Your 60 Second Weekly Anime Recap | August 22nd 2025

Love anime but your watchlist’s overflowing?In Bloom is your 60-second seasonal recap—quick, comfy, and full of chaos!Titles on this weeks episode include:🗑️ Gachiakuta — JRPG vibes, new allies, Remlin brings party energy.🤠 Dandadan — Kinta Sakata steals the show with full swagger.🏴‍☠️ One Piece — Vegapunk’s farewell, Elbaph giants, Pacifistas blast, Doll shines.🦇 Call of the Night — Nazuna vs. Anko, fangs, guns, heartbreak.🦖 Kaiju No. 8 — Kafka trains with Hoshina, real growth incoming.👗 My Dress-Up Darling — Gojo spooked, Marin wrestles with raw insecurities.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 or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

Love anime but short on time?In Bloom is your 60-second anime news recap—fast, comfy, and stacked with the week’s biggest headlines!⚔️ Jujutsu Kaisen — S3: Culling Game Part 1 hits Jan 2026 + Shibuya/CG film drops Nov in Japan, rolls worldwide.🔫 Kill Blue — 2026 anime confirmed, Studio CUE adapts assassin-turned-middle-schooler chaos.📚 Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 — eight early one-shots become anime shorts, worldwide Nov 8 on Prime.💍 MarriageToxin — anime announced, Bones rumored to be animating.👑 Boa Hancock — happy birthday to the Pirate Empress herself!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 or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

Adventuring Has Never Looked This PatheticWhat happens when a shut-in gamer dies a hilariously pitiful death and drags a loudmouthed goddess into a fantasy world with him? KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! flips the script on isekai adventure—with useless skills, explosive comedy, and a party that’s somehow worse than the monsters they’re fighting. Join us as we stumble through Kazuma’s misadventures and ask the real questions—like, how is this disaster squad still alive?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 in the Sugoi Studio is Brett Michael Orr, an aspiring author, as well as the co-founder and editor of Anime Atelier.In this episode, we’re diving into:hook & expectationsstory & world-buildingcharacters & chemistryanimation & stylesoundtrack & voice actingimpact & watchabilityplus 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 or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

Love anime but drowning in episodes and struggling to stay up to date with the latest and greatest? In Bloom is your 60-second weekly anime recap — quick, comfy, and full of seasonal chaos!🦖 Kaiju No. 8 — Reno levels up, Kafka vanishes.🎮 There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover, Unless… — Satsuki MVP, Mai dodges blame.🎥 Sakamoto Days — Shin wrangles, Sakamoto dads, Kanaguri steals.🐉 To Be Hero X — Dragon Boy arc, Nice exposed, Smile falls.👗 My Dress-Up Darling — Gojo grows, Juju returns, Marin × Gojo closer.🔥 Gachiakuta — Rudo + Zanka crush, Cthoni crashes in.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 or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

Need your anime news fix but are short on time?In Bloom is your 60-second weekly news recap—quick, comfy, and packed with the biggest drops!🎸 One Punch Man S3 — BABYMETAL × JAM Project metal OP “Get No Satisfied!”📺 Netflix @ Anime NYC — trailers for Splinter Cell, Devil May Cry, Blue Eye Samurai, Sakamoto Days, Record of Ragnarok.⚔️ Sekiro Anime — No Defeat by Qzil.la hits Crunchyroll 2026.🎶 86 Eighty-Six — OP “Kyoukaisen” hits 8.6M views after 4 years.🃏 Liar Game — Madhouse adapts Shinobu Kaitani’s psychological thriller in 2026.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 or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

Short on time but need your anime fix?In Bloom is your 60-second weekly recap—quick, comfy, and packed with the season’s best moments!👗 Dress-Up Darling — Marin finds joy, love, and charm in a sweet photo shoot.🦃 Turkey – Time to Strike — queer vibes, Sengoku shocks, and Sayuri’s bloody first kill.💎 Dr. Stone — stealth ship, Chrome’s genius, and lab-grown diamonds.🦇 Call of the Night — Nazuna’s past with Kyoko sparks queer tension and vendetta roots.🎶 Dandadan — maid café nerves, Turbo Granny training, and ghostly Beethoven & Mozart.💔 Lord of Mysteries — Old Neil’s heartbreaking farewell to Celeste.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 or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

Short on time but need your anime fix? In Bloom is your 60-second weekly recap—comfy, quick, and packed with the biggest headlines and hype drops!On this weeks episode:🏴‍☠️ One Piece Day overload—Live-action S3 confirmed, S2 first look with giants, Smoker & Laboon, plus HEROINES novel anime announced.📜 Lord of Mysteries feast—6 seasons and a movie confirmed, running until 2035.🎤 Channing Tatum joins Demon Slayer: Akaza Returns—now Japan’s #6 all-time box office hit, passing One Piece Film: Red.✈️ Crunchyroll x Delta—anime flying high with 2,000 titles and 50,000 episodes coming to flights this year.⚡ Jujutsu Kaisen S3 potentially delayed until 2027.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 or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

Short on time but need your anime fix?In Bloom is your 60-second weekly recap—comfy, quick, and packed with the wildest episodes and standout moments!🗑️ Gachiakuta kicks off—Rudo’s monster-slaying 101 with scissor-queen Riyo.🪀 Sakamoto Days yo-yos Apart in an epic, tragic, goofy-named climax—then Slur’s real plan drops.🏴‍☠️ One Piece blends clip show chaos with Bonney’s tear-jerking tour of Kuma’s life.☕ Clevatess chills with coffee and banter—before a mage unleashes an insect apocalypse.👠 Panty & Stocking serve demon sisters vs. sushi chef ghost, turtle weirdness, and horny slasher chaos.🎸 Dandadan melts faces—visual-kei exorcists, Dragonforce vibes, and a plea to save Evil Eye.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 or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

Short on time but need your anime news fix? In Bloom is your 60-second weekly recap—comfy, quick, and packed with all the headlines YOU need to know about 🥳This week:🧪 Apothecary Diaries launches a free browser game—solve cases and bond with 35+ characters!❄️ Undead Unluck returns in 2025 with a 1-hour Winter Arc⚔️ Solo Leveling: Arise webtoon announced—Jinah awakens in an alt-universe twist!🎒 Rascal Does Not Dream movies Sister Venturing Out & Knapsack Kid now on Crunchyroll!💙 Go For It, Nakamura! anime delayed—now premiering in 2026👻 Junji Ito joins the Eisner Hall of Fame—Moan drops October 7 with six new spooky tales!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 or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

Too busy to watch every anime but still wanna stay updated?In Bloom is your weekly 60-second recap—quick, comfy, and full of chaos.Let’s go 👇🐰 Rascal Does Not Dream returns—supernatural chaos, chill Mai, and Touko deep in delulu mode.🪄 Silent Witch heats up—Monica clutches, Cyril spirals, and the magic gets spicy.🔬 Ruri Rocks slows down—microscopes, sand, and cosmic beauty in every grain.🦠 Kaiju No. 8 brings the flash, but Kafka flops the follow-up.🛡️ Shield Hero teases a great backstory—then ditches it for Atla takeover.🌕 Call of the Night stuns—horny nurses, spooky vibes, and a heart-crushing queer arc.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 or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)