58 min
  8. Reviewing the 2025 Winter Anime Season

    04/05/2025

    Reviewing the 2025 Winter Anime Season

    The forty-third episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back, and with it, spicy takes on 30+ anime from the Winter 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 forty-three sees the rivals discussing: Over 30 different anime they've consumed during the Winter season - ranking them from worst to firstTheir first ever seasonal awards, where they hands out virtual trophies for Most Disappointing, Best OP, Best ED, Biggest Surprise and Best Character.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 | TwitterKeep up to date with Courtney hereCheckout all the MTH content via our official websiteJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereWatch all our content in glorious HD video on both TikTok and YouTubeUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistCheck 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 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)

    1h 17m
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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 via More Than Headlines. 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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    Sakura Society
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  • Episodes
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    © Copyright 2025 Sakura Society
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