More Than Hentai | An Anime Appreciation Podcast

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)

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 🏔 Golden Kamuy gets a 2-part prologue before the final season 🐉 Chimera Club drops — Blue Lock x Chainsaw Man creators unite 📚 Frieren returns & passes 30M copies sold 💥 Kaiju No. 8 ends with Chapter 129 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 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 vibes, daddy drama, and UFO chaos 👁 Dandadan hits hard with Evil Eye possession and a wild showdown 🐶 Sakamoto Days returns with killers, chaos, and puppy comfort 🧹 Gachiakuta stuns with Engine’s debut and deeper worldbuilding 💀 Virgin Punk is violent, trippy, and visually insane 🍞 Fragrant Flower blends romance, growth, and baked goods into something PERFECT 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)

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 & November 🔥 Demon Slayer's Infinity Castle – Akaza Returns 💥 Jujutsu Kaisen S3 hype is real 😭 Takopi’s Original Sin Ep 1 is 2025’s top-rated anime episode with a 9.8 on IMDB 🚁 Gate returns after a whole decade with a surprise Season 2 announcement 📈 150M+ Netflix households watch anime ⚔️ Netflix confirms Solo Leveling live-action with Lovely Runner’s Byeon Woo-seok 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)

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 ends with heartbreak and healing 🌃 Call of the Night returns with dreamy vampy vibes 👊 Dandadan kicks off with cursed clans and killer worms 🔥 Gachiakuta drops gritty action and sharp social hits 🎭 Dress-Up Darling is back with cosplay chaos and heart 👽 Takopi starts sweet and spirals into emotional hell 💔 Rent-a-Girlfriend serves drama, heat, and confusion 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)