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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 114
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | August 15th 2025
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—Liv…
Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | August 11th 2025
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 10…
Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | August 6th 2025
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 f…
Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | August 2nd 2025
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 …
Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | July 29th 2025
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 m…
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
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 te…
Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | July 27th 2025
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…
Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | July 21st 2025
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
🏔 Gol…
Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | July 20th 2025
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 vib…
Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | July 12th 2025
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…
Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | July 12th 2025
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 end…
Your 60 Second Weekly Anime News Update | July 4th 2025
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 emotiona…
Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | July 4th 2025
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, quee…
Ya Boy Kongming!
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 strateg…
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
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 div…
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 e…