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Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast

Brendan White
ANIME
Dandadan
Sakamoto Days
Jujutsu Kaisen
Solo Leveling
One Piece
Kaiju No. 8
Crunchyroll
Chainsaw Man
My Hero Academia
Attack On Titan
Gachiakuta
Devil May Cry
Cowboy Bebop
Apothecary Diaries
MAPPA
Spy X Family
My Dress Up Darling
Demon Slayer
Oshi No Ko

🌸 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 ... more

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Latest Episodes

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• Kingdom Hearts anime series ANNOUNCED (Disney + Nomura!)

• Tenkaichi: The Greatest Warrior first trailer + cast

• Chained Soldier Season 3 confirmed

• Tower Dungeon hits 1 MILLION copies

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This week we're diving into My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected, Wataru Watari's light novel series better known as OreGairu, with a manga adaptation by Io Naomichi.

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The anime and manga worlds went WILD this week. Let’s talk about it.

Huge updates and announcements on Gachiakuta, Marvel x Kadokawa, Kabaneri and the Iron Fortress, KonoSuba and Kohei Horikoshi returning with a new one shot manga!

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Recent Guests

Ness Alpaca
Alpaca-obsessed creator and content producer featured on the episode
Episode: My Bride Is A Mermaid
Sam Bellwood
Comedian and returning guest
Episode: Akira
Brett Michael Orr
Co-founder and Editor of Anime Atelier, Fantasy Author
Anime Atelier
Episode: KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
Zombies Love Bacon
Episode: Devil May Cry
Matt Tilby
Podcast and panel host, fairly new to the world of anime
One Perfect Game
Episode: Blue Box
Tamara Tamagotshe
Anime live streamer and content creator
Episode: Frieren is Getting a Second Season + Demon Slayer x MLB, Sakamoto Days, Can You Keep A Secret, Flower & Asura
Aleks Le
Voice actor known for his work in anime and video games.
YouTube (personal channel)
Episode: Aleks Le Talks Solo Leveling, Life & Aussie Sung Jinwoo (Interview)
Aaron Davies
Content creator and member of Geek Freaks, focused on building community around fandoms.
Fandom Portals
Episode: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Dane Pevy
A dear friend and anime enthusiast
Episode: My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999

Host

Salt and Pepper Senpai
Frequent host for manga-focused segments and general anime coverage.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 207 ratings
  • A Great, Beginner-Friendly Show*

    A lot of anime podcasts focus on the latest releases and assume the listener is already fully immersed in anime culture. Often, they also skew towards a younger audience.

    Those people might also love this podcast, but what makes this one different is that some of the guests are older, lapsed anime fans just coming back to the medium. They may have grown up on the 90s classics, but maybe aren’t up on the seasonal releases of today.

    The host definitely knows his stuff, and some of the guests ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DPretz82
    United States4 months ago
  • BEST ANIME POD

    This pod is the best covering shows and other stuff I love anime and it’s a great starting pod love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carter Qbilay
    United States5 months ago
  • I❤️Naruto

    NARUTO

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beast🐜
    United Statesa year ago
  • :)

    Ranma 1/2?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cuppy Bear
    United Statesa year ago
  • Anime fan

    Plz make a one piece demon slayer attack on titan jujutsu Kaisen and Naruto plz plz plz make them I luv your channel so very much so plz if you see this plz make what I told you plz pl pl plz 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    𝓗𝓪𝓽𝓼𝓾𝓷𝓮 𝓶𝓲𝓴𝓾
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Positive reception of accessible, beginner-friendly yet insightful discussions.
Listeners appreciate the host chemistry and energy that make complex topics approachable.
Audience enjoys the mix of in-depth topics with quick anime news bites and community vibe.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Big 5-0: Like a Filler Episode, But Way More Fun
Q: What anime holds the title of your most life-changing anime?
Brendan expressed that Ninja Scroll was a life-changing anime for him, introducing him to a much darker and more mature side of the medium, while Courtney highlighted The Flowers of Evil for its unique animation style and deep themes.
The Big 5-0: Like a Filler Episode, But Way More Fun
Q: What was your guilty pleasure anime 10 years ago and why?
Courtney mentioned Valkyrie Drive Mermaid as her guilty pleasure anime from ten years ago. She found it amusing and intriguing, even if others might judge her for it.
Sakamoto Days
Q: Will you continue to watch Sakamoto Days after this first episode?
I will indeed. Unfortunately, Netflix doesn't do the whole, Oh, we're going to give you all of the episodes that wants to have fun. They actually are in line with the anime drop in, dropping it weekly.
Sakamoto Days
Q: What are your overall thoughts after watching episode one of Sakamoto Days?
It did a very tidy start and it kind of does what it says out to do in terms of getting us into the world of Sakamoto and what he used to be and what he currently is now.
Toradora!
Q: Did you have a favorite scene or moment?
The bedroom invasion scene between Ryuji and Tiger stands out as a favorite for its mix of action and cute moments.

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What is Sakura Society about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Sakura Society is an anime-focused show based in Australia that serves up reviews, news, and community discussion for fans of anime and otaku culture. The program blends thoughtful conversations about individual series with rapid-fire industry updates and quick takes, offering a mix suitable for both newcomers and seasoned viewers. Across episodes, the hosts emphasize accessible storytelling, diverse topics, and a friendly, energetic dynamic, making it a go-to for listeners who want both in-depth analysis and timely recommendations. One standout pattern is the blend of long-form topic explorations with concise news segments, plus a light, community-driven vibe that encourages listener engagement.

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Sakura Society launched 4 years ago and published 188 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Ness Alpaca
2. Sam Bellwood
3. Brett Michael Orr
4. Zombies Love Bacon
5. Matt Tilby
6. Tamara Tamagotshe
7. Aleks Le
8. Aaron Davies

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