Sakura Society
@thesakurasoc.bsky.social
Your favourite Australian anime & manga menaces, serving up news + reviews on the titles you need to know about.
🌸 sakurasociety.co
📍 Melbourne + Sydney
🌸 sakurasociety.co
📍 Melbourne + Sydney
Episode 47 of More Than Headlines is LIVE
This episode:
- Crunchyroll kicks off its Ani-May celebrations
- Aoashi is getting a second season
- We went to the premiere of Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing
- and loads more!
You can listen to the episode here:
sakurasociety.co/listen
This episode:
- Crunchyroll kicks off its Ani-May celebrations
- Aoashi is getting a second season
- We went to the premiere of Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing
- and loads more!
You can listen to the episode here:
sakurasociety.co/listen
May 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Episode 47 of More Than Headlines is LIVE
This episode:
- Crunchyroll kicks off its Ani-May celebrations
- Aoashi is getting a second season
- We went to the premiere of Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing
- and loads more!
You can listen to the episode here:
sakurasociety.co/listen
This episode:
- Crunchyroll kicks off its Ani-May celebrations
- Aoashi is getting a second season
- We went to the premiere of Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing
- and loads more!
You can listen to the episode here:
sakurasociety.co/listen
Episode 46 of More Than Headlines is LIVE 💰
This episode:
- Kakegurui is getting a live action adaptation
- Webtoon and PlayStation partner up
- Reviewing episode 3 of Kowloon Generic Romance
- and loads more!
You can listen to the episode here:
sakurasociety.co/listen
This episode:
- Kakegurui is getting a live action adaptation
- Webtoon and PlayStation partner up
- Reviewing episode 3 of Kowloon Generic Romance
- and loads more!
You can listen to the episode here:
sakurasociety.co/listen
April 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Episode 46 of More Than Headlines is LIVE 💰
This episode:
- Kakegurui is getting a live action adaptation
- Webtoon and PlayStation partner up
- Reviewing episode 3 of Kowloon Generic Romance
- and loads more!
You can listen to the episode here:
sakurasociety.co/listen
This episode:
- Kakegurui is getting a live action adaptation
- Webtoon and PlayStation partner up
- Reviewing episode 3 of Kowloon Generic Romance
- and loads more!
You can listen to the episode here:
sakurasociety.co/listen
Episode 45 of More Than Headlines is LIVE 🤠
This episode:
- JJBA: Steel Ball Run gets an anime adaptation
- Science Saru is making a new GITS anime
- The TBATE anime adaptation FLOPS
- and loads more!
You can listen to the episode here:
sakurasociety.co/listen
This episode:
- JJBA: Steel Ball Run gets an anime adaptation
- Science Saru is making a new GITS anime
- The TBATE anime adaptation FLOPS
- and loads more!
You can listen to the episode here:
sakurasociety.co/listen
April 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Episode 45 of More Than Headlines is LIVE 🤠
This episode:
- JJBA: Steel Ball Run gets an anime adaptation
- Science Saru is making a new GITS anime
- The TBATE anime adaptation FLOPS
- and loads more!
You can listen to the episode here:
sakurasociety.co/listen
This episode:
- JJBA: Steel Ball Run gets an anime adaptation
- Science Saru is making a new GITS anime
- The TBATE anime adaptation FLOPS
- and loads more!
You can listen to the episode here:
sakurasociety.co/listen
Episode 44 of More Than Headlines is LIVE ⭐️
This episode:
- @netflixanime.bsky.social DMC is getting a 2nd season
- 49th annual @kodansha.us manga awards are around the corner
- @dimension20.bsky.social is getting its own webcomic
You can listen to the episode here:
sakurasociety.co/listen
This episode:
- @netflixanime.bsky.social DMC is getting a 2nd season
- 49th annual @kodansha.us manga awards are around the corner
- @dimension20.bsky.social is getting its own webcomic
You can listen to the episode here:
sakurasociety.co/listen
April 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Episode 44 of More Than Headlines is LIVE ⭐️
This episode:
- @netflixanime.bsky.social DMC is getting a 2nd season
- 49th annual @kodansha.us manga awards are around the corner
- @dimension20.bsky.social is getting its own webcomic
You can listen to the episode here:
sakurasociety.co/listen
This episode:
- @netflixanime.bsky.social DMC is getting a 2nd season
- 49th annual @kodansha.us manga awards are around the corner
- @dimension20.bsky.social is getting its own webcomic
You can listen to the episode here:
sakurasociety.co/listen
We've been loving volume 3 of Destroy All Humans: They Can't be Regenerated. 90s vibes, MTG gameplay, and a budding romance, this manga is perfect for Magic: The Gathering fans
A big thank you to @magic.wizards.com and @viz.com for sending us a copy
Volumes 1-3 available on Amazon
A big thank you to @magic.wizards.com and @viz.com for sending us a copy
Volumes 1-3 available on Amazon
April 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
We've been loving volume 3 of Destroy All Humans: They Can't be Regenerated. 90s vibes, MTG gameplay, and a budding romance, this manga is perfect for Magic: The Gathering fans
A big thank you to @magic.wizards.com and @viz.com for sending us a copy
Volumes 1-3 available on Amazon
A big thank you to @magic.wizards.com and @viz.com for sending us a copy
Volumes 1-3 available on Amazon
Episode 43 of More Than Headlines is LIVE❄️
This episode:
- Our winter 2025 anime season reviews! What we loved, hated and everything in between!
- Seasonal awards! Best OP, ED, character and more!
You can listen to the episode here:
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This episode:
- Our winter 2025 anime season reviews! What we loved, hated and everything in between!
- Seasonal awards! Best OP, ED, character and more!
You can listen to the episode here:
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
April 6, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Episode 43 of More Than Headlines is LIVE❄️
This episode:
- Our winter 2025 anime season reviews! What we loved, hated and everything in between!
- Seasonal awards! Best OP, ED, character and more!
You can listen to the episode here:
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This episode:
- Our winter 2025 anime season reviews! What we loved, hated and everything in between!
- Seasonal awards! Best OP, ED, character and more!
You can listen to the episode here:
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
Episode 42 of More Than Headlines is LIVE 🍃
This episode:
- We discuss the upcoming 2025 Spring Anime Season
- Blue Box and Medalist getting second seasons
- Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc rumbles into cinemas on September 19th
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This episode:
- We discuss the upcoming 2025 Spring Anime Season
- Blue Box and Medalist getting second seasons
- Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc rumbles into cinemas on September 19th
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
March 31, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Episode 42 of More Than Headlines is LIVE 🍃
This episode:
- We discuss the upcoming 2025 Spring Anime Season
- Blue Box and Medalist getting second seasons
- Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc rumbles into cinemas on September 19th
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This episode:
- We discuss the upcoming 2025 Spring Anime Season
- Blue Box and Medalist getting second seasons
- Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc rumbles into cinemas on September 19th
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
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I interviewed Studio Ghibli VP Atsushi Okui ahead of Princess Mononoke's 4K IMAX theatrical release. Got to pick his brain about Ghibli's approach to filmmaking, gender representation, and about that time they sent Miramax a katana with "no cuts" etched on it.
gizmodo.com/princess-mon...
gizmodo.com/princess-mon...
Studio Ghibli's Atsushi Okui on Princess Mononoke's Enduring Environmental Message
Ghibli's vice president looks back on the legacy of Princess Mononoke, as it returns to theaters for the first time in IMAX with a 4K restoration March 26.
gizmodo.com
March 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I interviewed Studio Ghibli VP Atsushi Okui ahead of Princess Mononoke's 4K IMAX theatrical release. Got to pick his brain about Ghibli's approach to filmmaking, gender representation, and about that time they sent Miramax a katana with "no cuts" etched on it.
gizmodo.com/princess-mon...
gizmodo.com/princess-mon...
Episode 41 of More Than Headlines is LIVE (from Fortress Melbourne!)
This episode, @kotoni-san.bsky.social & @morethansenpai.bsky.social discuss:
- We go to The Game Expo 2025 in Melbourne
- Sk8 The Infinity OVa
- Sakamoto Days finale recap and reactions
- and MORE
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This episode, @kotoni-san.bsky.social & @morethansenpai.bsky.social discuss:
- We go to The Game Expo 2025 in Melbourne
- Sk8 The Infinity OVa
- Sakamoto Days finale recap and reactions
- and MORE
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
March 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Episode 41 of More Than Headlines is LIVE (from Fortress Melbourne!)
This episode, @kotoni-san.bsky.social & @morethansenpai.bsky.social discuss:
- We go to The Game Expo 2025 in Melbourne
- Sk8 The Infinity OVa
- Sakamoto Days finale recap and reactions
- and MORE
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This episode, @kotoni-san.bsky.social & @morethansenpai.bsky.social discuss:
- We go to The Game Expo 2025 in Melbourne
- Sk8 The Infinity OVa
- Sakamoto Days finale recap and reactions
- and MORE
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
Episode 40 of More Than Headlines is LIVE 🏹
This episode:
- One Piece Egg Head Arc returns to @crunchyroll
- Black Torch is getting an anime adaptation
- The Devil May Cry anime trailer is straight FIRE
- and MORE
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This episode:
- One Piece Egg Head Arc returns to @crunchyroll
- Black Torch is getting an anime adaptation
- The Devil May Cry anime trailer is straight FIRE
- and MORE
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
March 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Episode 40 of More Than Headlines is LIVE 🏹
This episode:
- One Piece Egg Head Arc returns to @crunchyroll
- Black Torch is getting an anime adaptation
- The Devil May Cry anime trailer is straight FIRE
- and MORE
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This episode:
- One Piece Egg Head Arc returns to @crunchyroll
- Black Torch is getting an anime adaptation
- The Devil May Cry anime trailer is straight FIRE
- and MORE
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
Still haven't seen the DMC anime trailer yet? Watch it with @morethansenpai.bsky.social & @kotoni-san.bsky.social here --> youtu.be/NewfyNDiyto?...
Devil May Cry Trailer Reaction
YouTube video by Sakura Society
youtu.be
March 16, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Still haven't seen the DMC anime trailer yet? Watch it with @morethansenpai.bsky.social & @kotoni-san.bsky.social here --> youtu.be/NewfyNDiyto?...
Episode 38 of More Than Headlines is here 🖤🩷
This week:
- LISA from Blackpink launches her own manga
- New trailer for Rock is a Lady's Modesty
- Sakamoto Days episode 8 recap and reactions
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This week:
- LISA from Blackpink launches her own manga
- New trailer for Rock is a Lady's Modesty
- Sakamoto Days episode 8 recap and reactions
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
March 3, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Episode 38 of More Than Headlines is here 🖤🩷
This week:
- LISA from Blackpink launches her own manga
- New trailer for Rock is a Lady's Modesty
- Sakamoto Days episode 8 recap and reactions
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This week:
- LISA from Blackpink launches her own manga
- New trailer for Rock is a Lady's Modesty
- Sakamoto Days episode 8 recap and reactions
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
A reminder that we have a Discord server that you can join to come and hang out in and meet like-minded anime fans.
discord.gg/v5SzaPKN
We also have a Patreon with a free tier and paid tiers - we appreciate all your support!
www.patreon.com/c/SakuraSoci...
discord.gg/v5SzaPKN
We also have a Patreon with a free tier and paid tiers - we appreciate all your support!
www.patreon.com/c/SakuraSoci...
Get more from Sakura Society on Patreon
🌸Your favourite Australian anime menaces🌸
www.patreon.com
February 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM
A reminder that we have a Discord server that you can join to come and hang out in and meet like-minded anime fans.
discord.gg/v5SzaPKN
We also have a Patreon with a free tier and paid tiers - we appreciate all your support!
www.patreon.com/c/SakuraSoci...
discord.gg/v5SzaPKN
We also have a Patreon with a free tier and paid tiers - we appreciate all your support!
www.patreon.com/c/SakuraSoci...
Episode 37 of More Than Headlines is here 🩷
This week:
- The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All gets an anime adaptation
- The My Dress Up Darling Manga Ends
- Sakamoto Days episode 7 recap and reactions
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This week:
- The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All gets an anime adaptation
- The My Dress Up Darling Manga Ends
- Sakamoto Days episode 7 recap and reactions
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
February 24, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Episode 37 of More Than Headlines is here 🩷
This week:
- The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All gets an anime adaptation
- The My Dress Up Darling Manga Ends
- Sakamoto Days episode 7 recap and reactions
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This week:
- The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All gets an anime adaptation
- The My Dress Up Darling Manga Ends
- Sakamoto Days episode 7 recap and reactions
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
Episode 36 of More Than Headlines is here 🤖
This week:
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX in cinemas thanks to
@sugoicoau.bsky.social
- A list of our favourite romance anime for Valentine's Day
- Sakamoto Days episode 6 recap and review
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This week:
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX in cinemas thanks to
@sugoicoau.bsky.social
- A list of our favourite romance anime for Valentine's Day
- Sakamoto Days episode 6 recap and review
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
February 17, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Episode 36 of More Than Headlines is here 🤖
This week:
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX in cinemas thanks to
@sugoicoau.bsky.social
- A list of our favourite romance anime for Valentine's Day
- Sakamoto Days episode 6 recap and review
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This week:
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX in cinemas thanks to
@sugoicoau.bsky.social
- A list of our favourite romance anime for Valentine's Day
- Sakamoto Days episode 6 recap and review
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
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Episode 35 of More Than Headlines is here 📚 This week:
- Oshi no Ko Season 3 announcement
- New manga releases
- Sakamoto Days episode 5 recap and review
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
- Oshi no Ko Season 3 announcement
- New manga releases
- Sakamoto Days episode 5 recap and review
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
February 9, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Episode 35 of More Than Headlines is here 📚 This week:
- Oshi no Ko Season 3 announcement
- New manga releases
- Sakamoto Days episode 5 recap and review
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
- Oshi no Ko Season 3 announcement
- New manga releases
- Sakamoto Days episode 5 recap and review
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
Reposted by Sakura Society
We've finally launched our Patreon!
We have 3 tiers with a huge range of perks including merch, Discord roles, a Discord channel, and live audience episode recording.
You can join here: patreon.com/SakuraSociety
We have 3 tiers with a huge range of perks including merch, Discord roles, a Discord channel, and live audience episode recording.
You can join here: patreon.com/SakuraSociety
February 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM
We've finally launched our Patreon!
We have 3 tiers with a huge range of perks including merch, Discord roles, a Discord channel, and live audience episode recording.
You can join here: patreon.com/SakuraSociety
We have 3 tiers with a huge range of perks including merch, Discord roles, a Discord channel, and live audience episode recording.
You can join here: patreon.com/SakuraSociety
Episode 35 of More Than Headlines is here 📚 This week:
- Oshi no Ko Season 3 announcement
- New manga releases
- Sakamoto Days episode 5 recap and review
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
- Oshi no Ko Season 3 announcement
- New manga releases
- Sakamoto Days episode 5 recap and review
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
February 9, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Episode 35 of More Than Headlines is here 📚 This week:
- Oshi no Ko Season 3 announcement
- New manga releases
- Sakamoto Days episode 5 recap and review
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
- Oshi no Ko Season 3 announcement
- New manga releases
- Sakamoto Days episode 5 recap and review
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
We've finally launched our Patreon!
We have 3 tiers with a huge range of perks including merch, Discord roles, a Discord channel, and live audience episode recording.
You can join here: patreon.com/SakuraSociety
We have 3 tiers with a huge range of perks including merch, Discord roles, a Discord channel, and live audience episode recording.
You can join here: patreon.com/SakuraSociety
February 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM
We've finally launched our Patreon!
We have 3 tiers with a huge range of perks including merch, Discord roles, a Discord channel, and live audience episode recording.
You can join here: patreon.com/SakuraSociety
We have 3 tiers with a huge range of perks including merch, Discord roles, a Discord channel, and live audience episode recording.
You can join here: patreon.com/SakuraSociety
Episode 34 of More Than Headlines is LIVE 🫦
This week:
Everyone's favorite rivals come together as they reveal and discuss the winners of the 2024 Hennies Anime Awards - all voted on by our listeners and viewers 🏆
PLUS:
- Oshi no Ko: The Final Act review
- and MORE
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This week:
Everyone's favorite rivals come together as they reveal and discuss the winners of the 2024 Hennies Anime Awards - all voted on by our listeners and viewers 🏆
PLUS:
- Oshi no Ko: The Final Act review
- and MORE
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
February 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Episode 34 of More Than Headlines is LIVE 🫦
This week:
Everyone's favorite rivals come together as they reveal and discuss the winners of the 2024 Hennies Anime Awards - all voted on by our listeners and viewers 🏆
PLUS:
- Oshi no Ko: The Final Act review
- and MORE
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This week:
Everyone's favorite rivals come together as they reveal and discuss the winners of the 2024 Hennies Anime Awards - all voted on by our listeners and viewers 🏆
PLUS:
- Oshi no Ko: The Final Act review
- and MORE
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
Episode 33 of More Than Headlines is here 🐍
This week:
- Solo Leveling live action
- My Hero Academia: Vigilantes TV anime info
- New Fortnite anime collabs
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This week:
- Solo Leveling live action
- My Hero Academia: Vigilantes TV anime info
- New Fortnite anime collabs
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
January 27, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Episode 33 of More Than Headlines is here 🐍
This week:
- Solo Leveling live action
- My Hero Academia: Vigilantes TV anime info
- New Fortnite anime collabs
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This week:
- Solo Leveling live action
- My Hero Academia: Vigilantes TV anime info
- New Fortnite anime collabs
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
Episode 32 of More Than Headlines is very 📽️ cinematic 📽️
This week:
- Early ranks of the 2025 winter anime season
- Attack on Titan is coming to Aussie cinemas
- Alice in Wonderland is getting an anime film
adaptation
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This week:
- Early ranks of the 2025 winter anime season
- Attack on Titan is coming to Aussie cinemas
- Alice in Wonderland is getting an anime film
adaptation
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
January 21, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Episode 32 of More Than Headlines is very 📽️ cinematic 📽️
This week:
- Early ranks of the 2025 winter anime season
- Attack on Titan is coming to Aussie cinemas
- Alice in Wonderland is getting an anime film
adaptation
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
This week:
- Early ranks of the 2025 winter anime season
- Attack on Titan is coming to Aussie cinemas
- Alice in Wonderland is getting an anime film
adaptation
- and loads more
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
The latest episode of More Than Hentai has arrived!
This time, @morethansenpai.bsky.social is joined in the Sugoi Studio by Parker, one of the legends behind The @animefreshmen.bsky.social, to deep dive on Sakamoto Days, one of 2025’s most anticipated anime 🍜🥢🔫
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
#anime 🌸
This time, @morethansenpai.bsky.social is joined in the Sugoi Studio by Parker, one of the legends behind The @animefreshmen.bsky.social, to deep dive on Sakamoto Days, one of 2025’s most anticipated anime 🍜🥢🔫
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
#anime 🌸
January 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
The latest episode of More Than Hentai has arrived!
This time, @morethansenpai.bsky.social is joined in the Sugoi Studio by Parker, one of the legends behind The @animefreshmen.bsky.social, to deep dive on Sakamoto Days, one of 2025’s most anticipated anime 🍜🥢🔫
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
#anime 🌸
This time, @morethansenpai.bsky.social is joined in the Sugoi Studio by Parker, one of the legends behind The @animefreshmen.bsky.social, to deep dive on Sakamoto Days, one of 2025’s most anticipated anime 🍜🥢🔫
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen
#anime 🌸
New year, new anime 😍 episode 31 of More Than Headlines is live now!
This week:
- Episode 1 impressions of the winter 2025 season
- Crunchyroll is launching a new manga app
- Makoto Shinkai is about to announce a new movie
- and more!
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen (or wherever you get your podcasts)
This week:
- Episode 1 impressions of the winter 2025 season
- Crunchyroll is launching a new manga app
- Makoto Shinkai is about to announce a new movie
- and more!
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen (or wherever you get your podcasts)
January 14, 2025 at 1:09 AM
New year, new anime 😍 episode 31 of More Than Headlines is live now!
This week:
- Episode 1 impressions of the winter 2025 season
- Crunchyroll is launching a new manga app
- Makoto Shinkai is about to announce a new movie
- and more!
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen (or wherever you get your podcasts)
This week:
- Episode 1 impressions of the winter 2025 season
- Crunchyroll is launching a new manga app
- Makoto Shinkai is about to announce a new movie
- and more!
🎧 sakurasociety.co/listen (or wherever you get your podcasts)