First Impressions on the 2025 Winter Season + Crunchyroll Manga App & Makoto Shinkai

The thirty-first episode of More Than Headlines, your go-to podcast for all things anime is back and is feeling refreshed after the holiday period.Join hosts Brendan White and Courtney Smith every week as they dive into the latest news, rumors, and must-know updates from the world of anime. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is your ticket to staying informed and entertained. Don't miss out on the freshest insights and hottest gossip in anime 🥳Episode thirty-one sees the rivals discussing: Crunchyroll planning to re-release their manga appMakoto Shinkai about to announce his next movieIShowSpeed may (or may not) be streaming One PieceGhost of Tsushima getting an anime adaptationInitial impressions on: Can You Keep A Secret, Okitsura, Flower and Asura, The Apothecary Diaries, Zenshu, Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms and My Happy MarriageEpisode 1 review of Sakamoto DaysPlus lots more anime and life related yappage!If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, like, and subscribe to Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast — and any other podcasts you love. It takes seconds, costs nothing, and means everything to us creators. (The algorithm only accepts 5 stars, just so you know.)Stay up to date with me on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord — a community full of anime and culture fans just like youFollow my anime Spotify playlistMy amazing sponsors:Audio-Technica — the best in audio equipmentIced Tea Aesthetics — anime streetwear done right (use code SAKURASOCIETY5 at checkout to save $5)Japan Crate — Japanese snacks and treats delivered to your door (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)Affiliate links:Captivate.fm - the best podcast hosting platformKomi.io - the best linkinbio websiteRiverside.fm - the best remote video/podcast recording platform