About this episode

This episode covers major updates in the anime world, including news on Kagurabachi and other notable works.

Strap in. The anime world did not come to play this week. Let’s talk about it. Bigtime updates on Kagurabachi, Studio Ghibli, Gigantic (from the mind of the creator of Gantz), The Book of Human Insects, Bocchi the Rock, and Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, which is one of the greatest manhwa of all time. 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
• Kagurabachi
• Studio Ghibli
• manhwa
• anime culture

Keywords

• anime
• Kagurabachi
• Studio Ghibli
• manhwa
• Bocchi the Rock
• Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint

Sponsors

Audio-Technica, Iced Tea Aesthetics, Japan Crate

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Studio Ghibli

Books & works: Kagurabachi, Gigantic, The Book of Human Insects, Bocchi the Rock, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint

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