What happens when a burnt-out corporate drone wakes up to a zombie outbreak… and feels relief for the first time in years? Zom 100 turns the end of the world into a colourful, heartfelt quest for freedom as Akira ditches his toxic job and builds a bucket list to finally start living. With inventive visuals, sharp social commentary, and a lovable cast led by Akira, Shizuka, Kencho, and Beatrix, the series blends comedy, heart, and action into a unique celebration of joy in the face of chaos.

The salt and pepper senpai, Brendan White is joined in the Riverside Studio by MTH's very first international guest, Mr. Bruce Alexander to share their thoughts on Haro Aso, Kotaro Takata and Bug Films 2023 horror comedy smash, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead.

At Sakura Society, we’re here to help you decide if this vibrant apocalypse story deserves a place on your watchlist — and your motivational toolkit.

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What happens when a powerless boy in a world full of superhumans inherits the greatest quirk of all — along with the responsibility to become the symbol of hope? My Hero Academia is a heartfelt, action-packed journey about growth, mentorship, morality, and the weight of legacy. Through explosive battles, evolving rivalries, and deeply emotional character arcs, Deku and his classmates learn what it truly means to save others… and themselves.

With striking animation and a cast full of unforgettable heroes and villains, the series remains one of modern shonen’s most iconic stories.

The salt and pepper senpai, Brendan White is joined by Sam from Pyryte and The Inconsoleables in the Riverside Studio to share their thoughts on Kohei Horikoshi's 2016 superhero shonen smash, My Hero Academia.

At Sakura Society, we’re here to help you decide if this heroic saga deserves a spot on your watchlist — and your inspiration playlist.

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What happens when one family’s destiny stretches across generations, continents, art styles, and more fashion statements than the runway at Milan? JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a monumental saga of courage, legacy, and creative brilliance — reinventing itself with every part. From Jonathan’s noble heart to Jotaro’s stoic cool, Joseph’s chaotic genius, Giorno’s golden ambition, Jolyne’s relentless fire, and beyond, JoJo blends action, philosophy, and flamboyant style into a genre all its own.

Stunning visuals, unforgettable poses, insane powers, and emotional storytelling make JoJo a foundational pillar of modern anime.

This episode sees Brendan White joined by Harry Kalogirou from Press Start in the Riverside Studio to share their thoughts on Hirohiko Araki and David Production's 2012 supernatural fantasy adventure, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.

At Sakura Society, we’re here to help you decide if this generational odyssey belongs on your watchlist — and your list of all-time greats.

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What happens when two boys from an underground village claw their way toward the surface… and end up igniting a rebellion that shakes the entire universe? Gurren Lagann is a bombastic, emotional, wildly ambitious mecha adventure that starts small and explodes into a story about bravery, brotherhood, grief, growth, and the human spirit’s impossible potential.

With iconic characters, breathtaking animation, and a narrative that keeps escalating until it breaks the laws of physics, this series remains one of anime’s most inspiring and impactful journeys.

This episode sees Brendan White joined by Joely Mac from Dialogue Options in the Riverside Studio to share their thoughts on Hiroyuki Imaishi and Gainax's 2007 mecha fantasy smash, Gurren Lagann.

At Sakura Society, we’re here to help you decide if this legendary, heart-pounding odyssey deserves a spot on your watchlist — and your motivational playlist.

As a friendly FYI, this episode will be a full deep dive on episode one, titled "Bust Through the Heavens with Your Drill!", so be ready for spoilers.

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What happens when humanity is pushed to the brink by monstrous Titans, and a single boy’s rage sparks a revolution that will change the world? Attack on Titan is a gripping, brutal exploration of freedom, trauma, politics, and the cycle of violence — anchored by one of the most ambitious narratives in modern storytelling. With jaw-dropping animation, layered worldbuilding, and characters whose choices echo across nations, the series evolves from survival horror to an epic examination of fate, ideology, and the price of peace.

It’s harrowing, brilliant, and unforgettable.

This episode sees Brendan White joined by Sam aka QU4RTZTV in the Riverside Studio to share their thoughts on Hajime Isayama and Wit Studio's 2013 dark fantasy drama, Attack on Titan.

At Sakura Society, we’re here to help you decide if this towering masterpiece deserves a place on your watchlist — and your emotional fortitude.

As a friendly FYI, this episode will be a full deep dive on episode one, titled To You, in 2000 Years: The Fall of Shiganshina, Part 1, so be ready for spoilers.

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What happens when Japan builds a ruthless training program designed to forge the world’s greatest striker — even if it means crushing 299 other dreams along the way? Blue Lock turns soccer into psychological warfare, pushing Isagi and his rivals through mind games, evolving tactics, and personal breakthroughs that hit harder than any goal. With razor-sharp direction, electric matchups, and a cast driven by ambition and desperation, the series redefines what a sports anime can be: strategic, aggressive, and beautifully character-driven.

This episode sees Brendan White joined by Anthony from the What Do You Think About This podcast in the Riverside Studio to share their thoughts on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Eight Bit's 2022 sport drama, BLUELOCK.

At Sakura Society, we’re here to help you decide if this adrenaline-fueled experiment deserves a spot on your watchlist — and your hype playlist.

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What happens when a talented but aimless high-schooler discovers art for the first time and realizes it’s the only thing that makes him feel alive? Blue Period is an intimate, beautifully observed story about passion, burnout, fear, and the courage it takes to chase a dream that might break you. As Yatora pushes himself from zero experience to the brutal entrance exams of Tokyo University of the Arts, the series unfolds with sincerity, vulnerability, and an unflinching look at what it means to create.

It’s raw, inspiring, and deeply human — a must-watch for anyone who’s ever chased something bigger than themselves.

This episode sees Brendan White joined by Tom aka The Wraith in the Riverside Studio to share their thoughts on Tsubasa Yamaguchi and Netflix's 2021 coming of age artistic drama, Blue Period.

At Sakura Society, we’re here to help you decide if this emotionally rich coming-of-age journey deserves a place on your watchlist — and your heart.

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What happens when a condemned assassin seeking freedom and a stoic executioner seeking purpose join forces on a mysterious island filled with monsters, immortals, and secrets older than history itself? Hell’s Paradise is a lush, violent, emotionally rich journey where survival demands trust, strength, and confronting your own past. With breathtaking art direction, complex characters, and a mythology that unfolds like a beautiful nightmare, the series delivers a rare blend of brutality and heart.

This episode sees Brendan White joined by Zac from News to Reviews, which is one of Australia's best independent gaming podcasts, to slice their way through a brand new anime for 2023, Yuji Kaku and MAPPA's dark fantasy hit, Hell's Paradise.

At Sakura Society, we’re here to help you decide if this intense supernatural thriller deserves a spot on your watchlist — and your late-night analysis sessions.

As a friendly FYI, this episode will be a full deep dive on episode one, titled The Death Row Convict And The Executioner, so be ready for spoilers.

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What happens when a boy raised on tales of honor loses everything — and spends years chasing the wrong purpose? Vinland Saga is a sweeping, brutal, deeply human story about violence, identity, and redemption. Across icy battlefields, slave farms, kingdoms on the brink, and the dream of a peaceful land far to the west, Thorfinn’s journey evolves from revenge to reflection, from fury to forgiveness.

With breathtaking animation, rich character arcs, and a narrative that grows in scope and soul, the series stands as one of anime’s greatest meditations on what it truly means to be free — and what it costs to change.

This episode sees Brendan White joined by longtime friend, Liam Hart, to help smash through a viking shield wall from Makoto Yukimura and Wit Studios 2019 historical epic action-adventure, Vinland Saga.

At Sakura Society, we’re here to help you decide if this emotional, beautifully crafted epic deserves a spot on your watchlist — and your heart.

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What happens when a gentle-hearted boy merges with a demon to fight evil, only to discover that the real monsters might be the people around him? Devilman Crybaby is a bold, genre-defying exploration of fear, identity, violence, and love in a world spiraling into chaos. Through Yuasa’s experimental art style and a story that grows darker with every beat, the series becomes a haunting reflection of what it means to care — and what it costs when the world refuses to.

It’s raw, visionary, shocking, and emotionally annihilating — a work of art you don’t just watch, you survive.

This episode sees Brendan White joined by Super Marcey, one of the OGs of podcasting, to tackle one of the craziest shows from the last 5 years, Masaaki Yuasa and Science SARU's 2018 supernatural splatterfest, Devilman Crybaby.

At Sakura Society, we’re here to help you decide if this boundary-pushing masterpiece deserves a place on your watchlist — and your post-credits therapy session.

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