Brendan White

Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast

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

Author

Brendan White

Episodes

My Dress-Up Darling Coming to an End + Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, Sakamoto Days Episode 7 Reaction & The 100 Girlfriends... 23.02.2025 54:16

The thirty-seventh episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back and feeling a little delicate after a few nights in Bangkok. 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 informe...

Best Romance Anime + Mobile Suit Gundam GQX, Cocoon, Sakamoto Days E6 Review, DMC, The Apothecary Diaries, Embers & Zenshu 17.02.2025 58:32

The thirty-sixth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back after 20 years in the demon tower. 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 mis...

Oshi no Ko Gets a Third Season + Embers, Sakamoto Days E5 Review, Solo Leveling, Danmachi | Anime News & Impressions 09.02.2025 54:23

The thirty-fifth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back and it's just somehow managed to land a double axel! 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 ente...

The 2024 Hennie Awards 02.02.2025 1:32:04

The thirty-fourth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back and it's got a bag load of awards to distribute! 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 enterta...

Solo Leveling Goes Live-Action + Sakamoto Days E3 Review, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Lazarus, Medalist & The Spark in Your Eyes 26.01.2025 1:00:49

The thirty-third episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back and it's just somehow managed to land a double axel! 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 ente...

Early Impressions on 25 Anime from the Winter Season + Sakamoto Days E2 Review, Attack on Titan, Alice in Wonderland & CHaO 21.01.2025 1:26:52

The thirty-second episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back and bringing along over 2 dozen anime impressions with it! 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 a...

Sakamoto Days 13.01.2025 1:20:18

The latest episode of More Than Hentai has arrived and it's got a belly full of cup ramen! The salt and pepper senpai, Brendan White is joined in the Sugoi Studio by Parker Zensai , one of the legends behind The Anime Freshmen , to share their thoughts on Yuuto Suzuki and TMS Entertainment 's 2025 potential action comedy smash, Sakamoto Days . As a friendly FYI, this episode will be a full deep...

First Impressions on the 2025 Winter Season + Crunchyroll Manga App & Makoto Shinkai 12.01.2025 49:27

The thirty-first episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back and is feeling refreshed after the holiday period. 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 entert...

Reviewing the 2024 Fall Anime Season 30.12.2024 1:40:54

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...

Previewing the 2025 Winter Anime Season 23.12.2024 1:06:31

The twenty ninth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and is ready to guide you through the upcoming 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...

Dandadan Fanart, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, Orb, Let This Grieving Soul Retire - Anime News and Reviews on More Than Headlines 15.12.2024 52:46

The twenty eighth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and is ready to step on any and all racist fools! 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 entert...

Gintama 14.12.2024 1:28:14

The latest episode of More Than Hentai has arrived and it's ready to run from any fight!! The salt and pepper senpai, Brendan White is joined in the Sugoi Studio by Shad Benn, the man behind The Side Quest Hustle , to share their thoughts on Hideaki Sorachi and Sunrise 's 2006 comedy sci-fi hit, Gintama . As a friendly FYI, this episode will be a full deep dive on episode one, titled "You Guys!!...

Sakura Society, Kagurabachi, Hiroki Ikeshita, Crunchyroll Winter Lineup, Solo Leveling - Reawakening, Dandadan, Shangri-La Frontier (More Than Headlines) 08.12.2024 54:46

The twenty seventh episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and it's out for revenge! 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 o...

Aleks Le Talks Solo Leveling, Life & Aussie Sung Jinwoo (Interview) 04.12.2024 17:51

At only 25, Aleks Le has become one of the biggest voice actors in the world, breathing new life into dozens of global icons across anime and pop culture such as Sung Jinwoo from Solo Leveling, Zenitsu from Demon Slayer, Thorfinn in Vinland Saga, Jiji in Dandadan and Batman/Bruce Wayne in DC Heroes United. With Solo Leveling - Reawakening about to arrive in cinemas, Aleks and Brendan sit down to t...

Solo Leveling, Shinichiro Watanabe, Dead By Daylight x Junji Ito, Yamishibai, Dandadan, Arifureta, Blooming Love (More Than Headlines) 01.12.2024 51:22

The twenty sixth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and it's serving drag king fierceness! 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...

Hatsune Miku Tour, Haigakura, Twisted Wonderland, Kaiju No.8, Dandadan, Best Jeanist (More Than Headlines) 24.11.2024 48:49

The twenty fifth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and it's bringing with it a tasty serving of curry that was made with love. 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 st...

More Than Headlines | David Wald vs Crunchyroll, Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-, Sakamoto Days, Dandadan, Dragon Ball Diama, Yakuza Fiance, You Are Ms. Servant, Marriage Toxin 17.11.2024 54:39

The twenty fourth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and it's bringing with it a tasty serving of curry that was made with love. 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 s...

More Than Headlines | My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, Manga Library Z, Dragon Ball Daima, Arcane, Dandadan, Blue Box, DanMachi 10.11.2024 50:11

The twenty third episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and it's serving up a gymnastics enspired routine that could lead to Nationals. 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 t...

More Than Headlines | The Vatican Loves Anime, Ryō Kо̄no, Ranma 1/2, Kaya-Chan Isn't Scary, Dandadan, Shangri-La Frontier, Blue Lock, Nina the Starry Bride 03.11.2024 49:28

The twenty second episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and it's our holiest episode to date, so please be on your best behaviour. 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 st...

More Than Headlines | K Manga, Girls Band Cry, Look Back, Blue Box, Dandadan, Negative Positive Angler, How I Attended an All Guys Mixer 27.10.2024 42:13

The twenty first episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here and so is the Yakuza, so please be on your best behaviour! 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 an...

More Than Headlines | Dandadan, One Piece, Blue Box, Blue Lock, Yakuza Fiance, You Are Ms. Servant 20.10.2024 54:26

The twentieth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here so hide your weenies as Turbo Granny is on the loose! 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 entert...

More Than Headlines | Reviewing the Summer Season 07.10.2024 1:24:48

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...

Dandadan 06.10.2024 59:29

The latest episode of More Than Hentai has arrived and it's got it's sights set on your weenie!! The salt and pepper senpai, Brendan White is joined in the Sugoi Studio by trust co-host and rival, Mrs. Courtney Smith , to share their thoughts on Yukinobu Tatsu and Science SARU 's 2024 sci-fi, romcom hit, Dandadan . As a friendly FYI, this episode will be a full deep dive on episode one, titled "Th...

More Than Headlines | Previewing the Upcoming Fall Season, Trapezium Review 29.09.2024 1:33:06

The eighteenth episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is here so get ready to cheer on your favourite idols! 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....

More Than Headlines | Aniplex Online Fest, Netflix Geeked Week, ATRI, Virgin Punk, ZENSHU 21.09.2024 35:20

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'...