About this episode

The episode discusses major updates in the anime world, including the ending of Bleach after 20 years.

The anime world went crazy this week. Let’s talk about it. Massive updates on Bleach, Tekken 8 AND Baki, Dorohedoro, You And I Are Polar Opposites, and Takopi’s Original Sin. 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 Brendan on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter Join our Discord — a community full of anime and culture fans just like you Follow our Spotify playlist Our amazing sponsors: Audio-Technica — the best in audio equipment Iced 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)

People in this episode

Host: Brendan White

Topics covered

• anime news
• Bleach
• Tekken 8
• Baki
• Dorohedoro
• You And I Are Polar Opposites
• Takopi’s Original Sin

Keywords

• anime
• Bleach
• Tekken 8
• Baki
• Dorohedoro
• Takopi’s Original Sin
• You And I Are Polar Opposites

Sponsors

Audio-Technica, Iced Tea Aesthetics, Japan Crate

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bleach, Tekken 8, Baki, Dorohedoro, You And I Are Polar Opposites, Takopi’s Original Sin

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