More Than Hentai | An Anime Appreciation Podcast

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 free browser game—solve cases and bond with 35+ characters! ❄️ Undead Unluck returns in 2025 with a 1-hour Winter Arc ⚔️ Solo Leveling: Arise webtoon announced—Jinah awakens in an alt-universe twist! 🎒 Rascal Does Not Dream movies Sister Venturing Out & Knapsack Kid now on Crunchyroll! 💙 Go For It, Nakamura! anime delayed—now premiering in 2026 👻 Junji Ito joins the Eisner Hall of Fame—Moan drops October 7 with six new spooky tales! 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 [https://morethansenpai.komi.io/] or find him on Bluesky [https://morethansenpai.bsky.social] | Instagram [https://instagram.com/morethansenpai] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@morethansenpai] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/morethansenpai] * Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here [https://discord.gg/BfwkAfGf2a] * Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store [https://sakurasociety.co/shop] * Subscribe to our Spotify playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ijnW4VRUDqDaAlQaMCeJm?si=881dfcf59ee64b7d] Please support our fantastic sponsors: * Audio-Technica [https://www.audio-technica.com/en-au/], the best in audio equipment * Iced-Tea Aesthetics [https://www.it-aesthetics.com/], the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order) * Dash Water [https://dash-water.com.au/], the best in sparkling water * Japan Crate [https://japancrate.com/], the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

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 Mai, and Touko deep in delulu mode. 🪄 Silent Witch heats up—Monica clutches, Cyril spirals, and the magic gets spicy. 🔬 Ruri Rocks slows down—microscopes, sand, and cosmic beauty in every grain. 🦠 Kaiju No. 8 brings the flash, but Kafka flops the follow-up. 🛡️ Shield Hero teases a great backstory—then ditches it for Atla takeover. 🌕 Call of the Night stuns—horny nurses, spooky vibes, and a heart-crushing queer arc. 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 [https://morethansenpai.komi.io/] or find him on Bluesky [https://morethansenpai.bsky.social] | Instagram [https://instagram.com/morethansenpai] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@morethansenpai] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/morethansenpai] * Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here [https://discord.gg/BfwkAfGf2a] * Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store [https://sakurasociety.co/shop] * Subscribe to our Spotify playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ijnW4VRUDqDaAlQaMCeJm?si=881dfcf59ee64b7d] Please support our fantastic sponsors: * Audio-Technica [https://www.audio-technica.com/en-au/], the best in audio equipment * Iced-Tea Aesthetics [https://www.it-aesthetics.com/], the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order) * Dash Water [https://dash-water.com.au/], the best in sparkling water * Japan Crate [https://japancrate.com/], the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

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 magic. ⚔️ Vinland Saga ends after 20 years and 220 chapters of Viking greatness. 💀 VShojo shuts down—scandals, missing funds, and a CEO confession. 🔥 Demon Slayer: Akaza Returns beats Mugen Train with a ¥7.3B debut. 📔 A koala with a diary is coming to YouTube—your October serotonin boost. 🕵️‍♂️ Spy x Family reveals its Season 3 trailer—mission begins this October! 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 [https://morethansenpai.komi.io/] or find him on Bluesky [https://morethansenpai.bsky.social] | Instagram [https://instagram.com/morethansenpai] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@morethansenpai] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/morethansenpai] * Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here [https://discord.gg/BfwkAfGf2a] * Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store [https://sakurasociety.co/shop] * Subscribe to our Spotify playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ijnW4VRUDqDaAlQaMCeJm?si=881dfcf59ee64b7d] Please support our fantastic sponsors: * Audio-Technica [https://www.audio-technica.com/en-au/], the best in audio equipment * Iced-Tea Aesthetics [https://www.it-aesthetics.com/], the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order) * Dash Water [https://dash-water.com.au/], the best in sparkling water * Japan Crate [https://japancrate.com/], the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

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 tender twist on high school romance—with stolen glances, emotional honesty, and a touch of chaotic charm. Join us as we dig into this blooming love story and ask the real questions—like, who out there could not like this story? At More Than Hentai, we’re here to help you decide if the anime everyone’s talking about is actually worth your time—and your watchlist. Joining Brendan [https://morethansenpai.komi.io/] in the Sugoi Studio (calling in all the way from the US of A) is Oni [https://beacons.ai/onigiridaddy], friend of the show, upcoming content creator and just a general legend of a human. In this episode, we’re diving into: * hook & expectations * story & world-building * characters & chemistry * animation & style * soundtrack & voice acting * impact & watchability * plus lots more anime related banter! A big thank you and virtual hug also goes out to our Producers - Duffo, Michael C and Oni, you're the best 🫶 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 [https://morethansenpai.komi.io/] or find him on Bluesky [https://morethansenpai.bsky.social] | Instagram [https://instagram.com/morethansenpai] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@morethansenpai] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/morethansenpai] * Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here [https://discord.gg/BfwkAfGf2a] * Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store [https://sakurasociety.co/shop] * Subscribe to our Spotify playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ijnW4VRUDqDaAlQaMCeJm?si=881dfcf59ee64b7d] Please support our fantastic sponsors: * Audio-Technica [https://www.audio-technica.com/en-au/], the best in audio equipment * Iced-Tea Aesthetics [https://www.it-aesthetics.com/], the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order) * Dash Water [https://dash-water.com.au/], the best in sparkling water * Japan Crate [https://japancrate.com/], the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

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 No. 8 roars back—Gen Narumi dominates. 🚒 Dandadan gets wild—Momo vs. worms, fire trucks, and lava. 🥞 Takopi still hurts—pancakes can’t fix this pain. 🦝 With You and the Rain—a girl, a tanuki, and quiet healing. 🧠 Hikaru is gone—but can Yoshiki let go of the monster’s face? 🔪 To Be Hero X turns villains into sashimi on a camping trip. 🤖 Leviathan starts hot with mechs, but fizzles fast. 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 [https://morethansenpai.komi.io/] or find him on Bluesky [https://morethansenpai.bsky.social] | Instagram [https://instagram.com/morethansenpai] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@morethansenpai] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/morethansenpai] * Join our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans here [https://discord.gg/BfwkAfGf2a] * Upgrade your wardrobe via our merch store [https://sakurasociety.co/shop] * Subscribe to our Spotify playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ijnW4VRUDqDaAlQaMCeJm?si=881dfcf59ee64b7d] Please support our fantastic sponsors: * Audio-Technica [https://www.audio-technica.com/en-au/], the best in audio equipment * Iced-Tea Aesthetics [https://www.it-aesthetics.com/], the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order) * Dash Water [https://dash-water.com.au/], the best in sparkling water * Japan Crate [https://japancrate.com/], the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)